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20080223067Fuel cell system and air conditioner using the same - The air conditioner has a variable load to undergo a rapid change in instantaneous power consumption. The fuel cell system supplies electricity generated by reacting fuel with oxygen to the air conditioner. The fuel cell system stores the generated electricity if the instantaneous power consumption of the air conditioner is lowered and supplies the stored electricity together with the generated electricity to the air conditioner if the instantaneous power consumption is increased.09-18-2008
20100043475CO2 REFRIGERANT SYSTEM WITH BOOSTER CIRCUIT - A refrigerant system, which utilizes CO02-25-2010
20100024462REFRIGERATOR, AND ELECTRIC DEVICE - The refrigerator includes a vegetable compartment (02-04-2010
20130061625AIR CONDITIONER FOR AUTOMOBILE - Provided is an air conditioner for an automobile capable of having uniform perfume performance in a width direction of the automobile by discharging air mixed with a perfume component supplied from a perfume generating unit through a discharging part.03-14-2013
20100263398COOLER SOUND SYSTEM - A cooler with installed audio equipment is disclosed. The cooler is divided into two distinct and watertight compartments. One compartment is for traditional cooler use, for example, with iced beverages. This compartment may be wet, and has an internal drain to facilitate removal of water or other liquids. A second compartment is provided for audio equipment including speakers and an amplifier. A removable power supply also may be housed in the second compartment. The audio equipment may be supplied with an audio signal for a portable device, such as an mp3 player. The cooler is fitted with dual lids, one for each compartment. The cooler compartment lid may be opened while the audio equipment compartment lid remains closed, thus protecting the audio equipment from potentially damaging liquid. Conversely, the audio equipment compartment lid may be opened as desired without introducing warm air into the cooler compartment. The resulting device provides a portable cooler capable of producing high-end audio.10-21-2010
20110167861COMMUNICATION MODULE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND AIR CONDITIONER - First and third current paths are connected at mutual one end, and second and fourth current paths are connected at mutual one end. A transmitter sends signals utilizing the change of a current by changing the current flowing between other ends of the first and second current paths. A switching part brings about a non-conductive state between the other end of the third current path and the other end of the fourth current path by being applied with a control signal from a controller. By contrast with this, the switching part brings about a conductive state between the other end of the third current path and the other end of the fourth current path by not being applied the control signal.07-14-2011
20120023994SURGE PROTECTOR, AN HVAC UNIT INCLUDING THE SURGE PROTECTOR AND A METHOD OF TESTING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - A surge protector, an HVAC unit including the surge protector and a method of testing electrical equipment employing the surge protector is disclosed. In one embodiment, the surge protector includes: (1) a first lead, a second lead and a third lead and (2) a protective network having three surge protection units with one of the three surge protection units coupled between each distinct combination of the first, second and third leads, the protective network configured to provide simultaneous surge protection between each of the distinct combinations.02-02-2012
20080307821Apparatus for Receiving, Storing and Providing Bags of Blood - The apparatus for receiving, preserving and supplying bags of blood comprises a cabinet for containing all the components of the apparatus; a refrigerated space for containing the bags; a magazine comprising a plurality of cells, each capable of containing a single bag, the magazine being housed inside the refrigerated space, each of the cells being identified by a cell code; at least one door for allowing access by an operator to the cells; a movement system housed inside the cabinet and capable of moving, preferably rotating, the cells; a cooling system housed inside the cabinet and capable of cooling the refrigerated space; a data processing system housed inside the cabinet, capable of controlling the movement system and the cooling system, and capable of controlling the receiving, preservation and supply of the bags; a keyboard and a screen, both connected to the processing system, and both placed at the walls of the cabinet.12-18-2008
20090178427WINE COOLER WITH INTERNAL LIGHTING - A refrigeration appliance includes an insulated cabinet forming an interior cavity. A refrigeration system cools the interior cavity. A first light source emits light into the interior cavity along a first illumination axis. A second light source for emits light into the interior cavity along a second illumination axis. A bottle storage rack is located within the insulated cabinet. The bottle storage rack includes a first rung pair, a second rung pair, and a third rung pair. The first illumination axis passes between a rung of the first rung pair and a rung of the second rung pair, and the second illumination axis passes between another rung of the second rung pair and a rung of the third rung pair.07-16-2009
20110138840AUTOMATED UNLOADING BARE BLOCK PLATE FREEZER SYSTEM - An automated plate freezer assembly apparatus includes a hopper mounted above at least one freezer plate unit with the hopper able to pass food material from the hopper to the freezer plate unit. The freezer plate unit has a cooling device for freezing the food material and a heating device so that, upon the completion of freezing, frozen blocks of material are able to be gravitationally removed from the plate freezer assembly apparatus.06-16-2011
20110219805NON-FREEZING STORAGE UNIT AND REFRIGERATOR INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a non-freezing storage unit which can store food at a temperature below 0° C. without freezing the food, and a refrigerator including the same. The non-freezing storage unit includes an outer casing with one open surface, a drawer which can be pulled out and detached through the open surface of the outer casing, a sensor located on one surface of the outer casing and sensing a temperature of food located in the drawer, a thermal conductive member installed on one surface of the drawer facing the sensor and transferring the temperature of the food in the drawer to the sensor, and a heater installed in the outer casing. The non-freezing storage unit is located in a cooling space to store food in a non-frozen state at a temperature below 0° C.09-15-2011
20100154456Race car luggage and/or cooler device - A piece of luggage is formed in the shape of a racing automobile and employs a paint and sticker scheme of a particular racing team. The luggage includes a frame that has sidewalls that include radial extensions. Zippers are arranged about the luggage to allow access to the various compartments arranged in the respective hood area, canopy region and passenger compartment of the piece of luggage. In an alternative embodiment, the invention is formed as a cooler.06-24-2010
20100236269REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator that sprays a mist using an atomization apparatus includes an atomization state determination unit that determines an atomization state of an atomization unit. An operation of the atomization unit is controlled according to a signal determined by the atomization state determination unit. Thus, an appropriate amount of mist spray is performed according to the atomization state, so that improved spray accuracy can be attained.09-23-2010
20100242524SUPERCOOLING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a supercooling apparatus which maintains an object and liquid in a supercooled state. According to the present invention, a supercooling apparatus includes a cooling chamber supplied with cool air, and a heating device (09-30-2010
20110056231REFRIGERATION CIRCUIT - Disclosed is a refrigeration circuit for a vehicle air-conditioning system provided with a compressor, a condenser, a pressure-reduction/expansion means and an evaporator in this order, wherein R1234yf is used as the refrigerant and a shut-off valve for shutting off the circuit based on an excessive acceleration signal of the vehicle is provided in the circuit each of upstream and downstream of the condenser. When the refrigerant used is changed to R1234yf, which is a new-type refrigerant, it is possible to instantaneously minimize refrigerant leakage from the circuit in the event applied with an excessive impact, and to reduce the possibility of a fire starting or the like.03-10-2011
20110056230PERSONALIZABLE SPORTS THEMED ICE CHEST, AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME - A personalizable sports themed ice chest having a main ice chest housing and a selectively openable and closable lid member pivotably secured to the housing. The ice chest has a personalizable sports related shape, wheels rotatably secured to the housing, a collapsible pull handle mechanism connected to the housing, and areas on the housing and lid member for the placement of a logo or emblem.03-10-2011
20110030410HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE COMPRISING AN ANTI-JAMMING MECHANISM - A household appliance including a body; a door closing an interior compartment of the body and connected to the body by a hinge; an overlaid decorative plate that is distanced from the door by a gap; a covering element having a first limb that extends over a lateral wall of the body and a second limb that engages in the gap; and a first mounting part that is mounted in the gap on the overlaid decorative plate and that delimits a recess of at least one part of the second limb. The first mounting part has an abutment that defines a maximum depth up to which the second limb is introduced into the recess. A spacer is fixed on the first mounting part to enable mounting of the first mounting part at a distance from an edge of the overlaid decorative plate, wherein the distance is fixed by the spacer.02-10-2011
20120144855MODULAR WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY - A modular water filter assembly is disclosed. The modular water filter assembly includes a primary module having primary filter media for treating water; a secondary module having a first end and a second end; and a manifold defining an inlet connectable to a water source, and an outlet connectable to a water dispenser. The secondary module is removably coupled to the manifold at the first end thereof, and to the primary module at the second end thereof, the secondary module defining a flow path for carrying water therethrough. The water filter assembly is variably configurable for treating water passed from the water source through the inlet of the manifold and through at least one of the primary module and the secondary module and then through the outlet of the manifold. An appliance incorporating such a modular water filter assembly is also disclosed.06-14-2012
20110146322TRANSPORTATION APPARATUS HAVING INDUCED FREEZING RAIL SYSTEM - A transportation apparatus configured to travel on rails and having an induced freezing rail system includes: a transportation vehicle having a support unit configured to support a frame from the rails; and a freezing rail system comprising freezing rails positioned on a ground surface corresponding to the support unit of the transportation vehicle, the freezing rails having a refrigerant and cooling devices.06-23-2011
20080223066FREEZING RECEPTACLE AND APPARATUS - Various embodiments for a freezing receptacle and apparatus are described. The freezing receptacle includes a freezing box with a thermal agent that serves to freeze or cool an object or maintain the temperature of the object. The freezing receptacle includes at least one side wall having a sloped inner face that slopes inwards to ensure that the thermal agent remains in thermal contact with the object continuously as the thermal agent changes size and at least one side wall with a vertical face or an outer face that slopes outwards.09-18-2008
20110005261AIR CONDITIONER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - Provided are an air conditioner with a humidifier and an air conditioning system. The humidifier is modularized within the air conditioner, enabling humidifying to be performed together with air conditioning. Moreover, by providing the humidifier as a module, indoor space utilization efficiency is improved, and a multi-function, low-cost air conditioner can be manufactured. Furthermore, the humidifier can be linked in operation to the air conditioner, allowing air discharged from the air conditioner to be distributed evenly across an indoor space.01-13-2011
20110005260BEVERAGE CAN COOLER WITH SOUND - An insulating can cooler, which plays sounds. The cooler consists of a cylindrical enclosure, which is open on top and enclosed on the bottom. The cooler also consists of a sound device that will activate when a can is inserted in or extracted from the cooler or by pressing external buttons. The recording device will be activated when one button is held in for a period of time.01-13-2011
20100263399PERSONALIZABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER - A storage container has an outer case that defines a plurality of cooling areas adapted to receive individual cooling packs. A food storage tray is carried within the outer case. The food storage container has individual compartments that are aligned with the cooling areas. Cooling packs may be selectively placed in the cooling areas to cool selected compartments of the food tray. The inner food tray may carry a separate latch or may be held closed by the outer case. The food storage tray is provided with movable dividers to allow the user to customize the size and configuration of the compartments in the food storage tray. In one configuration, the invention provides a food container having a built in dry erase board and a dry erase pen. A reusable fork and spoon may be removably secured to the inside of the outer lid. In one configuration, the invention provides a storage container in combination with a removable peg board for designated pegs to be inserted for personalization.10-21-2010
20090064702REFRIGERATOR WITH PLUG-IN POWER SUPPLY - A plug-in power supply for a refrigerator used to charge portable electronic devices includes an auxiliary power supply mounted in an auxiliary power supply compartment, and a removable module, having an electrical connector, mounted in an electrical connector cup. A portable electronic device is charged by placing the device in the connector cup and coupling the device to the electrical connector. Power is then supplied from the auxiliary power supply to the portable electronic device.03-12-2009
20120131943DRAIN DEVICE AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed are a drain device and a refrigerator having the same, wherein a drain pipe is formed to have a single passage, an extension portion is disposed in the middle of the passage, and a drain valve opened and closed by defrosted water or am air pressure difference is provided in the extension portion, resulting in simplification of a structure of the drain device, reduction of a fabricating cost, and facilitation of an installation even in a small space.05-31-2012
20120125034WATER PURIFIER WITH ICE MAKER - There is provided a water purifier with an ice maker. The water purifier with an ice maker may include an ice making part 200 having an evaporator 210 and making ice I; and a circulation cooling part 300 configured to circulate water stored in a cold water tank 310 to the evaporator 210 so that the water stored in the cold water tank 310 is cooled by performing a heat exchange with refrigerants flowing in the evaporator 210. With the configurations as described above, it is possible to simultaneously make ice and cool water using a single evaporator. Therefore, there is no need to make separate ice so as to cool water. There is no need to make separate ice, thereby making it possible to enhance the energy efficiency of the water purifier with an ice maker.05-24-2012
20090107165Fish cooler with counting means - A receptacle for receiving, counting and temporarily storing game, such as fish, has an opening or passageway into the interior of the receptacle. The opening or passageway is normally covered by a closure member or door which is selectively slidable between a normally closed position and an open position. Each time the door or closure member is substantially open, a counter will be indexed to indicate that a piece of game has been placed in the receptacle.04-30-2009
20120297813METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSULATING A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE - A method of insulating a refrigeration appliance. The refrigeration appliance includes a case, a liner, and a five-sided, box like vacuum panel. The liner is formed to be inserted into the case forming a chamber between the liner and the case. The five sides of the vacuum panel define a cavity. The method includes in one embodiment, positioning the five-sided vacuum panel in the chamber between the case and the liner, injecting foam into the chamber, and curing the foam to attach the five sided vacuum panel to the case and the liner.11-29-2012
20120324938WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY AND REFRIGERATOR AND WATER PURIFIER HAVING THE SAME - A water filter assembly, and a refrigerator and a water purifier having the same, including: a manifold having a inflow path through which raw water flows in and an outflow path through which filtered water flows out; a case supporting the manifold; and a filter cartridge coupled to a lower side of the case such that it is separable and connected with the outflow port of the manifold, wherein a fluid flow control unit is installed between the manifold and the filter cartridge and rotates according to a rotation of the filter cartridge, the center of the rotation is the same as the center of an outlet of the filter cartridge, and the fluid flow control unit includes a disk having a connection hole allowing the raw water inflow path and an inlet of the filter cartridge to communicate only at a certain position.12-27-2012
20130014534OXYGEN GENERATING APPARATUS AND AIR CONDITIONERAANM Jang; JaeSooAACI SeoulAACO KRAAGP Jang; JaeSoo Seoul KRAANM Sung; BongjoAACI SeoulAACO KRAAGP Sung; Bongjo Seoul KRAANM Park; HyunghoAACI SeoulAACO KRAAGP Park; Hyungho Seoul KR - Provided is an oxygen generating apparatus. The oxygen generating apparatus includes a hydrogen peroxide generator configured to generate hydrogen peroxide; an oxygen generator configured to generate oxygen using the hydrogen peroxide generated in the hydrogen peroxide generator; a first pipe configured to transfer the hydrogen peroxide generated in the hydrogen peroxide generator into the oxygen generator; and a second pipe configured to transfer water generated in the oxygen generator into the hydrogen peroxide generator.01-17-2013

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