Apparatus and method for controlling odor within an appliance

Details Apparatus and method for controlling odor within an appliance Apparatus and method for controlling odor within an appliance

2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Hill, Jr., Robert J (Department: 1776)

Gas separation: apparatus

Solid sorbent apparatus

C096S019000, C096S112000, C095S008000, C095S014000, C062S078000, C062S317000

Reexamination Certificate

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07988771

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for controlling odor within a refrigeration appliance is provided. The apparatus includes a frame removably positioned within an airflow path configured to supply cooled air to a food storage compartment of the refrigeration appliance. The frame defines a chamber. A filter medium is positioned within the chamber. The filter medium is configured to filter air channeled therethrough and remove odorous molecules.

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