Refrigeration – Processes – Fluid external of refrigeration producing cycle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-11
2009-08-04
Tapolcai, William E (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Processes
Fluid external of refrigeration producing cycle
C062S339000, C138S027000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07568357
ABSTRACT:
An improved refrigerator is provided with a freeze tolerant valve for the water tank assembly in the refrigerator. The valve includes a body with an internal plastic spool which minimizes the volume of water within the valve, and which provides a space in the valve to accommodate freezing water in the valve. The valve will not crack or fail in the event of a temperature control problem in the refrigerator which results in frozen water within the valve.
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Goodwin Kirk W.
Maytag Corporation
McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC
Tapolcai William E
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