Light system for a temperature controlled case

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2008-01-02

2010-10-05

Sawhney, Hargobind S (Department: 2885)

Illumination

With heater or refrigerator

C362S125000, C362S604000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07806543

ABSTRACT:
A temperature controlled case is disclosed that includes a housing defining a display area and a first shelf provided within the display area. The temperature controlled case also includes a light system associated with the first shelf. The light system includes a substrate having a first portion and a second portion and a light source provided at the first portion of the substrate and configured to direct light through the substrate towards the second portion for illuminating an area below the first shelf. According to another embodiment, the substrate is a light sheet that cooperates with the light source to provide a distribution of light that varies between the first portion of the light sheet and the second portion of the sheet.

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