Refrigeration – Automatic control – Time or program actuator
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Tanner, Harry B. (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Automatic control
Time or program actuator
C221S1500HC, C222S146600, C236S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06898942
ABSTRACT:
A refrigerated appliance that dispenses items includes a power source and a cooling system. Power control circuitry is electrically coupled between a power source (e.g., power cord coupled to a wall outlet) and components (for example, a compressor and one or more circulating fans of the cooling system) of the appliance. A controller, which is operably coupled to the power control circuitry, is adapted to manage the supply of electrical power to such components by intelligently transitioning between a normal-operation mode and at least one power-conserving mode. To achieve efficient power conservation, the controller automatically transitions between the at least one power-conserving mode and the normal-operation mode based upon at least one temperature signal, at least one dispensing event signal, and possibly other data signals supplied to the controller.
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Tanner Harry B.
USA Technologies Inc.
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