Refrigerator freshener

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1996-10-11

1998-06-30

Thornton, Krisanne

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Deodorizing

422 1, 422 4, 422120, 422122, A61L 900

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057729590

ABSTRACT:
A refrigerator freshening device includes an air-permeable container, enclosing a mixture, in particulate form, of a major amount of activated carbon and a minor amount of an odor-absorbing zeolite. The activated carbon is preferably characterized by a good distribution of large and small pores, at least 30 percent of the pores having a diameter of from about 15 to less than about 50 .ANG. and the zeolite by a strong organophilic character and a surface area of at least about 400 square meters per gram. The combination of particulate adsorbent materials preferably includes from about 5 to about 25 percent of the zeolite and from about 75 to about 95 percent of the activated carbon. The device preferably includes a front panel. a back panel, and a package constructed of flexible, porous material enclosing absorbent, wherein the front panel receives the back panel in nesting relationship and encloses the package of adsorbent material. Hooks are preferred to suspend the device freely within a refrigerator. The device maintains a fresh environment within a refrigerator, by acting immediately to delay the buildup of odors when aromatic foods are placed therein and continues to maintain low odor levels for extended times.

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