Refrigerator that displays beverage images, reads beverage...

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2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Nicolas, Frederick C. (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Plural sources, compartment, containers and/or spaced jacket

Cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks

C222S025000, C222S052000, C222S129400, C222S146600, C700S241000, C700S231000, C062S389000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07032780

ABSTRACT:
A refrigerator having a beverage dispenser, a display device and a plurality of beverage data files. The refrigerator dispenses beverages such as soda, juice and punch. The refrigerator receives and stores beverage data files, and the display device graphically represents data related to the different types of available beverages. Based on this information, the user can select a desirable beverage, and the refrigerator dispenses the selected beverage.

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