Dispensing unit lighting system

Details Dispensing unit lighting system Dispensing unit lighting system

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Ali, Mohammad M. (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

With illuminating or radiant energy means

C062S389000, C222S146600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07040110

ABSTRACT:
A lighting system for dispensing units such as ice and water dispensers on refrigerators includes a paddle on a shaft for activating and deactivating the dispenser by force applied from a receptacle. The shaft is configured as a light tube. A light source is positioned above the shaft to supply light into the shaft and paddle in the non-deflected condition. A prism is provided to receive light from the light source when the paddle is depressed, and to redirect light from the light source towards a receptacle positioned for receiving ice or water dispensed by the dispenser.

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