Refrigerator with an air filter/freshener system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7600388
APP PUB NO 20080016898A1
SERIAL NO

11489561

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A refrigerator incorporates an air filter for filtering an airflow passing along at least one refrigeration component into surrounding spaces. The air filter is positioned in an upper machine compartment which houses refrigeration components associated with maintaining temperatures in the refrigerator. At least one sensor is arranged adjacent the air filter to determine a parameter of the air flow. A control, including an air filter analyzer, determines a need for an air filter change based on the sensed parameter. In addition to removing impurities from the airflow, the air filter includes scented media which adds fragrance to the airflow.

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Patent Owner(s)

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MAYTAG CORPORATION403 WEST FOURTH STREET NORTH NEWTON IA 50208

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Vestal, William James Milan , US 5 130

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