Apparatus, method and kit for retrofitting an indoor water dispenser of an existing refrigerator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9635972
APP PUB NO 20120312729A1
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13591260

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Apparatuses, methods and systems for retrofitting an indoor water dispenser of an existing refrigerator having a water outlet with one or more components to provide secondary water conditioning to dispense an enhanced beverage using water from the water outlet of the indoor water dispenser are provided.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION2000 NORTH M-63 BENTON HARBOR MI 49022

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gamberoni, Luca Ispra, IT 6 113
Kuehl, Steven J Stevensville, US 104 2789
Skalski, Lukasz D Sterling Heights, US 25 501
Van, Dillen Tiemen T Varese, IT 24 357

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