Countertop freezer
OwnerMatt Taylor, Abhishek Yadav +2inventors
InventorsMatt Taylor, Abhishek Yadav, Mattias K-O Olsson, Amir Hasan
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Abstract
A countertop freezer and systems and methods for removing moisture from a refrigeration system are provided. In some embodiments, the countertop freezer includes a bin. In some embodiments, the bin includes a removable insert that is adaptable to the type(s) of products to be sold. In some embodiments, the countertop freezer includes a sliding mechanism that causes the bin to slide outward as the door is opened. In some embodiments, the countertop freezer includes a lighting mechanism on the door that is modular/serviceable and shines light at an angle to allow the product to be illuminated both when the door is closed and when the door is opened.
Claims27
A countertop freezer, the method comprising:
- a bin for holding products;
- a door for accessing the bin;
- a sliding mechanism that causes the bin to slide outward as the door is opened;
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- a thermal assembly comprising a thermoelectric heat pump operable to actively cool the interior of the countertop freezer.
A refrigeration system comprising:
- a bin comprising an arrangement of holes to enhance air flow;
- a moisture catcher feature comprising an arrangement of protrusions;
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- a fan that is mounted and/or positioned to enhance air circulation over the moisture catcher feature.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.