Patents Examined by Filip Zec
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Patent number: 12385652Abstract: An air treatment system (100) for treating air of an inhabited space (1). The air treatment system has an air preparation module (3) and a cryogenic module (5). The air preparation module (3) is configured to receive air extracted from the inhabited space (1) and is configured to increase the pressure of the extracted air so as to increase the density and decrease the moisture content of the extracted air, thereby converting the extracted air into dry air. The cryogenic module (5) is coupled to the air preparation module (3) to receive the dry air and is configured to decrease a temperature of the dry air such that at least part of at least one component of the dry air is separated and removed from the dry air thereby converting the dry air into treated air for delivery into the inhabited space (1).Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 12, 2025Assignee: FABRUM IP HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Christopher Patrick Boyle, Richard Hugh Reynolds
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Patent number: 12372292Abstract: Device for keeping fresh produce conditioned, particularly for fruit, comprising a receptacle with a substantially cup-shaped chamber which is enclosed by a wall and conditioning means, wherein the conditioning means comprise at least a cooling device (35) and at least an air displacing device (55), wherein a cavity (25) comprises at least one air channel (25, 27) which is in open communication with the air displacing device so as to guide the forced airflow at least partially, and wherein an inner wall (21) is provided in the bottom with perforations (28) which maintain an open communication between the chamber and at least one of the at least one air channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 29, 2025Assignee: KPB B.V.Inventor: Koen Pijnenburg
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Patent number: 12366406Abstract: A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first storage compartment, a cavity, a heat source, a cold source, a water molecule freezing preventing device, and a controller configured to control an output of at least one of the heat source, the cold source, or the water molecule freezing preventing device, wherein the controller is configured to perform a first operation step to operate based on the first notch temperature for a cooling operation, a second operation step to operate based on a second notch temperature for a heating operation, and a third operation step to operate based on a third notch temperature for the cooling operation, the second notch temperature is higher than 0° C., cold in the first storage chamber increases in the first operation step and the third operation step, and the cold decreases in the second operation step. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently supply the cold or heat until reaching a supercooling maintenance section.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 22, 2025Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Heungsik Choi
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Patent number: 12359862Abstract: A refrigeration module, comprising: a module body, in which an installation space is defined; and a refrigeration system disposed in the installation space for use in generating cold, wherein a cold supply port is provided on the module body, the cold supply port is configured to be detachably connected to an external pipeline, and the cold generated by the refrigeration system is supplied to the external pipeline by the cold supply port. Further provided by the present invention is a refrigerator that has the refrigeration module. By means of separating the refrigeration module and a storage portion, the storage portion does not need to give way to the refrigeration system, and the internal volume of the refrigerator may be greatly increased; and the refrigeration module may be freely matched with one or more of the same or different storage portions as needed.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.Inventors: Bin Fei, Zhanzhan Liu, Xiaobing Zhu, Peng Li, Changzhi Wang
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Patent number: 12359863Abstract: A control method for a refrigerator and a computer storage medium are provided. The refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body defining a first chamber and a door body that comprises a main door defining a second chamber, and a secondary door; a rear wall of the main door is provided with an air supply port formed thereon and a condensation removal air channel defined therein; a plurality of condensation removal holes are formed on the front surface of the rear wall. The control method comprises: acquiring an air relative humidity ? of the second chamber; acquiring an air relative humidity threshold ?0; comparing ? with ?0; if ???0, closing the condensation removal air channel, and opening the air supply port; and if ?>?0, closing the air supply port, and opening the condensation removal air channel to operate a condensation removal mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignees: SHENYANG HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., QINGDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhanpeng Cui, Jiaming Li, Lisheng Ji, Peng Lyu
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Patent number: 12359864Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body between a first space and a second space includes an alternating current line through which AC current flows as a driving source, a direct current line through which direct current flows as a driving source, and a signal line through which a control signal flows as electric lines configured to electrically connect the first space to the second space. Thus, the number of lines passing through the vacuum adiabatic body may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2023Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Duchan Ki, Wonyeong Jung, Deokhyun Youn
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Patent number: 12344580Abstract: Systems and methods for separating a biogas or other gaseous material into its constituent parts, including solid methane and carbon dioxide, using liquid nitrogen in a processing chamber. The individual parts may be extracted from the processing chamber. Separation and extraction can be performed on a mobile processing plant.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Assignee: BENNAMANN SERVICES LTDInventors: Christopher Mark Mann, Edward Richard Yorke Gleadowe
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Patent number: 12339058Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body and a refrigerator are provided. The vacuum adiabatic body includes a support that maintains a vacuum space between a first plate and a second plate, and a heat resistance unit comprising at least one radiation resistance sheet that blocks radiation heat transfer in the vacuum space so as to reduce heat transfer between the first plate and the second plate. The support includes two support plates, and the at least one radiation resistance sheet is supported by at least one support protrusion provided on a bar, which couples the two support plates to each other, to maintain an interval between the first plate and the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2023Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Daewoong Kim, Deokhyun Youn
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Patent number: 12339059Abstract: A refrigerator including a controller for controlling a cooling system of the refrigerator. The controller configured to have at least two modes, wherein in a first mode the controller controls the cooling system to achieve a desired temperature within a fresh food compartment without respect to a temperature in a temperature-controlled drawer, and in a second mode the controller controls the cooling system to achieve a desired temperature within the temperature-controlled drawer without respect to the temperature in the fresh food compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrea Malausa, Matteo Simioni
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Patent number: 12313329Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body according to the present invention includes a supporting block which is fastened to an outer surface of any one plate placed outside the control space in a plate member which provides a wall of the vacuum adiabatic body. Accordingly, since the vacuum adiabatic bodies in a state of being not in contact with each other can be fastened to each other, various products corresponding to the needs of the consumer can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2023Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyeunsik Nam, Daewoong Kim, Bongjin Kim
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Patent number: 12313289Abstract: A dehumidifier includes a machine body having a dehumidification function and a water tank including a receiving cavity that includes a support boss on an inner side wall of the receiving cavity. The dehumidifier has a working state, in which a bottom of the machine body is above an upper surface of the support boss and abuts against the support boss. The dehumidifier has an idle state, in which the bottom of the machine body is below the upper surface of the support boss. A height of the dehumidifier in the working state is greater than a height of the dehumidifier in the idle state.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2024Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhigang Xing, Weiming Li
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Patent number: 12313271Abstract: Embodiments include overflow sensor assemblies for water heaters, HVAC systems, and other devices for which temperature control systems may be used. An example overflow sensor assembly for detecting fluid leaks at a device may include a sensor probe configured to be in electrical communication with a power supply, and a sensor mounting bracket that forms a ground, where the sensor mounting bracket is configured to be adjustably coupled to a mounting surface on the device, such that the sensor mounting bracket can deflect about the mounting surface. The sensor probe is suspended from the sensor mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2024Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert L. Long, Kenneth D. Frederick, Kevin M. Ray, Karl S. Tallakson, Sivakumar Gopalnarayanan
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Patent number: 12310329Abstract: A pressure activated recharging cooling platform for cooling an object is provided. The cooling platform comprises a temperature regulation layer, a support layer, and a channeled covering layer. The temperature regulation layer is adapted to hold a composition. The temperature regulation layer has a plurality of angled segments, wherein angled segments within a sealed perimeter of the temperature regulation layer are formed by a top side and a bottom side at a predefined distance, and channels, wherein the channels substantially form sides by contacting the top side with the bottom side at a distance lesser than the predefined distance. The support layer is substantially bonded to the bottom side of the temperature regulation layer and is comprised of material sufficiently pliable to deform and sufficiently rigid to withstand collapse in response to the weight of the object. The channeled covering layer encompasses the support and temperature regulation layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2023Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: THE GREEN PET SHOP ENTERPRISES, LLCInventor: Gerard Prendergast
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Patent number: 12313333Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space and a door to open and close the storage space. The door includes a panel assembly including a front panel, a door frame connected to the panel assembly, a door liner connected to the panel assembly and the door frame and to define an insulating space, in which an insulator is disposed, together with the panel assembly and the door frame, and a sensor module installed on the door frame to sense a knock input applied to the front panel. The door frame includes a front wall that is in contact with the front panel and a rear wall spaced apart from the front wall and configured to define an accommodation space, in which the sensor module is accommodated, together with the front wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2024Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Hyuckjin Kwon, Daham Bae
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Patent number: 12292215Abstract: A heat pump assembly includes a plurality of Peltier devices mounted to receive air from a common air inlet, means for causing a current to flow through the Peltier devices, a plurality of first heat sinks arranged in thermal contact with a first, hot, side of the Peltier devices, and a plurality of second heat sinks arranged in thermal contact with a second, cold, side of the Peltier devices. Each of the first heat sinks defines a respective first channel through which inlet air warmed by the hot side of the Peltier devices flows, and each of the second heat sinks defines a respective second channel through which inlet air cooled by the cold side of the Peltier devices flows.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2022Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.Inventors: Boguslaw Strzalka, Dariusz Sapija
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Patent number: 12292214Abstract: The application pertains to, for example, novel processes and systems for heat transfer, refrigeration, energy storage, and various cooling and heating processes. Such processes may include cooling or mixing various liquid-liquid phase transition liquids to release and/or energy. Additionally or alternatively, such processes may include charging and/or discharging thermal storage reservoirs with layered liquids of various temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2023Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: SOLVCOR TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Ethan J. Novek
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Patent number: 12292213Abstract: A fluoropropene composition comprising Z-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and optionally 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane wherein the 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being present in an amount of 0.00001 to 1.0%. A method of producing the fluoropropene, methods for using the fluoropropene and the composition formed are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2024Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Sheng Peng, Mario Joseph Nappa
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Patent number: 12291666Abstract: A fluoropropene composition comprising E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, wherein the total amount of 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene and 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene is 1.0 wt. % or less, based on the total weight of the fluoropropene composition. A method of producing the fluoropropene, composition and methods for using the fluoropropene composition are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2024Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: THE CHEMOURS COMPANY FC, LLCInventors: Sheng Peng, Mario Joseph Nappa
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Patent number: 12285010Abstract: A sample cooling and storage mechanism includes a refrigeration device and a gradient cooling device. The refrigeration device is configured to perform temperature-controlled refrigeration on storage vials. The gradient cooling device is configured to perform programmed gradient cooling on the storage vials. The refrigeration device includes at least one refrigeration zone. A nitrogen spraying component, a heating component and a storage vial rack are provided in the refrigeration zone. The nitrogen spraying component is configured to spray nitrogen in the refrigeration zone. The heating component heats the interior of the refrigeration zone. The sample cooling and storage mechanism achieves a gradient cooling function for biological samples through the gradient cooling device, thereby preventing damage to the biological samples caused by rapid cooling.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignee: SHANGHAI ORIGINCELL BIOLOGICAL CRYO EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Jianguo Qu, Zhikang Liu
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Patent number: 12287143Abstract: A control method of a refrigerating and freezing device and a refrigerating and freezing device are provided. The refrigerating and freezing device includes a cabinet defining a storage compartment. The control method includes a refrigerating operation step, a foodstuff determining step, and a cooling operation step. The refrigerating operation step is to control a temperature of the storage compartment to be within a first preset temperature range. The foodstuff determining step is to determine whether a new foodstuff is put into the storage compartment. The cooling operation step is to, when a new foodstuff is put into the storage compartment, cool the storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 29, 2025Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.Inventors: Heng Zhou, Yi Huang