Patents by Inventor Cha J. Lee

Cha J. Lee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Dedorizing device and method for the thawing compartment of a refrigerator
    Patent number: 5290510
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a thawing compartment in which food is to be thawed through the aid of a heater. An odor absorbing member mounted along a ceiling of the compartment comprises a porous plate which carries a platinum catalyst. The catalyst absorbs odors which are decomposed upon being heated to more than 100.degree. C. by the heater. Upon being heated greater than 250.degree. C. the odors form a platinum-sulfur compound which attaches to the porous plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cha J. Lee