20240019202. REFRIGERATOR simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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REFRIGERATOR
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REFRIGERATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240019202 titled 'REFRIGERATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a refrigerator that has a storage space, a door to open or close the storage space, and a dispenser in the door for dispensing cooled water and purified water. The refrigerator also includes input parts for commanding the dispensing of purified water and cooled water, as well as an input part for setting the amount of purified water to be dispensed. It further includes a filter device within the storage space to purify water from a supply source and a water tank to store the filtered water in a cooled state.
- The refrigerator has a storage space, a door, and a dispenser for cooled and purified water.
- It has input parts for commanding the dispensing of purified and cooled water.
- The dispenser can be set to dispense a specific amount of purified water.
- The refrigerator includes a filter device to purify water from a supply source.
- It also has a water tank to store the filtered water in a cooled state.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Residential refrigerators with built-in water dispensers.
- Office or commercial refrigerators with water dispensing capabilities.
- Health-conscious individuals or households looking for convenient access to purified and cooled water.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Eliminates the need for separate water purifiers or coolers.
- Provides a convenient and space-saving solution for accessing purified and cooled water.
- Reduces the reliance on single-use plastic water bottles.
Benefits of this technology:
- Easy access to both cooled and purified water from a single appliance.
- Saves space by combining the functions of a refrigerator, water purifier, and water cooler.
- Reduces plastic waste by eliminating the need for bottled water.
- Provides a healthier alternative to tap water by purifying it within the refrigerator.
Original Abstract Submitted
a refrigerator includes a main body that defines a storage space, a door configured to open or close the storage space, and a dispenser located in the door and configured to dispense cooled water and purified water. the refrigerator also includes a purified water input part that inputs a command for dispensing the purified water, a cooled water input part that inputs a command for dispensing the cooled water, and a dispensing amount input part that sets an amount of purified water to be dispensed based on the purified water being selected through the purified water input part. the refrigerator further includes a filter device located within the storage space to purify water supplied from a water supply source, and a water tank storing water that has passed through the filter device in a cooled state.
