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Refrigerator With Individualized Locking Drawers

a technology of refrigerators and drawers, applied in the field of refrigerators, can solve the problems of large amount of food waste, unrest and confusion among those sharing storage spa

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-09
OLSON TIMOTHY JOHN
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The present invention is a refrigerator with individual locking drawers and a common shelf in the refrigerator compartment and a freezer compartment. The refrigerator is designed to provide personalized storage for multiple individuals in a multi-person environment, reducing the possibility of conflict and wasted food. The refrigerator includes a refrigerator compartment with a plurality of shelves, drawers, and a freezer compartment with a freezer drawer. The refrigerator drawers notify the user when they have forgotten to take their food out of the drawer. The invention aims to provide a more efficient and secure refrigerator for use in multi-person environments.

Problems solved by technology

The design and function of the standard refrigerator has been improved in various ways over the years; however, there is not a refrigerator that specifically exists for exclusive use by multiple individuals in a multi-person office environment.
Because the conventional refrigerator storage space is communal, items may be mistakenly or intentionally taken or misplaced which can cause distrust or unrest among those sharing the storage space.
In addition, there is a considerable amount of food waste that occurs due to individuals forgetting that they have place food items in the fridge.

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[0015]All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0016]The present invention is a refrigerator with a number of individually controlled locking drawers and a communal shelf in the refrigerator compartment 1, and a freezer compartment 4. The present invention is similar in size to a typical refrigerator, but may be larger or smaller.

[0017]Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, the present invention generally comprises a refrigerator compartment 1, a refrigerator door 2, a plurality of hinges 3, a freezer compartment 4, a freezer drawer 5, a back enclosure 6, a drawers section 7, a plurality of refrigerator drawers 8, a storage shelf 9, a plurality of cooling tubes, a refrigerator temperature sensor 11, a freezer temperature sensor 12, a refrigerator power source 13, a refrigerator chipset 14, and a network connection device 15.

[0018]As can be seen in FIG...

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Abstract

A refrigerator with individualized locking drawers is similar in size and shape to a standard refrigerator, with a plurality of drawers in the refrigerator compartment that can be personalized. The drawers have a locking mechanism, a name placard displaying the user's name, a use frequency display, and a spoilage display. A digital control interface on the refrigerator door allows users to register for and manage drawers, and a network connection device allows users to manage their drawer through a website interface or a mobile application. A community storage shelf below the individual drawers and shelves on the inside face of the refrigerator door provides space for large items or community items, and a freezer compartment below the refrigerator compartment provides storage for items that require lower temperatures than the refrigerator compartment.

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[0001]The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61 / 557,467 filed on Nov. 9, 2011.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for a refrigerator. More particularly, the present invention is a refrigerator which provides personal locking compartments for use by multiple individuals.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A refrigerator, colloquially known as a fridge, is a common household appliance that consists of a thermally insulated compartment and a mechanical, electronic, or chemical heat pump that transfers heat from the inside of the fridge to its external environment so that the inside of the fridge is cooled to a desired temperature below the ambient temperature of the room. A fridge is useful for storing food, since lower temperatures in a confined volume lowers the reproduction rate of bacteria, which has the result of reducing the rate of food spoilage. A fridge typically maintains a tem...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F25B49/00F25D23/02
CPCF25D23/02F25D23/025F25D23/028F25D13/04
Inventor OLSON, TIMOTHY JOHN
Owner OLSON TIMOTHY JOHN
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