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APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY TURNING OFF AN ACTUATOR IN A REFRIGERATION DEVICE UPON DETECTION OF AN UNWANTED CONDITION

  • US 20080156011A1
  • Filed: 11/01/2007
  • Published: 07/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of automatically turning off an electrically-powered actuator in a refrigeration mechanism upon detection of an unwanted condition comprising:

  • a. turning the actuator on;

    b. sensing the presence of an object along or near a location in or near the refrigeration mechanism;

    c. turning the actuator off if the sensed presence of an object is indicative of an unwanted condition.

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