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Temperature controller and method for facilitating the storage of wine and like perishables

  • US 5,343,712 A
  • Filed: 07/15/1993
  • Issued: 09/06/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A temperature controller for converting a refrigeration unit of the type including an electrically powered chiller, a chilled compartment and a thermostat for controlling operation of said chiller, to a unit for storing perishables for extended periods of time, comprising:

  • a housing;

    means, adapted to be positioned in said chilled compartment, for sensing a temperature of said chilled compartment; and

    means in said housing, operatively connected to said temperature sensing means, for overriding the thermostat control of said chiller by enabling the supply of electrical power from an electrical power supply to said chiller, when the sensed temperature of said chilled compartment is above a preselected temperature, and disabling the supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply to said chiller when the sensed temperature is below said preselected temperature.

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