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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2023
Hill Phoenix, Inc., Conyers, GA (US);
Roy Bates, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Joshua Christensen, Prince George, VA (US);
Jeff Hinkins, Conyers, GA (US);
Hill Phoenix, Inc., Conyers, GA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for deploying a defrost heater include a rod heater bracket that includes a body including a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The bracket includes at least one L-shaped slot formed in the body. The L-shaped slot includes an opening along the first edge, and a groove located adjacent to the second edge and configured to retain at least a portion of a rod heater adjacent an evaporator of a refrigerated display case. The rod heater bracket includes a tab configured to be adjusted between an open position to allow access to the groove through the second edge and a closed position to block access to the opening between the second edge and the groove.