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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2024
Hisense Usa Corporation, Suwanee, GA (US);
Heng Tong Pit, Suwanee, GA (US);
Jeesuk Lee, Johns Creek, GA (US);
Steven J. Kuehl, Sylva, NC (US);
Jinxiong Pi, Suwanee, GA (US);
Xueqing Liu, Suwanee, GA (US);
Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, GA (US);
Abstract
A refrigerator includes a water dispenser and a liquid storage receptacle configured to be automatically filled via the water dispenser. The liquid storage receptacle includes a dispenser for opening a fluid channel between the liquid storage receptacle and a fluid container while the liquid storage receptacle is provided in the refrigerator. The liquid storage receptacle is provided in a docking base for supporting the receptacle in the refrigerator. The dispenser is integrated into the docking base and engages an opening in the receptacle which may be selectively opened by the dispenser.