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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ronald D. Upton, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Harry A. Brancheau, Inman, SC (US);
Assignee:
Specialty Equipment Companies, Inc., Aurora, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F25D 2/700 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F25D 2/700 ;
Abstract
A refrigerated display case and process of illuminating the case is provided. The display case has a support mullion ( ) positioned in proximity to a glass door. A fluorescent lamp ( ) is located within a lateral opening along either side of the support mullion ( ). A diffusing lens ( ) is positioned within the lateral opening, opposite the lamps, scattering the light as it passes through from the side of the mullion and through the diffusing lens ( ). The glass door provides a reflective surface which reflects a substantial portion of the scattered light towards the interior space of the display case.