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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2009
Timothy Dean Swofford, Midlothian, VA (US);
Larry C. Howington, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Jules G. Choueifati, Chester, VA (US);
Timothy Dean Swofford, Midlothian, VA (US);
Larry C. Howington, Chesterfield, VA (US);
Jules G. Choueifati, Chester, VA (US);
Hill Phoenix, Inc., Conyers, GA (US);
Abstract
A temperature-controlled case is provided including a rear wall spaced apart from an intermediate wall, forming a cavity therebetween. The intermediate wall includes a first set of openings disposed below a second set of openings. A deck may be disposed proximate to the first set and the shelves proximate to the second set of openings. Each shelf may include a shelf base and cover, the cover having openings through which air may be directed. An air distribution system having an air diverting device provides for improved air flow and cooling of products within the case. The air diverting device directs a first portion of an air flow toward the deck and permits a second portion to be directed toward the shelves. The air diverting device may direct the first portion of the air flow through the cavity and towards the deck, or away from the cavity and towards the deck.