GAS BARRIER FOR VACUUM INSULATION

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20160258671A1
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14634936

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A gas barrier for a vacuum insulated structure of a refrigerator is provided. The gas barrier includes a plastic trim breaker; a metal outer panel a metal inner panel and insulation between the outer and inner metal panels. The gas barrier for a vacuum insulated structure further includes a PVD metal coating applied to the an inside surface of the plastic trim breaker to provide a barrier layer to the plastic trim breaker, wherein the PVD coating on the inside of the plastic trim breaker contacts the inner and outer metal outer panels to prevent heat or gas from entering the insulated structure and decreasing the effectiveness of the insulation over time.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION2000 NORTH M-63 BENTON HARBOR MI 49022

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
ALLARD, PAUL B COLOMA, US 107 1631
KITE, CAMILLE FRANKLIN, US 1 132

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