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Brent Alden Junge0
John Keith Besore0
Michael C. Watanabe0
Date of Patent
March 2, 2021
0Patent Application Number
159831900
Date Filed
May 18, 2018
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An inventory system for a refrigerator appliance includes an inventory plate which is operably coupled to a load cell and positioned within a chilled chamber. The inventory plate may be a fixed shelf or a portable coaster on which food items may be placed. A controller is configured for monitoring a weight of the food items over time using the load cell and/or a moisture content using a moisture sensor and providing an indication of food quality based at least in part on the weight and/or moisture content of the food items.
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