Refrigerator filter device and method of use

Abstract

A filter device is presented for use with refrigerators. The filter device has a frame, a filter element and at least one connection member. The filter device is connected to a refrigerator thereby sealing the space below a refrigerator. Once in potion, the filter device forces air to pass through the filter element prior to accessing the coils of the refrigerator. This system helps to prevent the build-up of debris on the coils which reduces the need to clean the coils, improves the efficiency of the refrigerator and improves the longevity of the refrigerator.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A refrigerator filter device comprising:
 a refrigerator having a top, a bottom a front side, a back side and opposing sidewalls;   said refrigerator positioned on a floor;   said refrigerator having an insulated compartment, a heat pump, and a coil connected to a frame;   wherein the insulated compartment is positioned above the floor on the frame;   a removable and replaceable filter device connected to the front side of the frame; and   wherein the filter device seals the space between the insulated compartment and the floor   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the filter device has a filter element. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the filter device has a frame member. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the filter device has a first frame member and a second fame member connected to one another. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein a filter element is positioned between the first frame member and a second frame member. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4  wherein the first frame member and the second frame member are removeably and replaceably connected to one another. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the filter device has a frame member which extends around the periphery of a filter element. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the filter device has a compressible seal which seals to the floor. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the filter device is positioned between the front face of the frame and a removable kick plate. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the filter device is connected to the front face of the frame by magnets. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the filter device is connected to the front face of the frame by a hook-and-loop system. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a second filter device positioned a long each sidewall which seals the space between the insulated compartment and the floor.