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Neutral grip refrigerator door handle

US10302350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 23, 2017
Grant dateMay 28, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2400/06
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A refrigerator appliance defines a vertical direction, a lateral direction, and a transverse direction. The vertical, lateral, and transverse directions are mutually perpendicular. The refrigerator appliance includes a cabinet defining a food storage chamber. The food storage chamber defines an opening for receipt of food items at a front portion of the food storage chamber. The refrigerator appliance also includes a door comprising a body. The body of the door extends between a front surface and an opposing back surface. The door is positioned at the front portion of the food storage chamber and movable between a closed position and an open position to selectively sealingly enclose the food storage chamber. The refrigerator appliance further includes a handle assembly defining a neutral grip pocket handle on the front surface of the door.

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