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Modular system for a domestic refrigerator

US8517483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 2010
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2400/36
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A domestic refrigerator includes a housing having a refrigerated compartment defined therein, and a sliding drawer positioned in the refrigerated compartment. The sliding drawer has a storage chamber defined therein, and a mounting bracket is secured to the sliding drawer and extends into the storage chamber. The domestic refrigerator also includes a plurality of interchangeable utility modules that are configured to be positioned within the storage chamber of the sliding drawer. Each of the plurality of the interchangeable utility modules includes a mounting bracket sized and configured to be separately mated with the mounting bracket of the sliding drawer.

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