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Modular door mounted climate controlled medicine compartment

US8584486B1 · kind B1 · utility

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28References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 2009
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/6851
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An appliance system includes at least an appliance and a module. The appliance door(s) have an exterior surface and an interior surface having a door liner. The appliance door is closed to create an insulated area and the interior surface of the appliance door includes a module-engaging connector. The module is typically removably engaged within the appliance door and includes an insulated compartment within the module and a compartment door as well as a lock for the compartment door. The module also includes a utility connector that engages the appliance door and operably engages the module-engaging connector of the appliance door so that the module receives at least electrical power from the appliance.

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