Modular door mounted climate controlled medicine compartment
US8584486B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.