Refrigerator with easy access drawer
US9534825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2700/121
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bottom mount refrigerator is provided with a pantry compartment that is accessible from outside the refrigerator by pulling open an easy access pantry drawer without the need to first open the fresh food compartment or the freezer compartment. A divider between the pantry compartment and the fresh food compartment is formed by a secondary mullion and a transparent shelf. The secondary mullion is provided with a light source for illuminating the contents of the pantry drawer. A light source at the rear of the pantry compartment shines generally forwardly and upwardly to illuminate the fresh food compartment.
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