Supports: cabinet structure – Spaced insulated wall – Refrigerator cabinet
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-17
2010-06-15
Jayne, Darnell M (Department: 3637)
Supports: cabinet structure
Spaced insulated wall
Refrigerator cabinet
C312S327000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07735943
ABSTRACT:
A refrigerated appliance with a hinged access panel is disclosed. The refrigerated appliance comprises a frame, the panel, and one or more hinges coupling the panel to the frame. Each hinge has a linkage that guides the movement of the panel between a closed position and an open position. The movement of the linkage has a linear component and a rotational component. The refrigerated appliance may include a latch configured to retain the panel in the open position. The refrigerated appliance may include one or more biasing elements configured to bias the panel toward the open position.
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Foley & Lardner LLP
Gallego Andres
Jayne Darnell M
Sub-Zero, Inc.
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