Integrated center rail dispenser

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2008-03-18

2008-03-18

Tapolcai, William E. (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Withdrawable liquid, e.g., dispenser

C062S441000, C312S407000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11201977

ABSTRACT:
A refrigeration appliance is provided which includes a cabinet with a first openable door providing access to a first refrigeration compartment and a second openable door providing access to a second refrigeration compartment. The second openable door has a portion thereof positioned below a portion of the first openable door. A rail separates the first refrigeration compartment and the second refrigeration compartment. A water dispenser is contained in the rail, as well as electronic controls for the refrigeration appliance. The dispenser is arranged to be stationary relative to the refrigeration appliance while the doors are open or closed. The rail may be removed and replaced, and with the water and electronic controls located in the rail, repairs are performed more efficiently and flexibility in manufacturing is enhanced. A drip tray is formed in an exterior side of the second openable door below the dispenser. When the door is opened, the drip tray moves away from the dispenser, permitting the dispenser to be used with larger receptacles than can be accommodated with the drip tray under the dispenser.

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The documents listed hereinabove were cited in the European Search Report EP 06116614.6 dated Mar. 5, 2007 received in connection with a European Application corresponding to the above-referenced U.S. application.

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