Top cover fastener

Details Top cover fastener Top cover fastener

1997-04-22

1999-07-27

Cuomo, Peter M.

Supports: cabinet structure

With carrying handle

312263, 312228, 16124, A47B 9502

Patent

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059278366

ABSTRACT:
A fastener is provided for securing the top cover to the cabinet of a laundry appliance. The fastener doubles as a handle. The fastener includes a first fastener member mounted to the top cover and a second fastener member extending through an opening in the cabinet and being secured to the first fastener member. A recessed portion in the second fastener member defines a hand grip for facilitating movement of the appliance.

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Sketches of Handle for Silicon Graphics box (No Date, Admitted Prior Art).

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