Refrigerator handle mounting arrangement

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2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Knight, Anthony (Department: 3677)

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Insulated handle

Bar-type handle

Reexamination Certificate

active

06871385

ABSTRACT:
A refrigerator handle assembly includes a plurality of base members which are initially attached at spaced longitudinal positions to a front face portion of a refrigerator door, with tab elements of the base members extending into openings formed in the door and screws fixing the base members in place. The base members also include hook elements having tapered and angled portions. Once the base members are secured, sections of the handle are placed over the base members and the handle is slid relative to the base members whereupon the hook elements co-act with structure on the handle such that the handle is drawn tight to the front face portion of the door. With the handle in this position, one or more mechanical fasteners are driven into a body portion of the handle and into the door.

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