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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 02, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2024
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Venkata S. Dirisala, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
David P. Drabousky, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Joel D. Haselhuhn, Berrien Springs, MI (US);
Amanda Schnipke, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A cabinet system includes a cabinet defined by a back panel, top panel, bottom panel and first and second opposing side panels. Each of the side panels includes at least one slot for supporting at least one removable shelf. The at least one removable shelf includes tabs for engaging with the slots located on the side panels and a cut-out along a rear edge wherein the cut-out is configured to weaken the at least one removable shelf at a predetermined location to promote controlled deformation of the removable shelf.