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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2002
Michael J. Eveland, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Tamara Kappler, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Todd E. Kniffen, Williamsburg, IA (US);
Timothy M. Nugent, Venice, CA (US);
David J. Olberding, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Robert Pohl, Walford, IA (US);
Ravi K. Sawhney, Calabasas, CA (US);
Eric Svenby, Sigourney, IA (US);
Dennis E. Winders, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
John Frank Zinni, Capistrano Beach, CA (US);
Maytag Corporation, Newton, IA (US);
Abstract
A kid's zone compartment assembly for a refrigerator includes a compartment frame, a top tray, a cover for the top tray, a lower tray, and two tall package retainers. The top tray cover is pivotally hinged to the top tray. The cover is molded and configured in the likeness of a character, particularly an animal caricature. The various compartment components are carried by the compartment frame which, in turn, is supported by a fresh food compartment door liner of the refrigerator. The overall assembly defines a special place for the storage of food items dedicated for access by a child.