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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2002
Erik L. Skov, Akron, OH (US);
William F. Croft, Wooster, OH (US);
Timothy M. Pierzynski, Wooster, OH (US);
David M. Stitchick, Wooster, OH (US);
Erik L. Skov, Akron, OH (US);
William F. Croft, Wooster, OH (US);
Timothy M. Pierzynski, Wooster, OH (US);
David M. Stitchick, Wooster, OH (US);
Rubbermaid Incorporated, Wooster, OH (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for mounting accessories to a panel surface includes at least one accessory interface on the panel surface. An elongate engaging section is recessed within and lies generally parallel to a part of the panel surface. An accessory device has a utility part and an elongate engaging part that is coupled to the utility part. A plurality of the accessory devices and/or accessory interfaces can be provided. An appropriate device and interface are selected. The engaging part is inserted into a portion of the panel interface. The accessory device is slid to an installed position with the engaging part received in the engaging section of the accessory interface.