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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2005
Clint J. Collins, Bondurant, IA (US);
David J. Olberding, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Jonathan J. Tiemeier, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Clint J. Collins, Bondurant, IA (US);
David J. Olberding, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Jonathan J. Tiemeier, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A mullion is attached to a cabinet shell of a refrigerator through the use of a retainer that includes a laterally extending portion positioned between primary and secondary flanges of the cabinet shell, and a longitudinally extending portion that is interengaged with additional flange structure defined by the mullion. Clips formed on the retainer engage wall portions formed by the mullion flange structure to secure the retainer to the mullion. A tab formed on the retainer engages a keyhole formed in the secondary flange of the cabinet shell, thereby aiding in securing the retainer to the cabinet and preventing the mullion from undesirably shifting in either a horizontal or vertical manner.