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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2007
Applicants:
Robert Dam, Aurora, IL (US);
Chong B. Wong, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Inventors:
Robert Dam, Aurora, IL (US);
Chong B. Wong, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Assignee:
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47B 91/02 (2006.01); D06F 39/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a leveling assembly configured to be secured to an appliance. The leveling assembly supports the appliance on a floor, and includes a base having a column integrally connected to a ledge, which is integrally connected to a stem. The assembly also includes a spring positioned around the stem, and a sleeve secured to the stem and positioned around the spring. The spring exerts equal and opposite forces into the sleeve and the ledge, respectively.