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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2005
Thomas Benz, Neu-Ulm, DE;
Jonathan Grey, New Bern, NC (US);
Matthew Ricket, New Bern, NC (US);
Martin Wagner, Nattheim, DE;
Thomas Benz, Neu-Ulm, DE;
Jonathan Grey, New Bern, NC (US);
Matthew Ricket, New Bern, NC (US);
Martin Wagner, Nattheim, DE;
BSH Home Appliances Corporation, Huntington Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
An article support divider system includes a base for supporting articles thereon. The base includes a matrix of openings. Supporting members include a lower portion sized for being press fit into selected respective ones of the openings. A receiving slot is also provided on the receiving members to receive at least one divider plate in a substantially vertical orientation on the surface of the base for dividing the base into different storage regions. In a more specific aspect, a divider system is provided for use within a refrigerator, including at least one of the freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment thereof. The divider system also can be utilized in walls or the ceiling of the compartment with a plurality of openings formed therein.