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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2007
Michael Kohlmann, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Daniel N Halloran, Saukville, WI (US);
Matthew M. Smeltzer, Blue Grass, IA (US);
Scott R. Krebs, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
Michael Kohlmann, Sheboygan, WI (US);
Daniel N Halloran, Saukville, WI (US);
Matthew M. Smeltzer, Blue Grass, IA (US);
Scott R. Krebs, Sheboygan Falls, WI (US);
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI (US);
Abstract
A pullout storage structure for a bathroom cabinet, such as a vanity or medicine cabinet, has a hinge linkage for moving a storage unit between an opened and a closed position such that the storage unit travels an arcuate path and maintains its orientation. Smooth and easy movement of the pullout storage structure is facilitated by an over-center assist member. The assist member tends to close, and keep closed, as well as open, and keep open, the pullout structure.