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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2007
Rexford W. Cordill, Granger, IN (US);
Robert A. Elick, Jackson, TN (US);
Kory A. Gunnerson, Lebanon, NH (US);
Mark E. Palm, Davie, FL (US);
John R. Sanderson, Oakland Park, FL (US);
Michael C. Simmons, Moscow, TN (US);
Jeff B. Thompson, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Rodney M. Welch, Beach Bluff, TN (US);
Thomas J. Wuestefeld, Jackson, TN (US);
Rexford W. Cordill, Granger, IN (US);
Robert A. Elick, Jackson, TN (US);
Kory A. Gunnerson, Lebanon, NH (US);
Mark E. Palm, Davie, FL (US);
John R. Sanderson, Oakland Park, FL (US);
Michael C. Simmons, Moscow, TN (US);
Jeff B. Thompson, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Rodney M. Welch, Beach Bluff, TN (US);
Thomas J. Wuestefeld, Jackson, TN (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
An outer support body for a drawer-type dishwasher includes first and second U-shaped brackets. The first U-shaped bracket includes first and second leg members that are joined by a first cross member. Likewise, the second U-shaped bracket includes third and fourth leg members that are joined by a second cross member. The outer support body also includes side wall members that are secured to the first and third and second and fourth leg members respectively. A rear brace extends between and interconnects the side wall members at a position spaced from the second cross member. In addition, a drip pan is provided at a bottom portion of the outer support body between the side wall members.