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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2008
Gary M. Lindgren, Three Oaks, MI (US);
David A. Stevens, Stevensville, MI (US);
Gary M. Lindgren, Three Oaks, MI (US);
David A. Stevens, Stevensville, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A dishwasher includes an adjustable dishwasher rack that accommodates certain types of dishes (e.g., bowls) of varying sizes and shapes. The dishwasher rack includes a pair of parallel guide rails. A plurality of retainer assemblies ride along the guide rails. Each of the retainer assemblies has (i) a first clip positioned on the first guide rail, (ii) a second clip positioned on the second guide rail, and (iii) a retaining wire having a first end that is secured to the first clip and a second end that is secured to the second clip.