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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2009
Rogelio DE LA Garza, Coahuila, MX;
Frank Klitzing, Evansville, IN (US);
Carlos Lopez, Monterrey, MX;
Rafael Rivera, Monterrey, MX;
Rogelio De La Garza, Coahuila, MX;
Frank Klitzing, Evansville, IN (US);
Carlos Lopez, Monterrey, MX;
Rafael Rivera, Monterrey, MX;
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
An encapsulated refrigerator shelf is assembled by interconnecting a platform, such as a glass panel, within a peripheral frame. More specifically, a peripheral shelf frame is formed with a split side portion defining upper and lower frame portions which are spaced by an elongated slot. The encapsulated glass refrigerator shelf is made by slidably inserting the platform onto peripheral frame support structure through the slot formed between the upper and lower frame portions. The frame is also formed with retaining structure to maintain the platform in place once the platform is inserted a requisite amount within the peripheral frame.