US3757958A
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Refrigerator guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-22
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A device as described for preventing food and other items stored on the shelves of refrigerators and the like from slipping from the shelves after the refrigerator or other storage device has been subjected to jostling and the door thereof is subsequently opened. In its preferred form, the invention comprises a guard rail designed to hook over the top and bottom shelves of the refrigerator, having baffles mounted thereon. The baffles extend above each shelf so that items stored on the shelves will be unable to slip off.
Inventors
- 👤 L Kirkemo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:32
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D25/00; F25D25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A refrigerator guard for preventing dislodged articles from rolling off the refrigerator shelves when the refrigerator door is opened, comprising in combination: a. a plurality of refrigerator shelves having front edges; b. a rigid, single, unitary frame of substantially rectangular shape and of a size substantially coextensive with the refrigerator storage area occupied by said shelves; c. hook means mounted on said frame means readily, removably engaged with said shelves for supporting said frame means; and d. a plurality of baffle means equal in number to the number of said shelves, mounted on said frame means in proximity to said front edges of the shelves and extending upwardly from and substantially perpendicular to said shelves to retain said dislodged articles thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A refrigerator guard for preventing dislodged articles from rolling off the refrigerator shelves when the refrigerator door is opened, comprising in combination: a. a plurality of refrigerator shelves having front edges; b. a rigid, single, unitary frame of substantially rectangular shape and of a size substantially coextensive with the refrigerator storage area occupied by said shelves; c. hook means mounted on said frame means readily, removably engaged with said shelves for supporting said frame means; and d. a plurality of baffle means equal in number to the number of said shelves, mounted on said frame means in proximity to said front edges of the shelves and extending upwardly from and substantially perpendicular to said shelves to retain said dislodged articles thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 1 wherein said hook means comprises a plurality of hooks mounted on two or more of said baffle means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 2, comprising at least a top and a bottom baffle Means, and wherein at least two hooks are mounted on each of said top and bottom baffle means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus set forth in claim 3 wherein said baffle means are spaced so as to allow access to said shelves.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |