US4123130A
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Refrigerator apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-13
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1998-03-13
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure pertains to a refrigerator housing having at least two access doors hingably affixed thereto on adjacent vertical exterior surfaces. A plurality of rotatable shelves are disposed intermediate or adjacent to the door openings providing convenient access for articles of food stored on the rotatable shelves and on arcuately shaped shelves adjacent thereto. A drawer, slidably affixed to the housing, is located over the storage areas associated with the rotatable shelves. A freezer compartment, having a hinged door panel, is accessible in the uppermost regions of the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Lillian Locke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B49/00; A47B49/004; F; F25; F25D; F25D11/00; F25D11/02; F25D25/00; F25D25/02; F25D25/027; F25D2400/00; F25D2400/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
282 words
A refrigerator apparatus comprising a housing, said housing having a front panel, said housing having a pair of side panels in parallel spaced apart relationship adjacent said front panel, a first door hingably secured to said front panel, a second door hingably secured to one of said pair of side panels, a front access opening passing through said front panel, said front access opening disposed adjacent said first door when said first door is in a closed position, a side access opening passing through said one side panel, said side access opening disposed adjacent said second door when said second door is in a closed position, a compartment, said compartment disposed within said housing and accessible through said front access opening and said side access opening, a plurality of circular shelves disposed in overlying relationship to one another within said compartment, a shaft, said shaft rotatably supporting said plurality of circular shelves, a plurality of shelves fixedly secured to said first door, said plurality of shelves having circularly shaped wall portions affixed thereto, said circularly shaped wall portions residing adjacent portions of the marginal edges of said plurality of circular shelves when said first door is in said closed position, a plurality of pullout trays removably slidably secured within said compartment and totally removable from said compartment, said plurality of pullout trays being disposed passing through said side access opening when said second door is disposed in an open position relative to said side access opening, at least one of said plurality of pullout trays having curved wall portions affixed thereto, said curved wall portions residing adjacent portions of said marginal edges of at least one of said plurality of circular shelves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
282 words
A refrigerator apparatus comprising a housing, said housing having a front panel, said housing having a pair of side panels in parallel spaced apart relationship adjacent said front panel, a first door hingably secured to said front panel, a second door hingably secured to one of said pair of side panels, a front access opening passing through said front panel, said front access opening disposed adjacent said first door when said first door is in a closed position, a side access opening passing through said one side panel, said side access opening disposed adjacent said second door when said second door is in a closed position, a compartment, said compartment disposed within said housing and accessible through said front access opening and said side access opening, a plurality of circular shelves disposed in overlying relationship to one another within said compartment, a shaft, said shaft rotatably supporting said plurality of circular shelves, a plurality of shelves fixedly secured to said first door, said plurality of shelves having circularly shaped wall portions affixed thereto, said circularly shaped wall portions residing adjacent portions of the marginal edges of said plurality of circular shelves when said first door is in said closed position, a plurality of pullout trays removably slidably secured within said compartment and totally removable from said compartment, said plurality of pullout trays being disposed passing through said side access opening when said second door is disposed in an open position relative to said side access opening, at least one of said plurality of pullout trays having curved wall portions affixed thereto, said curved wall portions residing adjacent portions of said marginal edges of at least one of said plurality of circular shelves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
The refrigerator apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said housing has a third door hingably secured to the other of said pair of side panels, another side access opening passing through said other side panel, said another side access opening disposed adjacent said third door when said third door is in a closed position, said compartment accessible through said another side access opening, another plurality of pullout trays removably slidably secured within said compartment, said another plurality of pullout trays being disposed passing through said another side access opening, at least one of said another plurality of pullout trays having curved wall portions affixed thereto, said curved wall portions of said at least one of said another plurality of pullout trays residing adjacent portions of said marginal edges of said at least one of said plurality of circular shelves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The refrigerator apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a drawer, said drawer slidably secured to said housing, said drawer being disposed passing through said front panel, a plurality of removable trays supported by the floor of said drawer, one of said plurality of removable trays having an open mouth portion disposed upwardly from said floor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The refrigerator apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising means to disassemble said plurality of circular shelves from one another for removal from said compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The refrigerator apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said drawer is disposed residing above said compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The refrigerator apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a freezer compartment, said freezer compartment being disposed in the uppermost interior regions of said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The refrigerator apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said housing comprises exterior surface substantially disposed at right angles to one another.
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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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |