Method for accessing a hinge down refrigerator water filter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7491327
APP PUB NO 20060113237A1
SERIAL NO

11331569

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A refrigerator water filter assembly is provided in the ceiling of a refrigerator and is adapted to hinge downwardly from the ceiling for changing the filter cartridge. The cartridge is normally partially recessed within the ceiling so as to minimize the use of space in the food compartment of the refrigerator. The filter assembly includes a base mounted in the refrigerator ceiling, a manifold pivotally mounted on the base, a filter cartridge attached to the manifold, and a cover pivotally mounted on the manifold so as to be movable between open and closed positions. When the cover is opened, the filter cartridge is angled downwardly from the ceiling for easy grasping by a person for replacement of the cartridge.

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MAYTAG CORPORATIONNEWTON IA 50208

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eveland, Michael J Cedar Rapids, US 27 622
Jenkins,, Jr James H South Amana, US 24 71
Kniffen, Todd E Williamsburg, US 34 1253
Nugent, Timothy Mark Venice, US 13 246
Olberding, David J Cedar Rapids, US 10 120
Sawhney, Ravi Kumar Calabasas , US 25 418
Zinni, John Frank Capistrano Beach , US 16 377

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