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OVEN RACK ASSEMBLIES WITH RELEASE MECHANISMS AND CATCHES

  • US 20100218755A1
  • Filed: 02/20/2007
  • Published: 09/02/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An oven rack assembly adapted for use within an oven cavity having oven cavity side liners, said oven rack assembly comprising:

  • an oven rack comprising means for supporting items to be cooked or otherwise heated within said oven cavity, said oven rack being manually extendable between a retracted position within said oven cavity, and an extended position where said oven rack has moved forwardly relative to said oven cavity;

    a slide system coupled to said oven rack for providing the capability of said oven rack to move between said retracted position and said extended position;

    a subframe coupled to said slide system and normally positioned in a first location within said oven cavity;

    retention/release means manually operable by a user for retaining said subframe in said first location; and

    said retention/release means are mounted to said slide system and comprise interaction means for maintaining retention of said subframe in said first location through interaction with said oven liner sides.

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