Shelf system for appliance
First Claim
1. A shelf assembly for use with an appliance, the appliance having a top work surface with opposing side edges and a control panel disposed at a rear portion of and extending above the top work surface, said shelf assembly comprising:
- (a) a tray for providing an additional work surface and having opposing first and second ends;
(b) first and second side support panels disposed substantially vertically, each of said first and second side support panels having a top end attached to a corresponding one of said first and second ends of said tray and a bottom end resting upon the top work surface; and
(c) a bracket extending between and attached at opposite ends to said first and second side support panels respectively, said bracket having at least one foot disposed at a height above the top work surface and resting on the top of the control panel to steady said shelf assembly and to orient said additional work surface horizontally.
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Abstract
A shelf assembly is disclosed for use with an appliance. The appliance has a top work surface with opposing side edges and a control panel disposed at a rear portion of and extending above the top work surface. The shelf assembly comprises a tray for providing an additional work surface and having opposite first and second ends. First and second side support panels are disposed substantially vertically and each has a top end adapted to be attached to a corresponding one of the first and second ends of said tray and a bottom end adapted for resting upon the top work surface. A bracket extends between and is attached at opposite ends to the first and second side support panels, respectively. The bracket has at least one foot disposed at a height above the top work surface and rests on the top of the control panel to steady the shelf assembly and to orient the additional work surface horizontally.
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8 Claims
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1. A shelf assembly for use with an appliance, the appliance having a top work surface with opposing side edges and a control panel disposed at a rear portion of and extending above the top work surface, said shelf assembly comprising:
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(a) a tray for providing an additional work surface and having opposing first and second ends; (b) first and second side support panels disposed substantially vertically, each of said first and second side support panels having a top end attached to a corresponding one of said first and second ends of said tray and a bottom end resting upon the top work surface; and (c) a bracket extending between and attached at opposite ends to said first and second side support panels respectively, said bracket having at least one foot disposed at a height above the top work surface and resting on the top of the control panel to steady said shelf assembly and to orient said additional work surface horizontally. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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