Abstract: A refrigerator and a method of manufacturing the same include a door that opens and closes a storage chamber. The door includes a frame, and a panel fixed to the frame. An end of the panel is supported by the frame on one or two sides thereof. Accordingly, manufacturing processes are simplified while the design of the refrigerator is optimized.

Abstract: A machine cabinet system is provided. The system includes a machine cabinet with a top face and a front face. In one embodiment, a removable panel is included that is removably coupled to at least one of the top face and the front face of the machine cabinet. In another embodiment, the removable panel is removably coupled to the machine cabinet without use of a tool.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a movable door, an opening mechanism and an opening actuator configured to move the door from a closed position to an at least partially open position. A decorative panel is resiliently attached to the door. A sensor is configured to detect movement of the decorative panel relative to the door. A controller is configured to activate the opening actuator based on movement detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A mounting to support a decorative plate on a door of a household appliance. The mounting includes a first mounting part to be mounted on the door or the decorative plate, wherein the first mounting part has at least one tongue. The mounting further includes a second mounting part fastened to the respectively other of two holding partners formed by the decorative plate and the door. The second mounting part has a bridging segment to receive the tongue with play in a longitudinal direction of a flank of the door. The second mounting part is configured in the manner of a batten having multiple bridging segments. Each of the bridging segments receives a respective tongue.

Abstract: A fitting structure for fastening a decorative plate to a door of a household appliance. The fitting structure includes a first fitting part fastened to the decorative plate; a second fitting part that meshes with the first fitting part, wherein the second fitting part is fastened to the door; and a spacer that has a first stop surface and a second stop surface that is parallel to the first stop surface. The first stop surfaces rests against an outer edge of the decorative plate and the second stop surface rests against the first fitting part.

Abstract: A furniture unit including a compartment that contains and conceals a subwoofer, wherein the compartment has vent openings that allow air and sound to pass freely between the subwoofer compartment and the outside of the furniture unit while concealing the subwoofer from the view of a person sitting within a typical viewing angle of a television that is placed on top of the furniture unit or mounted on the wall above the unit.

Abstract: A housing is provided, with a plurality of tridimensional patterns formed on opposite surfaces of the housing. The patterns are formed by stamping process.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a cover, and a decorative member. The cover is detachably assembled to the housing, and includes an at least partially transparent main panel. The decorative member is detachably assembled to the cover and is viewable through the main panel.

Abstract: Methods of applying multiple parallel frames or moldings to planar surfaces on articles of furniture are disclosed to produce multi-banded, textured exterior surfaces on articles which conceal functionalities such as, doors, shelves, or receptacles, as well as one or more slide-ably extendable/retractable drawers, to include articles of furniture made by the disclosed methods.

Abstract: A decorative panel and a refrigerator having the same are disclosed. Inner gorgeous decorative patterns are seen according to an opening and closing operation of a refrigerator door usually serving as a mirror, providing the user a continuous aesthetic sense with which the user is not bored compared with decorative patterns which are always exposed. In addition, a mirror face is formed on a front plate and a decorative plate to continuously reflect the decorative patterns to thereby provide a three-dimensional aesthetic sense with the planar decorative patterns. Also, because recesses or protrusions are formed on the decorative plate to obtain a decorative effect, the usage amount of high-priced components such as jewels can be reduced to lower a fabrication cost of a product.

Abstract: An appliance comprises a body and a door panel and/or drawer panel movable between a home position, an open position, and an over-travel position. A cosmetic panel may be coupled to the door and/or drawer panel. The appliance may further include an installation system and/or a positioning device. The positioning device is configured to bias the door and/or drawer panels to the home position from the over-travel position. The installation system is configured to establish the front-to-back alignment of the appliance. The installation system may be a direct mount installation system. The installation system may include an adjustment system configured to facilitate positioning the cosmetic panel to be co-planar with the surrounding cabinetry. The adjustment mechanism may further help establish small and consistent reveals.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance includes a door having an outer panel portion and an inner panel portion, with a plurality of mounting members being spaced about the outer panel portion of the door. A glass panel assembly, including a glass panel and a plurality of mounting elements, is detachably mounted to the door through the interengagement of the plurality of mounting elements with the plurality of mounting members. The mounting elements are adhesively secured to the glass panel. Neither the plurality of mounting members nor the plurality of mounting elements are readily visible normally when viewing the kitchen appliance such that the glass panel appears to float relative to the door.

Abstract: A candle box for displaying a variety of themes and for safely burning items such as a candle comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a back panel. A front panel is removably attached to the first side panel and the second side panel. Attached to the first side panel and the second side panel is a first trim component and a second trim component, wherein the trim components are for covering a storage compartment disposed in the first side panel and the second side panel.

Abstract: In a ceiling-embedded air conditioner, a panel fastening screw that fastens a decorative panel to an indoor unit body embedded in a ceiling is previously mounted to the indoor unit body and has an intermediate portion having a small diameter with no threaded portion.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance includes a door having an outer panel portion and an inner panel portion, with a plurality of mounting members being spaced about the outer panel portion of the door. A glass panel assembly, including a glass panel and a plurality of mounting elements, is detachably mounted to the door through the interengagement of the plurality of mounting elements with the plurality of mounting members. The mounting elements are adhesively secured to the glass panel. Neither the plurality of mounting members nor the plurality of mounting elements are readily visible normally when viewing the kitchen appliance such that the glass panel appears to float relative to the door.

Abstract: An appliance, appliance panel and a method of assembling an appliance panel are provided in which the appliance panel has an interior side and an exterior side. An overlay panel is positioned on the exterior side of the appliance panel. A fastening device is secured to the overlay panel and extends through the appliance panel at a defined area. A removable and replaceable functional member is attached to the appliance panel and overlies the fastening device at the defined area to prevent the fastening device from being visible during normal use of the appliance.

Abstract: A home appliance and a washing or drying apparatus according to the present invention include a photo-etched member, a transparent member affixed to the entire surface of the photo-etched member, and an adhesive member to attach the transparent member and the photo-etched member to each other. The adhesive member has various colors and is arranged such that the adhesive member is formed at a portion of the photo-etched member. Accordingly, a pattern can be decorated in various colors.

Abstract: A folding multipart mirror and storage device which is concealed within an ornamental cover. The folding multipart mirror has side mirror extensions that fold together to form a compact structure which minimizes space when not in use. When folded, the rear surface of the side mirror extensions can optionally be decorated with artwork such that when the mirror is not in use, the mirror assembly becomes a decorative work of art. Optionally, the side mirror extensions may also contain general storage compartments for a variety of items, or storage for jewelry. A hidden storage compartment for high-value items, such as jewelry, cash, legal documents, etc. is provided behind the central section of the mirror.

Abstract: This invention is a hidden drawer to provide a new means of hiding jewelry. Cash and other valuable items. The hide-a-slide hidden drawer is installed under existing lower shelf in a closet normally used for storing shoes. The average shelf is 12 inches wide, our hidden drawer is 9 inches deep, reset 3 inches so a thief would not see it. The hide-a-slide can be locked for added protection. Hide-a-slide has s sliders for drawer to slide on and is installed with 4 screws.

Abstract: A glass panel assembly for kitchen appliances includes a glass panel and a plurality of spacers. The spacers are mounted to an outer surface of the appliance and an inner surface of the glass panel. Preferably, the spacers are adhesively secured to the glass panel and are not visible when viewing the kitchen appliance from the front. Trim pieces fit between the glass panel and the appliance door to cover and further hide the spacers from view. The glass panel can be mounted to any outer surface of the appliance such as an appliance door, side walls or even a top wall. The particular construction of the spacers, in combination with the trim pieces creates an illusion that glass panel appears to float relative to the appliance.

Abstract: A storage system for storing jewelry, etc., is shown and described. In one embodiment, the storage system includes a dresser. A mirrored member is fixedly mounted above the dresser. At least one vertically-oriented panel is slidably mounted to the mirrored member.

Abstract: A roofing product display and method has two miniature building halves with hollow interiors defined by interconnected sidewalls, pitched roof panels, transport bases and end panels, which are oriented at an angle to the associated transport bases. A hinge pivotally interconnects adjacent sides of the end panels to facilitate rotation of the miniature building halves between a folded storage position, wherein the roof panels come together in a generally straight plan configuration, and an unfolded display position, wherein the roof panels assume a generally L-shaped panel configuration with a roof valley therebetween. Roofing product samples are stored in the hollow building interiors, and are shaped for temporary placement on the roof panels in the display position to replicate installation on an actual building.

Abstract: A multi-functional exercise bench having a storage section that can store exercise equipment such as weights, jump ropes, water bottles, yoga mats, decorative hand weights, yoga mats, resistance bands, etc. The bench includes a riser platform that provides an angled surface that the user can lay on while exercising. The riser platform is hinged at one end of the bench. Additionally, a storage cover can be included, being hinged at the rear of the bench. The multi-functional exercise bench can include weight support members as well as leg exercise devices. These weight holding exercise members can be collapsible and capable of being stored inside the storage section. The bench is covered in aesthetically pleasing materials to match the décor of the room.

Abstract: A curio cabinet apparatus comprised of: a central portion having a top surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a bottom surface, and a front surface; at least one optically concealed forming an optically concealed firearm storage compartment.

Abstract: A storage unit comprises an arm assembly that can be stored inside the unit and extended along a range of positions outside the unit and a moveable panel which conceals the interior of the storage unit frame coupled with the storage unit frame by a connector. The storage unit can be integrated into an article of furniture such as a headboard or a chair. A four-bar linkage assembly can be used to connect the moveable panel to the storage unit frame and can permit the panel to remain substantially parallel to the frame along its range of motion.

Abstract: An escutcheon for an appliance door assembly is provided. The escutcheon includes a control panel mounting surface comprising a lower edge, and a plurality of formations depending from said lower edge and defining a retaining slot.

Abstract: The present invention features a dresser comprising a center storage piece having a first set of drawers on one side and a second set of drawers on the other side, the center storage piece comprises a set of shelves and a first concealing device and a second concealing device. In some embodiments, the first concealing device comprises a first track for a first door to slide open and shut, wherein the first track has a major bend and a minor bend, and wherein the first door comprises a couple of guide studs located on an upper edge of the first door and a couple of guide studs located on a bottom edge of the first door.

Abstract: A drawer security attachment includes an attachment flange or brackets and a cover extending from the bracket. The flange or brackets attach to the inner surface of the drawer face, and the cover extends across the width of the otherwise open top of the drawer to inhibit access to the drawer contents. The flange and cover may be a single, monolithic sheet of flexible plastic, or may comprise rigid components secured to one another by a hinge. The cover portion includes a catch engagement passage(s), with a pin(s) extending downwardly from the upper portion of the drawer opening. The panel is urged upwardly against the upper portion of the drawer opening, with the engagement passage(s) automatically catching on the pin(s) as the drawer is opened. The cover can include extendable wings to match an overall width of the cover to the drawer width.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of furniture, such as a desk or cabinet which has a horizontal display (1) or storage surface that is capable of displaying objects and that also contains a storage compartment (2) having its own display (7) or storage surface on which various objects can rest. The storage compartment may be lowered and concealed within the furniture article, and then whenever desired, it may be raised to display and allow access to any objects that it contains. Preferably the compartment is moved by electrically powered mechanism such as a cable and drum motor. There may be guidance means, such as a track (3), to assist the movement of the cabinet, as well as adjustment means to allow the two display surfaces to be positioned flush with each other when the display cabinet is in its raised position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door for a household appliance that includes a door exterior structure, an outer-side decorative panel, and an interconnecting element. The outer-side decorative panel is spaced from the door exterior structure by a gap. The interconnecting element extends across the gap between the door exterior structure and the outer-side decorative panel and interconnects the outer-side decorative panel and the door exterior structure to one another. The interconnecting element has a first extending member that is received in the gap and a second extending member that is attached to one of an edge of the door exterior structure and an edge of the outer-side decorative panel.

Abstract: Cabinets (10) are formed by a frame (60) enclosing shelves. The frame (60) has a plurality of openings in the front face (70, 71) of the cabinetry to allow access to the contents of the cabinets (10). The openings are covered by doors (21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52) connected to the frame by hinges. Art work covers the doors (21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52) and frames (60) of the cabinets (10) and is arranged so that the art work is not distorted or interrupted by the division of the cabinetry front between the doors (21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52) and frame (60). The artwork extends across the door (21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52) onto the frame (60) in such a manner as to give the impression that it is a single piece of art. When viewed from a distance, the viewer sees the complete work of art even though the doors (21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52) are operable.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a front panel, a strip-shaped decorative member and a projecting portion. The front panel is provided to the housing. The strip-shaped decorative member has a predetermined width and is arranged on the front panel. The projecting portion is integrally formed with the strip-shaped decorative member and includes a surface inclined in a depth direction at a position having a predetermined distance from a front edge of a lower surface of the strip-shaped decorative member. The strip-shaped decorative member including the projecting portion is attached to the front panel while the surface inclined in the depth direction being exposed to a front side.

Abstract: A glass panel assembly for kitchen appliances includes a glass panel and a plurality of spacers. The spacers are mounted to an outer surface of the appliance and an inner surface of the glass panel. Preferably, the spacers are adhesively secured to the glass panel and are not visible when viewing the kitchen appliance from the front. Trim pieces fit between the glass panel and the appliance door to cover and further hide the spacers from view. The glass panel can be mounted to any outer surface of the appliance such as an appliance door, side walls or even a top wall. The particular construction of the spacers, in combination with the trim pieces creates an illusion that glass panel appears to float relative to the appliance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refrigerator in which a front of a door is made of a glass plate and a display portion for showing and controlling a condition of the refrigerator is positioned on the rear of the glass plate not to protrude outward. The present invention comprises a door main body including: an outer door 50 defining a front of the door and having a display accommodating portion 54 defined by depression, a door liner 56 installed on the rear of the outer door 50, and upper, lower, left and right decorations for coupling them. In addition, the display accommodating portion 54 in the front of the door main body is mounted with a display portion 70 for showing and controlling a condition of the refrigerator. Also, a front glass plate 80 is installed on the front of the door main body and display portion 70.

Abstract: A simulated fireplace comprising a flat screen display panel mounted within a frame is described. The panel is configured to display at least one image sequence of a fire, the image sequence being stored on a memory device and the fireplace being characterised in that it further includes a single glass sheet mountable to the front of the frame and having a footprint greater than that of the panel. Desirably, the panel is provided device may be a flash memory card, which is receivable in a receiving slot on a side panel of the frame.

Abstract: A piece of furniture and in particular a desk, an office cupboard or a box-like receptacle for office use, comprises a drawer able to be pulled out as far as a maximum pulled-out position from a body (11) of the furniture and more especially a utensil drawer, and a box (20) able to be arranged in the drawer (14), the drawer (14) projecting past the body (11) in the furthest pulled out position while still being held by the body (11). In the rear portion of the drawer (14) there is a holding means (23) for the box (20) in a storage position, in which the box (20) is arranged in the drawer (14). A front wall (24) of the box (20) constitutes a rear inner wall (28) of the drawer (14), when the box (20) is held by the holding means (23) so that the box (20), as judged by eye, appears to the user of the furniture as an integral component of the drawer (14). An inner space (27) of the box (20) is concealed in the furthest pulled out position of the drawer.

Abstract: A curio cabinet apparatus comprised of: a central portion having a top surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a bottom surface, and a front surface; at least one optically concealed forming an optically concealed firearm storage compartment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the so-called flat-screen television sets and video monitors and to cabinets therefor. Flat screen television sets and video monitors presently come in two different forms, namely those with a plasma screens on the one hand, and those with LCD screens on the other. In modem home design, in any living room in which a television or video monitor is positioned, the seating is generally angled, so that people can readily view the screen of such. Such an arrangement causes difficulties in that a television set or video monitor is a focus of the room, even when not in use. Other problems exist in that the flat-screen display is not generally considered as an aesthetically pleasing design. Furthermore, having an expensive or moderately expensive item of electrical equipment on permanent display within a room can pose a security risk.

Abstract: A cabinet door assembly having a wooden cabinet door with a peripheral frame and an open center is provided with features enabling a fabric panel to be mounted on the door in a manner such that panels may be readily removed and replaced with other panels. An upper member of the frame has a slot which receives a dowel pin carried in an upper loop of the panel fabric, and a lower frame member has a slot which receives the lower end of the panel and directs a lower dowel pin carried at the lower end into a capturing position. The panel is pulled tightly by tension applied to the dowel pins. Side frame members each have on an inner side a narrow slot receiving edges of the panel. The panel is secured in place by the lower dowel pin, which is being restrained by projections at end locations past side edges of the panel.

Abstract: A cabinet assembly includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface is connected to a frame with a first face and a second face. The bottom surface of the base is adapted to allow rotation of the cabinet assembly. At least one shelf is disposed on the first face of the frame. A portion of a three-dimensional decorative tree is adjacent to the second face of the frame.

Abstract: A hand-held walking device with a lower storage compartment having a generally u-shaped forward access area within. The walking device has an upper concealed compartment. A removeable false top panel side, under which several hidden compartments and a retractable drawer/shelf are stored. The walker includes a generally u-shaped support/handle.

Abstract: An outdoor storage compartment with a housing having exterior rectangular side walls, an interior semicircular side wall, with an open-side, a center swinging door with an integral tray, and a magnetic closure. The door has a center elongate bearing, to hingedly rotate on an axial pin that is vertically spanning the open-side of the housing. The magnets in the magnetic closure are not in contact. When opened, the integral tray is conveyed from the protective interior of the housing to the exterior of the housing. As the door is opened it sweeps the interior semicircular side wall. The door has one radial length section that is slightly shorter than the second radial length section, where the radial length is the length of door measured from the elongate bearing to an end of the door. The shorter section and the integral tray can sweep through the interior of the housing, while the longer section is restrained.

Abstract: A computer system may include one or more modules coupled to a backplane in a housing. A module support structure may allow cooling air to flow upwardly across the modules. In one embodiment, a power section of the module may be located downstream of a data section of the module. In another embodiment, offset brackets may hold a circuit board of a module at an offset relative to a pair of guides in a module support structure. In another embodiment, a heat sink may be coupled between heat producing components on a pair of adjacent modules. In another embodiment, a converter apparatus may support a plurality of modules in a different number of slots in a system. In another embodiment, a heat sink on a module may include a pair of heat pipes arranged such that the heat pipes diverge from one another toward the condenser ends of the heat pipes.

Abstract: Connectors for attaching a false front panel over an opening in an object comprise a post piece that is configured to attach to the object and a clip piece that comprises a base that is configured to attach to a rear face of the false front panel and at least one snap clip projecting from the base that is configured to receive the post. The post piece of these false front connectors includes a post that has a non-circular cross-section (e.g., a diamond shape), and the interior of the snap clip may also have a non-circular cross-section that is matched to the cross-section of the post.

Abstract: The invention is an outdoor storage compartment. The major components are a housing having an interior with an open-side, a center swinging door with an integral tray, and a magnetic closure. The door can nominally be opened by pressing a designated push point near an end of the door, therein causing the door, which has a center elongate bearing, to hingedly rotate on an axial pin that is vertically spanning the open-side of the housing. The door can smoothly and easily be opened with the pressure of only one finger. The magnets in the magnetic closure are not in contact. When opened, the integral tray is conveyed from the protective interior of the housing to an easily visible position on the exterior of the housing. As the door is fully opened it sweeps through a rotational arc of about 180 degrees, so that an interior face of the door pivots to the exterior of the housing.

Abstract: An appliance, such as a refrigerator, is provided with a door handle with colored caps for covering the door handle fasteners. The caps are exchangeable with other caps having different colors, as chosen by the consumer. The refrigerator also includes storage buckets, shelves and drawers with colored trim pieces which are exchangeable with different colored trim pieces, as well as a water dispenser having a colored actuation button and a colored sump tray, both of which can be exchanged with different colored buttons and trays.

Abstract: A garment-concealable jewelry case having a front opening with a front cover panel portion that can be either moved or configured to reveal a plurality of parallel-running isolated storage compartments each having an interior storage space which is accessible through a front opening revealed when the front cover panel is removed or reconfigured. Through the front opening of each storage compartment, one or more necklaces, pendants, bracelets or other strands of jewelry can be securely hung on a pair of jewelry support posts adapted for spatial separation on the back wall portion of the storage compartment in order to accommodate the length of jewelry strands being supported.

Abstract: A shelving unit is formed from at least a portion of an entire vehicle tire (generally a used vehicle tire). Shelves are mounted within the interior of the tire section so that the lengths of the shelves extend within an arc of the tread surface, with the shelves being oriented at least substantially horizontally within the tire interior. The shelves may be mounted by affixing a panel to the tire section along the plane at which the tire is cut, and then affixing the shelves to the panel, whereby removal of all or a portion of the panel from the tire section also allows removal of the shelves. Such a panel may be hingedly affixed to the tire section to allow it to be swung open to allow a user access to the tire interior (and the shelves therein), or the panel may otherwise be made removable from the tire section to allow access.

Abstract: A dishwasher door includes an outer panel assembly which is quickly, easily and removably mounted on an inner door assembly. The outer panel assembly includes fasteners with rearwardly extending enlarged heads adapted to extend through key slots in the inner door assembly so as to mount the outer panel assembly onto the inner door assembly. Additional fasteners may be utilized to further secure the outer assembly to the inner assembly. Access to the inner cavity of the door is unnecessary for mounting or removing the outer panel assembly to the inner door assembly.

Abstract: A decorative drawer front readily attachable to an existing drawer front face is provided. The drawer front includes a cover panel dimensioned to cover the face of an existing drawer. A mounting rib extends rearwardly from the rear side of the cover panel and has a rearmost portion adapted to attach to the front face of an existing drawer. The mounting rib offsets the cover panel from the drawer front face when the drawer front is attached to the drawer face providing the appearance of a drawer front having substantial material thickness, which drawer front may also be contoured to provide an aesthetically desirable appearance.