Adjustable height mechanism for a dishwasher rack
CA 2177444 C · Owner: Illinois Tool Works Inc. · Inventors: Austin, Ronald M.
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An adjustable position mechanism is provided for selectively varying the position of a first member relative to a second member. This adjustable position mechanism includes a support, and an elongated arm projecting from the support and having a plurality of locking elements in a linearly spaced array for defining a plurality of increments of position and a guide. An actuator has cooperating locking elements of complementary form to the locking elements of the arm a moveable element for, selectively moving the cooperating locking elements into and out of engagement with the locking elements of the arm and a, cooperating guide engageable with the guide of the arm for guiding reciprocal …
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- Filed May 27, 1996 and granted May 23, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 27, 2016.
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