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US 2010/0060122 A1Published application
Removably secured, flush-mounted panel system and cabinet including the same
AssigneeDental Equipment, LLC Dba Pelton & Crane
InventorJohn Helgesen
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Abstract
A panel system is provided that may be used to access underlying apparatus, such as utility lines underlying a dental or medical cabinet. The panel system may connect to a frame via, for example, a magnetic element. The panels may include substantially planar or smooth outwardly facing surfaces that may be readily cleaned, sanitized, or disinfected to provide an aseptic surface. The frame may be a support member on, for example, a cabinet, a cart, or a storage devices used in a dental or medical office.
Claims25
A panel system, comprising:
- a frame having at least one recessed region therein;
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- a magnetic panel removably secured within the recessed region, exposed surfaces of the metal frame being substantially planar with exposed surfaces of the magnetic panel.
A cabinet having a removable panel, comprising:
- a cabinet having at least one apparatus underlying a base portion;
- a frame including at least one opening, the opening providing access to a compartment underlying the frame;
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- at least one panel removably secured to the frame by at least one magnetic element and having a substantially planar, outwardly facing surface.
1 more element
A panel system comprising:
- a frame having at least one opening formed therethrough, the opening providing access to an underlying compartment;
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- a panel overlying the opening and comprising at least one magnetic element, the at least one magnetic strip removably securing the panel to the frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.