Household appliance and method of opening the same
US10010236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/304
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of opening a door of a household appliance having a cabinet with an open face providing access to a treating chamber where an article is received for treatment according to a useful cycle of operation is provided. The method includes: sensing a presence of at least a portion of a person, visually indicating and automatically opening the door in response to the sensed presence.
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