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Household appliance and method of opening the same

US10010236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2017
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 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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