Status indicator and lighting assembly for an appliance door
US11278179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/4265
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A door assembly for an appliance includes an inner door panel and outer door panel that define an interior chamber for receiving at least a first light source and a second light source. An indicator lens extends from a split receiving surface facing the light sources to an indicator aperture defined in the outer door panel. The split receiving surface has a first surface for receiving light from the first light source and a second surface for receiving light from the second light source. In addition, an opaque partition is positioned between the first light source and the second light source for at least partially blocking light from first light source and the second light source from bleeding onto the second surface and the first surface, respectively.
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