Tinted console cover for an appliance
US11382486B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/4274
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher appliance having a console assembly equipped with light bleed prevention features is provided. In one aspect, the dishwasher includes a cabinet, a door rotatably mounted to the cabinet, and a console assembly mounted to the door. The console assembly includes a light source operable to emit light into a console cover. A light blocking film is mounted to a top surface of the console cover and defines a light pass-through opening through which light may pass to illuminate an indicia. The console cover includes one or more edges that may be exposed to an ambient environment. The console cover is formed at least in part of a non-clear resin such that light is allowed to travel through the console cover and through the light pass-through opening yet light bleed stemming from the one or more edges is not visible to a human eye.
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