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Door-in-door design

US11459694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Mohsin M. Attar · Ashti, IN
Jalindar S. Dawange · Ashti, IN
Marcus R. Fischer · Saint Joseph, US
Jyothi P. Prasad · Pune, IN
Thiyagu PS · Pune, IN
Vaibhav Upasani · Pune, IN
Bhushan Vijay Patil · Ashti, IN

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 12, 2020
Grant date	Oct 4, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 5, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
CPC primaryD06F58/04
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A laundry appliance includes a cabinet and a tub that is disposed within the cabinet. A first door is coupled to the cabinet and is operable between open and closed positions. A second door is operably coupled to the tub. The second door is configured to move with the tub and independently of the first door in the closed position. A coupling member is at least partially disposed on the first door. The first and second doors are operably coupled by the coupling member.

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