Appliance door handles with integrated graphical displays
US11892227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2370/16
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A graphical display device for mounting to a door of an appliance includes an electronic visual display having a display screen, a housing having a receptacle for receiving the electronic visual display and a mount for affixing the housing to the door of an appliance. The housing additionally includes an internal cavity with a controller retained within the internal cavity, with the controller being operable to selectively enable visual display information to be displayed on the display screen. In a particular embodiment the graphical display device is configured as a housing with the housing including a grip portion and one or more mounts extending rearwardly from the grip portion. The controller may include an interface enabling connection with a remote computer for controlling the visual display information to be displayed on the display screen.
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