Vented door assembly for a dishwasher
US8313583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/488
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher includes a door assembly that has an outer door panel with a vent. At the end of a wash cycle, the outer door panel tips outwardly to expose the vent. Steam is evacuated from the dishwasher through the vent via a duct extending through the door assembly.
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