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Appliance control panel

US8451591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2010
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F7/12
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An appliance control panel is described. The control panel includes a front metal panel, a rearwardly positioned polymeric decorated film and an adhesive layer disposed between the panel and the decorated film. The film overlies an electronic control module which typically includes various displays and press-type switches. Various markings and indicia on the decorated film are visible through openings in the panel and the adhesive layer.

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