Appliance control panel
US8503169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/960785
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- 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. The appliance control panel includes one or more capacitance touch switches.
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