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Dishwasher with accessible control unit, and associated method

US8828148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2008
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dishwasher is provided, comprising a base portion adapted to support a tub portion. A control unit is configured to be in communication with at least one dishwasher operational component and with at least one control switch device remotely disposed with respect to the base portion. The control unit is responsive to the at least one control switch device to control the at least one dishwasher operational component. The control unit is disposed about the base portion and is selectively accessible from a forward side thereof. An associated method is also provided.

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