Appliance with closure element having an operative device
US9572475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2400/40
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An appliance that conducts a useful cycle of operation on an article comprises a treating chamber receiving the article and having an access opening. A first closure element selectively closes at least a first portion of the access opening, and a second closure element movable relative to the first closure element selectively closes at least a second portion of the access opening. An operative device can be coupled to the second closure element. A cable providing at least one of electrical or data communication to the device is routed through the first closure element to the second closure element and is operatively connected to the device on the second closure element.
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