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Appliance with closure element having an operative device

US9572475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2013
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 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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