Lid assembly for a laundry appliance
US-2020325609-A1 · Oct 15, 2020 · US
Household appliance with a lid assembly
US11891746B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11891746-B2 |
| Application number | US-202117566784-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Publication date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
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A lid assembly for an appliance includes a cabinet and a lid frame configured to rotatably mount to the cabinet. The lid assembly can be pivoted between an open position and a closed position. A windowpane can be provided within the lid frame, permitting visual access to the contents of the cabinet.
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What is claimed is: 1. A household appliance comprising: a cabinet defining an interior and having a wall with an access opening; a treating chamber located within the interior; a lid assembly selectively closing the access opening and comprising: a frame having a channel with a predetermined cross-sectional shape and at least opposing side members connected by opposing front and rear members to define a window opening, and having a panel recess with a panel slot extending al…
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Textiles & Paper · mapped topic
Fixed Constructions · mapped topic
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Fixed Constructions · mapped topic
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- What does patent US11891746B2 cover?
- A lid assembly for an appliance includes a cabinet and a lid frame configured to rotatably mount to the cabinet. The lid assembly can be pivoted between an open position and a closed position. A windowpane can be provided within the lid frame, permitting visual access to the contents of the cabinet.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Whirlpool Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification D06F39/14. Mapped technology areas include Textiles & Paper.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 06 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 1 related publication on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).