Dishwasher with multi-piece tub

US9155443B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9155443-B2
Application numberUS-201213622423-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 19, 2012
Priority dateSep 21, 2011
Publication dateOct 13, 2015
Grant dateOct 13, 2015

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A tub for a dishwasher where the tub includes at least a first panel and a second panel to form a multi-piece tub. The tub may at least partially define a treating chamber for receiving dishes and the dishwasher may be configured to automatically execute a treating cycle within the treating chamber.

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What is claimed is: 1. A tub for a dishwasher comprising: a first panel terminating in a first hook-shaped end forming a first opening; a second panel terminating in a second hook-shaped end forming a second opening, with the second hook-shaped end interlocking with the first hook-shaped end and touching the first hook-shaped end to define an enclosed void; and an adhesive filling the enclosed void, defined by the second hook-shaped end interlocking with the first hook-shaped…

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What does patent US9155443B2 cover?
A tub for a dishwasher where the tub includes at least a first panel and a second panel to form a multi-piece tub. The tub may at least partially define a treating chamber for receiving dishes and the dishwasher may be configured to automatically execute a treating cycle within the treating chamber.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Whirlpool Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A47L15/4219. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 13 2015 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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