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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7338141 | Control panel assembly for washing machine A control panel assembly for a washing machine is disclosed. The structure of the control panel assembly provided with a decoration member is greatly simplified. The control panel assembly includes a control panel mounted on an outer case of the washing machine, a f... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7269979 | Set of washing machine and dryer and rear cover assembly thereof A washing system may include a washing machine and dryer set that, for example, include top covers provided at upper sides of the washing machine and dryer; rear covers interchangeably provided at rear sides of the top covers, wherein the rear covers can maintain a ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7192102 | Control panel assembly A control panel assembly of a home appliance enables a planar contact to be made during a thermal fusion of a display panel to a control panel, so that a secure adhesion between the display panel and control panel can be established regardless of design contours of ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7156475 | Mobile storage system for portable electronic election devices The mobile storage system for storing and transporting portable electronic election devices includes a wheeled base unit and a cabinet mounted thereon, the cabinet having at least one row of front accessed slotted compartments, each compartment dimensioned to receiv... | 01/02/2007 |
| 6739681 | Ergonomically adjustable control panel and method Assemblies and methods are provided that address ergonomic problems by providing a support member for adjusting the operating angle of the control panel to optimize the position thereof for personal requirements of individual users. The assembly also provides a robu... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6315376 | Universal tool transport cart A universal tool transport cart for large workbench tools, hand tools, work supplies, safety equipment, and miscellaneous accessories that is mounted on wheels for easy movement around a shop area. More particularly, the cart includes a lower base unit mo... | 11/13/2001 |
| 5984439 | Combined display/storage unit having alternately useable caps A combined display and storage unit including a cubical base with four side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall, each surrounded and supported by a framework and defining an enclosed storage space. One of the side walls is hinged to provide access to the ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5738424 | Appliance backsplash assembly An appliance backsplash assembly includes an appliance housing with a top member. A control housing assembly includes a rear wall and a pair of end caps mounted adjacent the rear portion of the top member. The control housing also includes a control panel... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5611609 | Appliance housing assembly A housing assembly for an appliance, such as a front loading clothes dryer, includes side panels joined by a front panel. A cover includes a front member and a rear member. The rear member is mounted on the side panels while the rear portion of the front ... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5375921 | Control panel brackets A control panel assembly for a domestic appliance providing an improved assembly which insures uniform and proper alignment of control instruments mounted therein. The control panel assembly includes a control panel faceplate, a control instrument mountin... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5345880 | Table having a pivoting support extension A table includes a main support platform having an upper surface; opposite side walls fixedly mounted on the main support platform at opposite sides thereof; a rear wall fixedly mounted on the main support platform at a rear edge thereof, with the opposit... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5142995 | Dressing kit A dressing kit is provided for dressing infants. The kit includes a base and a cover which is pivotably mounted to the base. The base includes a pair of opposing side walls and a shelf extending therebetween. The cover is pivotable between a first rotatio... | 09/01/1992 |
| 4854651 | Video cassette recorder protector and organizer A device which provides protection from misuse and offers the convenience of accessory storage for a video cassette recorder, which is comprised of a main body that fits around the front portion of the video cassette recorder; a hinged and lockable front ... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4798424 | Reversible control console A reversible control console that can be mounted in alternate orientations that are substantially inverted from each other so as to provide product differentiation using universal parts. An integrally molded plastic hood has a control mounting panel and e... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4531387 | Combination appliance with sliding door A combination appliance is provided having a washing machine and a dryer separately supported above the washing machine. The physical arrangement of the washing machine/dryer combination provides a compartment below the dryer cabinet and behind the washin... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4510776 | Sliding access door for washing machine A combination appliance is provided having a washing machine and a separately operable dryer disposed above the washing machine. The washing machine and dryer are separately supported in a generally mating relationship providing the characteristics of a u... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4489996 | Cabinet with an external shelf and cup dispenser In a sheet metal cabinet designed for convenience store use, an L-shaped recessed shelf provides a space for horizontally extending cup dispensers which extend underneath the cabinet and present cups at locations immediately above the recessed shelf. The ... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4436356 | Oven supporting apparatus incorporating slidable cookware support A compact base unit for use in conjunction with a microwave oven or the like includes a lower surface for resting upon a counter top, an upper surface for supporting the oven, and a storage area disposed between the upper and lower surfaces. A work surfac... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4288133 | Appliance control housing and console construction An appliance is provided with a control housing secured to the cabinet top cover. The control housing includes a front opening which is closed by a control panel assembly engageable with the lower portion of the housing front and rearwardly pivotable for ... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4245871 | Centralized video or audio center display device A display device comprises a lower frame unit which forms a cabinet having an interior storage area and a hinged access door. An upper frame unit is supported on and above the cabinet and includes a shelf spaced over and above the top of the cabinet. A vi... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4099811 | Bench for potting of plants and the like A bench for potting plants and the like which comprises a frame having side walls and a rear wall, and which also defines a horizontal working surface. A storage bin is rearwardly positioned on the bench above the working surface, having an openable top a... | 07/11/1978 |
| 3997218 | Cabinet structure for dental treatment room A dental treatment environment having dental equipment coordinated relative to a reclining patient chair in a manner to provide minimum doctor time and motion and maximum efficiency. The chair has a patient headrest located adjacent a cabinet. An articula... | 12/14/1976 |
| 3969006 | Medical emergency treatment cabinet A medical emergency patient treatment unit that contains a variety of emergency treatment medications, supplies and equipment, all grouped in coordinate end use groups color coded to referenced sets of emergency treatment instructions in a medical treatme... | 07/13/1976 |
| 3933399 | Display stand for articles of merchandise A display stand for articles of merchandise, such as electronic calculators, which prospective customers may be expected to operate in order to test the suitability of the merchandise. The display stand comprises a housing having back and end walls and a ... | 01/20/1976 |
