Illumination – With control console
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-28
2010-10-26
Ward, John A (Department: 2885)
Illumination
With control console
C362S023000, C362S092000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07819540
ABSTRACT:
A control device for a household appliance is disclosed. The control device includes a control panel having a front panel and a panel lip extending outward from the front panel; a plurality of controls for selectively controlling operation of the appliance, the controls being disposed on the front panel; and a plurality of lighting devices supported by the panel lip for illuminating the respective controls. A household appliance such as a gas range incorporating the control device is also disclosed.
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Bowles H. Richard
Desmet James
Fonseca Julia
Trice Daniel Joseph
General Electric Company
Global Patent Operation
Ward John A
Zhang Douglas D.
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