Methods and apparatus for securing a dishwasher door

Details Methods and apparatus for securing a dishwasher door Methods and apparatus for securing a dishwasher door

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3676)

Closure fasteners

Rigid engaging means

Spring-arm catch

C292S085000, C292S087000, C292S089000, C292S121000, C292S122000, C292SDIG005, C292SDIG007

Reexamination Certificate

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06893061

ABSTRACT:
A latch assembly for a door including a door retainer projection is provided. The latch assembly includes a handle pivotally mounted to the door for rotation about a first end, and a latch actuator contacting the handle and mounted to the door for rotation about a first end. The handle rotates in one direction when actuated and the latch actuator rotates in a second direction opposite the first direction. A keeper is engaged to the door retainer projection in a closed position, and the latch actuator is configured to disengage the keeper from the door retainer projection when the handle is actuated.

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