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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2003
Troy A. Johnson, Newton, IA (US);
Lee R. Birch, Altoona, IA (US);
Michael C. Roberts, Bastrop, TX (US);
Kevin W. Shipley, Newton, IA (US);
Julie M. Bundy, Ankeny, IA (US);
Frank S. Nekic, Newton, IA (US);
Stephen D. Schober, Newton, IA (US);
Curtis J. Tremel, Newton, IA (US);
Troy A. Johnson, Newton, IA (US);
Lee R. Birch, Altoona, IA (US);
Michael C. Roberts, Bastrop, TX (US);
Kevin W. Shipley, Newton, IA (US);
Julie M. Bundy, Ankeny, IA (US);
Frank S. Nekic, Newton, IA (US);
Stephen D. Schober, Newton, IA (US);
Curtis J. Tremel, Newton, IA (US);
Maytag Corporation, Newton, IA (US);
Abstract
A combination tumble and cabinet dryer appliance includes a housing with a tumble dryer and a cabinet dryer therein. The tumble dryer and cabinet dryer are operable independently of one another. Separate sources of hot air are provided to each of the tumble and cabinet dryers. The cabinet dryer extends over and along one side of the tumble dryer. A portion of the cabinet dryer extends substantially along the height of the housing so as to receive long hanging clothes, such as a dress. Removable shelves are provided in the cabinet dryer for drying sweaters and the like.