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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2007
Richard A. Mccoy, Stevensville, MI (US);
James W. Kendall, Stevensville, MI (US);
Ameresh Viswanathan, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Douglas D. Leclear, Coloma, MI (US);
Richard A. McCoy, Stevensville, MI (US);
James W. Kendall, Stevensville, MI (US);
Ameresh Viswanathan, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Douglas D. LeClear, Coloma, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A modular system comprises an appliance, a first adapter coupling a first consumer electronic device, and a second adapter coupling a second consumer electronic device wherein the first and second adapters are each capable of being connected with the appliance. The adapters may share a common interface with the appliance. The adapters may supply at least one electrical service between the appliance and respective consumer electronic devices.