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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2012
Filed:
May. 20, 2008
Robert Haeberle, New Bern, NC (US);
Robert Haeberle, New Bern, NC (US);
Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
A sealing device for a dishwasher is provided, comprising at least one flange member. Each flange member is adapted to interact with at least one of a gasket member, a tub portion, and a door member. Each flange member is configured to extend along at least one opposing side of a front opening of the tub portion. Each flange member is cantilevered so as to extend between each opposing side of the front opening of the tub portion and the door member, upon closing thereof, so as to deflect washing fluid within the tub portion away from the gasket member forming a seal between the door member and the tub portion. An associated apparatus and method are also provided.