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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2007
James W. Kendall, Stevensville, MI (US);
Richard A. Mccoy, Stevensville, MI (US);
Ameresh Viswanathan, St. Joseph, MI (US);
John M. Knight, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Christopher S. Moes, Stevensville, MI (US);
David A. Weinkauf, Coloma, MI (US);
James W. Kendall, Stevensville, MI (US);
Richard A. McCoy, Stevensville, MI (US);
Ameresh Viswanathan, St. Joseph, MI (US);
John M. Knight, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Christopher S. Moes, Stevensville, MI (US);
David A. Weinkauf, Coloma, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A modular system of an appliance host with multiple identical host service interfaces. The multiple identical host service interfaces provide a mechanical service and an electrical service for removable consumer electronic devices. Multiple distinct consumer electronic devices or adapters for consumer electronic devices may be coupled alternatively to the multiple host service interfaces.