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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 13, 2009
Anthony Cooper, Crestwood, KY (US);
Phillip Hombroer, Louisville, KY (US);
Joshua Kopecky, Tucson, AZ (US);
Douglas Robertson, Crestwood, KY (US);
Haralabos Alexander Vassos, Bronx, NY (US);
Anthony Cooper, Crestwood, KY (US);
Phillip Hombroer, Louisville, KY (US);
Joshua Kopecky, Tucson, AZ (US);
Douglas Robertson, Crestwood, KY (US);
Haralabos Alexander Vassos, Bronx, NY (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
A proximity detection system for an appliance is disclosed. The system includes an electrically conductive sensor for a capacitive proximity detection system, the sensor forming a part of an accessory device for the appliance; and an electrically conductive member disposed substantially opposite a location of the sensor and electrically connected to a ground potential to form a ground shield for the sensor.