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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2010
Chris H. Hill, Ames, IA (US);
Jason Schott, Webster City, IA (US);
Douglas C. Norman, Webster City, IA (US);
Tommy D. Brindle, Jr., Indian Trail, NC (US);
Jerry Rosenberger, Ames, IA (US);
Chris H. Hill, Ames, IA (US);
Jason Schott, Webster City, IA (US);
Douglas C. Norman, Webster City, IA (US);
Tommy D. Brindle, Jr., Indian Trail, NC (US);
Jerry Rosenberger, Ames, IA (US);
Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
A latch plate and striker assembly serve also to prop open the door of a front load laundry washer or other washing or laundry appliance, so as to releasably maintain the door in an open, chamber venting position (regardless of whether the appliance installation is perfectly level). The latch plate also includes a ramped receptacle, and the strike structure includes a prong designed to be guided into the receptacle by the ramp, to align (as necessary) the door strike with the door latch/lock as the door is closed.