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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2008
Kevin M. Chase, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Gil A. Gaska, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Leif A. Norland, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Christopher J. Reinke, Saint Joesph, MI (US);
Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Ronald L. Voglewede, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Kevin M. Chase, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Gil A. Gaska, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Leif A. Norland, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Christopher J. Reinke, Saint Joesph, MI (US);
Ameresh B. Viswanathan, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Ronald L. Voglewede, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A backsplash includes a faucet that provides point-of-use dispensing of water to a cooktop container. The backsplash includes controls that allow a user to select a desired amount of water to be dispensed, as well as the temperature of water to be dispensed. A filter assembly includes a replaceable filter that allows for filtered water dispensation. Optionally, the backsplash can be connected to one or more appliances in the kitchen in order to communicate information and/or power. The backsplash may also include a ventilation channel to direct vented air from a range to a ventilation shaft.