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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 12, 2012
Aaron P. Bennett, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Paul E. Beshears, Jr., Stevensville, MI (US);
Michael F. Gregory, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Richard L. Kretz, Findlay, OH (US);
Elliott V. Stowe, Stevensville, MI (US);
Christopher C. Wilcox, Stevensville, MI (US);
Aaron P. Bennett, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Paul E. Beshears, Jr., Stevensville, MI (US);
Michael F. Gregory, Saint Joseph, MI (US);
Richard L. Kretz, Findlay, OH (US);
Elliott V. Stowe, Stevensville, MI (US);
Christopher C. Wilcox, Stevensville, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A dishwasher includes a dispenser assembly, having a top plate portion and a rear plate portion, mounted to a dishwasher liner through at least one mechanical fastener which projects through the liner, extends freely through the rear plate portion and is secured to the top plate portion. Disposed between the liner and the rear panel portion is a seal, either a flat seal or a radial seal. In addition, a trim member, which can be hinged to the top plate portion or formed as a separate component, is provided about a periphery of the top plate portion and seats upon the liner.