Adapter for a consumer electronic device with an information function
AssigneeWhirlpool Corporation
InventorRichard A. McCoy
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Abstract
An adapter for removably mounting an electronic image device performing a first informational function to an appliance performing a cycle of operation on a consumer article. The adapter has a main body adapted to removably couple the electronic device to the appliance. The adapter provides a first mechanical support service between the appliance and the electronic device when the adapter is coupled to the appliance and the electronic device is coupled to the adapter and a second mechanical support service to the electronic device when the adapter and the electronic device are removed from the appliance as well as providing a second informational function.
Claims27
An adapter for removably mounting an electronic device performing a first information function to an appliance performing a cycle of operation on a consumer article, the adapter comprising:
- an adapter main body adapted to removably couple the electronic device to the appliance,
- a first component on the adapter main body and providing a first mechanical support service between the appliance and the electronic device when the adapter is coupled to the appliance and the electronic device is coupled to the adapter,
- a second component on the adapter main body and providing a second mechanical support service to the electronic device when the adapter and the electronic device are removed from the appliance, and
- a third component on the adapter main body and providing a second information function independent of the electronic device.
An adapter for removably mounting an electronic device performing a first information function to an appliance performing a cycle of operation on a consumer article, the adapter comprising:
- an adapter main body adapted to removably couple the electronic device to the appliance, the adapter main body providing:
- a first mechanical support service between the appliance and the electronic device when the adapter is coupled to the appliance and the electronic device is coupled to the adapter,
- a second mechanical support service to the electronic device when the adapter and the electronic device are removed from the appliance;
- a second information function independent of the electronic device;
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- an additional function in addition to the mechanical support and information functions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.