Patent ID: 6073978
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A dishwasher lock comprising a first component adapted to be secured to the underside of a counter top directly above the top forward edge of a dishwasher and a second component slidably and detachably connected with said first component and adapted to be disposed in overlying relation to a dishwasher door to prevent opening thereof when said first and second components are in a locked condition,wherein said first component is comprised of a flat plate provided with a longitudinal groove and a locking element adjacent one end of the groove and said second component is provided with a flexible latching arm adapted to be slidably received in said groove and having a complementary locking element on one end thereof for detachable engagement with the locking element on the flat plate, said second component having an L-shaped plate secured to said latching arm with a portion of said L-shaped plate adapted to be disposed in overlying engagement with a dishwasher door to prevent opening of the dishwasher door.