Patent ID: 8421275
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a first switch electrically connected in line between an appliance and terminals of the appliance that are connectable to a power source of the appliance, wherein the first switch comprises a hinge switch coupled to a door of the appliance, and wherein when the terminals are connected to the power source the first switch is configured to close when a door of the appliance is at least partially open to thereby connect the appliance to the power source, and configured to open when the door is closed to thereby disconnect the appliance from the power source; a second switch electrically connected in line between the appliance and the terminals of the appliance, wherein the second switch comprises a relay switch configured to connect or disconnect the appliance from the power source, and wherein when the terminals are connected to the power source the second switch is configured to close when the appliance enters an operational mode to thereby connect the appliance to the power source, and configured to open when the appliance enters an unpowered mode to thereby disconnect the appliance from the power source, the appliance being connected to the power source when at least one of the first switch or the second switch is closed, and disconnected from the power source when both the first switch and the second switch are open; and a third switch electrically connected to the second switch and configured to control the second switch to close upon actuation of the third switch by a user, wherein the third switch comprises a user interface switch accessible by the user, and wherein when the appliance is in the unpowered mode, actuation of the third switch causes the appliance to enter the operational mode.