Patent ID: 6102504
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
An improved access top loading washing machine, having a front wall, opposite side walls, and a rear wall, the improvement comprising:a top panel comprising a rear edge, first and second opposite side edges adjacent the side walls, and a front edge adjacent the front wall;said top panel having a horizontal upper surface and a sloping surface commencing adjacent said front edge of said top panel and sloping upwardly and rearwardly toward said upper surface of said top panel;an access opening in said top panel;a lip flange positioned between said access opening and said front edge of said top panel;said lip flange forming a raised ridge located above both of said front edge of said top panel and said access opening, wherein said ridge of said lip flange extends along a line having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion said intermediate portion, being below said first and second ends; andsaid intermediate portion of said line is positioned closer to said front edge of said top panel than said first and second ends of said line.