Patent ID: 8047683
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: A47L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lighting device mounting system for a dishwasher, comprising: a lighting device having a first portion adapted to be disposed within a dishwasher tub portion and to emit light therefrom, the first portion being adapted to have a larger lateral area than a receiving aperture defined by a tub wall of the dishwasher tub portion, and a second portion engaged with the first portion and adapted to extend through the receiving aperture, the second portion further including at least one laterally-extending flange extending laterally outward therefrom; and a securing device configured to interact with the second portion of the lighting device, opposite the tub wall from the first portion, so as to secure the lighting device to the tub wall, the securing device including a hinge portion and free opposing ends, the free opposing ends having complementarily-configured portions of a locking mechanism configured to secure the free opposing ends together, the securing device being configured to be received about the second portion, between the at least one laterally-extending flange and the tub wall, and to be secured thereabout through engagement of the locking mechanism such that the securing device extends about the second portion, laterally outward from the at least one laterally-extending flange and outwardly of the receiving aperture, so as to secure the second portion opposite the tub wall from the first portion.