Patent ID: 6893061
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: A47L,E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A dishwasher door latch assembly for a dishwasher comprising: a door comprising a door retainer projection and a rounded hooded portion; a resilient keeper coupled to the dishwasher; a latch handle pivotally mounted to said door beneath said rounded hooded portion, said latch handle disposed entirely within said hooded portion, said latch handle configured to rotate about a first longitudinal axis; and a latch actuator pivotally mounted to said door, said latch actuator configure to rotate about a second longitudinal axis, said latch handle and said latch actuator rotationally coupled, said latch handle pivoting in one direction, said latch actuator pivoting in another direction, said handle selectively positionable between an open position and a closed position to couple said door to the dishwasher, said latch actuator disengaging said resilient keeper from said door retainer projection as said latch handle is rotated.