Thermally actuated dryer door lock

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10612274
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14377186

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A thermally actuated lock for an appliance incorporates a fusible material that holds a spring-loaded bolt in retraction. Temperatures that would indicate an appliance fire allow the bolt to extend between the housing and appliance door to lock the appliance door in a closed position.

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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC155 HARLEM AVENUE GLENVIEW IL 60025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dam, Robert Aurora, US 21 231
Davis, Michael W Elburn, US 59 564
Drelicharz, John G Davis, US 4 86
Herzog, Richard R Arlington Heights, US 18 151
Kuehn, Kurt A Des Plaines, US 2 18
Morgan, Karl S Des Plaines, US 6 58
Wong, Chong B Vernon Hills, US 8 107

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