Variable volume signaling device for an appliance
CA 2301296 C · Owner: Maytag Corporation · Inventors: Broker, John F.; Gardner, Douglas W.
Overview
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An appliance is provided with a feedback system which audibly signals both the activation of user input controls and when the appliance reaches a certain operational stage. The system functions to adjust both of the feedback signals upon a single setting change made by a user, preferably at varying volume rates. In the preferred embodiment, the volume level for the operational stage signal is adjusted multiple times the volume level for the user input control signal as the setting is switched between any of low medium and high, settings.
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- Filed March 16, 2000 and granted December 11, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 16, 2020.
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