Interchangeable Appliance Insert Components and System
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1. A selectable and interchangeable accessory insert system for an appliance comprising:
- a handle including at least a base portion and an insert;
the first insert being separable from the base portion;
the base portion being sized to receive a replacement insert.
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Abstract
A selectable and interchangeable accessory insert system for an appliance is disclosed. The appliance includes at least a handle or a knob. The handle includes at least a base portion and a first insert, with the first insert being separable from the base portion. The base portion being sized to receive a second insert after the first insert is separated therefrom. In an appliance with multiple knobs or handles, each knob or handle can include exchangeable inserts to allow the inserts to be exchanged to have similar appearances or features.
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20 Claims
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1. A selectable and interchangeable accessory insert system for an appliance comprising:
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a handle including at least a base portion and an insert; the first insert being separable from the base portion; the base portion being sized to receive a replacement insert. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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10. A method of replacing an insert with a replacement insert for a handle or knob of an appliance, the method comprising:
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separating the insert from a base portion of the handle or knob; and
,inserting the replacement insert in the base portion.
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19. An appliance comprising:
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a first element controlled by a first knob and a second element controlled by a second knob; the first knob including a first knob base portion and a first knob insert; the second knob including a second knob base portion and a second knob insert; the first knob insert and the second knob insert being formed of a first material; wherein the first knob insert is exchangeable with a first knob replacement insert; wherein the second knob insert is exchangeable with a second knob replacement insert; wherein the first knob replacement insert and the second knob replacement insert are formed from a second material. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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