ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,554,344, issued on Feb. 17, was assigned to Whirlpool Corp. (Benton Harbor, Mich.).
"Snap-in knob for an appliance console" was invented by Ndjeka K. Luhahi (Grand Rapids, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An appliance console includes a panel having a knob receiver, an encoder that is attached to a back side of the panel and extends through the panel to partially define the knob receiver, and a knob having a perimeter wall and a central hub. The central hub attaches to the knob receiver. The knob is rotationally operable and axially fixed relative to the knob receiver. Engagement of the knob receiver with the central hub prevents det...