Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240198719). COLOR PANEL, HOME APPLIANCE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COLOR PANEL simplified abstract
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COLOR PANEL, HOME APPLIANCE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COLOR PANEL
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Youngdeog Koh of Suwon-si (KR)
COLOR PANEL, HOME APPLIANCE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COLOR PANEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240198719 titled 'COLOR PANEL, HOME APPLIANCE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COLOR PANEL
The patent application describes a home appliance with a color panel that includes an uneven pattern portion with main ink dots and sub ink dots.
- The home appliance has a body with an opening and a door to open and close the opening.
- The color panel is located on either the body or the door and includes a base panel with an uneven pattern portion on the front surface.
- The uneven pattern portion has main ink dots and smaller sub ink dots, with at least one sub ink dot between each two adjacent main ink dots.
- Some of the sub ink dots are positioned on the periphery of the upper sides or lower sides of the uneven pattern portion.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various home appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines. - It can also be applied to other consumer electronics and furniture items to add a unique aesthetic appeal.
Problems Solved: - The color panel with the uneven pattern portion provides a visually appealing design element to home appliances. - The use of main ink dots and sub ink dots creates a textured and dynamic appearance on the surface.
Benefits: - Enhances the visual appeal of home appliances and other products. - Allows for customization and personalization of the color panel design. - Provides a unique and modern look to traditional home appliances.
Commercial Applications: - Manufacturers of home appliances can use this technology to differentiate their products in the market. - Interior designers and decorators can utilize this innovation to create custom-designed appliances for clients.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the uneven pattern portion with main ink dots and sub ink dots enhance the design of the home appliance? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this color panel technology in mass-produced appliances?
Original Abstract Submitted
a home appliance can include: a body having an opening; a door to open and close the opening; and a color panel on at least one of the body or the door, the color panel including: a base panel including: a front surface, and an uneven pattern portion on the front surface, having upper sides, and lower sides that are at a height difference from the upper sides, and a color layer on the uneven pattern portion and including: main ink dots and sub ink dots having a size that is smaller than the main ink dots, wherein at least one sub ink dot is between each two adjacent main ink dots, and at least some of the sub ink dots are on at least one of a periphery of the upper sides or a periphery of the lower sides.
