Abstract: A method for encoding and transmitting a video signal which includes creating a low bit rate video transport stream from the video signal. Excluded bits derived from the video signal which were not included in the base transport stream are included in one or more separate enhancement transport streams. The base transport stream and each enhancement transport stream is then separately transmitted over at least one communications network.

Abstract: A handle assembly includes a handle gripping portion and two handle end caps receiving the ends of the handle gripping portion. The handle gripping portion is a hollow bar of rolled steel having a non-rectangular, non-circular cross section, which is preferably D-shaped. The D-shaped cross section has its center of mass remote from a door, which has the handle end caps attached thereto. The handle gripping portion is bowed outwardly relative to the door with a radius of curvature between 150 inches and 250 inches and preferably 200 inches. The handle end caps are formed of a molded thermoplastic.

Abstract: An electric control mounting includes a control housing having a peripheral wall and a control shaft projecting forward of its front. A base covers the housing front and has an opening through which the shaft extends. A pair of ears extend from the base outward of the peripheral wall on opposite sides of the shaft and lie in a plane parallel to the base. A resilient finger is positioned outward of the peripheral wall and has a tang at its end which projects forward of the base. A mounting plate has an opening to receive the shaft, a pair of mounts formed on opposite sides of the shaft opening and adapted to mate with the ears, and an additional opening adapted to receive the tang as the ears become fully mated with the mounts.

Abstract: A control housing for an appliance includes a rear wall and a pair of end caps extending forward from the ends of the rear wall. A control panel assembly extends between the end caps forward of the rear wall. The panel assembly includes a cover plate with a planar body having a perpendicularly projecting rim extending along its top, bottom and ends. The assembly also includes a control mounting plate with a planar body. The mounting plate is shorter than the cover member. The plates are assembled in overlying relationship with the mounting plate positioned within the cover plate rim. A pair of bridging members are connected to the ends of the mounting plate and fit closely within the end portions of the cover plate.

Abstract: A housing assembly for an appliance, such as a front loading clothes dryer, includes side panels joined by a front panel. A cover includes a front member and a rear member. The rear member is mounted on the side panels while the rear portion of the front member is positioned between the top of the side panels and upwardly offset front portions of the rear member. Tabs and slots align the front cover member with the top of the housing front and side panels and fasteners connect the front member to the front panel. A control housing includes an assembly of an elongated rear wall connected to a pair of spaced apart end caps. The end caps are mounted on the rear cover member and the rear wall extends across the rear of the cover. A control panel assembly is mounted on the rear portion of the front cover member and is attached to the rear wall/end cap assembly.

Abstract: An oven door has a substantially vertical air passage through which air flows by convection. Air enters the air passage through air inlets at the bottom of a substantially rectangular decorative trim frame, which supports a front pane of glass, and the bottom of an inner liner to which the frame is attached. Air in the air passage flows over the substantially rectangular front pane of glass along its inner surface. The frame has air outlets, which are above the front pane of glass and communicate with the air passage to provide the only exit, to direct air substantially horizontally in the substantially horizontal plane of a handle assembly on the door. The frame has a baffle disposed within the air passage for deflecting air therefrom through the air outlets and over the handle gripping portion. The air passage is closed above the baffle, and stagnant air above the baffle functions as a heat insulator.