US3073668A
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Method of treating materials in a washing machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-12-30
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1978-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rothenberger Jakob
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:18
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F35/00; D06F35/005; D06F35/006; D06F23/00; D06F23/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S8/00; Y10S8/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN A METHOD OF TREATING MATERIALS AND THE LIKE IN AN AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE, INCLUDING THE STEPS OF PLACING MATERIALS TO BE WASHED INTO SAID WASHING MACHINE, SUPPLYING A FIRST VOLUME OF LIQUID PER UNIT TIME TO SAID WASHING MACHINE TO IMBUE SAID MATERIALS TO DEFINE A MATERIAL WETTING STEP, CONTINUING THE SUPPLY OF SAID FIRST VOLUME OF LIQUID PER UNIT TIME UNTIL AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID FIRST LIQUID OVERFLOWS EXTERNALLY OF SAID WASHING MACHINE TO CARRY THEREWITH ANY UNDESIRABLE LOOSE DIRT AND FOREIGN PARTICLES TO BE REMOVED FROM SAID MATERIALS, THE POINT OF OVERFLOW OF SAID FIRST LIQUID DEFINING A MAXI-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN A METHOD OF TREATING MATERIALS AND THE LIKE IN AN AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE, INCLUDING THE STEPS OF PLACING MATERIALS TO BE WASHED INTO SAID WASHING MACHINE, SUPPLYING A FIRST VOLUME OF LIQUID PER UNIT TIME TO SAID WASHING MACHINE TO IMBUE SAID MATERIALS TO DEFINE A MATERIAL WETTING STEP, CONTINUING THE SUPPLY OF SAID FIRST VOLUME OF LIQUID PER UNIT TIME UNTIL AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID FIRST LIQUID OVERFLOWS EXTERNALLY OF SAID WASHING MACHINE TO CARRY THEREWITH ANY UNDESIRABLE LOOSE DIRT AND FOREIGN PARTICLES TO BE REMOVED FROM SAID MATERIALS, THE POINT OF OVERFLOW OF SAID FIRST LIQUID DEFINING A MAXI-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |