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Timer apparatus for washing machine
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1960-07-22
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1980-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Johnston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:21
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; D; D06; D06F; D06F34/00; D06F34/28; D06F34/30; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/20; D06F2101/00; D06F2101/14; D06F2105/00; D06F2105/02; D06F2105/04; D06F2105/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A WASHING CYCLE START CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A COMMERCIAL WASHER TIMER COMPRISING A FIRST AND SECOND POWER SOURCE, A TIMER MOTOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST POWER SOURCE AND HAVING A TIMER SHAFT, A TIMER STARTING SOLENOID SELECTIVELY MECHANICALLY DRIVABLY CONNECTED TO SAID TIMER SHAFT AND SELECTIVELY ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST POWER SOURCE, A PILOT RELAY SWITCH IN SERIES WITH SAID TIMER STARTING SOLENOID, A PILOT RELAY SOLENOID FOR ACTUATING SAID PILOT RELAY SWITCH, A FIRST TIMER SHAFT OPERATED SWITCH IN SERIES WITH SAID TIMER MOTOR AND SAID FIRST POWER SOURCE, A SECOND TIMER SHAFT OPERATED SWITCH IN SERIES WITH SAID PILOT RELAY SOLENOID AND SAID SECOND POWER SOURCE AND ADAPTED FOR CLOSING PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF SAID FIRST TIMER SHAFT OPERATED SWITCH, AND MEANS INCLUDING SAID SECOND POWER SOURCE FOR ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZING SAID PILOT RELAY SOLENOID TO CLOSE SAID PILOT RELAY SWITCH AND ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZE SAID TIMER STARTING SOLENOID, THEREBY TO CLOSE MECHANICALLY SAID FIRST TIMER SHAFT OPERATED SWITCH TO ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZE SAID TIMER MOTOR TO START SAID WASHING CYCLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A WASHING CYCLE START CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A COMMERCIAL WASHER TIMER COMPRISING A FIRST AND SECOND POWER SOURCE, A TIMER MOTOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST POWER SOURCE AND HAVING A TIMER SHAFT, A TIMER STARTING SOLENOID SELECTIVELY MECHANICALLY DRIVABLY CONNECTED TO SAID TIMER SHAFT AND SELECTIVELY ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST POWER SOURCE, A PILOT RELAY SWITCH IN SERIES WITH SAID TIMER STARTING SOLENOID, A PILOT RELAY SOLENOID FOR ACTUATING SAID PILOT RELAY SWITCH, A FIRST TIMER SHAFT OPERATED SWITCH IN SERIES WITH SAID TIMER MOTOR AND SAID FIRST POWER SOURCE, A SECOND TIMER SHAFT OPERATED SWITCH IN SERIES WITH SAID PILOT RELAY SOLENOID AND SAID SECOND POWER SOURCE AND ADAPTED FOR CLOSING PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF SAID FIRST TIMER SHAFT OPERATED SWITCH, AND MEANS INCLUDING SAID SECOND POWER SOURCE FOR ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZING SAID PILOT RELAY SOLENOID TO CLOSE SAID PILOT RELAY SWITCH AND ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZE SAID TIMER STARTING SOLENOID, THEREBY TO CLOSE MECHANICALLY SAID FIRST TIMER SHAFT OPERATED SWITCH TO ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZE SAID TIMER MOTOR TO START SAID WASHING CYCLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |