US3079094A
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Comminuting means for liquid spraying system of dishwashers
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-05-05
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1981-05-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard J Brezosky
- 👤 Donald S Cushing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:59
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02C; B02C18/00; B02C18/0084; B02C18/0092; A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/4214; A47L15/4225; A47L15/4227; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/26; E03C1/266; E03C1/2665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A DISHWASHER HAVING A LIQUID SPRAYING SYSTEM, A PUMPING MECHANISM INCLUDING AN AXIAL FLOW PUMP IMPELLER AND A PUMP HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID IMPELLER, SAID HOUSING HAVING AN ANNULAR OUTLET SPACE, A SPRAY MEMBER RECEIVING LIQUID PASSING THROUGH SAID OUTLET SPACE, SAID MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF ORIFICES THEREIN, A DIFFUSER SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING DOWNSTREAM OF SAID PUMP AND UPSTREAM OF SAID SPRAY MEMBER, SAID DIFFUSER HAVING A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING VANES SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND LOCATED IN SAID ANNULAR SPACE, AND COMMUNICATING MEANS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID DIFFUSER VANES WITHIN SAID ANNULAR SPACE WHEREBY GROSS FOOD OBJECTS ENTRAINED IN THE PUMPED LIQUID ARE FORCED INTO CONTACT WITH SAID COMMINUTING MEANS DURING PASSAGE THROUGH SAID DIFFUSER AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A DISHWASHER HAVING A LIQUID SPRAYING SYSTEM, A PUMPING MECHANISM INCLUDING AN AXIAL FLOW PUMP IMPELLER AND A PUMP HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID IMPELLER, SAID HOUSING HAVING AN ANNULAR OUTLET SPACE, A SPRAY MEMBER RECEIVING LIQUID PASSING THROUGH SAID OUTLET SPACE, SAID MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF ORIFICES THEREIN, A DIFFUSER SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING DOWNSTREAM OF SAID PUMP AND UPSTREAM OF SAID SPRAY MEMBER, SAID DIFFUSER HAVING A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING VANES SPACED FROM EACH OTHER AND LOCATED IN SAID ANNULAR SPACE, AND COMMUNICATING MEANS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID DIFFUSER VANES WITHIN SAID ANNULAR SPACE WHEREBY GROSS FOOD OBJECTS ENTRAINED IN THE PUMPED LIQUID ARE FORCED INTO CONTACT WITH SAID COMMINUTING MEANS DURING PASSAGE THROUGH SAID DIFFUSER AND
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |