US3103113A
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Cage type washer
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1961-07-26
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1981-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Platt Clark Ira
- 👤 Ruble Ernest Burlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:29
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F13/00; D06F13/04; D06F39/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A FABRIC CLEANING DEVICE, COMPRISING: A CONTAINER FOR THE FABRIC LOAD AND A LIQUID; A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING UPWARDLY IN SAID CONTAINER; A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY RECIPROCABLE AGITATOR SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT AND DRIVEN THEREBY, THE AGITATOR SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT AND DRIVEN THEREBY, THE AGITATOR HAVING LIQUID PERMEABLE SIDES AND A HOLLOW INTERIOR; AND A LINT FILTER SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED IN POSITION WITHIN SAID INTERIOR HAVING LINT CATCHING MEANS THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A FABRIC CLEANING DEVICE, COMPRISING: A CONTAINER FOR THE FABRIC LOAD AND A LIQUID; A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING UPWARDLY IN SAID CONTAINER; A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY RECIPROCABLE AGITATOR SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT AND DRIVEN THEREBY, THE AGITATOR SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT AND DRIVEN THEREBY, THE AGITATOR HAVING LIQUID PERMEABLE SIDES AND A HOLLOW INTERIOR; AND A LINT FILTER SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT SUBSTANTIALLY FIXED IN POSITION WITHIN SAID INTERIOR HAVING LINT CATCHING MEANS THEREON.
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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |