US3105375A
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Washing machine having means for selecting water temperature, wash speed and spin speed
Assignee: Dole Valve Co
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Filing: 1957-12-17
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1977-12-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel G Eskin
- 👤 Jr Robert W Couffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:09
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08; D06F39/088; D06F37/00; D06F37/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86389; Y10T137/86405; Y10T137/86421; Y10T137/86437; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
IN A WASHING MACHINE, A VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID MOTOR AND DRIVEN THEREBY FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE OF A PLURALITY OF WASH SPEEDS AND A PLURALITY OF SPIN SPEEDS, A VARIABLE MIXING VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER TO SAID MACHINE AND INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE MEANS MOVABLE MANUALLY TO A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS TO VARY THE WATER TEMPERATURE BY VARYING THE PROPORTION OF HOT AND COLD WATER FLOWING THROUGH THE VALVE, MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SAID MOTOR AND INCLUDING SWITCH MEANS FOR DETERMINING THE SPEED OF SAID MOTOR, SAID SWITCH MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS AND OPERABLE THEREBY.
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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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |