US3114253A
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Automatic washing machine having means to measure the rate of change of turbidity
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1962-09-13
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Granted: 1963-12-17
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Expires: 1982-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett D Morey
- 👤 Loeb Leopold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:24
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F34/00; D06F34/14; D06F34/22; D06F2103/00; D06F2103/18; D06F2103/20; D06F2103/22; D06F2105/00; D06F2105/42; D06F2105/58; D06F2105/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) CONTAINER MEANS FOR ARTICLES TO BE WASHED AND A LIQUID; (B) MEANS FOR EFFECTING RELATIVE MOTION OF THE ARTICLES AND THE LIQUID; (C) MEANS FOR MEASURING THE RATE OF CHANGE OF TURBIDITY OF THE LIQUID; (D) CONTROL MEANS FOR EFFECTING A CHANGE IN THE CONDITION OF SAID WASHING MACHINE; (E) AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID CONTROL MEANS WHEN SAID MEASURING MEANS SENSES A PREDETERMINED RATE OF CHANGE OF TURBIDITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) CONTAINER MEANS FOR ARTICLES TO BE WASHED AND A LIQUID; (B) MEANS FOR EFFECTING RELATIVE MOTION OF THE ARTICLES AND THE LIQUID; (C) MEANS FOR MEASURING THE RATE OF CHANGE OF TURBIDITY OF THE LIQUID; (D) CONTROL MEANS FOR EFFECTING A CHANGE IN THE CONDITION OF SAID WASHING MACHINE; (E) AND MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID CONTROL MEANS WHEN SAID MEASURING MEANS SENSES A PREDETERMINED RATE OF CHANGE OF TURBIDITY.
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) | 1966-12-16 | 1967-06-17 | 1967-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-16 | 1971-06-17 | 1971-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-16 | 1975-06-17 | 1975-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |