US3129574A
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Washer-extractor having a dump valve operated by the means that effects the change of basket speed
Assignee: Ametek Inc
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Filing: 1962-11-16
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Granted: 1964-04-21
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Expires: 1982-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth H Wolverton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:46
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08; D06F39/083; D06F37/00; D06F37/30; D06F37/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN A WASHER-EXTRACTOR, A HOUSING; A BASKET ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING; A DRAIN FOR SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE TUBING LOCATED IN COOPERATING POSITION RELATIVE TO ANVIL MEANS; A DUMP VALVE FOR SAID DRAIN COMPRISING SHOE MEANS ADAPTED TO BE MOVED TOWARD AND FROM SAID FLEXIBLE TUBING TO EFFECT ITS COLLAPSE AGAINST SAID ANVIL MEANS; A VARIABLE SPEED TRANSMISSION FOR ROTATING SAID BASKET, SAID TRANSMISSION INCLUDING A MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE MOVED ABOUT A PIVOT TO VARY THE SPEED OF ROTATION OF SAID BASKET; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PIVOTING OF SAID MEMBER FOR MOVING SAID SHOE MEANS AGAINST SAID FLEXIBLE TUBING TO EFFECT ITS COLLAPSE AGAINST SAID ANVIL MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN A WASHER-EXTRACTOR, A HOUSING; A BASKET ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING; A DRAIN FOR SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE TUBING LOCATED IN COOPERATING POSITION RELATIVE TO ANVIL MEANS; A DUMP VALVE FOR SAID DRAIN COMPRISING SHOE MEANS ADAPTED TO BE MOVED TOWARD AND FROM SAID FLEXIBLE TUBING TO EFFECT ITS COLLAPSE AGAINST SAID ANVIL MEANS; A VARIABLE SPEED TRANSMISSION FOR ROTATING SAID BASKET, SAID TRANSMISSION INCLUDING A MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE MOVED ABOUT A PIVOT TO VARY THE SPEED OF ROTATION OF SAID BASKET; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PIVOTING OF SAID MEMBER FOR MOVING SAID SHOE MEANS AGAINST SAID FLEXIBLE TUBING TO EFFECT ITS COLLAPSE AGAINST SAID ANVIL MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3023597A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-21 | 1967-10-21 | 1968-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-21 | 1971-10-21 | 1972-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-21 | 1975-10-21 | 1976-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |