US3134386A
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Washing machine with selectively variable washing action
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-01-24
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1983-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Jenkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/4289; A47L15/4214; A47L15/4225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A DISHWASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) A TUB ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND CONTAIN DISHES TO BE WASHED THEREIN, (B) WASHING MEANS WITHIN SAID TUB TO EFFECT A WASHING ACTION UPON THE DISHES BY EJECTING LIQUID INTO SAID TUB, (C) THE WASHING ACTION EFFECTED BY SAID WASHING MEANS BEING DEPENDENT UPON THE ENERGY LEVEL AT WHICH THE LIQUID IS EJECTED BY SAID WASHING MEANS, (D) A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT SPEED PUMP TO SUPPLY LIQUID TO SAID WASHING MEANS, AND (E) MEANS TO VARY THE ENERGY LEVEL AT WHICH THE LIQUID IS EJECTED BY SAID WASHING MEANS COMPRISING: (AA) GAS CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID PUMP IN SUPPLY RELATION THERETO, AND (BB) VALVE MEANS TO SELECTIVELY OPEN AND CLOSE SAID GAS CONDUIT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A DISHWASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) A TUB ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND CONTAIN DISHES TO BE WASHED THEREIN, (B) WASHING MEANS WITHIN SAID TUB TO EFFECT A WASHING ACTION UPON THE DISHES BY EJECTING LIQUID INTO SAID TUB, (C) THE WASHING ACTION EFFECTED BY SAID WASHING MEANS BEING DEPENDENT UPON THE ENERGY LEVEL AT WHICH THE LIQUID IS EJECTED BY SAID WASHING MEANS, (D) A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT SPEED PUMP TO SUPPLY LIQUID TO SAID WASHING MEANS, AND (E) MEANS TO VARY THE ENERGY LEVEL AT WHICH THE LIQUID IS EJECTED BY SAID WASHING MEANS COMPRISING: (AA) GAS CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID PUMP IN SUPPLY RELATION THERETO, AND (BB) VALVE MEANS TO SELECTIVELY OPEN AND CLOSE SAID GAS CONDUIT MEANS.
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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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |