US3144759A
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Washing machine
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-06-27
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1983-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bochan John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:54
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) LIQUID AND CLOTHES RECEPTACLE MEANS HAVING AN OPENING AT THE TOP THEREOF; (B) WASHING MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE CLEANSING OF CLOTHES IN SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS; (C) A ROTARY PUMP HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET; (D) MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID PUMP AT A RELATIVELY HIGH SPEED DURING WASHING OF CLOTHES; (E) FIRST CONDUIT MEANS HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID PUMP INLET AND THE OTHER END POSITIONED ABOVE THE LIQUID LEVEL REACHED IN SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS ADJACENT SAID OPENING; (F) AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS HAVING ONE END CONNECTED SO SAID PUMP OUTLET AND THE OTHER END POSITIONED OVER SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS SO AS TO DISCHARGE BACK INTO SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS FROM THE TOP THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) LIQUID AND CLOTHES RECEPTACLE MEANS HAVING AN OPENING AT THE TOP THEREOF; (B) WASHING MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE CLEANSING OF CLOTHES IN SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS; (C) A ROTARY PUMP HAVING AN INLET AND AN OUTLET; (D) MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID PUMP AT A RELATIVELY HIGH SPEED DURING WASHING OF CLOTHES; (E) FIRST CONDUIT MEANS HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID PUMP INLET AND THE OTHER END POSITIONED ABOVE THE LIQUID LEVEL REACHED IN SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS ADJACENT SAID OPENING; (F) AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS HAVING ONE END CONNECTED SO SAID PUMP OUTLET AND THE OTHER END POSITIONED OVER SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS SO AS TO DISCHARGE BACK INTO SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS FROM THE TOP THEREOF.
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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |