US3154218A
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Arrangement for adding controlled amounts of washing ingredients and/or detergents to the washing liquid of washing machines particularly dish-washing machines
Assignee: Frame SA
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Filing: 1962-08-07
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1982-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Aubert Michel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/44; A47L15/4409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING CONTROLLED AMOUNTS OF DISHWASHER CHEMICALS COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO CONTAINERS FOR SAID CHEMICALS, MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID CONTAINERS TO TILT THE SAME SEQUENTIALLY WHEREBY THE INGREDIENTS THEREIN ARE DUMPED INTO THE DISHWASHER, A SUPPORTING FRAME FOR SAID CONTAINERS PROVIDED WITH A CENTRAL CONTROL DISC, SAID DISC HAVING SPACED RECESSES THEREIN, A TIMING DEVICE, A DRIVING UNIT, EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS BEING PROVIDED WITH A SHAFT WHICH ENGAGES AT ONE END WITH SAID CONTROL DISC, SAID CENTRAL CONTROL DISC BEING DRIVEN BY SAID DRIVING UNIT AND CONTROLLED BY SAID TIMING DEVICE, AND SAID DISC RELEASING SAID CONTAINERS IN A PREDETERMINED SEQUENCE WHEN THE ENDS OF THE SHAFTS DROP INTO RECESSES IN SAID CENTRAL CONTROL DISC TO BE TILTED UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFTS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
126 words
A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING CONTROLLED AMOUNTS OF DISHWASHER CHEMICALS COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO CONTAINERS FOR SAID CHEMICALS, MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID CONTAINERS TO TILT THE SAME SEQUENTIALLY WHEREBY THE INGREDIENTS THEREIN ARE DUMPED INTO THE DISHWASHER, A SUPPORTING FRAME FOR SAID CONTAINERS PROVIDED WITH A CENTRAL CONTROL DISC, SAID DISC HAVING SPACED RECESSES THEREIN, A TIMING DEVICE, A DRIVING UNIT, EACH OF SAID CONTAINERS BEING PROVIDED WITH A SHAFT WHICH ENGAGES AT ONE END WITH SAID CONTROL DISC, SAID CENTRAL CONTROL DISC BEING DRIVEN BY SAID DRIVING UNIT AND CONTROLLED BY SAID TIMING DEVICE, AND SAID DISC RELEASING SAID CONTAINERS IN A PREDETERMINED SEQUENCE WHEN THE ENDS OF THE SHAFTS DROP INTO RECESSES IN SAID CENTRAL CONTROL DISC TO BE TILTED UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFTS.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |