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US3159016A
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Combination washer and extractor additive bins
Assignee: GA Braun Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-10
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1983-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hertig Max
- 👤 Howard J Werner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:28
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/02; D06F39/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
IN A LAUNDRY APPARATUS, A CASING FORMING A TREATMENT ZONE, A DRUM ROTATABLE IN SAID CASING ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS FOR WASHING AND EXTRACTING MATERIALS, AN ADDITIVE STORAGE RESERVOIR ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID CASING, SAID CASING HAVING AN OPENING FORMED THEREIN AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID RESERVOIR COMMUNICATING THE INTERIOR OF THE RESERVOIR ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID ZONE, AND PLURAL BINS IN SAID RESERVOIR, EACH COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED OPEN-TOP HOPPER HAVING AN UPRIGHT STORAGE POSITION AND AN INVERTED DISCHARGE POSITION, SAID OPEN-TOP HOPPER AT SAID DISCHARGE POSITION BEING IN REGISTER WITH SAID OPENING, FIG-01 WHEREBY LAUNDRY LIQUID DISPLACED BY SAID DRUM WILL FLUSH THE INVERTED BIN.
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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |