US3170743A
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Domestic appliance
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-04-18
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1983-04-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard J Martiniak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/48; A47L15/483
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN A DISHWASHER HAVING A TUB A CLOSURE DOOR THEREFOR; THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A VAPOR CONDENSER SECURED TO SAID DOOR AT THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF AND AN AIR AND VAPOR CONDUIT FOR CONDUCTING MOISTURE-LADEN AIR FROM SAID TUB TO SAID CONDENSER, SAID CONDUIT EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM SAID CONDENSER; SAID CONDENSER INCLUDING AN ELONGATED V-SHAPED COMB OF GOOD HEAT CONDUCTION MATERIAL, THE BASE OF SAID COMB BEING DISPOSED WHOLLY WITHIN THE OUTLET END OF SAID CONDUIT; AND A V-SHAPED BAFFLE STRUCTURE OF GOOD HEAT CONDUCTION MATERIAL WITHIN SAID COMB IN THE PATH OF AIR ISSUING FROM SAID CONDUIT, THE BASE OF SAID BAFFLE STRUCTURE BEING ABOVE THE BASE OF SAID COMB, SAID DOOR HAVING AN OPENING TO AMBIENT FORMED THEREIN IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CONDENSER THEREBY TO PERMIT THE ESCAPE OF AIR AFTER IT HAS PASSED INTO SAID CONDENSER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN A DISHWASHER HAVING A TUB A CLOSURE DOOR THEREFOR; THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A VAPOR CONDENSER SECURED TO SAID DOOR AT THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF AND AN AIR AND VAPOR CONDUIT FOR CONDUCTING MOISTURE-LADEN AIR FROM SAID TUB TO SAID CONDENSER, SAID CONDUIT EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM SAID CONDENSER; SAID CONDENSER INCLUDING AN ELONGATED V-SHAPED COMB OF GOOD HEAT CONDUCTION MATERIAL, THE BASE OF SAID COMB BEING DISPOSED WHOLLY WITHIN THE OUTLET END OF SAID CONDUIT; AND A V-SHAPED BAFFLE STRUCTURE OF GOOD HEAT CONDUCTION MATERIAL WITHIN SAID COMB IN THE PATH OF AIR ISSUING FROM SAID CONDUIT, THE BASE OF SAID BAFFLE STRUCTURE BEING ABOVE THE BASE OF SAID COMB, SAID DOOR HAVING AN OPENING TO AMBIENT FORMED THEREIN IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID CONDENSER THEREBY TO PERMIT THE ESCAPE OF AIR AFTER IT HAS PASSED INTO SAID CONDENSER.
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) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |