US3176484A
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Washing machine with improved valve means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-05-22
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Winston L Shelton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:06
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08; D06F39/088; D06F37/00; D06F37/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/3149; Y10T137/3185; Y10T137/3222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) AN OPEN TOP TUB FOR CONTAINING LIQUID IN WHICH CLOTHES ARE TO BE WASHED; (B) AN ANNULAR COVER MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER EDGE SECURED ABOUT THE RIM OF SAID TUB AND HAVING AN INNER EDGE DEFINING AN ACCESS OPENING; (C) A MIXING VALVE FOR MIXING HOT AND COLD WATER HAVING INLET OPENINGS FORMED FOR CONNECTION TO SOURCES OF HOT AND COLD WATER AND HAVING AN OUTLET ARRANGED IN SPACED RELATION OVER SAID TUB TO DISCHARGE THEREINTO THROUGH AN AIR GAP; (D) MEANS ON THE TOP SURFACE OF SAID COVER MEMBER FOR RECEIVING SAID VALVE AND PREVENTING MOVEMENT THEREOF EXCEPT UPWARDLY;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) AN OPEN TOP TUB FOR CONTAINING LIQUID IN WHICH CLOTHES ARE TO BE WASHED; (B) AN ANNULAR COVER MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER EDGE SECURED ABOUT THE RIM OF SAID TUB AND HAVING AN INNER EDGE DEFINING AN ACCESS OPENING; (C) A MIXING VALVE FOR MIXING HOT AND COLD WATER HAVING INLET OPENINGS FORMED FOR CONNECTION TO SOURCES OF HOT AND COLD WATER AND HAVING AN OUTLET ARRANGED IN SPACED RELATION OVER SAID TUB TO DISCHARGE THEREINTO THROUGH AN AIR GAP; (D) MEANS ON THE TOP SURFACE OF SAID COVER MEMBER FOR RECEIVING SAID VALVE AND PREVENTING MOVEMENT THEREOF EXCEPT UPWARDLY;
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |