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US3197981A
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Filter pan particularly suited for use in clothes washers and the like
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-08-28
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1983-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Everctt D Morey
- 👤 Bochan John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:44
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A FILTER PAN ADAPTED TO FILTER LINT AND FINE PARTICULATE MATTER OUT OF A STREAM OF LIQUID DELIVERED INTO SAID PAN FROM ABOVE, SAID PAN BEING FORMED WITH A BOTTOM WALL AND A IMPERFORATE PERIPHERAL UPWARDLY EXTENDING SIDE WALL, SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING AN ANNULAR PORTION THEREOF FORMED WITH A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF OPENING EXTENDING THERETHROUGH TO FILTER LINT FROM SAID STREAM, SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING A SECOND PORTION THEREOF FROMED WITH A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF OPENINGS THERETHROUGH AND FORMED TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN A SHEET OF FILTER MATERIAL IN A SURFACE WHICH IS DISCONTINUOUS RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MENTIONED PORTION WHEREBY EACH OF SAID PORTIONS PROVIDES A PATH FOR PART OF THE LIQUID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A FILTER PAN ADAPTED TO FILTER LINT AND FINE PARTICULATE MATTER OUT OF A STREAM OF LIQUID DELIVERED INTO SAID PAN FROM ABOVE, SAID PAN BEING FORMED WITH A BOTTOM WALL AND A IMPERFORATE PERIPHERAL UPWARDLY EXTENDING SIDE WALL, SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING AN ANNULAR PORTION THEREOF FORMED WITH A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF OPENING EXTENDING THERETHROUGH TO FILTER LINT FROM SAID STREAM, SAID BOTTOM WALL HAVING A SECOND PORTION THEREOF FROMED WITH A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF OPENINGS THERETHROUGH AND FORMED TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN A SHEET OF FILTER MATERIAL IN A SURFACE WHICH IS DISCONTINUOUS RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MENTIONED PORTION WHEREBY EACH OF SAID PORTIONS PROVIDES A PATH FOR PART OF THE LIQUID.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |