US3198387A
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Treating agent dispensing means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-02-17
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1984-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman L Kendt
- 👤 Jr John A Dicken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/44; A47L15/4418
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE HAVING A WASH CHAMBER ADAPTED TO CONTAIN ARTICLES TO BE WASHED THEREIN WASH MEANS TO EFFECT A WASHING ACTION UPON THE ARTICLES, AND SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS TO CONDUCT THE MACHINE THROUGH A SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS COMPRISING A WASH CYCLE, A TREATING AGENT DISPENSING MEANS COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING FORMING A RESERVOIR ADAPTED TO CONTAIN SEVERAL TIMES THE QUANTITY OF AGENT DISPENSED WITH EACH OPERATION OF THE DISPENSING MEANS, (B) A DEPRESSED SUMP IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID RESERVOIR FORMING A CYLINDER, (C) A PISTON DISPOSED WITHIN SAID RESERVOIR AND ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID CYLINDER, (D) A FIRST PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SID HOUSING AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CYLINDER, (E) A SECOND PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID HOUSING AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE WASH CHAMBER, (F) A TUBE AT ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST PASSAGEWAY AT A POINT INTERNALLY OF SAID HOUSING AND AT THE OTHER END CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND PASSAGEWAY AT A POINT INTERNALLY OF SAID HOUSING, (G) ENERGY STORING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PISTON WHEREBY RELEASE OF THE ENERGY STORED BY SAID STORING MEANS CAUSES MOVEMENT OF SAID PISTON, (H) MANUALLY-OPERABLE MEANS TO ENERGIZE SAID ENERGY STORING MEANS, (I) SAID ENERGY STORING MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO BE RELEASED BY THE SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS TO THEREBY CAUSE DISPENSING OF AGENT INTO THE WASH CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE HAVING A WASH CHAMBER ADAPTED TO CONTAIN ARTICLES TO BE WASHED THEREIN WASH MEANS TO EFFECT A WASHING ACTION UPON THE ARTICLES, AND SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS TO CONDUCT THE MACHINE THROUGH A SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS COMPRISING A WASH CYCLE, A TREATING AGENT DISPENSING MEANS COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING FORMING A RESERVOIR ADAPTED TO CONTAIN SEVERAL TIMES THE QUANTITY OF AGENT DISPENSED WITH EACH OPERATION OF THE DISPENSING MEANS, (B) A DEPRESSED SUMP IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID RESERVOIR FORMING A CYLINDER, (C) A PISTON DISPOSED WITHIN SAID RESERVOIR AND ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID CYLINDER, (D) A FIRST PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SID HOUSING AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CYLINDER, (E) A SECOND PASSAGEWAY FORMED IN SAID HOUSING AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE WASH CHAMBER, (F) A TUBE AT ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST PASSAGEWAY AT A POINT INTERNALLY OF SAID HOUSING AND AT THE OTHER END CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND PASSAGEWAY AT A POINT INTERNALLY OF SAID HOUSING, (G) ENERGY STORING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID PISTON WHEREBY RELEASE OF THE ENERGY STORED BY SAID STORING MEANS CAUSES MOVEMENT OF SAID PISTON, (H) MANUALLY-OPERABLE MEANS TO ENERGIZE SAID ENERGY STORING MEANS, (I) SAID ENERGY STORING MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO BE RELEASED BY THE SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS TO THEREBY CAUSE DISPENSING OF AGENT INTO THE WASH CHAMBER.
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) | 1968-08-02 | 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 |