US3205910A
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Accumulator for a dishwasher or the like
Assignee: Hatco Corp
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Filing: 1963-10-18
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1983-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hatch Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/85978; Y10T137/86035; Y10T137/86043; Y10T137/86292; Y10T137/86324
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, THE COMBINATION WITH AN ACCUMULATOR TANK HAVING AN INLET PIPE PROVIDED WITH A FLOW SWITCH, OF A DISCHARGE PIPE LEADING FROM THE ACCUMULATOR TANK, A PUMP HAVING AN INLET COMMUNICATING WITH THE TANK DISCHARGE PIPE AND HAVING AN ACTUATING MOTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH THE PUMP, AND A CIRCUIT FOR SAID MOTOR WHICH INCLUDES THE FLOW SWITCH, THE WITHDRAWAL OF WATER THROUGH THE DISCHARGE PIPE CAUSING THE FLOW SWITCH TO CLOSE AND TRO ACTUATE SAID PUMP, THE PUMP BEING OF A TYPE WHICH WILL PERMIT FLOW PAST IT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS IN OPERATION AND THE CIRCUIT BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED IN SUCH MANNER THAT THE PUMP MOTOR IS ENERGIZED UPPON SENSING FLOW BY THE FLWO SWITCH AND IS DE-ENERGIZED UPON SENSING TERMINATION OF FLOW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, THE COMBINATION WITH AN ACCUMULATOR TANK HAVING AN INLET PIPE PROVIDED WITH A FLOW SWITCH, OF A DISCHARGE PIPE LEADING FROM THE ACCUMULATOR TANK, A PUMP HAVING AN INLET COMMUNICATING WITH THE TANK DISCHARGE PIPE AND HAVING AN ACTUATING MOTOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH THE PUMP, AND A CIRCUIT FOR SAID MOTOR WHICH INCLUDES THE FLOW SWITCH, THE WITHDRAWAL OF WATER THROUGH THE DISCHARGE PIPE CAUSING THE FLOW SWITCH TO CLOSE AND TRO ACTUATE SAID PUMP, THE PUMP BEING OF A TYPE WHICH WILL PERMIT FLOW PAST IT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS IN OPERATION AND THE CIRCUIT BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED IN SUCH MANNER THAT THE PUMP MOTOR IS ENERGIZED UPPON SENSING FLOW BY THE FLWO SWITCH AND IS DE-ENERGIZED UPON SENSING TERMINATION OF FLOW.
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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |