US3213548A
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Control system for clothes dryers
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-03-22
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1982-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Homer W Deaton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:04
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F58/00; D06F58/32; D06F58/34; D06F58/36; D06F2101/00; D06F2101/14; D06F2103/00; D06F2103/28; D06F2103/32; D06F2105/00; D06F2105/28; D06F2105/62; D06F58/46; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19633
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN COMBINATION, MEANS FOR IMPELLING A GASEOUS MEDIUM INTO MOISTURE ABOSRBING CONTACT WITH MATERIAL TO BE DRIED, MEANS FOR HEATING SAID GASEOUS MEDIUM, TIMING MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID IMPELLING MEANS AND SAID HEATING MEANS IN A DRYING CYCLE OF PREDETERMINED DURATION, MEAN AT A LOCATION ADAPTED TO BE THERMALLY RESPONSIVE TO SAID GASEOUS MADIUM DOWNSTREAM FROM MATERIAL AND IN SELECTIVE POWER SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID HEATING MEANS FOR SAID TIMING MEANS, SWITCH MEANS IN POWER SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP TO SAID THERMALLY RESPONSIVE MEANS AND ACTUATED BY SAID TIMING MEANS INTO A FIRST POSITION TO INITIATE SAID DRYING CYCLE, AND MEANS FOR DELAYING THE TERMINATE SAID DRYING CYCLE, AND MEANS FOR DELAYING THE ACTUATION OF SAID SWITCH MEANS INTO SAID SECOND POSITION AN AMOUNT PREDETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INHERENT CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID IMPELLING MEANS AND SAID HEATING MEANS AND COMPENSATORY THEREFOR, THEREBY TO EXTEND SAID PREDETERMINED DURATION OF SAID DRYING CYCLE.
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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |