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US3227313A
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Apparatus for storing and automatically dispensing flowable material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-29
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1984-10-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen G Morena
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/44; D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/02; D06F39/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A WASHING MACHINE HAVING A TUB AND A SOURCE OF WATER TO SUPPLY THE SAME, A VALVE TO CONTROL SAID WATER SOURCE, A DETERGENT DISPENSER POSITIONED TO DISCHARGE DETERGENT INTO SAID TUBE AND COMPRISING A HOPPER, A GENERALLY VERTICAL TUBULAR CONDUIT EXTENDING THEREFROM, A CONTROL GATE FOR SAID CIRCUIT, ADDITIONAL GATES ABOVE SAID CONTROL GATE TO CONFINE DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF MATERIAL BETWEEN THE CONTROL GATE AND ONE OF SAID ADDITIONAL GATES, MEANS TO ACTUATE EACH OF SAID GATES, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE AMOUNT OF WATER IN SAID TUB TO ACTUATE THE CONTROL GATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A WASHING MACHINE HAVING A TUB AND A SOURCE OF WATER TO SUPPLY THE SAME, A VALVE TO CONTROL SAID WATER SOURCE, A DETERGENT DISPENSER POSITIONED TO DISCHARGE DETERGENT INTO SAID TUBE AND COMPRISING A HOPPER, A GENERALLY VERTICAL TUBULAR CONDUIT EXTENDING THEREFROM, A CONTROL GATE FOR SAID CIRCUIT, ADDITIONAL GATES ABOVE SAID CONTROL GATE TO CONFINE DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF MATERIAL BETWEEN THE CONTROL GATE AND ONE OF SAID ADDITIONAL GATES, MEANS TO ACTUATE EACH OF SAID GATES, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE AMOUNT OF WATER IN SAID TUB TO ACTUATE THE CONTROL GATE.
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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |