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US3240382A
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Tub door for laundry machines
Assignee: McGraw Edison Co
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Filing: 1964-02-26
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1984-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Files
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:31
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F37/00; D06F37/26; D06F37/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
IN A CYLINDER TYPE, LAUNDRY MACHINE HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL OPENING OF A LENGTH LESS THAN HALF THE DISTANCE AROUND THE MACHINE, SAID OPENING BEING PROVIDED WITH A SEALING RING: THE COMBINATION OF AN ARCUATE TUB DOOR FOR SAID OPENING, CIRCULAR MOUNTNG BARS FOR SAID DOOR SURROUNDING SAID MACHINE AT A CLEARANCE DISTANCE THEREFROM, GUIDE ROLLERS MOUNTED AT INTERVALS AROUND SAID MACHINE AND ENGAGING THE OUTER PERIPHEAL SURFACE OF SAID MOUNTING BARS FOR SUPPORTING THE MOUNTING BARS FOR ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT AROUND THE MACHINE AT A UNIFORM SPACING THEREFROM, YIELDABLE MEANS COUPLING SAID DOOR TO SAID MOUNTING BARS FOR NORMALLY HOLDING THE DOOR DISPLACED FROM SAID SEALING RING AND FOR CARRYING THE DOOR AROUND THE MACHINE OUT OF AND INTO REGISTRATION WITH SAID OPENING AS THE MOUNTING BARS ARE ROTATED, REVERSIBLE POWER MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID MOUNTING BARS, AND POWER MEANS OPERABLE WHEN SAID DOOR IS IN OVERLAPPING RELATION TO SAID OPENING FOR MOVING SAID DOOR RADIALLY OF THE MACHINE INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SEALING RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
IN A CYLINDER TYPE, LAUNDRY MACHINE HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL OPENING OF A LENGTH LESS THAN HALF THE DISTANCE AROUND THE MACHINE, SAID OPENING BEING PROVIDED WITH A SEALING RING: THE COMBINATION OF AN ARCUATE TUB DOOR FOR SAID OPENING, CIRCULAR MOUNTNG BARS FOR SAID DOOR SURROUNDING SAID MACHINE AT A CLEARANCE DISTANCE THEREFROM, GUIDE ROLLERS MOUNTED AT INTERVALS AROUND SAID MACHINE AND ENGAGING THE OUTER PERIPHEAL SURFACE OF SAID MOUNTING BARS FOR SUPPORTING THE MOUNTING BARS FOR ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT AROUND THE MACHINE AT A UNIFORM SPACING THEREFROM, YIELDABLE MEANS COUPLING SAID DOOR TO SAID MOUNTING BARS FOR NORMALLY HOLDING THE DOOR DISPLACED FROM SAID SEALING RING AND FOR CARRYING THE DOOR AROUND THE MACHINE OUT OF AND INTO REGISTRATION WITH SAID OPENING AS THE MOUNTING BARS ARE ROTATED, REVERSIBLE POWER MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID MOUNTING BARS, AND POWER MEANS OPERABLE WHEN SAID DOOR IS IN OVERLAPPING RELATION TO SAID OPENING FOR MOVING SAID DOOR RADIALLY OF THE MACHINE INTO SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SEALING RING.
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |