US3264847A
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Agitator system for centerpost agitator washer
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-28
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1985-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie A Johnson
- 👤 William A Wasemann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:56
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F13/00; D06F13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN A CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING A CENTERPOST OSCILLATING AGITATOR AND AN OUTER ROTATABLE SPIN BASKET: REACTION TORQUE DRIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO OSCILLATE SAID AGITATOR AND CONCURRENTLY IMPOSE COUNTER ROTATIVE FORCES UPON SAID BASKET; MEANS RESTRAINING ROTATION OF SAID BASKET IN ONE DIRECTION TO THAT COUNTER ROTATION OF SAID BASKET RELATIVE TO SAID AGITATOR OCCURS ONLY DURING THE STROKE OF SAID AGITATOR IN ONE DIRECTION; AND SCREW-SHAPED BLADE MEANS ON SAID AGITATOR FOR OBTAINING A DIFFERENTIAL IN THE SCREW-DOWN AND SCREW-UP EFFECT OF SAID AGITATOR DURING ALTERNATING STROKES THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE STROKE OF SAID AGITATOR IN SAID ONE DIRECTION IS RETARDED BY THE LOAD IMPOSED UPON SAID AGITATOR BY SAID CLOTHES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN A CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING A CENTERPOST OSCILLATING AGITATOR AND AN OUTER ROTATABLE SPIN BASKET: REACTION TORQUE DRIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO OSCILLATE SAID AGITATOR AND CONCURRENTLY IMPOSE COUNTER ROTATIVE FORCES UPON SAID BASKET; MEANS RESTRAINING ROTATION OF SAID BASKET IN ONE DIRECTION TO THAT COUNTER ROTATION OF SAID BASKET RELATIVE TO SAID AGITATOR OCCURS ONLY DURING THE STROKE OF SAID AGITATOR IN ONE DIRECTION; AND SCREW-SHAPED BLADE MEANS ON SAID AGITATOR FOR OBTAINING A DIFFERENTIAL IN THE SCREW-DOWN AND SCREW-UP EFFECT OF SAID AGITATOR DURING ALTERNATING STROKES THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE STROKE OF SAID AGITATOR IN SAID ONE DIRECTION IS RETARDED BY THE LOAD IMPOSED UPON SAID AGITATOR BY SAID CLOTHES.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |