US3269548A
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Rack construction for dishwashing machine
Assignee: Hobart Manfacturing Co
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Filing: 1964-11-20
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell C Geiger
- 👤 Paul B Geiger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/50; A47L15/507
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
AN IMPROVED UPPER RACK SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHING MACHINE HAVING A TANK DEFINING A CLEANING CHAMBER AND ADAPTED TO ACCOMMODATE A LARGE CAPACITY OF TABLEWARE ARTICLES AS WELL AS LARGE ARTICLES SUCH AS DEEP BOWLS, POTS AND PANS AND TALL GLASSES, SAID RACK SYSTEM COMPRISING A RACK HAVING AN OPEN MESH BOTTOM AND FRAME THROUGH WHICH A CLEANSING SPRAY CAN PASS, SAID RACK INCLUDING A SERIES OF GENERALLY PARALLEL SPACED LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS EXTENDING FROM FRONT TO BACK AND HAVING CONNECTED THERETO A SERIES OF GENERALLY PARALLEL SPACED LATERAL MEMBERS EXTENDING ACROSS SAID LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS, A MEANS CONNECTED TO A PLURALITY OF SAID MEMBERS TO DEFINE A SUPPORT FOR THE TABLEWARE ARTICLES, A TRACK SPACED BETWEEN EACH SIDE OF SAID FRAME AND SIDE WALLS OF A TANK, MEANS ADAPTED TO MOUNT SAID TRACKS TO THE SIDE WALLS OF A TANK AT A PREDETERMINED ELEVATION PROVIDING FOR HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF THE CHAMBER, AND MEANS ON SAID TRACKS FOR SUPPORTING SAID FRAME AT DIFFERENT ELEVATIONS FOR ACCOMMODATING THE LARGE ARTICLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
AN IMPROVED UPPER RACK SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHING MACHINE HAVING A TANK DEFINING A CLEANING CHAMBER AND ADAPTED TO ACCOMMODATE A LARGE CAPACITY OF TABLEWARE ARTICLES AS WELL AS LARGE ARTICLES SUCH AS DEEP BOWLS, POTS AND PANS AND TALL GLASSES, SAID RACK SYSTEM COMPRISING A RACK HAVING AN OPEN MESH BOTTOM AND FRAME THROUGH WHICH A CLEANSING SPRAY CAN PASS, SAID RACK INCLUDING A SERIES OF GENERALLY PARALLEL SPACED LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS EXTENDING FROM FRONT TO BACK AND HAVING CONNECTED THERETO A SERIES OF GENERALLY PARALLEL SPACED LATERAL MEMBERS EXTENDING ACROSS SAID LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS, A MEANS CONNECTED TO A PLURALITY OF SAID MEMBERS TO DEFINE A SUPPORT FOR THE TABLEWARE ARTICLES, A TRACK SPACED BETWEEN EACH SIDE OF SAID FRAME AND SIDE WALLS OF A TANK, MEANS ADAPTED TO MOUNT SAID TRACKS TO THE SIDE WALLS OF A TANK AT A PREDETERMINED ELEVATION PROVIDING FOR HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF THE CHAMBER, AND MEANS ON SAID TRACKS FOR SUPPORTING SAID FRAME AT DIFFERENT ELEVATIONS FOR ACCOMMODATING THE LARGE ARTICLES.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |