US3285040A
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Agitator for fabric cleaning machine
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-09-20
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bochan John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:37
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
AN AGITATOR ADAPTED TO EFFECT CLEANING OF FABRICS IN A WASHING MACHINE OR SIMILAR DEVICE HAVING A LIQUID AND FABRIC RECEIVING CONTAINER AND A DEVICE MECHANISM; SAID AGITATOR COMPRISING: (A) A CENTER POST FOR MOUNTING GENERALLY VERTICALLY IN THE CONTAINER, SAID CENTER POST BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE DRIVE MECHANISM; (B) A PLURALITY OF PRIMARY VANES MOUNTED ON THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID POST AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM TO DELIVER POWER TO LIQUID AND FABRICS IN THE CONTAINER; (C) AND A PLURALITY OF SECONDARY VANES MOUNTED ON SAID POST ABOVE SAID PRIMARY VANES AND BEING FLEXIBLE IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL PLANE TO FORCE LIQUID AND FABRICS DOWNWARDLY TOWARD SAID PRIMARY VANES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
AN AGITATOR ADAPTED TO EFFECT CLEANING OF FABRICS IN A WASHING MACHINE OR SIMILAR DEVICE HAVING A LIQUID AND FABRIC RECEIVING CONTAINER AND A DEVICE MECHANISM; SAID AGITATOR COMPRISING: (A) A CENTER POST FOR MOUNTING GENERALLY VERTICALLY IN THE CONTAINER, SAID CENTER POST BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE DRIVE MECHANISM; (B) A PLURALITY OF PRIMARY VANES MOUNTED ON THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID POST AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM TO DELIVER POWER TO LIQUID AND FABRICS IN THE CONTAINER; (C) AND A PLURALITY OF SECONDARY VANES MOUNTED ON SAID POST ABOVE SAID PRIMARY VANES AND BEING FLEXIBLE IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL PLANE TO FORCE LIQUID AND FABRICS DOWNWARDLY TOWARD SAID PRIMARY VANES.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |