US3301023A
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Automatic washing machine having means to cool down the wash water
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-04-16
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1985-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Delbert J Painter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:14
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F34/00; D06F34/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) A NONROTATABLE LIQUID RECEPTACLE; (B) A ROTATABLE PERFORATE CLOTHES RECEPTACLE POSITIONED WITHIN SAID LIQUID RECEPTACLE; (C) WASHING MEANS WITHIN SAID LIQUID RECEPTACLE POSIEFFECT WASHING OF CLOTHES PLACED IN SAID CLOTHES RECEPTACLE; (D) PUMPING MEANS FOR REMOVING LIQUID FROM SAID RECEPTACLE; (E) DRIVE MEANS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND OPERATING CONDITIONS, SAID DRIVE MEANS BEING ARRANGED TO OPERATE SAID WASHING MEANS WHEN IN SAID FIRST CONDITION AND TO SIMULTANEOUSLY ROTATE SAID CLOTHES RECEPTACLE AND OPERATE SAID PUMPING MEANS WHEN IN SAID SECOND POSITION, SAID DRIVE MEANS BEING FORMED TO ACCELERATE SAID CLOTHES RECEPTACLE SLOWLY UP TO FULL SPEED; (F) SUPPLY MEANS ENERGIZABLE TO INTRODUCE SELECTIVELY HOT AND COLD WATER INTO SAID LIQUID RECEPTACLE; (G) AND AN AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE CONTROL ASSEMBLY EFFECTIVE TO PROVIDE A SEQUENCE OF OPERATION INCLUDING FIRST, ENERGIZATION OF SAID SUPPLY MEANS TO EFFECT FILLING OF SAID LIQUID RECEPTACLE TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, SECOND, SAID FIRST OPERATING CONDITION OF SAID DRIVE MEANS TO OPERATE SAID WASHING MEANS, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) A NONROTATABLE LIQUID RECEPTACLE; (B) A ROTATABLE PERFORATE CLOTHES RECEPTACLE POSITIONED WITHIN SAID LIQUID RECEPTACLE; (C) WASHING MEANS WITHIN SAID LIQUID RECEPTACLE POSIEFFECT WASHING OF CLOTHES PLACED IN SAID CLOTHES RECEPTACLE; (D) PUMPING MEANS FOR REMOVING LIQUID FROM SAID RECEPTACLE; (E) DRIVE MEANS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND OPERATING CONDITIONS, SAID DRIVE MEANS BEING ARRANGED TO OPERATE SAID WASHING MEANS WHEN IN SAID FIRST CONDITION AND TO SIMULTANEOUSLY ROTATE SAID CLOTHES RECEPTACLE AND OPERATE SAID PUMPING MEANS WHEN IN SAID SECOND POSITION, SAID DRIVE MEANS BEING FORMED TO ACCELERATE SAID CLOTHES RECEPTACLE SLOWLY UP TO FULL SPEED; (F) SUPPLY MEANS ENERGIZABLE TO INTRODUCE SELECTIVELY HOT AND COLD WATER INTO SAID LIQUID RECEPTACLE; (G) AND AN AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE CONTROL ASSEMBLY EFFECTIVE TO PROVIDE A SEQUENCE OF OPERATION INCLUDING FIRST, ENERGIZATION OF SAID SUPPLY MEANS TO EFFECT FILLING OF SAID LIQUID RECEPTACLE TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL, SECOND, SAID FIRST OPERATING CONDITION OF SAID DRIVE MEANS TO OPERATE SAID WASHING MEANS, AND
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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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |