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US3312232A
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Pump impeller and reaction-type spray device having an inlet disposed in the same plane
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-01-22
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Granted: 1967-04-04
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Expires: 1985-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Jenkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/4214; A47L15/4225; A47L15/14; A47L15/18; A47L15/22; A47L15/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A PUMP AND SPRAY MECHANISM FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWATER HAVING A WASH CHAMBER WITH MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT ARTICLES TO BE WASHED COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING HAVING A GENERALLY ANNULAR INLET, (B) ROTATABLE SHAFT MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, (C) IMPELLER MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, AND (D) A SPRAY DEVICE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED FROM SAID HOUSING AND HAVING AN INLET DISPOSED RADIALLY OUTWARD FROM, AND IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PLANE AS, SAID IMPELLER, (E) SAID SPRAY DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ORIFICES DIRECTED TOWARD THE MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT ARTICLES TO BE WASHED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A PUMP AND SPRAY MECHANISM FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWATER HAVING A WASH CHAMBER WITH MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT ARTICLES TO BE WASHED COMPRISING: (A) A HOUSING HAVING A GENERALLY ANNULAR INLET, (B) ROTATABLE SHAFT MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, (C) IMPELLER MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, AND (D) A SPRAY DEVICE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED FROM SAID HOUSING AND HAVING AN INLET DISPOSED RADIALLY OUTWARD FROM, AND IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PLANE AS, SAID IMPELLER, (E) SAID SPRAY DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ORIFICES DIRECTED TOWARD THE MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT ARTICLES TO BE WASHED.
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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) | 1970-04-03 | 1970-10-03 | 1971-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-03 | 1974-10-03 | 1975-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-03 | 1978-10-03 | 1979-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |