US3321997A
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Load equalizer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-14
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1985-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/04; B65D25/08; B65D25/087; D; D06; D06F; D06F37/00; D06F37/20; D06F37/24; D06F37/245; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/211; Y10T74/2111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
IN A VERTICAL SPIN TUB AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE, A LOAD EQUALIZER COMPRISING A CARRIER MEMBER ENCIRCLING AND SECURED TO ROTATE WITH THE SPIN TUB, MASS MEMBERS RETAINED BY SAID CARRIER MEMBER PERIPHERALLY TRANSLATABLE THERETO AND COMPRESSIBLE, COUNTERVAILING SEPARATOR MEMBERS DISPOSED BETWEEN MASS MEMBERS FOR URGING SAID MASS MEMBERS APART.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
IN A VERTICAL SPIN TUB AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE, A LOAD EQUALIZER COMPRISING A CARRIER MEMBER ENCIRCLING AND SECURED TO ROTATE WITH THE SPIN TUB, MASS MEMBERS RETAINED BY SAID CARRIER MEMBER PERIPHERALLY TRANSLATABLE THERETO AND COMPRESSIBLE, COUNTERVAILING SEPARATOR MEMBERS DISPOSED BETWEEN MASS MEMBERS FOR URGING SAID MASS MEMBERS APART.
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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |