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US3333739A
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Material dispensing means for a washing apparatus
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1965-06-22
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack F Clearman
- 👤 Walter C Barnard
- 👤 Ival G Dutcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN A WASHER HAVING MEANS DEFINING A WASHING CHAMBER, MEANS FOR FLOWING WASHING LIQUID IN A PRESELECTED FLOW PATH INTO SAID CHAMBER, AND MEANS FOR FORCIBLY IMPELLING WASHING LIQUID THROUGH SAID WASHING CHAMBER, MEANS FOR DISPENSING A PRESELECTED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL INTO THE WASHING LIQUID IN SAID CHAMBER COMPRISING: MEANS DEFINING A CONTAINER FOR HOLDING A PRESELECTED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL; MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTING SAID CONTAINER IN SAID CHAMBER IN SAID FLOW PATH AND TO BE ENGAGED BY LIQUID IMPELLED BY SAID IMPELLING MEANS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS BEING CONSTRUCTED TO CARRY SAID CONTAINER SERIATIM IN A FIRST, LOADING POSITION WHEREIN THE MATERIAL IS HELD IN THE CONTAINER AND LIQUID FLOWING THROUGH SAID INLET INTO SAID WASHING CHAMBER IS PROCLUDED FROM ENTERING THE CONTAINER, AND IN A SECOND, DISPENSE POSITION WHEREIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER IS DISPOSED TO RECEIVE LIQUID FLOWED IN SAID FLOW PATH, SAID MOUNTING MEANS CARRYING SAID CONTAINER SO THAT IS MOVE BY THE IMPELLED LIQUID FROM SAID FIRST POSITION TO SAID SECOND POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN A WASHER HAVING MEANS DEFINING A WASHING CHAMBER, MEANS FOR FLOWING WASHING LIQUID IN A PRESELECTED FLOW PATH INTO SAID CHAMBER, AND MEANS FOR FORCIBLY IMPELLING WASHING LIQUID THROUGH SAID WASHING CHAMBER, MEANS FOR DISPENSING A PRESELECTED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL INTO THE WASHING LIQUID IN SAID CHAMBER COMPRISING: MEANS DEFINING A CONTAINER FOR HOLDING A PRESELECTED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL; MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTING SAID CONTAINER IN SAID CHAMBER IN SAID FLOW PATH AND TO BE ENGAGED BY LIQUID IMPELLED BY SAID IMPELLING MEANS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS BEING CONSTRUCTED TO CARRY SAID CONTAINER SERIATIM IN A FIRST, LOADING POSITION WHEREIN THE MATERIAL IS HELD IN THE CONTAINER AND LIQUID FLOWING THROUGH SAID INLET INTO SAID WASHING CHAMBER IS PROCLUDED FROM ENTERING THE CONTAINER, AND IN A SECOND, DISPENSE POSITION WHEREIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER IS DISPOSED TO RECEIVE LIQUID FLOWED IN SAID FLOW PATH, SAID MOUNTING MEANS CARRYING SAID CONTAINER SO THAT IS MOVE BY THE IMPELLED LIQUID FROM SAID FIRST POSITION TO SAID SECOND POSITION.
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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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |