US3358477A
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Jet agitation in a washing machine
Assignee: Trane US Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-25
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1986-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Heskestad Gunnar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:44
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F17/00; D06F17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A WASHING MACHINE WHICH INCLUDES A CYLINDRICAL WASH TANK HAVING A WASH SOLUTION OUTLET, A RETURN LINE CONNECTION TO SAID WASH SOLUTION OUTLET, A FEED LINE AND A PUMP CONNECTING SAID RETURN LINE TO SAID FEED LINE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING A MOVABLE JET OF WASH SOLUTION TO SAID WASH TANK COMPRISING A SLOT-LIKE INLET IN SAID WASH TANK, AN ORIFICE DISPOSED IN SAID INLET AND SPACED FROM EACH SIDE OF ITS LONG DIMENSION EDGES TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF GAPS, SAID ORIFICE BEING CONNECTTED TO SAID FEED LINE, A FIRST CHAMBER OPENING ON ONE OF SAID GAPS, A SECOND CHAMBER OPENING ON THE OTHER OF SAID GAPS, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING SUCTION TO SAID CHAMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A WASHING MACHINE WHICH INCLUDES A CYLINDRICAL WASH TANK HAVING A WASH SOLUTION OUTLET, A RETURN LINE CONNECTION TO SAID WASH SOLUTION OUTLET, A FEED LINE AND A PUMP CONNECTING SAID RETURN LINE TO SAID FEED LINE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING A MOVABLE JET OF WASH SOLUTION TO SAID WASH TANK COMPRISING A SLOT-LIKE INLET IN SAID WASH TANK, AN ORIFICE DISPOSED IN SAID INLET AND SPACED FROM EACH SIDE OF ITS LONG DIMENSION EDGES TO PROVIDE A PAIR OF GAPS, SAID ORIFICE BEING CONNECTTED TO SAID FEED LINE, A FIRST CHAMBER OPENING ON ONE OF SAID GAPS, A SECOND CHAMBER OPENING ON THE OTHER OF SAID GAPS, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING SUCTION TO SAID CHAMBERS.
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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |