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US3365809A
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Anti-wrinkle cycle dryer with slow rotation
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-01
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Granted: 1968-01-30
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Expires: 1986-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald F Eppley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:49
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F58/00; D06F58/02; D06F58/30; D06F2101/00; D06F2101/14; D06F2103/00; D06F2103/68; D06F34/00; D06F34/08; D06F34/28; D06F34/30; D06F37/00; D06F37/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
THE METHOD OF INHIBITING THE SETTING OF WRINKLES IN FABRICS DURING DRYING WHICH COMPRISES CONTINUALLY TUMBLING SAID FABRICS AT A FIRST NORMAL SPEED THROUGHOUT A CLOTHES DRYING PERIOD, TEMINATING THE TUMBLING AT SAID FIRST NORMAL SPEED UPON COMPLETION OF SAID CLOTHES DRYING PERIOD, AND THEREAFTER CONTINUOUSLY TUMBLING SAID FABRICS AT A SECOND SPEED SUBSTANTIALLY SLOWER THAN SAID FIRST SPEED TO THEREBY PRECLUDE THE FORMATION OF WRINKLES IN SAID FABRICS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
THE METHOD OF INHIBITING THE SETTING OF WRINKLES IN FABRICS DURING DRYING WHICH COMPRISES CONTINUALLY TUMBLING SAID FABRICS AT A FIRST NORMAL SPEED THROUGHOUT A CLOTHES DRYING PERIOD, TEMINATING THE TUMBLING AT SAID FIRST NORMAL SPEED UPON COMPLETION OF SAID CLOTHES DRYING PERIOD, AND THEREAFTER CONTINUOUSLY TUMBLING SAID FABRICS AT A SECOND SPEED SUBSTANTIALLY SLOWER THAN SAID FIRST SPEED TO THEREBY PRECLUDE THE FORMATION OF WRINKLES IN SAID FABRICS.
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) | 1971-01-29 | 1971-07-31 | 1972-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-29 | 1975-07-31 | 1976-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-29 | 1979-07-31 | 1980-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |