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US3585747A
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Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1969-02-17
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A support system is provided to position an operating instruction form adjacent the control panel of an automatic washer or the like. The support system comprises an instruction support member pivotally mounted for movement relative to the control panel, a positioning means secured to the support member for movement in response to movement of the support member, and a magnet secured to the positioning means and adapted to slide along the rear and top walls of the control panel whereby attraction therebetween will cause the instruction support member to be retained in the selected position.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford E Erickson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:15
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/12; G; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; G09F23/0058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An upstanding control panel comprising: a front wall; manually operable control means carried by the front wall; at least one other wall disposed rearwardly of said front wall and adapted to enclose such portion of said control means as extends rearwardly of said front wall; a support member pivotally carried by one of said walls for movement between an exposed upstanding position and a retracted position; positioning means pivotally connected at one end to said support member and having the other end adapted to move along said other wall in response to pivotal movement of said support member; and magnetic means associated with said other end of said positioning means and said other wall to cause attraction therebetween, whereby when said support member is pivoted to a desired position, it will be held there by the action of said magnetic means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An upstanding control panel comprising: a front wall; manually operable control means carried by the front wall; at least one other wall disposed rearwardly of said front wall and adapted to enclose such portion of said control means as extends rearwardly of said front wall; a support member pivotally carried by one of said walls for movement between an exposed upstanding position and a retracted position; positioning means pivotally connected at one end to said support member and having the other end adapted to move along said other wall in response to pivotal movement of said support member; and magnetic means associated with said other end of said positioning means and said other wall to cause attraction therebetween, whereby when said support member is pivoted to a desired position, it will be held there by the action of said magnetic means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said positioning means comprises a relative flexible member and said magnetic means comprises a magnet secured to said flexible member and adapted to attract said other wall, whereby said positioning means may deflect to enable said magnet to fully engage said other wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
104 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein: said at least one other wall comprises a rear wall and a top wall, said top wall being adapted to extend between the upper edges of said rear wall and said front wall; said support member is pivotally secured at its bottom edge to the upper surface of said top wall adjacent the juncture of said top wall and said front wall; and said other end of said positioning means is adapted for movement along said top wall and said rear wall whereby said magnetic means may interact between said positioning means and said top and rear walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein: said positioning means comprises a depending prop arm pivoted at said one end to the top edge of said support member; and said support member is of such configuration as will permit said support member and said prop arm to lie flat, respectively, against said top wall and said rear wall of said control panel when said support member is moved to a collapsed position wherein the hinge line between said support member and said prop arm overlies the juncture between said top wall and said rear wall.
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |