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Commercial laundromat signaling system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-14
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An improvement in a commercial laundromat equipped with a plurality of washing machines and/or dryers, said improvement comprising a remotely positioned indicator panel, said indicator panel equipped with a plurality of indicator means at least one of such means is responsive to the stage of use of a corresponding washing machine or dryer, each of said washing machines and/or dryers in signaling combination with at least one of said indicator means.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Femminella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:58
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F34/00; D06F34/28; D06F2105/00; D06F2105/02; D06F2105/04; D06F2105/58; D06F2105/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An improvement for use in a commercial laundromat equipped with a plurality of laundering machines, said improvement comprising a remotely positioned indicator panel adapted to be permanently affixed to the structure of a commercial laundromat and to function as an indicator of the status of a plurality of laundering machines, said indicator panel equipped with a plurality of indicator means in juxtaposition to one another on said indicator panel, at least one of such indicator means being responsive to the stage of use of a corresponding laundering machine, the indicator means responsive to the stage of use of a corresponding laundEring machine, the indicator means responsive to the stage of use of different laundering machines being positioned in general alignment on said indicator panel, each of said laundering machines in electrical signaling combination with at least one of said indicator means
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An improvement for use in a commercial laundromat equipped with a plurality of laundering machines, said improvement comprising a remotely positioned indicator panel adapted to be permanently affixed to the structure of a commercial laundromat and to function as an indicator of the status of a plurality of laundering machines, said indicator panel equipped with a plurality of indicator means in juxtaposition to one another on said indicator panel, at least one of such indicator means being responsive to the stage of use of a corresponding laundering machine, the indicator means responsive to the stage of use of a corresponding laundEring machine, the indicator means responsive to the stage of use of different laundering machines being positioned in general alignment on said indicator panel, each of said laundering machines in electrical signaling combination with at least one of said indicator means
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An improvement according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said indicator means is responsive to the stage of use of a washing machine and at least one of said indicator means is responsive to the stage of use of a dryer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
An improvement according to claim 2 wherein a washing machine and dryer are physically positioned adjacent one another forming a laundering station, said washing machine and dryer are provided with remote indicator means which remote indicator means are positioned adjacent one another on said indicator panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
An improvement according to claim 1 wherein said indicator means are lights.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An improvement according to claim 1 wherein said panel is provided with a faceplate of frosted glass hinged to said panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
An improvement according to claim 1 wherein two indicator means on said panel are responsive to the stage of use of one washing machine, one of said indicator means indicating when the washing machine is in use and the other indicating when it is time to add a water conditioner or other laundering agent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improvement according to claim 6 wherein the indicator means indicating when it is time to add water conditioner is both audio and visual.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
An improvement according to claim 1 wherein said panel is provided with hollow tubing through which pass electrical wires in combination with said indicator means, said hollow tubing adaptable for use in suspending said panel from the ceiling of a room.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
An improvement according to claim 1 wherein said panel has lights on both sides for being positioned lengthwise in the center of a waiting area, a light on either side being responsive to the same stage change.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |