US3625233A
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Dish washing machine
Assignee: Creston Equipment Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-19
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1989-06-19
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a new and improved dish-washing machine accessible from all four sides thereof making it suitable for straight through or corner-type installation. The vertical legs are utilized for supporting the washer and receiving the electrical and plumbing mechanisms.
Inventors
- 👤 Creston R Southard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/0076; A47L15/0078; A47L15/0081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In a dish-washing machine adapted to receive racks of dishes to be washed, upper and lower vertically spaced cabinet structures for cooperatively receiving therebetween racks of dishes from each of four sides, said structures having spray manifolds located therein, a plurality of vertically disposed, supports for maintaining said cabinet structures in spaced vertical relation, said supports being laterally spaced to receive racks of dishes therebetween from any of the four sides of said cabinet structures, and a vertically movable four-sided, open top door positioned for vertical displacement upon said supports between said structures to close and open access between said cabinet structures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a dish-washing machine adapted to receive racks of dishes to be washed, upper and lower vertically spaced cabinet structures for cooperatively receiving therebetween racks of dishes from each of four sides, said structures having spray manifolds located therein, a plurality of vertically disposed, supports for maintaining said cabinet structures in spaced vertical relation, said supports being laterally spaced to receive racks of dishes therebetween from any of the four sides of said cabinet structures, and a vertically movable four-sided, open top door positioned for vertical displacement upon said supports between said structures to close and open access between said cabinet structures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The machine of claim 1 including track means located within the confines of said supports for receiving dish racks from all sides of said machine when said door is in an elevated position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The machine of claim 1 wherein said door encompasses said supports, said supports being of hollow construction and providing guide means for said movable door.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The machine of claim 3 including counterbalance means for providing lift assist functions to said door.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The machine of claim 4 wherein said counterbalance means includes cable means attached to said door and constant tension spring retriever reels housed within one of said cabinet structures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The machine of claim 1 wherein at least one of said supports serves as a conduit for supplying fluid to said manifolds.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A machine of claim 1 wherein said upper cabinet contains the electrical controls and components of said machine, and at least one of said supports provides a conduit for wiring extending to said controls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The machine of claim 7 wherein the electrical controls are housed wiThin a plug-in box recessed within the upper cabinet structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a dish-washing machine of the character described, support frame means including a plurality of vertically extending posts, rinse and wash water tanks supported by said posts, vertically spaced wash and rinse manifolds supported by said posts, means for supplying water from said tanks through said posts to said manifolds, and means for supplying electrical power from a source, through said posts, to electrical controls of said machine.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
68 words
In a dish-washing machine of the character described, support frame means including a plurality of vertically extending posts, rinse and wash water tanks supported by said posts, vertically spaced wash and rinse manifolds supported by said posts, means for supplying water from said tanks through said posts to said manifolds, and means for supplying electrical power from a source, through said posts, to electrical controls of said machine.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The machine of claim 9 including a vertically movable box-type door cooperable with said manifolds for forming a washing compartment, said supports providing guide means for said door.
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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) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |