US3732876A
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Dishwasher silverware basket with soaker means
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1971-09-30
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A dishwasher having a silverware basket carried on the door for washing of silverware placed in the basket during the dishwashing operation. The basket includes structure for alternatively arranging the basket for passage of the dishwashing liquid therethrough or for retaining a body of the dishwashing liquid in a lower portion thereof for soaking the silverware disposed in the basket during the first part of a dishwashing operation.
Inventors
- 👤 A Braga
- 👤 R Marcade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/50; A47L15/502
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
In a dishwasher having a cabinet defining a dishwashing chamber provided with a front opening, means for directing dishwashing liquid against dishes in said chamber, and a door for movably closing said front opening, means for holding silverware to be washed therein, comprising: a basket for holding silverware having a pervious upper side wall portion, and impervious lower side wall portion, and a pervious bottom wall; means for mounting said basket in said cabinet exposed to said chamber; closure means for selectively closing the lower end of the basket to prevent liquid flow through said pervious bottom wall whereby the lower portion of the basket defines a soaking chamber adapted to fill up with the dishwashing liquid to soak silverware disposed therein; and means for rearranging the closure means to open said lower end of the basket to drain the soaking chamber and permit subsequent washing of the silverware in the basket by continuous flow of dishwashing liquid therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
In a dishwasher having a cabinet defining a dishwashing chamber provided with a front opening, means for directing dishwashing liquid against dishes in said chamber, and a door for movably closing said front opening, means for holding silverware to be washed therein, comprising: a basket for holding silverware having a pervious upper side wall portion, and impervious lower side wall portion, and a pervious bottom wall; means for mounting said basket in said cabinet exposed to said chamber; closure means for selectively closing the lower end of the basket to prevent liquid flow through said pervious bottom wall whereby the lower portion of the basket defines a soaking chamber adapted to fill up with the dishwashing liquid to soak silverware disposed therein; and means for rearranging the closure means to open said lower end of the basket to drain the soaking chamber and permit subsequent washing of the silverware in the basket by continuous flow of dishwashing liquid therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein said closure means comprises an impervious wall selectively disposable across the bottom of the basket adjacent said pervious bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein said closure means comprises an impervious wall selectively disposable across the bottom of the basket subjacent said pervious bottom wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein said mounting means comprises means mounting the basket on said door.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein said impervious sidewall portion includes a section movably carried on the basket for selectively providing full access to the space within the basket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein magnetic means are provided for retaining said closure in the basket closing disposition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein magnetic means are provided for retaining said closure in the basket closing disposition comprising a catch piece on one of said bottom wall and said closure means and a magnet on the other thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein latch means are provided for holding said closure means in the basket closing disposition and the dishwasher includes an electrical control means having a portion arranged to disengage said latch means at a preselected time in the dishwashing cycle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dishwasher means of claim 8 wherein said control means portion comprises a solenoid and means operated by the solenoid to urge said latch means from the latched disposition thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The dishwasher means of claim 8 wherein said basket and said electrical control means portion are carried by said cabinet door.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein the basket is mounted on the inner surface of the door and said pervious bottom wall extends anGularly upwardly away from the door.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
59 words
The dishwasher means of claim 1 wherein the basket is mounted on the inner surface of the door, said pervious bottom wall extends angularly upwardly away from the door, and the closure means comprises an impervious wall pivotally mounted to the basket adjacent said door surface and engages the underside of the bottom wall in the basket closing arrangement.
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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) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |