US3736765A
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Appliance including electric diagnosis means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1972-01-05
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1992-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A household appliance including a plurality of electrical components is provided with readily accessible multiple circuit connector means for quickly checking and diagnosing the quality and operation of the individual components by means of test equipment adapted to be connected to the appliance through the connector means.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:07
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D29/00; F25D29/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A refrigerator cabinet comprising: insulated walls defining a storage compartment; a machinery compartment; a refrigeration system including an evaporator and a compressor, said compressor including a motor component and being disposed in said machinery compartment; a fan component for circulating air from the storage compartment over said evaporator; an electrical defrost component for periodically warming said evaporator to defrost temperatures; an electrical heating component contained in portions of said insulated walls; circuitry including supply leads for connecting all of said components to a source of electrical power; separable connector means positioned in an accessible part of said cabinet and having a plurality of mating terminals; said terminals being connected into said circuitry so that separation thereof individually electrically isolates said components whereby each of said components can be individually tested.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A refrigerator cabinet comprising: insulated walls defining a storage compartment; a machinery compartment; a refrigeration system including an evaporator and a compressor, said compressor including a motor component and being disposed in said machinery compartment; a fan component for circulating air from the storage compartment over said evaporator; an electrical defrost component for periodically warming said evaporator to defrost temperatures; an electrical heating component contained in portions of said insulated walls; circuitry including supply leads for connecting all of said components to a source of electrical power; separable connector means positioned in an accessible part of said cabinet and having a plurality of mating terminals; said terminals being connected into said circuitry so that separation thereof individually electrically isolates said components whereby each of said components can be individually tested.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The refrigerator of claim 1 in which said connector means is positioned at the front of said machinery compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The refrigerator of claim 1 in which said connector means includes terminals in said supply leads.
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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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |