US3788581A
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Machine support base
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-05
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A base for supporting and stabilizing washing machines in domestic or commercial laundries includes a drain system for controlling spills and is vibration-dampening.
Inventors
- 👤 J Rutzick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F9/00; F16F9/30; F16F9/306; D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/12; D06F39/125; F16M; F16M5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A base for supporting a washing machine, comprising: a thin shell having a generally rectangular periphery and including a deep outer wall, a shallow inner wall, a narrow upper peripheral edge connecting said inner and outer walls, a bottom sloping from the lower edge of said inner wall downwardly to a central opening and having coplanar flat indents, one near each corner of said bottom, and a narrow offset sloping from said opening toward the bottom of said outer wall centrally of one side of said base; rigid flat reinforcing panels, one directly beneath each of said indents; a drainage tube extending from said offset downwardly toward and through the adjacent outer wall of said shell; and a resilient filler filling said shell, surrounding said tube, and supporting said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A base for supporting a washing machine, comprising: a thin shell having a generally rectangular periphery and including a deep outer wall, a shallow inner wall, a narrow upper peripheral edge connecting said inner and outer walls, a bottom sloping from the lower edge of said inner wall downwardly to a central opening and having coplanar flat indents, one near each corner of said bottom, and a narrow offset sloping from said opening toward the bottom of said outer wall centrally of one side of said base; rigid flat reinforcing panels, one directly beneath each of said indents; a drainage tube extending from said offset downwardly toward and through the adjacent outer wall of said shell; and a resilient filler filling said shell, surrounding said tube, and supporting said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Base of claim 1 wherein is included a plug for plugging said central opening below said offset.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Base of claim 1 wherein is included a stopper for stopping said drainage tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Base of claim 1 wherein said shell is of semirigid plastic film material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
Base of claim 1 wherein said filler is polyurethane foam.
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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |