US3834781A
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Washing machine connection structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-29
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A washing machine connection structure can be manufactured so as to include a box-like cabinet having a front opening, a bottom shaped as a funnel so as to lead to a drain opening forming a part of the bottom, a pipe extension leading from this drain opening and internally extending outlet openings located above the bottom. The cabinet preferably carries means enabling it to be mounted in a wall between support members such as studs. When so mounted pipes may be inserted through the outlet opening and connected to the valves or faucets located within the cabinet. Water connections to a washing machine or the like may be made to such valves and a drain tube or hose from such machine may be inserted directly into the bottom so that waste water flowing through such a tube will flow through the drain opening.
Inventors
- 👤 D Logsdon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:34
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A washing machine connection structure for use in a wall between support members, said structure comprising: an integrally formed water impervious plastic cabinet capable of fitting within a wall between support members, said cabinet having a top, a back, sides, an open front and a bottom, two hollow upstanding bosses located in said bottom of said cabinet, said bosses being of a diameter such that a water pipe can be inserted through them, said bottom having a funnel-like shape terminating in a bottom drain opening, said bottom including a pipe-like extension which is adapted to be connected to a drain pipe leading downwardly from said drain opening away from said bottom, means for mounting said cabinet within a wall between support members attached to said cabinet, said means permitting said cabinet to be mounted in a wall so that said front opening is exposed to the exterior of such a wall, means providing service openings into the interior of said cabinet above said bottom and spaced from said front opening so that pipes may be inserted into said cabinet and valves may be mounted on said pipe within the interior of said cabinet, said means providing service openingS comprising knock out plugs capable of being removed from said cabinet by a physical blow located at the tops of said bosses and in said sides and in said tops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A washing machine connection structure for use in a wall between support members, said structure comprising: an integrally formed water impervious plastic cabinet capable of fitting within a wall between support members, said cabinet having a top, a back, sides, an open front and a bottom, two hollow upstanding bosses located in said bottom of said cabinet, said bosses being of a diameter such that a water pipe can be inserted through them, said bottom having a funnel-like shape terminating in a bottom drain opening, said bottom including a pipe-like extension which is adapted to be connected to a drain pipe leading downwardly from said drain opening away from said bottom, means for mounting said cabinet within a wall between support members attached to said cabinet, said means permitting said cabinet to be mounted in a wall so that said front opening is exposed to the exterior of such a wall, means providing service openings into the interior of said cabinet above said bottom and spaced from said front opening so that pipes may be inserted into said cabinet and valves may be mounted on said pipe within the interior of said cabinet, said means providing service openingS comprising knock out plugs capable of being removed from said cabinet by a physical blow located at the tops of said bosses and in said sides and in said tops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A washing machine connection structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said pipe-like extension includes a shoulder located intermediate its ends, said shoulder separating said pipe-like extension into two different parts of different diameters capable of being utilized with drain pipes of different diameters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A washing machine connection structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said means for mounting said cabinet are brackets formed integrally with said cabinet so as to extend outwardly from said sides of said cabinet, said brackets being spaced from the front of said cabinet so as to be capable of being covered by a wall during the use of said connection structure, said cabinet includes means for attaching a frame surrounding said front opening located thereon, said connection structure including a frame adapted to be attached to said cabinet through the use of said means for attaching, said frame being of larger dimension than said front opening so as to be capable of covering the area between the exterior of said cabinet and a wall during the use of said connection structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A washing machine connection structure as claimed in claim 3 wherein: said pipe-like extension includes a shoulder located intermediate its ends, said shoulder separating said pipe-like extension into two different parts of different diameters capable of being utilized with drain pipes of different diameters.
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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |