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US4162747A
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Refill container for pumpable active ingredients of washing agents
Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
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Filing: 1977-04-21
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Granted: 1979-07-31
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Expires: 1997-04-21
Abstract
Abstract Refill container for pumpable active ingredients of washing agents to replenish washing agents in supply receptacles in a washing machine, in which the refill container has a pouring spout which has a shape and size to fit the filling opening of the supply receptacle and can be tightly but detachably connected to the filling opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Graf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:28
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/02; D06F39/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
277 words
The refill container for pumpable active ingredients of washing agents to replenish washing agents stored in supply receptables with filling openings in a washing machine for cleaning household articles which washing agents can be conducted into the cleaning chamber of the washing machine by pump devices, comprising a non-collapsible fill container having a pouring spout, the shape and size of which fits exactly the shape and size of the filling opening of the supply receptable of the washing machine and has means for tightly but detachably connecting the pouring spout to the filling opening whereby the refill container is temporarily attached to the filling opening to empty its contents into the supply receptacle of the washing machine and whereby by virtue of the pouring spout fitting exactly the shape and size of the filling opening, ensuring that the contents of the container enter the supply receptable intended for it, wherein said refill container has a filling and venting opening for filling said refill container when empty and for venting said refill container when emptying its contents to refill said supply receptable, and said refill container has a closing device which simultaneously closes said filling and venting opening and the discharge opening of said pouring spout, and wherein the filling and venting opening and the pouring spout opening are lined up opposite each other and wherein the filling and venting opening has an externally threaded nozzle and whereby a screw cap extends over and closes-off said filling and venting opening, and wherein said screw cap has a stay extending into said refill container to a disk plug which closes off the opposite pouring spout opening from the inside.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
277 words
The refill container for pumpable active ingredients of washing agents to replenish washing agents stored in supply receptables with filling openings in a washing machine for cleaning household articles which washing agents can be conducted into the cleaning chamber of the washing machine by pump devices, comprising a non-collapsible fill container having a pouring spout, the shape and size of which fits exactly the shape and size of the filling opening of the supply receptable of the washing machine and has means for tightly but detachably connecting the pouring spout to the filling opening whereby the refill container is temporarily attached to the filling opening to empty its contents into the supply receptacle of the washing machine and whereby by virtue of the pouring spout fitting exactly the shape and size of the filling opening, ensuring that the contents of the container enter the supply receptable intended for it, wherein said refill container has a filling and venting opening for filling said refill container when empty and for venting said refill container when emptying its contents to refill said supply receptable, and said refill container has a closing device which simultaneously closes said filling and venting opening and the discharge opening of said pouring spout, and wherein the filling and venting opening and the pouring spout opening are lined up opposite each other and wherein the filling and venting opening has an externally threaded nozzle and whereby a screw cap extends over and closes-off said filling and venting opening, and wherein said screw cap has a stay extending into said refill container to a disk plug which closes off the opposite pouring spout opening from the inside.
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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) | 1982-07-30 | 1983-01-29 | 1983-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-30 | 1987-01-29 | 1987-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-30 | 1991-01-29 | 1991-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |