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Leveler for dishwasher and the like
Assignee: NI West Inc
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Filing: 1980-09-15
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2000-09-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for leveling and adjusting the height of household appliances. A nut or similar device is mounted on the appliance frame for receiving an upright weight supporting bolt. The bolt rests on a flat arm, which in turn rests on the floor or supporting surface. One end of the arm is attached to the frame and provides a low friction surface for contact with the bolt; thereby, substantially all lateral forces derived from sliding the appliance across the floor are absorbed by the arm and not transmitted to the bolt.
Inventors
- 👤 Aaron E. Gelvezon
- 👤 Alphonso Merino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/4251; A47L15/4253; F; F16; F16M; F16M7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
In a leveler for supporting and leveling a dishwasher or the like having an integral frame, the combination of: a bottom rail fixed in said frame and having a lower surface with first and second openings through said surface; a generally L-shaped resilient member; means mounting said member on said rail at said lower surface with one arm of said L parallel to said surface and with the other arm of said L passing upward through said first opening to limit lateral movement of said member; and a bolt mounted in said second opening and threadedly moveable downward to engage said member between said member and said rail and between said mounting means and said first opening, with said frame resting on said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
In a leveler for supporting and leveling a dishwasher or the like having an integral frame, the combination of: a bottom rail fixed in said frame and having a lower surface with first and second openings through said surface; a generally L-shaped resilient member; means mounting said member on said rail at said lower surface with one arm of said L parallel to said surface and with the other arm of said L passing upward through said first opening to limit lateral movement of said member; and a bolt mounted in said second opening and threadedly moveable downward to engage said member between said member and said rail and between said mounting means and said first opening, with said frame resting on said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A leveler as defined in claim 1 wherein said rail includes a channel with a third opening spaced above said second opening with said bolt passing through said third opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A leveler as defined in claim 1 including two of said bottom rails fixed in spaced parallel relation in said frame, each of said rails having two of said members, mounting means and bolts at opposite ends of the rail, providing independent leveling at each corner of said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A leveler as defined in claim 1 including one of said members, mounting means and bolts at each end of said rail, providing independent leveling at each end of said rail.
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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) | 1986-01-17 | 1986-07-19 | 1987-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-17 | 1990-07-19 | 1991-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-17 | 1994-07-19 | 1995-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |