Textiles: fluid treating apparatus – Machines – Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2003-03-24
2010-11-30
Barr, Michael (Department: 1711)
Textiles: fluid treating apparatus
Machines
Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism
C068S012030, C068S012210, C008S158000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07841217
ABSTRACT:
A washing machine wherein a cold water valve is opened during a hot fill operation is described. In one embodiment, the washing machine comprises a cabinet, a tub and basket mounted within the cabinet, and an agitation element mounted within the basket. The machine also includes a cold water valve for controlling flow of cold water to the tub, and a hot water valve for controlling flow of hot water to the tub. A control coupled to the cold water valve controls opening and closing of the cold water valve during the hot fill operation.
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Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Requisition by the Examiner for Application No. 2,430,452, Jan. 13, 2010, 3 pages.
Graven Erick Paul
Johnson Ronald Miles
Kedjierski Fred Dennis
Lueckenbach William H.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Barr Michael
General Electric Company
Rideout, Esq. George L.
Riggleman Jason P
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