Cleaning and liquid contact with solids – Apparatus – Automatic controls
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-24
2011-10-25
Barr, Michael (Department: 1711)
Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Apparatus
Automatic controls
C134S0570DL, C312S319100, C312S319400
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043442
ABSTRACT:
Counterbalance devices are provided for a closure mounted with respect to a container. The devices can include a stationary friction member, an elongated flexible member, and a biasing member. The stationary friction member can be comprised of a mounting portion and a friction portion. An intermediate portion of the elongated flexible member can also slidingly engage the friction surface of the stationary friction member.
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Alston & Bird LLP
Barr Michael
Electrolux Home Products, Inc,.
Ko Jason
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