Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Balancing for drum – e.g. – washing machine or arm-type...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-29
2010-10-12
Johnson, Vicky A (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Balancing for drum, e.g., washing machine or arm-type...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07810410
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a drum rotatable provided in a washing machine or a dryer to dry laundry. A drum for a washing machine or a dryer includes an operable drum door provided at a circumferential surface of the drum; a balance weight provided at the circumferential surface of the drum. The balance weight is placed opposite to the operable drum door to balance the drum.
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Kim Jin Woong
Kim Na Eun
Park Young Hwan
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Johnson Vicky A
LG Electronics Inc.
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