Textiles: fluid treating apparatus – Machines – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2003-10-16
2008-07-15
Perrin, Joseph L. (Department: 1792)
Textiles: fluid treating apparatus
Machines
Combined
C068S024000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07398663
ABSTRACT:
A drum-type washing machine having a self-balancing outer tub assembly is provided by which balance of the outer tub assembly is maintained while the drum is rotated, without the use of a separately installed counterbalance for the front part of the tub assembly. The outer tub assembly includes a front outer tub having an open front and rear; and a rear outer tub having a closed end and an open end coupled to the front outer tub. The front outer tub is formed of a material having a specific gravity higher than that of the rear outer tub and/or has a thickness greater than that of the rear outer tub.
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LG Electronics Inc.
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
Perrin Joseph L.
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