Textiles: fluid treating apparatus – Machines – Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-06
2009-08-18
Stinson, Frankie L (Department: 1792)
Textiles: fluid treating apparatus
Machines
Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism
C068S207000, C137S312000, C174S047000, C138S119000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07574878
ABSTRACT:
A flow control system for a water supply comprises a washing appliance, a valve, a stretch cable, and a stretch hose. The appliance is in fluid communication with the supply. The appliance includes a timer circuit configured to generate control signals. The valve is positioned external to the appliance and coupled to the supply to control a flow of water to the appliance in response to the control signals. The stretch cable is coupled between the valve and the appliance for delivering the control signal to the valve. The stretch hose is coupled to the valve and the appliance for delivering water to the appliance and is capable of being extended from a first length to a second length between the valve and the appliance. The stretch cable is positioned within the stretch hose and capable of being extended between the first and second lengths independent of the stretch hose.
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Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Stinson Frankie L
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