Textiles: fluid treating apparatus – Machines – Supersonic vibrator
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-25
2001-09-04
Coe, Philip R. (Department: 1746)
Textiles: fluid treating apparatus
Machines
Supersonic vibrator
C068S196000, C312S228000, C312S328000, C312S290000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06282927
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for assembling a washing machine lid assembly.
Many devices have been used for dispensing fluids such as liquid detergents into washing machines. Some of these devices have been provided inside the washing machine and some have been provided on the lid for the washing machine. These prior art devices however have been deficient in many respects.
Many of these devices have been small in volume. They also failed to provide a satisfactory means for metering the amount of fluid dispensed, and for permitting the user to determine the amount of fluid left in the dispenser.
Therefore, a primary object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid having a fluid dispenser thereon and the method for using same.
A further object is the provison of an improved apparatus and method for assembling a washing machine lid assembly.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid having a fluid dispenser which will hold a large quantity of fluid for use in several washing loads.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid having a fluid dispenser which is comprised of two chambers, one of which is a reservoir chamber and the other of which is a dispensing chamber.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid which includes a counter balance for counter balancing the weight of the fluid in the fluid dispenser.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid and method for using same which permits the metering of the amount of fluid to be dispensed.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid having a dispenser which contains a viewing window therein for observing the quantity of fluid within the dispensing chamber.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid having a fluid dispenser with a window and a movable marker for marking the level of fluid desired to be dispensed.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid which includes a fluid dispenser and a seal for sealing condensation inside the washer when the lid is closed.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid having a fluid dispenser with a valve for dispensing fluid from the fluid dispenser.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid having a fluid dispenser with a removable valve which can be easily removed and cleaned.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved lid having a fluid dispenser which is registered above the washer access opening when the lid is in its open position so that fluid can be dispensed directly into the access opening by gravity.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved lid which recharges the dispensing chamber each time the lid is moved to its closed position.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved lid having a dispenser with a dispensing spout that minimizes dripping.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid which is comprised of a metal lid frame and a plastic housing detachably connected to the metal frame.
A further object of the present invention is the provision of an improved washer lid having a fluid dispenser therein which is economical to manufacture, durable in use, attractive in appearance, and efficient in operation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The foregoing objects are achieved by a washing machine lid having a lid frame. The lid frame includes a forward edge, a rear edge, at least first and second opposite side edges, an upper surface and a lower surface. A housing is detachably mounted to the lid frame by a bracket assembly. The bracket assembly is retentively engaged in the lid frame. At least one securing member retentively engages the housing and also retentively engages the bracket assembly for attaching the housing to the lid frame
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Bruntz Jordan S.
Dunsbergen Kirk M.
Lafrenz Michael D.
Wunderlich Daniel F.
Coe Philip R.
Maytag Corporation
Zarley McKee Thomte Voorhees & Sease
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