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US3218742A
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Control means for a steam and spray iron
Assignee: Hoover Co
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Filing: 1964-09-17
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1984-09-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George F Carabet
- 👤 Robert F Dyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:25
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F75/00; D06F75/08; D06F75/22; D06F75/10; D06F75/14; D06F75/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
IN AN IRON INCLUDING A FLASH BOILER, A WATER RESERVOIR COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FLASH BOILER THROUGH A VALVE, A VALVE CLOSURE MEMBER MOVABLE BETWEEN A VALVE OPEN AND A VALVE CLOSED POSITION, AND SPRAY MEANS FOR APPLYING MOISTURE FROM SAID RESERVOIR FORWARDLY OF SAID IRON ONTO A FABRIC TO BE IRONED, SAID SPRAY MEANS INCLUDING A PUMP HAVING A MANUALLY OPERABLE ACTUATING MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING; A SINGLE CONTROL MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID IRON FOR SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF SAID VALVE CLOSURE MEMBER AND OPERATING SAID PUMP ACTUATING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |