US3746022A
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Washing machine for medical and laboratory equipment
Assignee: HOPLAB Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-08
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-02-08
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a washing machine for medical and laboratory equipment with an equipment holding tray slidable into and out of the machine on either side thereof and provided with a manifold which connects to a washing fluid source when a frame, on which the tray is mounted, is moved down by hydraulic cylinders against the action of springs.
Inventors
- 👤 P Fillion
- 👤 V Guay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:01
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B11/00; B08B11/02; B01; B01L; B01L13/00; B01L13/02; B08B3/00; B08B3/02; B01L9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A washing machine for medical and laboratory equipment presentng treatment fluid supply means, tray means for receiving and holding said equipment, and tray receiving and holding means; said treatment fluid supply means comprising a vertical pipe, the upper end of which is open, said tray means comprising treatment fluid distribution and dispensing means presenting fluid dispensing apertures and a fluid intake aperture; said fluid intake aperture being disposed in a horizontal plane, at the bottom of said tray means, said tray receiving and holdIng means presenting horizontally directed tray engaging track means, said tray means being slidably movable along said tray engaging track means toward and away from a position whereat the fluid intake aperture is in vertical alignment with and above the upper end of the vertical pipe, said tray receiving and vertically means being resiliently supported and verticaly displaceable; actuator means for downwardly urging said tray receiving and holding means and bringing the intake aperture into communication with the vertical pipe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A washing machine for medical and laboratory equipment presentng treatment fluid supply means, tray means for receiving and holding said equipment, and tray receiving and holding means; said treatment fluid supply means comprising a vertical pipe, the upper end of which is open, said tray means comprising treatment fluid distribution and dispensing means presenting fluid dispensing apertures and a fluid intake aperture; said fluid intake aperture being disposed in a horizontal plane, at the bottom of said tray means, said tray receiving and holdIng means presenting horizontally directed tray engaging track means, said tray means being slidably movable along said tray engaging track means toward and away from a position whereat the fluid intake aperture is in vertical alignment with and above the upper end of the vertical pipe, said tray receiving and vertically means being resiliently supported and verticaly displaceable; actuator means for downwardly urging said tray receiving and holding means and bringing the intake aperture into communication with the vertical pipe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A washing machine for medical and laboratory equipment as claimed in claim 1 wherein a sealing member is provided terminally of the vertical pipe for ensuring a fluid tight communication between the intake aperture and said pipe.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |