Washing machine appliance and extendable nozzle therefor
US10982376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F23/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine appliance is provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a cabinet, a tub, a wash basket, a lid, and a nozzle assembly. The tub may be positioned within the cabinet. The wash basket may be rotatably mounted within the tub and define a wash chamber. The lid may be rotatably mounted to the cabinet above the wash basket. The nozzle assembly may be mounted in part within the lid. The nozzle assembly may include an extendable nozzle and a retractable fluid supply conduit. The extendable nozzle may be movable between a retracted position at which the extendable nozzle is held on the lid and an extended position in which the extendable nozzle is spaced apart from the lid. The retractable fluid supply conduit may be selectively wound on the lid in the retracted position.
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