Molded collection basket
US12227330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2081/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A basket assembly is provided. The basket assembly includes a molded basket body having opposed side walls with minimal draft angles. The basket body defines a front opening for receiving fluid and items, an interior area of receiving and holding the items, and a plurality of perforations for allowing the fluid to escape the interior area while retaining the items within the interior area. The perforations are placed, oriented, sized, and configured to maximize fluid flow and item retention while the basket assembly is positioned in flowing fluid of a washing machine wash tank. Support pins retain the basket assembly at the top of the wash tank and handles extending therebetween facilitate removal of the basket assembly from the wash tank.
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