Removable agitator with fabric softener dispenser
US12312731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F17/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An agitator is configured to be removably mounted to an impeller mount as a clothes mover. The agitator includes a post having a first end and an opposing second end. A connector is disposed at the first end of the post, the connector being configured to removably attach to a corresponding connector of the impeller mount. A dispenser cap assembly is configured to hold a dispenser cup and to control a lock from the second end of the post. The lock is configured to be adjusted between a locked position in which the agitator is secured to the impeller mount and an unlocked position allowing movement of the agitator with respect to the impeller mount.
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