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Additive accessory for an agitator post in a washing machine appliance

US12338567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2023
Grant dateJun 24, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F37/12
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet; a tub rotatably provided within the cabinet; an agitator provided within the tub, the agitator defining an axial direction, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction, the axial direction being parallel to the vertical direction. The agitator defines a receiving space; a cup assembly received within the receiving space along the axial direction, the cup assembly including a cup and a cap; and a restrictor tube received within the receiving space along the axial direction below the cup assembly along the vertical direction.

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