Washing appliance
US4527742A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S3/044
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In a washing appliance comprising a liquid flow-regulating and shut-off valve and a conduit pipe connected to said valve, the regulating and shut-off valve comprises an inlet fitting and an outlet fitting for the supply and discharge of liquid, respectively. Each of said fittings is provided with at least one male and/or female coupling portion and the outlet fitting may consist of a spray nozzle. In a regulating and shut-off valve in which said fittings extend at an angle to each other, the conduit pipe is provided at its ends with corresponding male or female coupling portions so that it can be selectively connected to one fitting or the other.
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