Infinite temperature control
US5978995A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2103/16
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An infinite temperature control system is used to control the temperature of wash and rinse water in a washing machine. The invention includes a temperature selection switch which operates the water valves for controlling the temperature of water entering the washing machine. The switch has an infinite number of possible temperature settings and includes various contacts for affecting various aspects of the water temperature control.
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