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Method and apparatus for upgrading washing machine water efficiency

US7946139B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2008
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2103/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A water level control for a washing machine provides an integrated unit that may replace standard mechanical water level controls with a microprocessor-based circuit that may provide for more sophisticated water management in a standard washing machine using a non-microprocessor cycle timer.

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