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Washing machine

US9382653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 2014
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F39/088
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a washing machine that may include an integrated tub/drum that has a cylindrical shape or a truncated conical shape, stores water, holds or accommodates laundry together with the water, rotates, and has an opening in one region of the integrated tub/drum; a drum cover that separably or removably covers the opening of the integrated tub/drum and is separable or removable from the opening; and a cover hinge that is at one side and/or edge of the opening of the integrated tub/drum, and rotatably supports one side of the drum cover.

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