EP 0989223 A1 20000329 - Fabric support device for an automatic washer
Title (en)
Fabric support device for an automatic washer
Title (de)
Gewebestützeinrichtung für eine automatische Washmachine
Title (fr)
Support de tissu pour machine à laver automatique
Publication
Application
Priority
- US 15824298 A 19980922
- US 38201599 A 19990824
Abstract (en)
A fabric support device (30) is provided for use in a wash basket of an automatic washer. The fabric support device includes an elongated bag (32) having a generally rectangular shape, the bag being formed from a mesh material which allows fluid to pass therethrough. The bag has an open side edge (32d) such that clothes can be inserted into the bag. At least one spring member (40,42) may extend longitudinally along the bag wherein the bag may be rolled into a generally cylindrical shape against the bias of the spring and inserted into the wash basket. Upon release, the bag is biased outwardly against the inner wall of the wash basket such that clothes are supported within the wash basket for washing but are not subject to stretching, twisting and excessive movement. <IMAGE>
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
D06F 95/00 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
D06F 95/006 (2013.01)
Citation (search report)
- [X] WO 9741291 A1 19971106 - KAO CORP [JP], et al
- [XA] WO 9804770 A1 19980205 - KAO CORP [JP], et al
- [X] DATABASE WPI Week 198747, Derwent World Patents Index; AN 1987-332784, XP002125891
- [A] PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 1998, no. 05 30 April 1998 (1998-04-30)
- [A] PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 1998, no. 05 30 April 1998 (1998-04-30)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
DE ES FR GB IT
DOCDB simple family (publication)
EP 0989223 A1 20000329; EP 0989223 B1 20040204; DE 69914555 D1 20040311; DE 69914555 T2 20050105; ES 2213954 T3 20040901
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 99118425 A 19990917; DE 69914555 T 19990917; ES 99118425 T 19990917