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Washer/dryer plumbing connection and method

Patent 7254901 Issued on August 14, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject August 4, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor: Bowman

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 10911074 filed on 08/04/2004

US Classes:

34/595, With drum or receptacle enclosing housing68/19, With liquid extractor68/20, Gaseous drier210/172, Ancillary to storage tank241/46.012, Combined with dishwasher210/175, WITH HEATER OR HEAT EXCHANGER285/134.1, U-TYPE (E.G., RETURN BEND)4/679, DRAIN, OVERFLOW OR TRAP FOR A SINK OR BATH68/12.02Sequence control means responsive to a sensed condition

Examiners

Primary: Gravini, S.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

F26B 11/02

Abstract

A tailpiece has been provided that includes a tubular member, a washing machine connector, and a dryer drainage connector. The washing machine connector can receive a fluid discharge from a washing machine drain line and the dryer drainage connector can receive a fluid discharge from a dryer drain line. In some configurations, the tailpiece include ports. The ports have a plug positioned within them when they are not being utilized and a connector positioned within them when they are being utilized. Additionally, a method of installing a tailpiece beneath a sink has been provided.

Other References

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  • Faucet supply pages (page nos. 736 and 737) from ProBook, The Home Depot 1999 edition, 4 pages (copy enclosed).
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