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Miniature washing machine box

CA 1251488 A · Owner: Logsdon, Duane D. · Inventors: Logsdon, Duane D.

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A washing machine outlet box of the type capable of fitting within a wall and attaching to wall studs within this wall is improved by incorporating during the manufacture of said washing machine outlet box a disc as an integral part of the bottom wall, with the disc located over the future drain opening. The disc is attached to the bottom wall by a breakable or severable ring. After installation of the washing machine outlet box to an appropriate drain pipe, the disc serves as a plug for pressure testing of the drain pipe and further serves as a dam to prevent introduction of foreign material into the drain pipe during construction stages of the wall and the like. Upon completion of …

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  • Granted March 21, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 21, 2006.
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FiledJanuary 4, 1985
GrantedMarch 21, 1989
Term endedMarch 21, 2006
Patent numberCA 1251488 A
Classification (IPC)F16L5/00 +1 more

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1986198919921995199820012004Application filedJan 4, 1985Patent grantedMarch 21, 1989Term endedMarch 21, 2006

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