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US 2012/0234053 A1Published application
Washing machine brush system and method
OwnerGregg M. Atkinsoninventor
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Abstract
One aspect is a brush system for a washing machine including a plurality of independent brush sets. Each independent brush set is configured to be inserted into a single hole formed in a drum of the washing machine. Each brush independent set includes a plurality of bristles contained within a holder. Each holder is secured adjacent the hole formed in the drum of the washing machine such that the plurality of bristles projects out from the drum and toward a surface to be cleaned.
Claims24
A brush system for a washing machine comprising:
- a plurality of independent brush sets, each independent brush set configured to be inserted into a single hole formed in a drum of the washing machine;
- wherein each independent brush set comprises a plurality of bristles contained within a holder;
- and
- wherein each holder is secured adjacent the single hole such that the plurality of bristles projects out from the drum and toward a surface to be cleaned.
1 more element
A method of providing a brush system in a washing machine comprising:
- providing a plurality of independent brush sets;
- inserting each independent brush set into a single hole formed in a drum of the washing machine;
- wherein inserting each independent brush set comprises pushing a portion of the brush set through the hole from a first surface of the drum such that a plurality of bristles extend out from a second surface of the drum, opposite the first surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.