Device for Containing the Spillage of Water from an Appliance
a technology for containing devices and spillage water, which is applied in the direction of washing machines, containers, tray containers, etc., can solve the problems of significant water damage to the surrounding environment, water may leak or spill or overflow from the appliance, and may come into contact with the leaked or spilled or overflowing water,
Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-30
UPHAM KEN
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Many modern appliances, such as clothes washing machines, dishwashing machines, water heaters, water softeners, water coolers, refrigerators with water supply and other appliances (hereinafter collectively referred to as “appliance” or “appliances”, unless specifically otherwise referenced) receive and handle water during normal operation, leading to the risk or possibility that water may leak or spill or overflow from the appliance, or from water supply to or return hoses from the appliance, which may result in significant water damage to the surrounding environment, flooring, furniture, and other materials that may come into contact with the leaked or spilled or overflowed water.
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[0019]With reference to FIG. 1, a typical (prior art) top-load washing machine (generally shown as 1) is illustrated and is being referenced herein, it being understood that the device of the present invention may be utilized in the context of various different appliances as that term is defined above, with appropriate and applicable modifications to the device of the present invention.
[0020]With reference to FIG. 2, a typical (prior art) top-load washing machine 1 is positioned within a walled tray 2 of one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment of the present invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3A, the walled tray 2 is preferably made of structural plastic, fiberglass, stainless steel, galvanized steel, or such other structural and waterproof material known to a person skilled in the art, and, as illustrated in FIG. 3A, has a floor 20 which preferably provides a sloped surface 22, the slope of which is directed toward a drain 5 as more fully described herein,...
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A device for containing the spillage of water from an appliance such as a clothes washing machines, dishwashing machines, water heaters, water softeners, water coolers, refrigerators with water supply and other appliances, comprising, a tray having at least one wall and adapted to receive and support the appliance, drainage means in water-tight engagement with the walled tray and a seal engaged with the at least one wall and adapted to engage the appliance.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a device for containing the spillage of water from an appliance, and more particularly, relates to a device for containing the spillage of water from an appliance which may be temporarily or permanently positioned beneath the appliance for the purposes of receiving, containing and disposing of spilled water from the appliance.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many modern appliances, such as clothes washing machines, dishwashing machines, water heaters, water softeners, water coolers, refrigerators with water supply and other appliances (hereinafter collectively referred to as “appliance” or “appliances”, unless specifically otherwise referenced) receive and handle water during normal operation, leading to the risk or possibility that water may leak or spill or overflow from the appliance, or from water supply to or return hoses from the appliance, which may result in significant water damage to the surrounding environment, ...
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CPCA47L15/4212F24H9/165F24H9/0094D06F39/081F24H9/17
Inventor UPHAM, KEN
Owner UPHAM KEN