Counter top clothes washer

• US 5,570,598 A
• Filed: 02/21/1995
• Issued: 11/05/1996
• Est. Priority Date: 02/21/1995
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Lonnie M. Haven
• Original Assignee: Lonnie M. Haven
• Inventors: Haven, Lonnie M.
• Primary Examiner(s): Stinson, Frankie L.
• Application Number:
  US08/393,930
• Time in Patent Office: 623 Days
• Field of Search: 68/22 A, 68/245, 68/226, 68/228, 68/335, 68/99, 68/ 22 R, 68/235 D, 68/248, 366/251, 366/282, 366/283
• US Class Current: 68/22.00A
• CPC Class Codes: D06F 13/02 wherein the agitator has an oscillatory rotary motion only
• CPC Class Codes: D06F 45/00 Wringing machines with two or more co-operating rollers; Similar cold-smoothing apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: D06F 7/02 of the rotary-impeller type

Abstract

A portable washing machine designed to fit onto conventional sized pots that can be found in any kitchen. The portable washing machine has a motor attached to an agitator which can be detachable from the motor and hand operated rollers for removing excess water from clothes and a smooth, uneven surface for scrubbing clothes at the bottom of which is a drain hole which allows excess water to return to the pot.

Claims

1. A portable washing machine comprising:

a lid adapted to fit on a pot or tub,

said lid having attached thereto agitator means for moving clothes within water in said pot or tub,

a motor for turning said agitator,

roller means mounted above said lid for removing excess water from clothes,

and a scrubbing surface positioned on said lid, said scrubbing surface being smooth and non-even,

said lid having an apex,

said roller means being mounted at said apex, and

said scrubbing surface comprising a plurality of ridges and grooves,

said ridges extending parallel to said roller means.

2. The portable washing machine of claim 1, in which a crank is attached to at least one of said roller means for turning said at least one of said roller means.

3. The portable washing machine of claim 2, in which said crank is detachably attached to said at least one of said roller means.

4. The portable washing machine of claim 1, wherein a seal is attached around the perimeter of said lid.

5. The portable washing machine of claim 1, wherein an aperture is provided in said lid on the side opposite said scrubbing surface, and a door is attached to said lid for closing said aperture.