John P Mccloy, 73956 Stanton Ave, North Baldwin, NY 11510

5034233, Jul 23, 1991

Dec 11, 1989

7/448217

John P. McCloy - Elmont NY

G01K 1106

426 88

A device which will indicate whether thawing of a frozen item has occurred. The invention consists of a housing containing an internal cavity which is visible through a transparent section of the outside housing wall. A frozen plug is visible within said cavity. Said plug may consist of pure-water-ice or ice containing additives affecting color and/or freezing temperature. Said housing may also contain a tension-loaded indication apparatus which is held in a fixed position by means of the frozen plug. Should thawing take place, the frozen plug would melt, thus allowing the tension-loaded indication apparatus to vary its position. Subsequent refreezing would not return the device to its initial condition.

2017019, Jul 6, 2017

Dec 21, 2016

15/386650

John McCloy - Baldwin NY, US

D06F 39/08
D06F 39/04
D06F 39/02

A Washing Machine Fill Reservoir comprising of a basin large enough to replenish the appropriate volume of water to adequately fill the wash drum of a washing machine.The shape of the Washing Machine Fill Reservoir configured to any dimensions desirable, as long as the capacity is sufficient to accommodate the appropriate amount of liquid required.Inlet valves allow the introduction of hot and cold water, additives including but not limited to soap, fabric softener, chlorine bleach and emulsifiers.A large orifice valve positioned between the Washing Machine Fill Reservoir and the washer drum enables prompt introduction of the fluid maintained in the Washing Machine Fill Reservoir to be conveyed into the washer drum.Fluid level in the Washing Machine Fill Reservoir may be either fixed volume or adjustable via an internal or external sensing device.A heating element and associated sensor may be incorporated to maintain or boost water temperature as desired.The overall advantage that the Washing Machine Fill Reservoir offers is a significantly reduced operating duration of the washing machine, without diminishing the quality of the laundering process. A significantly reduced operating time of the washing machine translates directly into increased laundry room efficiency and lower operating costs.