Patent ID: 6334343
Filing Date: 2002-01-01
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
An agitator enhancement apparatus for a washing machine including an agitator having a central portion with an upper end and a lower end, and at least two fins extending generally radially outward from the central portion between the upper and lower ends, the agitator enhancement apparatus comprising:a scrubber attachment for mounting on each of the fins of the agitator, the scrubber attachment comprising a channel member including a pair of side walls connected together by a base wall to form a channel shape with an interior groove for receiving the outer edge of one of the fins of the agitator, the side walls being biased towards each other such that the side walls grip a portion of the fin inserted into the interior groove of the agitator, the channel member having an inner surface lining the interior groove and an outer surface opposite the interior groove.