Dishwasher
US10390683B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/508
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A dishwasher may include a basket; tubing at the bottom of the basket; at least one utensil holder rotatably connected to the tubing and rotatable between an operating positionl, in which an article can be held at the utensil holder, and a resting position, in which the utensil holder is stowed away when not in use; and a nozzle communicating with the tubing and located to direct a jet of washing liquid towards an article held at the utensil holder. The utensil holder may include a clamping portion adapted to engage an article to be cleaned, and the nozzle may be located in proximity of the clamping portion. The utensil holder may include a valve means which provides for fluid communication between the tubing and the nozzle in the operating position, and which may block the fluid communication between the tubing and the nozzle in the resting position.
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