Washing machine appliance with a bulk dispense reservoir having an integral bleach cup
US10435834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing machine appliance includes an additive reservoir positioned below a top panel of the washing machine appliance for receiving large quantities of a first fluid additive, such as detergent. In addition, the additive reservoir defines an additive passageway that extends through the additive reservoir and is configured for receiving a second fluid additive, such as bleach, and directing that additive directly into a tub of the washing machine appliance. In this manner, bulk detergent and an additional additive may be added into the washing machine appliance without requiring the manufacturing and assembly of two separate parts which must be installed within the limited space under the top panel of the washing machine appliance.
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