Washing machine appliance and additive dispensing assembly
US11203832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F23/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A washing appliance or additive dispensing assembly, as provided herein, may include a dispenser, a water intake, and a bulk tank. The dispenser may include a compartment to receive an additive pod. The dispenser may define a nozzle above the wash chamber to direct a wash fluid to a wash chamber. The water intake may be mounted to the dispenser in upstream fluid communication with the compartment to direct a water flow to the additive pod. The bulk tank may be spaced apart from the dispenser within a washing appliance. The bulk tank may define a reservoir in upstream fluid communication with the compartment to direct an additive flow thereto. The bulk tank may be attached to the dispenser in fluid parallel to the water intake.
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