Dynamic dispensing system
US12004696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L2501/07
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein are systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products relating to a dynamic dispensing system. Embodiments may include a dishwasher including a washing chamber, a water supply, an additive supply, and a plurality of fluid supply lines that provide fluid communication between the water supply and the washing chamber and the additive supply and the washing chamber. The dishwasher includes one or more pumps that direct additives stored in the additive supply to the washing chamber and water from the water supply to the washing chamber. The dishwasher further includes a tank sensor within the washing chamber and a controller communicably coupled to the controller. The controller may receive and analyze signals from the tank sensor to determine an additive concentration within the washing chamber and cause additive or water to be added to the washing chamber in response to the signal.
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