Dishwasher relief valve
US5167248A · kind A · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/309
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A relief valve is provided in a dishwasher for relieving an overpressure condition in the washing chamber of the dishwasher. The relief valve includes a cap portion fitting over a chimney opening and a base portion slidably extending into the chimney. The cap portion has a plurality of small perforations allowing for passage of overpressure air flow while precluding the passage of suds.
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