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Controlled release dishwasher detergent dispenser

US5186912A · kind A · utility

68Cited by
12References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 1991
Grant dateFeb 16, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/4891
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dispenser (10) and method for washing dishes and utensils in a dishwashing machine are disclosed. The dispenser (10) is comprised of a container (11) and lid (12), the dispenser containing a solid detergent composition (13). A slot (23) in a side wall (17) and baffle (26) allow for controlled drainage of the detergent solution. The lid (12) has a plurality of openings (18) through which water from the dishwashing machine enters, so as to dissolve the solid detergent (13). The dispenser (10) is positioned within the washing chamber (20) of a dishwashing machine (19).

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