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Appliance drain assembly

US6328901A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 14, 2000
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S138/11
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An assembly for connection to the drain of a cooking appliance which diverts low volume flow efficient from the drain is disclosed. The assembly includes a defining a main flow channel. An auxiliary exit port is connected to the pipe in such a way that the low volume flow will be diverted from the pipe into A hot water entry pipe port is also connected to the pipe and is en connection with a hot water source which provides a flow of hot water into the pipe. Additionally, a solenoid valve regulates the flow of hot water into the pipe.

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