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Dishwasher with auxiliary basket

US6546942B2 · kind B2 · utility

18Cited by
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48Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 2001
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/505
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention addresses the need for an automatic dishwasher that can accommodate various shapes and sizes of utensils. The invention relates to an automatic dishwasher comprising a cabinet that defines a washing chamber. The cabinet has an access opening, which is closeable by a door that is moveably mounted to the cabinet between an open position and a closed position. A first basket is moveably mounted within the washing chamber and capable of movement between a use position and a load position. An auxiliary basket assembly comprising an auxiliary basket and an auxiliary basket support for support the auxiliary basket above the first basket.

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