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In-sink dishwater with self-aligning liquid feed system

US6742531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2002
Grant dateJun 1, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L15/4206
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dish-cleaning appliance comprising a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid onto the dish rack to effect the cleaning of any dishes along the rack. A basket with a sprayer is disposed within the wash chamber. A self-aligning coupling fluidly connects a liquid conduit to the sprayer when the basket is seated.

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