Dishwasher manifold assembly and associated method
US7422036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/508
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tubular manifold device for a dishwasher and associated method are provided. The manifold device defines a contiguous interior channel between opposed inlet and outlet ends. The manifold device has an inner surface defining the interior channel and an opposing outer surface, and comprises at least two discretely-formed manifold portions, each extending between and at least bisecting the opposed inlet and outlet ends of the interior channel. The at least two manifold portions are capable of cooperating via respective engagable longitudinal edges so as to form at least two joints therebetween. At least one overmold member is configured to sealingly engage the at least two manifold portions, across each of the at least two joints, such that the interior channel is fluid-tight between the inlet and outlet ends.
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