System and method for low temperature hydration of food soils
US7988789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47L15/16
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for low temperature hydration of food soils allows for hydration of food soils between washing cycles in a dishwasher. A user selects a hydration button to actuate a hydration cycle between dishwashing cycles. During the hydration cycle, a plurality of atomizers are periodically actuated in accordance with a desired amount of hydration selected by the user. Water is supplied from a dedicated water supply line to the atomizers, preferably without being heated, and is distributed throughout a dishwasher chamber utilizing spray nozzles or fans associated with the atomizers. The hydration cycle ends when deactivated, or when a dishwashing cycle is initiated.
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