Removable tank for laundry bulk dispenser system

US8056747B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• General Electric Company · US

Inventors

• Craig Robert Vitan · Louisville, US
• John Michael Todd · Louisville, US
• Craig Richard Dressler · Louisville, US
• Lee A. Fain · Windom, US
• Bhawesh Kumar Choursiya · Darsi, IN
• Keerthi Vasan · Darsi, IN
• Kannan M. Krishnan · Darsi, IN
• Madhusudhanan Mani · Darsi, IN
• Sivaprasad Polimetla · Darsi, IN
• Venkat Kakileti · Darsi, IN

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 12, 2007
• Grant date: Nov 15, 2011
• Expiry date: Nov 23, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC D): Textiles; Paper
• CPC primary: D06F39/125
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing removable storage tanks in an appliance having a pedestal are disclosed. The systems include a storage container located in the pedestal and configured to house an additive. In addition, a cover may be positioned within the pedestal to secure the container within the pedestal. The methods include manufacturing the pedestal such that when a storage container is placed in the pedestal, the storage container will fit in a predetermined orientation. The storage container may be manufactured such that when the storage container is placed in the pedestal the storage container can be secured in the pedestal with a cover.