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Multiple dosing ware washing article

US8338357B2 · kind B2 · utility

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92References

9Claims

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Assignee

Reckitt Benckiser LLC · US

Inventors

Karl-Ludwig Gibis · Schifferstadt, DE
Chris Efstathios Housmekerides · Brussels, BE
Rainer Link · Heidelberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 14, 2011
Grant date	Dec 25, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47L15/4472
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article comprises a rack of solid sticks (12) of dishwasher detergent, retained on a backing material (16) and being formable into a nested, preferably cylindrical, form. The nested article is inserted into a holder, which is a plastics body, rigid and substantial. The holder is a permanent article located in use in a dishwasher but the article is a refill. Wastage of material when it is exhausted is minimal.

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