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Dishwasher

US8707973B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2010
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A dishwasher is provided that prevents foreign materials from remaining lodged in a filter. The dishwasher may include a sump in which washing fluid is collected, a filter provided in the sump so as to separate foreign materials from the washing fluid, and a cleaning device including at least one blade that scrapes foreign materials from the filter as the cleaning device moves, either in a rotating direction or a linear direction.

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