Silverware, flatware or parts washer apparatus and method thereof
US9826881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B3/104
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and a method of washing (or pre-washing) silverware/flatware, or one or more other objects/parts is provided. The apparatus and method utilizes a fluid-push/pull pumping system and method in which generally an entire volume of fluid is pushed or pulled through a cavity of a housing in which the silverware/flatware or other objects/parts are located. The housing is configured to hold a mass of silverware or other item(s) within the cavity. The pumping system is configured to pump generally an entire volume of fluid is out of the cavity, and to direct the pumped fluid back into the cavity to create a generally continuous flow of generally an entire volume of fluid through the cavity, thereby causing the fluid to flow through the mass of silverware or other item(s).
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