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Dishwasher dispensing assembly actuator mechanism

  • US 20040118434A1
  • Filed: 10/14/2003
  • Published: 06/24/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A dishwasher dispensing assembly for dispensing an additive during a wash cycle of the dishwasher, said dispensing assembly comprising:

  • a reservoir for holding the additive;

    a dispenser actuator configured to selectively open an outlet of said reservoir upon movement of said actuator; and

    a shape memory wire adapted to contract in length upon application of an electric current thereto and to elongate upon interruption of the current thereto, said shape memory wire being connected to said actuator for causing movement of said actuator by contraction of said wire.

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