Dishwasher liquid delivery systems
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1. A system for dispensing a liquid, said system comprising a reservoir comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therein;
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Abstract
A system for dispensing a liquid, wherein the system includes a reservoir comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therein, and at least one dispenser in flow communication with the reservoir, the dispenser comprising a first and a second tube operatively coupled to the reservoir.
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1. A system for dispensing a liquid, said system comprising
a reservoir comprising a plurality of apertures disposed therein; - and
at least one dispenser in flow communication with said reservoir, said dispenser comprising a first and a second tube operatively coupled to said reservoir. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for dispensing a liquid detergent for a dishwasher door assembly, said system comprising
a reservoir coupled to the door assembly and comprising a housing including a first inlet aperture, a second inlet aperture, and an outlet aperture operatively disposed therein; -
a plurality of tubes in flow communication with said reservoir; and
a dispenser comprising a plurality of check valves and a body, said check valves configured to direct the liquid detergent in one direction, said body comprising a trough and a cover pivotably coupled to said body configured to dispense the liquid detergent. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A dishwasher comprising:
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a cabinet comprising a tub having a front opening and a door assembly forming a wash chamber;
at least one system for dispensing a liquid, said system in flow communication with said wash chamber, said system comprising;
a reservoir coupled to said door assembly and comprising a housing including an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture operatively disposed therein, said inlet configured to receive the liquid in said reservoir, said outlet aperture configured to facilitate passage of the liquid from said reservoir;
a plurality of tubes in flow communication with said reservoir; and
a dispenser in flow communication with said reservoir and said plurality of tubes, said dispenser comprising a check valve and a body, said check valve configured to receive the liquid from said tube in a first direction only, said body comprising a trough and a cover pivotably coupled to said body configured to dispense the liquid into the dishwasher. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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