Automatic detergent dispenser
First Claim
1. In combination with a dishwasher having a washing chamber and internal spray mechanism operated by water flowing through an electrically actuated inlet solenoid for cleansing of utensils placed within the chamber having detergent released through the use of a chamber mounted dispenser mechanism, an automatic detergent dispenser comprising:
- storage means for holding a large volume of liquid detergent;
transfer means fluidly coupling said storage means to said washing chamber; and
a control means electrically coupling said transfer means to said inlet solenoid and said chamber mounted dispenser mechanism;
whereby said storage means is located external said chamber wherein liquid detergent is drawn from said storage means by said transfer means upon initiation of said chamber mounted dispenser mechanism if said inlet solenoid is actuated.
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Abstract
The instant invention is an automatic detergent dispenser for residential dishwashers allowing transfer of liquid from a store purchased container or an integrated storage receptacle. The invention allows an individual to determine the amount of detergent to be transferred with provisions to operate the detergent transfer only upon demand preventing operation of the dishwasher if an insufficient amount of detergent is available. An alternative embodiment allows positioning of a storage container beneath the dishwasher chamber with provisions to fill the container.
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19 Claims
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1. In combination with a dishwasher having a washing chamber and internal spray mechanism operated by water flowing through an electrically actuated inlet solenoid for cleansing of utensils placed within the chamber having detergent released through the use of a chamber mounted dispenser mechanism, an automatic detergent dispenser comprising:
- storage means for holding a large volume of liquid detergent;
transfer means fluidly coupling said storage means to said washing chamber; and
a control means electrically coupling said transfer means to said inlet solenoid and said chamber mounted dispenser mechanism;whereby said storage means is located external said chamber wherein liquid detergent is drawn from said storage means by said transfer means upon initiation of said chamber mounted dispenser mechanism if said inlet solenoid is actuated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- storage means for holding a large volume of liquid detergent;
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11. In combination with a dishwasher having a washing chamber and internal spray mechanism operated by water flowing through an electrically actuated inlet solenoid for cleansing of utensils placed within the chamber having detergent released through the use of a chamber mounted dispenser mechanism, an automatic detergent dispenser comprising:
- storage means capable of holding at least one quart of detergent;
a transfer means having an inlet tube fluidly coupled to said storage means for drawing of detergent and an outlet tube fluidly coupled to said washing chamber for transferring of detergent to said chamber; and
a control means having a timer electrically coupling said transfer means to said inlet solenoid and said chamber mounted dispenser mechanism;whereby said storage means is located external said chamber wherein liquid detergent is drawn from said storage means by said transfer means upon initiation of said chamber mounted dispenser mechanism if said inlet solenoid is actuated. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- storage means capable of holding at least one quart of detergent;
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19. In combination with a dishwasher having a washing chamber and internal spray mechanism operated by water flowing through an electrically actuated inlet solenoid for cleansing of utensils placed within the chamber having detergent released through the use of a chamber mounted dispenser mechanism, an automatic detergent dispenser comprising:
- a remotely located storage means capable of holding at least one quart of detergent, said storage means having a vented fill tube;
a transfer means having an inlet tube fluidly coupled to said storage means for drawing of detergent and an outlet tube fluidly coupled to said washing chamber for transferring of detergent to said chamber, said outlet tube coupled to a self cleaning injection fitting;
a control means having a timer electrically coupling said transfer means to said inlet solenoid and said chamber mounted dispenser mechanism; and
a sensor means for monitoring the level of liquid detergent in said storage means, said sensor closing the inlet solenoid and initiating an alarm sequence upon the detection of a low level of liquid;whereby said storage means is located external said chamber wherein liquid detergent is drawn from said storage means by said transfer means upon initiation of said chamber mounted dispenser mechanism if said inlet solenoid is actuated.
- a remotely located storage means capable of holding at least one quart of detergent, said storage means having a vented fill tube;
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