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Automatic detergent dispenser

  • US 5,839,454 A
  • Filed: 03/14/1997
  • Issued: 11/24/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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.

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