Automatic detergent dispenser
First Claim
1. In combination with a dishwasher having a washing chamber and internal spray mechanism for cleansing of utensils placed within the chamber, an automatic detergent dispenser comprising:
- a storage means for holding a large volume of liquid detergent;
a dispensing means electrically coupled to said dishwasher for dispensing a predetermined amount of liquid detergent;
a coupling tube fluidly coupling said storage means to said dispensing means, said storage means including a pierceable membrane operatively associated with said coupling tube;
whereby liquid is drawn from said storage means by gravity into said dispenser.
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Abstract
An automatic detergent dispenser for dishwashers allowing transfer of a liquid detergent from a disposable detergent container placed in holders along the sidewall of a dish washing chamber. The storage container includes a membrane that is pierced upon installation with a coupling tube to allow the flow of liquid detergent without the transfer of fluid between containers. Liquid detergent flows by gravity to a dispenser unit where it is stored until the wash cycle and released from the dispenser by use of an electric actuator. The detergent containers include a transparent portion to provide a visual indication of the amount of detergent contained therein.
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16 Claims
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1. In combination with a dishwasher having a washing chamber and internal spray mechanism for cleansing of utensils placed within the chamber, an automatic detergent dispenser comprising:
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a storage means for holding a large volume of liquid detergent; a dispensing means electrically coupled to said dishwasher for dispensing a predetermined amount of liquid detergent; a coupling tube fluidly coupling said storage means to said dispensing means, said storage means including a pierceable membrane operatively associated with said coupling tube; whereby liquid is drawn from said storage means by gravity into said dispenser. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. In combination with a dishwasher having a wishing chamber and internal spray mechanism for cleansing of utensils placed within the chamber, an automatic detergent dispenser comprising:
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a vented recyclable storage means for holding a large volume of liquid detergent, said storage means having a pierceable membrane on one end and a transparent window along another end; a dispensing means electrically coupled to said dishwasher for dispensing a predetermined amount of liquid detergent; and a coupling tube fluidly coupling said storage means to said dispensing means; whereby said storage means is positioned within said dish washing chamber and liquid is drawn from said storage means by gravity into said dispenser. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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