Automatic detergent dispenser
OwnerWarren W. Matzinventor
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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.
Claims16
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.
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:
- 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;
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- 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.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.