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Class 134/58D - Dishwashing machine


Subclass of Class 134 - Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
No. of patents: 173
Last issue date: 10/18/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8038805Multi-piece dishrack for a drawer dishwasher
A dishrack system for a drawer-type dishwasher having a tub including bottom, rear and opposing side walls includes a side portion and a readily removable base portion supported by the side portion. The side portion includes a base section having first and second le...
10/18/2011
7922831Sump for dishwasher
A sump for a dishwasher includes a sump case for collecting washing fluid, a pump housing on the sump case, a filtering assembly provided on an upper portion of the pump housing, and a sealing member disposed around the pump housing. The pump housing is provided wit...
04/12/2011
7862665Pump system for a drawer-type dishwasher
A drawer-type dishwasher includes a frame assembly, a tub, a wash arm and a pump system. The pump system includes a flow housing mounted at a rear portion of the tub and a drain conduit. The flow housing includes an inlet portion, an outlet portion, a pump portion a...
01/04/2011
7846270Dishwasher having a sorption drying device
A dishwasher includes a washing container, devices for washing dishes by means of rinsing liquor, and a sorption drying device which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the washing container via an outlet of the washing container and an inlet of the washing ...
12/07/2010
7794550Dishwasher with induction heat utensil drying
An automatic dishwasher comprises a wash tub having an access opening to define an open-faced wash chamber for holding utensils to be washed, a door movable relative to the wash tub for selectively closing the open-faced wash chamber, a utensil holder located within...
09/14/2010
7754026Dishwasher with sonic cleaner
A household dishwasher having a sonic cleaner that propagates sonic waves via a stream of liquid to clean off a utensil. ...
07/13/2010
7695572Dishwasher and controlling method thereof
A dishwasher and a controlling method thereof are provided. The dishwasher includes a tub, a door, a steam generator, and a dish storage. The tub holds dishes and is opened at one end. The door selectively seals the opened end of the tub. The steam generator is prov...
04/13/2010
7678202Drip shield for a drawer-type dishwasher
A drip shield is mounted to a drawer of a drawer-type dishwasher so as to extend along an outer rear surface of the drawer and catch droplets of washing fluid falling from a lid of the dishwasher. The drip shield includes a shelf that extends between up-turned wall ...
03/16/2010
7621284Pressure relief system for a dishwasher pump assembly
A dishwasher includes a filter chamber having a pressure relief system. The filter chamber preferably includes two drain ports, a first that leads to a drain line through a drain pump, and a second that leads directly to the drain line for over-pressure relief. The ...
11/24/2009
7604012Dishwasher and method
A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wa...
10/20/2009
7588038Sump assembly for dishwasher
Sump assembly for a dishwasher holds washing water and supplies the washing water to spray nozzles. The sump assembly includes a sump housing for holding washing water, a pump provided to the sump housing for pumping the washing water, and a soil chamber housing for...
09/15/2009
7571734Fluid dispensing system for a washing device
A fluid dispensing system for a dishwasher door assembly having an inner door panel and an outer door panel is provided. The fluid dispensing system includes a storage tank fixedly coupled within the door assembly between the inner door panel and the outer door pane...
08/11/2009
7556049Dishwasher modular exhaust vent
A modular exhaust vent for use in venting a wash chamber of a dishwasher, such as during a dry cycle, comprises a housing that forms an exhaust flow path from the wash chamber to the exterior of the dishwasher and a valve operable for pivotal movement about a pivot ...
07/07/2009
7493907Nozzle assembly of dishwasher
An improved nozzle assembly for a dishwasher is provided. The nozzle assembly includes first and second nozzles rotatably installed adjacent to corresponding first and second racks so as to selectively spray water in first and second directions. One of the nozzles i...
02/24/2009
7445014Dish washing and drying device
A dishwasher and dryer has a washing vessel (2) accommodating a basket carrying tableware, a water feed path feeding water or hot water for washing and rinsing into the washing vessel (2) through an operation of a water feed valve, a circulating path f...
11/04/2008
7434587Water guide for dishwasher
A water guide of a dishwasher checks the flow of water draining from the dishwasher. The water guide includes a drain passage having one end communicating with an outer atmosphere and another end communicating with a sump for receiving washing water, at least part o...
10/14/2008
7431037Washing method for a dishwasher, and dishwasher for carrying out one such method
A method for washing and drying items in a dishwasher and a dishwasher are provided. After the door of the dishwasher has been closed, a washing program and then a drying program are executed. In response to both an interruption of the drying program resulting in th...
10/07/2008
7422022Dishdrawer-camming arrangement
A dishwasher is disclosed which is suitable for mounting within a cavity under a bench. The dishwasher is chassis less and includes no outer wrapper or cabinet and as such is mounted directly to the cavity. Also disclosed are a number of embodiments relating to mech...
09/09/2008
7418968Dishwasher
The present invention provides a dishwasher, by which noise and vibration of a wash motor can be lowered and by which endurance of the wash motor can be prolonged and by which an assembly of a wash motor and a sump can be simplified. The present invention includes a...
09/02/2008
7418967Dishwasher
A dishwasher including an improved rack adjustment system is provided. The dishwasher includes a chamber for washing dishes, guide rails at opposite inside walls of the chamber, and a rack that moves along the guide rails into and Out of the chamber for holding dish...
09/02/2008
7404410Dish-washing machine with versatility of position
Described herein is a dish-washing machine, in which there is provided: at least one supporting structure; a washing station, defined by one or more washing arms; a rinsing station, defined by one or more rinsing arms and by at least two attachment assemblies for at...
07/29/2008
7371288Dishwasher and method for controlling the same
A dishwasher and a method for controlling the same, performing a main washing cycle depending upon an amount of food residue on used dishes or a pollution level thereof, are disclosed. The method includes supplying washing water to the dishwasher, detecting for an N...
05/13/2008
7367134Dishwasher vent assembly
A mechanized vent for a dishwasher employs a vent plate moving about a hinge axis as driven by a cam mechanism at a surface of the vent plate removed from the hinge axis. ...
05/06/2008
7363093Control system for a multi-compartment dishwasher
A multi-compartment dishwasher includes first and second washing units defining corresponding first and second washing tubs or chambers. The dishwasher also includes first and second control boards operatively associated with the first and second washing units respe...
04/22/2008
7360545Dishwasher
A dishwasher having an improved valve assembly is disclosed. The dishwasher includes a housing, a tub provided in the housing, an injector assembly for injecting water onto tableware positioned in the tub, and an inlet valve assembly. The inlet valve assembly includ...
04/22/2008
7357974Multilayer densified surface to improve air flow resistance and structural properties
A thermoplastic blanket includes multiple layers of thermoplastic material. The first such layer has a first surface zone, a second, optional surface zone and a first base zone between the first and second surface zones. The second layer of thermoplastic material in...
04/15/2008
7350527Dishwasher filter system
A filter system for dishwasher with a sump having inlets leading to a wash pump and a drain pump in the bottom wall. The filter assembly includes a vertical filter retainer an overlying perforate hood, a multiple porosity filter element carried on the filter retaine...
04/01/2008
7347005Ventilation system for household appliances in particular for washing machines
Ventilation system for household appliances, in particular for washing machines, including a device having at least a chamber for housing an impeller, a suction duct, through which a first fluid, in particular damp air, is sucked into the chamber by the impeller, an...
03/25/2008
7337790Dishwasher
Disclosed is a dishwasher, in which upper and lower pipes are opened/closed using a water pressure to simplify a configuration of the dishwasher and to reduce product costs. The present invention includes a washing chamber, top and bottom nozzles injecting water in ...
03/04/2008
7334589Sound sealing system for a dishwasher
A dishwasher includes a frontal frame, a tub having a plurality of walls collectively define a washing chamber, and a door pivotally mounted to the frontal frame for sealing the washing chamber. During a washing operation, sound generated by operation of a mechanica...
02/26/2008
7320330Method for operating a dish washing machine, and a corresponding dish washing machine
A dish washing machine includes a washing tub with a spraying device in the tub fitted with spraying openings supplied with washing liquid from a pump coupled thereto for spraying the washing liquid into the tub. The dishwashing machine includes a control element ac...
01/22/2008
7302956Washing agents dispenser device for a dishwashing machine
Dispensing device of washing agents for a dishwashing machine, of the type comprises a body (2) to be fastened to a surface or wall delimiting a washing tub, having at least a portion of said body (2) protruding inside the washing tub; said dispenser (...
12/04/2007
7287536Heater for heating the dishwashing liquid in a dishwasher
In a dishwasher having a dishwashing compartment and a pump fluidically connected to the dishwashing compartment for channeling liquid to the dishwashing compartment, the pump disposed outside the dishwashing compartment and including a pump housing defining an inte...
10/30/2007
7284561Detergent dispenser for a washer system
A detergent dispenser system is disclosed in which a dispensing valve is provided for fluidly connecting to a detergent supply container. A receptacle is connected to the dispensing valve for receiving a predetermined quantity of detergent from the detergent supply ...
10/23/2007
7275552Dishwasher with bulk wash aid dispenser
A dishwasher comprises a bulk wash aid dispenser than can store both solid and liquid bulk wash aids and dispense controllable amounts therefrom during dishwashing cycles. The controllable amounts are typically single charges, the amount required during a selected d...
10/02/2007
7261111Dishwasher
A dishwasher comprises a circulating pump, a washing tank provided with a substantially horizontal fine-mesh filter disposed in the path of the flow of water drawn in by the circulating pump, and spray means capable of directing downwardly at least one rotating wate...
08/28/2007
7241347Adaptive drain and purge system for a dishwasher
A dishwasher operates to sense the need for a drain or purge operation based on dynamic characteristics of a respective washing operation such that an adaptive system is defined. In accordance with the invention, washing fluid used to spray clean kitchenware being w...
07/10/2007
7237563Dish washer and device for controlling washing water flow passage therein
Device for controlling a washing water flow passage in a dish water for controlling the washing water supplied to arms for spraying washing water to dishes. The device for controlling a washing water flow passage includes an inlet tube, first, second, third, and fou...
07/03/2007
7232494Stop start wash cycle for dishwashers
A method of washing dishes in a dishwasher that includes a Start Stop sequence in a wash segment of one or more of the dishwashing cycles. The Stop Start sequence includes the steps of pausing the operation of the wash pump, operating the wash pump to circulate wash...
06/19/2007
7216514Cloth washer, dish washer-dryer, and control system of the same
The invention provides a cloth washer, a dish washer-dryer and a control system associated therewith, which facilitate establishing of a special operating program. The cloth washer comprises selector means for selecting one of a plurality of basic operating programs...
05/15/2007
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