Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7654421 | Automatically configurable chemical dosing apparatus for cleaning equipment A dispensing system responds to reading data stored on a container by determining a dose for a chemical stored in that container. Then each time that the chemical is to be fed into a cleaning machine, the dispensing system operates a flow control device to deliver t... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7337635 | Washing agent dispenser for a domestic washing machine, namely a dishwasher Washing agent dispenser for a household washing machine, namely a dishwasher, which dispenser has a body (2) delimiting at least a recess (3) for containing a certain amount of washing agent, comprising occlusion means (4,5) for said recess (... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7287673 | Automatic dosing device comprising a container and the use of such an automatic dosing device The present invention refers to a refill container unit for an automatic dosing device. The purpose of the automatic dosing device is to control the dosing of stored material kept inside the container unit. The object of the container unit according to the invention... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284561 | Detergent 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 |
| 7275552 | Dishwasher 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 |
| 7250086 | Method of using a solid rinse additive dispenser for dispensing a use solution in a dishwashing machine A preferred embodiment method for dispensing a use solution from a solid product into a dishwashing machine includes placing a solid product in a dispenser. The product dispenser (10) for dispensing a use solution from a solid product includes a chamber (1... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7231928 | Household dishwasher with bulk wash aid dispenser A household dishwasher with a bulk wash aid dispenser for metering individual charges of wash aid from a bulk wash aid supply. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7219517 | Washing machine A washing machine having a detergent supply device which is easily installed in a cabinet of the washing machine, and is not exposed to the outside of the cabinet. The detergent supply device includes a detergent container and a handle, and is seated in a reception ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207341 | Dishwasher with shielded dispenser In a dishwasher having a washing chamber capable of accommodating upper and lower racks, a detergent dispensing assembly includes a housing defining a compartment for receiving detergent. A lid is pivotally connected to the housing for selectively pivoting between c... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204259 | Dishwasher operable with supply distribution, dispensing and use system method An appliance supply distribution and dispensing system and method for distributing appliance supplies to a home or business and which involves a computerized system which facilitates dispensing or using one or more supplies from an appliance. The computerized system... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7168273 | Selective dispensing apparatus A dispensing apparatus for use with a replaceable unit dose package has at least one cavity sealed by a membrane, wherein the cavity contains additive materials to be dispensed. The dispensing apparatus is configured for use, for example, in a washing machine, where... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7124765 | Dishwasher having a water softener with a salt container located in the dishwasher door A dishwasher includes a door, a washing tub closable by the door, and a water softener including an ion exchanger and a salt container. The salt container is disposed in an area of the door and includes a first and a second side wall, a bottom, narrow connecting wal... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7090098 | Metering and dispensing closure A metering and dispensing closure for a container wherein two rotatable disks rotate in conjunction with a stationary cap member to afford accurate measuring of a powder material and dispensing of it. The disks and the container cap afford a consistent measuring of ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7063092 | Washing agent dispensing device for a household washing machine, in particular a dishwasher A device is described, for dispensing washing agents for a household washing machine, in particular a dishwasher, said dispenser (1) having at least a space (3B) for containing an amount of washing agent necessary for performing a washing cycle, wherei... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047987 | Washing agent dispensing device for a household washing machine, in particular a dishwasher A device for dispensing washing agents is described, for a household washing machine, in particular a dishwasher, said dispenser having at least a tank for a liquid washing agent and an arrangement for dispensing a dose of said washing agent. The arrangement compris... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6669052 | Chemical dispensing system A system for the operation of a number of commercial washing machines and automatically feeding liquid chemicals to the washing machines. The system has chemical reservoir pods with a pressure sensor and an output valve on each. The chemical pods are supp... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6622896 | Dishwasher detergent dispenser A dispenser is provided which includes a body including a trough, and a cover attached to the body and including a flow path extending into the trough.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6375038 | Dispenser having timing means, multisensory output and means of tracking usage number The invention in the simplest form is a dispenser that is a teaching tool and uses audio and visual means to promote compliance with proper washing techniques. A detection means is used to commence a time interval, and washing instructions are used to com... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6349440 | Independent dosing control system for washing machines The invention relates to a method for controlling the dosing of detergent in multiple stage washing machines having at least one separate detergent tank per washing stage. The entry of water into a detergent tank of the washing machine releases, without i... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6143257 | Dispenser A dispenser 100 for dispensing a chemical product that is dissolved by diluent. The dispenser includes a package 170 having a diaphragm, or fingered collar 180 attached to its opening. The diaphragm 180 has a plurality of flexible members or flexible fing... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6095370 | Encapsulated liquid dispensing device and method A device for dispensing a product solution includes a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a continuous septum. The device also includes a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6016671 | Safety circuit for commercial washing machines A safety circuit for washing machines prevents an accidental simultaneous feed of bleach and sour due to a malfunction of the machine's controller, by interposing a normally open contact and a normally closed contact of a relay, respectively, in the sour ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5897671 | System and method for washing machine cycle identification and chemical dosing identification A chemical dispensing system controller is used in conjunction with a mechanism for dispensing specified chemicals and a device that transmits trigger signals to the control system for requesting chemicals to be dispensed. The controller receives and accu... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5884821 | Device for dispensing detergent, particularly for dishwashers A liquid-carrying container of machine, such as a dishwasher, has a detergent metering device disposed in a boundary wall thereof. The device has a housing with at least one container in which the detergent may be placed and which may be closed with a cov... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5884506 | Washing machine with a detergent dispenser A washing machine includes a detergent dispenser having at least one fresh-water connection, a free air course disposed downstream of the at least one fresh-water connection, and a detergent chamber. A water guide conduit supplies fresh water to the deter... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5870906 | Automatic dispensing device The present invention relates to gravity based dispensers for washing machines that incorporate at least one storage reservoir and at least one dispersement chamber, wherein the dispersement chamber is adjusted by a user to regulate the amount of a liquid... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5791168 | Apparatus for diverting a flow of water in a washing machine An automatic washing machine includes a wash tub and a dispenser compartment which is connected to the wash tub. The washing machine further includes a valve assembly having a housing and a rotatable valve member, the housing having (1) a water inlet port... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5787735 | Bleach liquor recovery system A bleach liquor recovery system for a commercial bleaching apparatus. The recovery system includes a bleaching tank for bleaching loads of textile fabric items with a predetermined batch volume of bleach liquor and a bleach liquor supply system for provid... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5758521 | Automatic detergent and fabric softener dispensing system An automatic detergent and fabric softener dispensing system for use with a washer with cold and hot water input lines which are opened upon the actuation of associated solenoidal valves. The present invention includes a pair of cylindrical tanks. The tan... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5603431 | Control mechanism for dispensing fluent materials A control mechanism for dispensing fluent materials includes a linkage mechanism actuatable by a single drive member to cause release of a first fluent material from a first dispenser when the drive member is initially moved. The linkage mechanism causes ... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5595201 | Apparatus and methods for automatically cleaning multiple pieces of equipment Apparatus and methods for providing at least one chemical composition useful to treat, e.g., clean, acidify, sanitize and the like, one or more pieces of equipment are provided. The present apparatus comprise a reservoir, at least one concentrate pump, a ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5509788 | Flow-metered pumping with load compensation system and method The present invention is an improved flow-metered pumping system using an air-backed diaphragm pump with load compensation. A variable motor speed controller is used to compensate for flow rate reduction caused by pressure effects. When the output pressur... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5507305 | Cleaning apparatus and method An apparatus useful for providing a plurality of chemical compositions useful to clean an item, e. g., a tank comprises a plurality of reservoirs each containing a concentrated form of a different chemical composition and each having an outlet through whi... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5353821 | Cleaning apparatus and method An apparatus useful for providing a plurality of chemical compositions useful to clean an item, e.g., a tank, comprises a plurality of reservoirs each containing a concentrated form of a different chemical composition and each having an outlet through whi... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5310090 | Dishwasher detergent dispenser The present invention provides a dishwasher access-door mounted dishwasher detergent dispenser having an improved assembly. The dispenser includes an outer bow-tie shaped door which has a central shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends through the ac... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5282901 | Method for dispensing different amounts of detergent in a warewash machine depending on a fill cycle or a rinse cycle A dispensing apparatus and method for dispensing detergent in a warewash machine. The rinse water spray system or an alternate water source is monitored to determine if water is being supplied to the warewash machine. Once water is sensed being supplied t... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5267676 | Liquid dispenser for use with washing machine The device of the invention dispenses a liquid, such as detergent or softener, into a clothes washing machine. The device includes two components: a container and a nozzle assembly. The container holds a quantity of liquid and a vane pump. The pump pumps ... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5262132 | Solid detergent dispensing system An apparatus for dispensing solid or semi-solid detergents includes a hollow elongated opening or chute and an arcuate plate that extends from the side wall of the apparatus to beneath the chute. This plate provides a planar support for a detergent bar pl... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5208930 | Method and device for supplying treatment products to a compartment, particularly a washing machine compartment A method and a device for supplying doses of various treatment products to at least one compartment of a processing machine, in particular a compartment (2) of a washing machine (1) using doses of various liquid textile treating products (8). Each product... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5205445 | Device for washing machines to control the introduction of detergent A device for washing machines to control the introduction of detergent. It is intended especially for washing machines and combined machines for the washing and drying of laundry, which have a microprocessor and a distributor with several separate compart... | 04/27/1993 |
