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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7338141 | Control panel assembly for washing machine A control panel assembly for a washing machine is disclosed. The structure of the control panel assembly provided with a decoration member is greatly simplified. The control panel assembly includes a control panel mounted on an outer case of the washing machine, a f... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7269979 | Set of washing machine and dryer and rear cover assembly thereof A washing system may include a washing machine and dryer set that, for example, include top covers provided at upper sides of the washing machine and dryer; rear covers interchangeably provided at rear sides of the top covers, wherein the rear covers can maintain a ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7192102 | Control panel assembly A control panel assembly of a home appliance enables a planar contact to be made during a thermal fusion of a display panel to a control panel, so that a secure adhesion between the display panel and control panel can be established regardless of design contours of ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188754 | Automatic dosing device and the use of such an automatic dosing device The present invention refers to an automatic dosing device. The purpose of the device is to store and dose material, kept inside a container part, and to make it possible for an operator to refill the container with material. The automatic dosing device therefore co... | 03/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7036177 | Dispensing of rinse additives into the rinse cycle during automatic machine laundering of fabrics Disclosed are systems, methods, devices and kits for the timed dispensing of laundry rinse additive materials into the drum of an automatic washing machine as that machine is used to carry out a fabric laundering operation. To bring about such dispensing of rinse ad... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036176 | Sequential dispensing of laundry additives during automatic machine laundering of fabrics Disclosed are systems, methods, devices and kits for sequentially dispensing laundry additive materials into the drum of an automatic washing machine as that machine is used to carry out a fabric laundering operation. To bring about such dispensing of additives, a l... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6923191 | Washing agents dispenser device for a domestic washing machine, namely a dishwasher Dispensing device of washing agents 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 liquid washing agent, wherein this arrangement comprise... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6338351 | Method and metering device for operating a household dishwasher The invention relates to a method for operating a household dishwasher, said dishwasher being equipped with a program selection device and a combined device for adding a detergent and a clear rinse agent to the washing area. The aim of the invention is to... | 01/15/2002 |
| 5875655 | Additive dispenser for an automatic washer A wash additive dispensing system for an automatic washer wherein the wash additive dispenser system includes a cup for receiving the additive, a tray pivotally supporting the cup for movement between an upright orientation for retaining the wash additive... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5086952 | Detergent container This new detergent delivery system involves the formation of a detergent solution from a solid detergent material. The system comprises a container for holding the detergent pellets, and a lid. The container includes a hollow body portion, a base portion,... | 02/11/1992 |
| 4984596 | Operating device for a dish-washer A receptacle for containing a powdered detergent is arranged in the door of a dishwasher having a washing chamber. The receptacle has an opening which, when the door is closed, is situated inside the door and faces the washing chamber. The opening can be ... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4571327 | Solid cast detergent dispenser with insert for holding noncompatible chemical A dispenser (10) for a detergent (13) is disclosed. A housing (10) defining an inner cavity (12) holds the detergent (13). The cavity (12) has a circular opening. An insert (14) of a substance not chemically compatible with the detergent (13) is retained ... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4429817 | Treating agent shooting apparatus of laundry machine A treating agent dispensing apparatus of a laundry machine comprises a dispensing vessel rockable between a dispensing stand-by position wherein a treating agent is reservably received and a dispensing position wherein the reserved treating agent is disch... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4323170 | Cleaning material supplying apparatus with cleaning material storing vessel controlled by lid position An apparatus for dispensing cleaning material such as soap, bleach, dye or the like, into the tub of a washing machine including a vessel which receives the material to be dispensed and is pivotably mounted for movement between a horizontal position and a... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4149656 | Dishwasher additive dispensing apparatus having a movable measuring cup A dishwashing apparatus having a dispenser operable at a preselected time in the dishwashing cycle for dispensing a treating liquid such as a rinse additive. The dispenser is arranged so as to measure in a measuring cup a preselected quantity of additives... | 04/17/1979 |
