Patents Examined by Zeinbab El-Arini
  • In-sink dishwater with self-aligning liquid feed system
    Patent number: 6742531
    Abstract: A dish-cleaning appliance comprising a sink having a bowl defining a wash chamber with an open top for providing access to the wash chamber. A liquid recirculation system is provided for spraying liquid onto the dish rack to effect the cleaning of any dishes along the rack. A basket with a sprayer is disposed within the wash chamber. A self-aligning coupling fluidly connects a liquid conduit to the sprayer when the basket is seated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph E. Christman, Arnold L. Denne, Rud J. Lauer