Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a dosing device which may be positioned within a domestic device for dispensing at least one washing or cleaning agent preparation, the cartridge having at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing liquid or powder washing or cleaning agent preparation and the cartridge is protected against ingress of rinsing water into the chamber(s) when coupled to the dosing device. The cartridge is provided with at least one outlet opening on the lower side in gravity direction, in particular for gravity fed dispensing of preparation from at least one chamber and at least one ventilation opening on the underside in the direction of gravity for ventilation of at least one chamber, wherein the ventilation opening is separate from the outlet opening and the ventilation opening has a communicating connection with at least one chamber of the cartridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing at least one preparation into the interior of a dishwasher, the dispenser being non-detachably connected to the dishwasher. The invention is characterized in that the dispenser comprises at least one transmitter unit and/or at least one receiver unit for the wireless transmission of signals towards the interior of the dishwasher or for the wireless reception of signals from the interior of the dishwasher.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge for coupling to a metering device for dispensing at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation from the cartridge into the inside of a household appliance, wherein the cartridge comprises at least one chamber for storing at least one free-flowing or pourable washing and/or cleaning agent preparation, wherein at least one light guide into which a light signal can be coupled from outside of the cartridge is arranged in or on the cartridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operation for a dispenser to dispense at least one washing and/or cleaning agent preparation into the interior of a household appliance while the dispenser is detachably connected to the household appliance. The dispenser comprises a control unit in which at least one dispensing program is stored. The control unit interacts with at least one actuator mounted in the dispenser in such a way that the dispenser releases washing and/or cleaning agent preparation into the interior of the household appliance. The dispenser further comprises at least one receiving unit for control and/or monitoring signals that are emitted by at least one transmitting unit arranged in the household appliance. At least a portion of the signals is converted by the control unit of the dispenser to control instructions from the actuators of the dispenser.

Abstract: An actuator/closing element combination for a dispenser of a dispensing system for flowable washing or cleaning agents includes a closing element in the form of an open/close valve element, and an actuator coupled to the closing element in such a manner that the closing element may be displaced by the actuator into a closure position and into a passage position, the actuator being configured such that, when driven by an appropriate pulse, it determinably occupies alternately one of two end positions and, without actuation, stably retains the end position reached, such that the actuator/closing element combination forms a pulse-controlled, bistable open/close valve.

Abstract: A dispensing system, in particular for a user to position in the interior of a dishwashing machine, comprising at least one cartridge for flowable washing or cleaning agents with a plurality of chambers for spatially separate accommodation of in each case different preparations of a washing or cleaning agent, and a dispenser couplable with the cartridge and comprising an energy source, a control unit, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, which is connected with the energy source and the control unit in such a manner that a control signal from the control unit brings about movement of the actuator, a closing element, which is coupled with the actuator such that movement of the actuator displaces the closing element into a closure or a release position, at least one dispensing chamber which, when cartridge and dispenser are assembled, is connected in communicating manner with at least one of the cartridge chambers, wherein the dispensing chamber comprises an inlet for inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a

Abstract: A dosing system, in particular for positioning on or within a dishwasher, comprising at least one cartridge for free-flowing washing or cleaning agents with a number of chambers for physically separate housing of different preparations of a washing or cleaning agent and a dosing device which may be connected to the cartridge, comprising at least one power source, a controller, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, connected to the power source and the controller such that a control signal from the controller brings about a movement of the actuator, a sealing element, coupled to the actuator such that a movement of the actuator puts the sealing element in a sealing or an open position, at least one dosing chamber, in communication with at least one of the cartridge chambers when the cartridge and dosing device are assembled, wherein the dosing chamber has an inlet for the inflow of washing or cleaning agent from a cartridge chamber and an outlet for the outflow of washing or cleaning agent from the dosing cham

Abstract: Adapter for coupling a dosing system to a water supply line, comprising a water inlet and a water outlet, which may be coupled to a water supply line, such that water can flow through the adapter and means for fixing a dosing device on or in the adapter, wherein the dosing device comprises a controller, a sensor unit, at least one actuator, connected to a power source and the controller such that a control signal from the controller brings about a movement of the actuator whereupon a product release is carried out or stopped. The means for foxing the dosing device on or in the adapter and the dosing device are designed such that in the coupled state a fluid-tight connection is formed between the adapter and the dosing device which prevents inflow of water into the adapter and an outflow of flowing water from the adapter.