Abstract: A packaging device for an accessory device includes a retaining element for retaining the accessory device, a clamping element for clamping the accessory device, and a clamping recess for receiving the accessory device. The clamping element, in particular the clamping recess, is provided for clamping the accessory device depending on a movement, in particular a rotational movement, of the clamping element relative to the accessory device, in particular a longitudinal axis of the accessory device.

Abstract: A device for dosing rinse conditioner to a drum of a washing machine comprises three chambers connected in series to an interior of a drum of a washing machine. The first chamber receives the composition prior to a start of the wash cycle and includes an outlet through which the composition is transferred to a holding chamber under centrifugal forces generated during a first spin cycle. During a second spin cycle the treatment composition is similarly transferred from the holding chamber to a dispensing chamber from which the composition is delivered onto the fabrics upon completion of the second spin cycle. A washing process employing the device of the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dispensing device for the machine washing of laundry comprises a receptacle for receiving an amount of detergent product having filling opening means and a body wall which includes a plurality of apertures for dispensing detergent product. The device includes a rigids spacing means which is formed around the body wall for spacing laundry from the dispensing apertures.