Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a dishwasher may provide an intensified wash effect. The dishwasher may include a rack defining a bottom and a sidewall, wherein the rack is adapted to receive dishware therein. A dishwashing fluid supply channel may be configured to supply dishwashing fluid to a spray assembly. The spray assembly may comprise at least one nozzle member. Thereby, the spray assembly may be adapted to receive the dishwashing fluid from the dishwashing fluid supply channel and to dispense the dishwashing fluid therethrough. The spray assembly may be coupled to the sidewall of the rack. Further, the nozzle member may be attached to an arm which is moveable between at least a first position wherein the arm is adjacent the sidewall of the rack and a second position wherein the arm is adjacent the bottom of the rack.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes first, second and third switches, the first and second of which are in line between an appliance and terminals of the appliance that are connectable to a power source. The first switched is configured to open and close based on closing and opening of a door of the appliance, and the second switch is configured to open and close based on the mode of the appliance. Thus, the appliance may be connected to the power source when the first switch or the second switch is closed, and disconnected from the power source when both the first switch and the second switch are open. The third switch, which includes a sensor, is configured to control the second switch to close upon actuation in response to a detection proximate the appliance, where actuation of the third switch may cause the appliance to enter an operational mode.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes first, second and third switches, the first and second of which are in line between an appliance and terminals of the appliance that are connectable to a power source. The first switched is configured to open and close based on closing and opening of a door of the appliance, and the second switch is configured to open and close based on the mode of the appliance. Thus, the appliance may be connected to the power source when the first switch or the second switch is closed, and disconnected from the power source when both the first switch and the second switch are open. The third switch, which includes a sensor, is configured to control the second switch to close upon actuation in response to a detection proximate the appliance, where actuation of the third switch may cause the appliance to enter an operational mode.

Abstract: A handle catch retainer is preferably for a door handle assembly including a support member coupled with the door and a handle disposed about the support member, the catch being configured to couple the handle and support member. The retainer includes a tubular base disposeable within the support member and an elongated holder connected with the base. The holder is configured to support the catch and is moveable between first and second positions with respect to the base, such that the catch is engageable with the handle when the holder is at the first position and the catch is nonengageable with the handle when the holder is at the second position. Further, the retainer is configured so that the holder is generally biased toward the first position. Preferably, the holder is integrally connected with the base such that the holder is biased to the first position by material forces.

Abstract: A lockset assembly having an external clutching assembly. The external clutch assembly includes a first spindle connected to a door lever. The door lever rotates to move a latch assembly between a locked and an unlocked position. A clutching torsion spring inter connects the first spindle to a hub. A clock spring inter connects the hub to a cage fixedly attached to a door. A second spindle inserts through the cage inter connects the hub and the latch assembly. Rotation of the door lever with the second spindle moves the latch assembly between an unlocked and locked position. The clutch assembly allows the lever and first spindle to rotate when the second spindle is constrained by the latch assembly in the locked position.

Abstract: A lockset assembly having an external clutching assembly. The external clutch assembly includes a first spindle connected to a door lever. The door lever rotates to move a latch assembly between a locked and an unlocked position. A clutching torsion spring inter connects the first spindle to a hub. A clock spring inter connects the hub to a cage fixedly attached to a door. A second spindle inserts through the cage inter connects the hub and the latch assembly. Rotation of the door lever with the second spindle moves the latch assembly between an unlocked and locked position. The clutch assembly allows the lever and first spindle to rotate when the second spindle is constrained by the latch assembly in the locked position.

Abstract: A lock mechanism has a locked condition and an unlocked condition and includes a housing. The lock mechanism also includes a latch that extends from the housing and has an extended position and a retracted position. The lock further includes a biasing member for biasing the latch to the extended position. The lock mechanism further yet includes a means for transferring an operator input motion to move the latch to the retracted position in the unlocked condition. The means for transferring an operator input motion includes uncoupling the operator input motion from the latch in the locked condition. The means for transferring also includes a locking driver and a locker. The locking driver includes a first surface and a second surface and the locker includes a biasing member for biasing the locker toward at least one of the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A lock mechanism has a locked condition and an unlocked condition and includes a housing. The lock mechanism also includes a latch that extends from the housing and has an extended position and a retracted position. The lock further includes a biasing member for biasing the latch to the extended position. The lock mechanism further yet includes a means for transferring an operator input motion to move the latch to the retracted position in the unlocked condition. The means for transferring an operator input motion includes uncoupling the operator input motion from the latch in the locked condition. The means for transferring also includes a locking driver and a locker. The locking driver includes a first surface and a second surface and the locker includes a biasing member for biasing the locker toward at least one of the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A lock actuation assembly for use in a lock chassis. The lock actuation assembly comprises a core and a driver. The core includes a tubular portion positionable in the lock chassis and including a passage therethrough. A flange extends through the tubular portion and is biasable to a position in which a driver engaging portion is within the passage and a projection engaging portion is within the tubular portion's extent. The driver includes a shaft configured to be received within the passage to operably engage the lock chassis' drive system and to engage the flange driver engaging portion such that the projection engaging portion is forced into engagement with a projection extending into the lock chassis core-receiving chamber.

Abstract: A knob catch for securing a knob or lever to the driving spindle of a door lock. The knob catch is constructed of a base with a centered odd shaped hole. The hole is made in such a way that the knob or lever cannot be removed when the locking device is in the locked position using a key operated cylinder with a flat locking bar. A tongue portion of the knob catch rises above the base and fits into the knob or lever and keeps the knob or lever from being removed. In the front side of this tongue is an angular surface which permits the knob or lever to be slid over the top of the knob catch until the knob catch tongue and an aperture in the knob or lever align allowing the tongue to be spring biased into the aperture to secure the knob or lever. There are two springs attached to the knob catch to bias the tongue into engagement with the knob or lever aperture.