Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for obtaining and maintaining correct alignment of body structure. In one embodiment of the invention, a head band is utilized that places light pressure on the erector spinae and sub occipital muscles below the occiput to relax the muscles that caused the counter clockwise rotation and light pressure is maintained to correct the misalignment of the atlas and occipital condyles. In another embodiment of the invention, the atlas is centered by applying manual gentle pressure to relax the muscles that caused the counter-clockwise rotation. Once relaxed, light pressure is manually applied to correct the misalignment of the atlas and occipital condyles. Gentle pressure can also be applied to the muscles that tightened as a result of the misplaced atlas until the muscles relax. The relaxation of muscles in this manner tends to also allow other misplaced body structure to return to its original position once the buildup of fasciitis is manually released.

Abstract: An implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), is configured to automatically detect ingestion of medications to verify that prescribed medications are taken in a timely manner and at the correct dosage. Briefly, individual pills are provided with miniature radio frequency identification (RFID) devices capable of transmitting RFID tag signals, which identify the medication contained within the pill and its dosage. The implanted device is equipped with an RFID transceiver for receiving tag signals from a pill as it is being ingested. The implanted system decodes the tag to identify the medication and its dosage, then accesses an onboard database to verify that the medication being ingested was in fact prescribed to the patient and to verify that the correct dosage was taken. Warning signals are generated if the wrong medication or the wrong dosage was taken. Therapy may also be automatically adjusted.

Abstract: A device for holding a cigar relative to a supporting object, the device including a receiver adapted to receive the cigar with a loose fit and a clamp for releasably attaching the receiver to the supporting object to hold the cigar at a desired location and in a desired orientation, preferably in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tobacco shredding device with a heatable pressure chamber (3), which has a tobacco material inlet (5) at the low-pressure end, an expansion gap outlet at the pressure end and a shaft-mounted conveyor screw (1) for conveying the tobacco material from the inlet to the outlet, and the conveyor screw shaft (19) is supported at the inlet end, and the shaft (19) extends on behind the outlet, where it is supported again by a counter bearing (17). It further relates to a method of shredding tobacco, whereby the tobacco material is introduced at the low-pressure end of a pressure chamber and is expanded and discharged at the pressure end of the chamber at a gap outlet, and the tobacco material is conveyed from the inlet to the outlet by means of a conveyor screw shaft-mounted at both end portions, and the conveyor screw is operated in a speed range of up to 600 min?1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing cut tobacco material, whereby a tobacco starting material is heated and brought to a first increased pressure in one method stage; whereby the tobacco material is pumped to a second increased pressure in the second method stage which is higher than the first increased pressure; and whereby the tobacco material, heated and placed under pressure, is expanded and fed through a forming tool (23).

Abstract: A cigarette pack capable of carrying different-sized and different-branded cigarettes is disclosed. The cigarette pack may consist of a first portion, a second portion hingedly coupled to the first portion, and a top portion hingedly coupled to a sliding portion slidably disposed within the second portion. The cigarette pack may also include sleeves disposed within the first portion and second portion and configured to support cigarettes within the sleeve. The cigarette pack may also include a platform for supporting cigarettes within either of said portions.

Abstract: A container for nail polish is disclosed. An appropriate amount of nail polish container in the container is delivered by pressing a control on the container. The container has an elongated body having a storage chamber containing nail polish, and the bottom of the elongated body is a pushing rod, allowing the bottom section of the container to rotate along the pushing rod. The pressing of the control element causes the gear member to rotate, which moves up the pushing rod and a valve plate on the valve seat squeeze the nail polish to the bristles provided at the valve seat.

Abstract: The device is a callus reducing appliance in the shape of a circular disk. It is a multilayered, flexible device. On the front or working side of the disk is an abrasive grit which is held in place by means of a waterproof adhesive that is pre-cured. The backside of the disk is the mounting side adapted to attach to a bathing conveyance. The adhesive backing side of the device is covered with a disposable protective cover that is removed by the consumer prior to placement in the working environment. The device uses biomechanical energy and is used in a bathtub or other bathing conveyance utilizing either full immersion in water or free running water.

Abstract: A clip for wig is offered which can prevent warping of a wig base. The clip 1 for wig is constituted with a frame-like reversible member 10 and a plurality of comb teeth 20 attached to the reversible member 10, the reversible member 10 is constituted with an U-shaped frame material 11 having leg portions 11B and 11C protruding from both ends of a support portion 11A and a connecting portion 12 connected to respective leg portions 11B and 11C of the U-shaped frame material 11, a plurality of comb teeth 20 are fixed at the end portion of the support portion 11A of the U-shaped frame material 11, the outer shape of the support portion 11A is formed to have a curvature of the circular arc along the curved periphery of the wig base 30, and the support portion of the clip 1 of a wig is provided at the position close to the periphery, thereby to be fixed to the reverse side of the wig base.

Abstract: A method of treatment of the skin of a human individual by fish which eat the top layer of skin includes providing a separate supply of fish for the individual, and suspending the skin to be treated in water in a fish container which may be adapted to receive a specific body part, such as a single foot or two feet, or a single hand or two hands. Each fish must be large enough to eat the top layer of skin of the individual, but should not have matured to the point of being capable of reproduction.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition containing the following components (A) and (B): (A) is/are one or more copolymers selected from the following components (A1) and (A2): (A1) is a copolymer of (a) from 30 to 80 wt. % of a (meth)acrylamide monomer, (b) from 2 to 50 wt. % of a (meth)acrylamide monomer, (c) from 0 to 30 wt. % of a (meth)acrylate monomer or (meth)acrylamide monomer, and (d) from 0 to 40 wt. % of a (meth)acrylate monomer; (A2) is a copolymer of (a) from 30 to 80 wt. % a (meth)acrylamide monomer, (b) from 5 to 45 wt. % of a (meth)acrylate monomer, (c) from 2 to 30 wt. % of a (meth)acrylate monomer or (meth)acrylamide monomer, and (d) from 0 to 30 wt.

Abstract: An apparatus and control method provides for automated, computer control to illuminate hair, sense aspects of that hair, calculate enhancements based on the sensed aspects of the hair, and precisely apply compounds on the hair in spatial conformance with the sensed aspects to create those enhancements. Examples of such compounds are hair coloring agents and hair care agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator which allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to a hair strand. The applicator comprises a plate movably joined by a connection to a well, a hair orientation means on the internal surface of the plate which extends towards the well and a liquid impervious, resilient fluid metering means comprising a lower metering means on the rim of the well and an upper metering means on the internal surface of said plate, wherein each independently comprise an inner and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of said upper metering means and lower metering means independently have a convex shape. When said applicator is in a closed state, the lower metering means and the upper metering means are substantially juxtaposed to provide said fluid metering means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (1) which allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to a hair strand. The applicator (1) comprises a plate (10) movably joined by a connection (30) to a well (20), a hair orientation means on the internal surface (101) of the plate (10) which extends towards the well (20) and a fluid metering means comprising a lower metering means (50) on the rim (222) of the well (20) and an upper metering means (60) on the internal surface of said plate (10), wherein said upper metering means (60) and lower metering means (50) independently comprise at least one resilient strip (13). When said applicator (1) is in a closed state, the lower metering means (50) and the upper metering means (60) are substantially juxtaposed to provide said fluid metering means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (1) which allows for precise, non-messy and even application of a hair treatment composition to a hair strand. The applicator (1) comprises a plate (10) movably joined by a connection (30) to a well (20), a first fin (70) and a second fin (71) which project from the internal surface (101) of the plate (10) and point to one another and a fluid metering means comprising a lower metering means (50) positioned on the internal surface of the wall (202) of the well (20) adjacent the rim (222). When said applicator (1) is in a closed state, the lower metering means (50) and the first fin (70) are substantially juxtaposed to provide said fluid metering means.

Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser with a bottle and an applicator wand retained for slidable extension and retraction relative to the bottle. The applicator wand can be slid from a retracted position wherein a cosmetic applicator is retained within the bottle and an extended position wherein the cosmetic applicator projects through an aperture at a distal end of the bottle. A lateral dividing structure, which can be formed by an adapter insert and a rear seal, slidably receives the applicator wand and divides the inner volume of the bottle into a distal inner volume and a proximal inner volume. A laterally disposed distal wiping wiper with a plurality of radial slits can wipe a distal end of the cosmetic applicator, and a side wiping wiper with an inner throat can wipe a peripheral portion of the cosmetic applicator. A cap with a plug can matingly engage the side wiping wiper.

Abstract: A hair clip includes two jaws each having a hand grip extended from one end and a connector disposed on a middle portion, and a coupling device having a spring member engaged with the connectors of the jaws for coupling the jaws and the coupling device together and for applying a spring biasing force to bias and force the lugs and one ends of the jaws toward each other, and for allowing the jaws to be forced away from each other and to engage with a hair of a user when the hand grips are forced and depressed toward each other by the user. The jaws each include an opening for anchoring the spring member to the jaws. An elastic member may resiliently couple the lugs of the spring member together.

Abstract: Dental floss packaging and a method of using same is provided, wherein a plurality of predetermined lengths of dental floss, each sufficient for a single flossing, are disposed within individual sealed compartments in the packaging. Manual force applied to a compartment urges the floss through a cover sheet thereby dispensing the floss for use. The empty compartment provides a visual indication that a particular day's flossing has been completed.

Abstract: A device for flossing teeth includes a base unit defining a handle and a disposable head unit that removeably attaches to a top end of the base unit. An electric motor in the base unit, powered by a rechargeable battery, rotates a shaft upon operation of a switch. A pair of hollow tubular arm members extend from a top of the head unit and terminate at opposing open distal ends to define a gap therebetween. A predetermined length of dental floss is partially wound on a first wheel within a clean floss chamber of the head unit and extends through the arm members and across the gap without contacting the distal ends, thereby preventing the transfer of plaque, food particles and bacteria onto exposed surfaces of the arm members. Used floss is wound onto a second floss wheel in a segregated floss collection chamber.

Abstract: A cleaning appliance is provided for cleaning objects to be cleaned. The cleaning appliance comprises at least one cleaning zone for cleaning the object to be cleaned using a cleaning liquid. The cleaning appliance further comprising a microwave drying device which can be used for at least partially drying the object to be cleaned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of cleaning the surface of a material that is coated with an organic substance. The inventive method is characterized in that it comprises the following steps, consisting in: introducing the material into a treatment chamber, having a pressure of between 10 mbar and 1 bar therein, which is supplied with a gas stream containing at least 90 volume percent of oxygen; and generating a plasma by passing an electric discharge between the surface of the material and a dielectric-covered electrode in order to break down the organic substance under the action of the free radicals O thus produces. The invention also relates to an installation that is used to carry out said method.

Abstract: A process for cleaning a silicon electrode is provided where the silicon electrode is soaked in an agitated aqueous detergent solution and rinsed with water following removal from the aqueous detergent solution. The rinsed silicon electrode is then soaked in an agitated isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution and rinsed. The silicon electrode is then subjected to an ultrasonic cleaning operation in water following removal from the IPA solution. Contaminants are then removed from the silicon electrode by soaking the silicon electrode in an agitated mixed acid solution comprising hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, acetic acid, and water. The silicon electrode is subjected to an additional ultrasonic cleaning operation following removal from the mixed acid solution and is subsequently rinsed and dried. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, it is contemplated that the silicon electrode can be soaked in either the agitated aqueous detergent solution, the agitated isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution, or both.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a keyboard includes a cleaning surface and proximal and distal guide arms. The cleaning surface has a transverse width which is large enough to depress one key completely while at least partially depressing a second adjacent key. The longitudinal length of the cleaning surface is equal to the longitudinal length of character keys of the keyboard. The ends of the cleaning surface are curved. The guide arms are for guiding the cleaning surface transversely across the keyboard.

Abstract: A cleaning compound is provided. The cleaning compound includes about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of a fatty acid dispersed in water. The cleaning compound includes an amount of a base sufficient to bring a pH of the fatty acid water solution to about a level where above about 50% of the dispersed fatty acid is ionized. A method for cleaning a substrate, a system for cleaning a substrate, and a cleaning solution prepared by a process are also provided.

Abstract: A dosage element of a type to be consumed in use in a ware washing machine comprises an outer casing formed during a preliminary manufacturing process, whereby said outer casing is provided with two compartments respectively containing first and second substances, the two compartments being separated by an insert which forms one or more internal separation walls.

Abstract: A rotatable, portable drum auger drain cleaning device includes a rotational control which is biased towards the off position. The rotational control device is utilized in conjunction with a motor and the drum to direct drum rotation. The rotational control is typically biased in the off position making it the default position. The rotational control must therefore be manually moved to either a forward or reverse position. When in the forward position, the rotational control can be locked, and when in the reverse position, the switch must be manually held in position or the switch will return to the off position.

Abstract: A method for removing deposits from at least one compressor powered by an engine. The method comprises disconnecting while the engine is turned off, a high pressure downstream side of the compressor from an intercooler, or an air intake manifold for non-intercooled engines, while leaving the compressor attached to a means used in the engine to drive the compressor. The output airflow is diverted from the compressor away from the engine to a disposal or to a means of separating a cleaning fluid from air. After starting the engine and while the engine is running, the cleaning fluid is injected for a sufficient time to clean the compressor.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher is provided with a spray assembly comprising a multi-conduit system for receiving pressurized washing liquid for feeding a plurality of spray arms. The plurality of spray arms includes at least a lower spray arm, a middle spray arm, and an upper spray arm. Each of the spray arms includes at least one radially extending hollow projection. Each of the spray arms includes a plurality of orifices for distributing the liquid throughout the dishwasher. The multi-conduit includes a water feed system and a water diverting mechanism for selectively diverting water into any one of the spray arms, any two of the spray arms, or all three of the spray arms.

Abstract: A method for treating a consumer article wherein a treating chemistry is activated or deactivated by the introduction of steam.

Abstract: A wash/rinse system for a drawer-type dishwasher includes a wash mechanism having a paddlewheel and a spray bar mounted in a washing chamber of the dishwasher. The spray bar includes at least one nozzle that is positioned so as to deliver a jet of washing fluid onto a deflector member provided on the paddlewheel. Upon impacting the deflector member, the jet of washing fluid diverges into streams of washing fluid which are sprayed onto articles positioned in the washing chamber. Preferably, the spray bar includes a plurality of nozzles which direct multiple jets of washing fluid onto a corresponding plurality of deflector is members. The paddlewheel is mounted so as to create random streams of washing fluid that are sprayed into the washing chamber to combine with washing fluid emanating from a lower wash arm to clean articles in the washing chamber.

Abstract: A food preparation assembly for use in cleaning food products generally includes a tank for holding washing fluid for use in cleaning food products positioned within the tank, and a pump in fluidic communication with the tank to provide movement of the washing fluid within the tank for use in cleaning the food products when positioned within the tank. A processing module is configured to receive settings from a user for cleaning the food products, and to monitor and adjust, as necessary, parameters of the washing fluid based on the user input settings. The processing module is also configured to report and/or store measured values of the parameters of the washing fluid in addition to select user defined input information (e.g., user defined wash settings, etc.). Labels may also be generated indicative of completion of cleaning of the food products by the food preparation assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid processing method, apparatus, and storage device for cleaning a member disposed at holding part-side of a substrate, such as a lift pin plate (including a lift pin) or a holding plate, with a rinsing liquid, thereby preventing a chemical liquid adhered to such a member from having a bad influence on the wafer. The liquid processing method includes holding the substrate by a holding part, rotating the substrate held by the holding part through a rotation driving part, and supplying a chemical liquid to a holding part-side surface of the substrate by a chemical liquid supply part. After the supply of the chemical liquid, rinsing liquid droplets are generated and supplied to the holding part-side surface of the substrate by supplying gas toward the holding part-side surface of the substrate through a gas supply part and supplying a rinsing liquid toward the holding part-side surface of the substrate through a rinsing liquid supply part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid processing method. The liquid processing method can completely clean an inside of a multi-valve for a short time and process a wafer with high throughput. The liquid processing method supply a chemical liquid and a rinsing liquid to the substrate so as to process the substrate through a multi-valve and a cleaning-liquid supply pipe connected to the multi-valve. The multi-valve includes a chemical-liquid supply valve, a rinsing-liquid supply valve, and a discharge valve. The cleaning-liquid supply pipe guides the chemical liquid and rinsing liquid from the multi-valve toward the substrate.

Abstract: Composition in the form of a gel containing at least 35% by weight of water, at least one foaming surfactant chosen from nonionic or amphoteric surfactants, and at least one superabsorbent polymer. The superabsorbent polymer helps to thicken the composition without affecting its cosmetic properties.

Abstract: New solid detergent compositions and methods of forming and using those compositions are provided. The compositions for forming the solid detergents comprise a copolymer, scale inhibiting agent, and non-phosphate builder dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system. Advantageously, the inventive solid detergents provide dramatically improved cleaning performance and drying time without the use of a separate rinse additive. The detergents are especially suited to commercial dishmachine processes. The solid detergents are also in the form of a solid, homogeneous, self-sustaining body for improved handling and use.

Abstract: Semiconductor wafers are treated in a liquid container filled at least partly with a solution containing hydrogen fluoride, such that surface oxide dissolves, are transported out of the solution along a transport direction and dried, and are then treated with an ozone-containing gas to oxidize the surface of the semiconductor wafer, wherein part of the semiconductor wafer surface comes into contact with the ozone-containing gas while another part of the surface is still in contact with the solution, and wherein the solution and the ozone-containing gas are spatially separated such that they do not come into contact with one another.

Abstract: A process for removing a washable PSA laminate from a substrate is provided. The process comprises contacting the washable PSA laminate with water and optionally, a base, at a temperature sufficient to remove the washable PSA laminate from the substrate; wherein the washable PSA laminate comprises at least one facestock layer, at least one adhesive base layer, and at least one tackifier layer; wherein the facestock layer comprises at least one facestock material; wherein the adhesive base layer comprises at least one adhesive base polymer; wherein the tackifier layer comprises at least one tackifier and optionally at least one adhesive base polymer; wherein the tackifier layer is applied to the adhesive base layer side of the washable PSA laminate. Specifically, a process is provided for removing a washable PSA laminate from a bottle comprising contacting the washable PSA laminate with water and optionally, a base, at a temperature sufficient to remove the washable PSA laminate from the bottle.

Abstract: A resist removing device 1 functions to remove a resist from a substrate while preventing occurrence of popping phenomenon and at the same time attains reduction in cost of energy for the resist removing and has a simplified constitution. The resist removing device 1 is equipped with a chamber 2 for containing therein a substrate 16 (for example, a substrate having a high-doze ion implanted resist), and with a pressure below the atmospheric pressure, the chamber 2 is fed with ozone gas, unsaturated hydrocarbons and water vapor. The ozone gas may be an ultra-high concentrated ozone gas that is produced by subjecting an ozone containing gas to a liquefaction-separation with the aid of a vapor pressure difference and then vaporizing the liquefied ozone. For cleaning the substrate 16 thus treated, it is preferable to use ultra-pure water. The chamber 2 is equipped with a susceptor 15 for holding the substrate 16. The susceptor 15 is heated to a temperature of 100° C. or below.

Abstract: In a process for cleaning beverage filling plants, one or more beverage filling devices (30) including a filling head (32) inside a beverage filling chamber (20) of the beverage filling line (20) are rinsed during the operation of the beverage filling line continuously or intermittently with an aqueous, hygienically non-hazardous cleaning agent (110), present at ambient temperature. Preferably, in addition, vessels (48) which, in the beverage filling chamber (40a) are filled with a beverage (35) and/or a conveyer device (6) for conveying the vessels to the beverage filling chamber (20), are rinsed continuously or intermittently with the cleaning agent (110). The cleaning agent preferably has disinfectant activity.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface of wafer or substrate includes a plate being positioned with a gap to surface of the wafer or substrate, and the plate being rotated around an axis vertical to surface of wafer or substrate. The rotating plate surface facing surface of the wafer or substrate has grooves, regular patterns, and irregular patterns to enhance the cleaning efficiency. Another embodiment further includes an ultra sonic or mega sonic transducer vibrating the rotating plate during cleaning process.

Abstract: A wax removal method uniformly removes wax adhering to a wafer surface and reduces the problems of re-adhesion of particles and filter clogging of a cleaning bath during cleaning. The method uses cleaning liquid which contains microbubbles.

Abstract: A laundry detergent system comprising a highly concentrated liquid laundry detergent and a device connected to a water supply feed, that provides the injection pressure of the detergent composition being greater than water flow pressure at the junction of the detergent composition and the water flow and water flow rate at the junction of greater than 0.25 m/sec; wherein the flow rate ratio of the detergent composition to the water flow is in the range of from about 0.0001 to about 0.5.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a dipper well to clean smallwares, such as spoons, measuring cups, and ice-cream scoops. The dipper well can include a basin and a recirculation system. The recirculation system can draw a fluid from the basin. The recirculation system can include a filter to reduce contaminants in the fluid before the fluid is recycled back into the basin.

Abstract: Dish-washing machine comprising a chamber (2) for washing articles (3), an air inlet line and an air outlet line both communicating with the chamber, air circulating means for forcing an inlet airflow sucked from the atmosphere into the chamber (2) via said air inlet line and exhausting an outlet airflow saturated with moisture after passing over said articles (3) to the atmosphere via said air outlet line; heating means are provided for heating said outlet airflow before exhausting to the atmosphere in order to reduce the relative humidity of the discharged air.

Abstract: A cleaning equipment includes a moving module moving a wafer from a first position to a second position, and a cleaning module provided at a third position between the first and second positions and including a plurality of cells, each cell having one or more pairs of outlets and inlets, the outlets for discharging a chemical solution onto the wafer and the inlets for drawings the chemical solution from the wafer, in a movement path of the wafer. The plurality of cells are individually operated.

Abstract: A system is provided for cleaning of probe contacts. The system includes a base plate comprising three mounting means for receiving each an adjustable attachment means, and means for connecting the base plate to a probe machine; and a cleaning plate comprising three holding means for receiving the respective adjustable attachment means, and a top area for cleaning probe contacts. The top area is between 60-100 mm times 75-100 mm, and the adjustable attachment means allows the cleaning plate to be leveled. A method for mounting in a probe machine such a system for cleaning of probe contacts is provided.

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance is provided, comprising a door assembly defining opposed upper and lower ends. A console cover member is operably engaged with the upper end of the door assembly, and includes a first surface, and a second surface perpendicularly engaged therewith and extending therefrom. A switch assembly within the console cover member has at least one control actuator accessible through the first surface of the console cover member. A support member is configured to operably engage the second surface of the console cover member such that the switch assembly is disposed between the support member and the first surface. The support member is configured to bias the switch assembly toward the first surface so as to compress a gasket member between the first surface and the switch assembly to form a seal therebetween. An associated system and method is also provided.

Abstract: A pump device for a dishwasher and an associated apparatus are provided. A drain pump assembly and a circulation pump assembly are in fluid communication with the sump assembly, the circulation pump assembly being discretely disposed relative to the drain pump assembly. A pump motor having first and second rotatable output shafts has the first output shaft operably engaged with the drain pump assembly, and the second output shaft operably engaged with the circulation pump assembly. The pump motor selectively and simultaneously drives the first and second output shafts in a first rotational direction to drive the drain pump assembly, without driving the circulation pump assembly, and selectively and simultaneously drives the first and second output shafts in a second rotational direction, opposite to the first rotational direction, to drive the circulation pump assembly, without driving the drain pump assembly, such that the single pump motor drives both pump assemblies.

Abstract: A spray assembly for an automatic dishwasher is provided comprising a conduit system for receiving pressurized washing liquid, and an elongated spray arm including an upper surface and a lower surface. The spray arm includes a dividing wall between the upper surface and the lower surface. The spray arm includes a plurality of orifices formed in the upper surface and the lower surface for distributing the liquid throughout the dishwasher. The dividing wall and the upper surface define an upper interior compartment and the dividing wall and the lower surface define a lower interior compartment. The conduit includes a water feed system and a water diverting mechanism for selectively diverting water into the upper compartment, the lower compartment, or both the upper and the lower compartments.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub having a door that provides access to the tub. The door has a handle which extends a top surface of the door beyond a front surface of the door. A touchscreen panel is mounted to the top surface of a door to provide a user interface. The user interface includes a carrousel of icons via which a user may select a wash cycle. The user interface further includes a programmed delay interface via which a user may specify a desired start time and/or stop time for the wash cycle. The user interface may further provide the user with usage guidance to aid the user in the usage of the dishwasher.