IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0926765
(2004-08-26)
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등록번호 |
US-7604012
(2009-11-10)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Alpert, Martin A.
- Bruml, William
- Sklar, Warren A.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
21 |
초록
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A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for
A personal dishwasher washes and dries a dish that is manually or mechanically moved through a dishwasher chamber or is manually placed in and manually removed from the chamber. Pressurized water, possibly containing soap, wetting agent, etc., may be added to the wash water. Steam may be used to for cleaning and/or disinfecting. Ultraviolet light may be used for disinfecting. The dishwasher chamber may be enlarged to pass larger dishes, bowls, glassware, etc. for washing. A method of washing dishes, comprising inserting a dish manually into a dishwasher, passing the dish through the dishwasher, and withdrawing the dish. A method of washing a dish, comprising inserting a single dish into a dishwasher, directing fluid under pressure at the dish, directing air flow at the dish, and withdrawing the dish.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. A dishwasher comprising a cabinet having a dishwashing chamber in which a dish is washed, at least one fluid outlet to direct at least one of rinse water, wash water, steam or air toward a dish for washing and/or drying the dish, a dish inlet into the dishwashing chambe
The invention claimed is: 1. A dishwasher comprising a cabinet having a dishwashing chamber in which a dish is washed, at least one fluid outlet to direct at least one of rinse water, wash water, steam or air toward a dish for washing and/or drying the dish, a dish inlet into the dishwashing chamber of a size and shape through which only one dish at a time can be inserted into the dishwashing chamber to be washed and/or dried by fluid provided into the dishwashing chamber adjacent the dish by the at least one outlet, the dish inlet being a slot-like opening in a wall of the dishwasher cabinet, the slot-like opening being of a size and shape to provide limited space for only one dish at a time to pass therethrough, and control and distribution for at least one of rinse water, wash water, steam and/or air. 2. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the dishwashing chamber comprises several chambers, each having its own dish inlet. 3. The dishwasher of claim 1, further comprising a transport system to transport a dish into and out from the dishwashing chamber. 4. The dishwasher of claim 1, further comprising a table or counter, the cabinet of the dishwasher being mounted with respect to the table or counter. 5. The dishwasher of claim 4, wherein the cabinet of the dishwasher has a stored position beneath the table or counter and a used position above the table or counter. 6. The dishwasher of claim 5, wherein the dishwashing chamber of the dishwasher is accessible while in a stored position beneath the table or counter. 7. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the cabinet includes a housing including the dishwashing chamber, a travel path through the housing and along which only one dish at a time may travel to be washed, a number of cleaning members in the housing to clean a dish moving through the housing along the travel path, said dish inlet comprising an inlet for passing a dish into the housing along the travel path and an outlet from the housing through which a dish may be removed from the housing, and wherein the distance between the inlet and outlet being such that a dish may be manually held both at the inlet and at the outlet while and during at least part of the process of passing the dish along the travel path in the housing for washing. 8. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the chamber includes a washing zone, and a path in which one dish at a time may be manually inserted to and removed from the washing zone. 9. The dishwasher of claim 8, wherein the outlet includes a fluid dispenser to dispense fluid to the dish for washing. 10. The dishwasher of claim 8, further comprising brushes for brushing against the dish in the washing zone. 11. The dishwasher of claim 8, further comprising a steam flow to direct a flow of steam to the dish at least to assist in cleaning. 12. The dishwasher of claim 8, further comprising a source of ultraviolet radiation providing ultraviolet radiation in the dishwashing chamber for irradiating a dish therein. 13. The dishwasher of claim 8, further comprising a biodegradable chemical wash for washing the dish in the washing zone. 14. The dishwasher of claim 8, further comprising a source of plasma for at least partly cleaning the dish in the washing zone. 15. The dishwasher of claim 8, further comprising a source of ultrasonic energy for at least partly cleaning the dish in the washing zone. 16. The dishwasher of claim 1 including a source of steam flow to the dishwashing chamber, and a water curtain for blocking flow of steam outside the dishwashing chamber. 17. The dishwasher of claim 16, the dishwashing chamber having a dish outlet for removing such dish from the dishwashing chamber, and said water curtain being at the dish inlet or dish outlet of the dishwashing chamber. 18. The dishwasher of claim 17, said water curtain comprising a flow of water for washing or rinsing a dish. 19. The dishwasher of claim 1, the dishwashing chamber including a washing zone and at least one steam zone for directing steam to a dish or other object for washing the same. 20. The dishwasher of claim 19, comprising at least two steam zones. 21. The dishwasher of claim 19, wherein the steam at the steam zone cleans the dish satisfactorily without the need for wash water or brushing. 22. The dishwasher of claim 19, wherein the steam zone is outside the dishwashing chamber. 23. The dishwasher of claim 22, said steam zone comprising a steam hose, a supply of steam, and a spray nozzle. 24. The dishwasher of claim 1, said dishwashing chamber including a washing zone and an air curtain to isolate the washing zone from the environment external of the dishwasher. 25. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the dishwashing cabinet includes a washing zone, and further comprising external of the housing a steam dispenser. 26. The dishwasher of claim 25, said steam dispenser comprising a hose, and a spray outlet. 27. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein said slot-like opening of said dish inlet is configured to provide a space that limits dishes to pass therethrough substantially limited to only one dish at a time while minimizing splashing to the outside of the dishwasher. 28. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein dish inlet provides both an entrance and exit for a dish into and out from the dishwashing chamber. 29. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the area of the slot-like opening is less than the area of the wall in which the slot-like opening is located. 30. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the slot-like opening is in a side wall of the dishwasher cabinet. 31. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the slot-like opening is in an end wall of the dishwasher cabinet. 32. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the slot-like opening is in a top wall of the dishwasher cabinet. 33. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the slot-like opening is of a size and shape to pass therethrough dishes of a generally planer shape.
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