Pre-soak option for dishwashers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9661980
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14879115

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A dishwasher includes an independent presoak system which may be activated by a user of the dishwasher. The dishwasher presoak system utilizes a storage tank, supply tubes, and set of nozzles which are independent from components used in a washing cycle such that a presoak detergent is applied to items placed within a washing compartment of the dishwasher without being diluted by a standard wash cycle. As part of the presoak system, the dishwasher features a detection system which allows the user to select an automatic presoak operating state whereby the dishwasher utilizes a sensor to determine if items placed into the washing compartment are sufficiently dirty to need a presoak cycle prior to a washing cycle. The dishwasher further relies on a control system to analyze samples taken of the dirtiness levels of items placed within the washing compartment and determine whether a presoak option is necessary or suggested.

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BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION1901 MAIN STREET SUITE 600 IRVINE CA 92614
BSH HAUSGERÄTE GMBHCARL-WERY-STR 34 MUNICH 81739

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carr, Casey New Bern, US 14 58
Holmes, Mike Bethel, US 3 10
Rich, Melvin Kinston, US 2 39

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