Drain valve for a dishwasher and associated apparatus and...

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Stinson, Frankie L (Department: 1711)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Work handled in bulk or groups

C134S034000, C134S186000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918942

ABSTRACT:
A drain valve for a dishwasher and associated apparatus and method are provided. A housing receives fluid through an inlet channel and channels the fluid toward an outlet channel extending from an outlet port defined by the housing. A sealing member is disposed within the housing and is capable of forming a sealing engagement with the outlet port. A cradle member disposed within the housing is configured to receive and partially constrain freedom of movement of the sealing member. The cradle member is movable between a valve closed position, where fluid flow toward the outlet channel urges the sealing member into sealing engagement with the outlet port to close the drain valve, and a valve open position, where fluid flow is allowed between the inlet channel and the outlet channel, through the housing, without the sealing member engaging the outlet port.

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