Textiles: fluid treating apparatus – Machines – Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-12
2011-11-15
Barr, Michael (Department: 1711)
Textiles: fluid treating apparatus
Machines
Single tub and automatic sequential operation mechanism
C068S01700R, C134S099200
Reexamination Certificate
active
08056374
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for delivering a first additive to an appliance are disclosed. The systems include a first storage container located in a pedestal, a first pump operatively connected to the first storage container and the appliance. A controller is configured to activate the first pump upon receiving an input. The first pump configured to deliver the first additive from the first storage container to the appliance. The methods include receiving a first input. The first input specifying an amount of the first additive to be delivered to the appliance. The first additive is delivered by activating a first pump in response to receiving the first input. Activating the first pump causes the first additive to be delivered to the appliance.
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Barr Michael
General Electric Company
Kling Charles W
Merchant & Gould
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