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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 1987
Filed:
Feb. 19, 1986
Carl E Eichman, Lincoln Township, Berrien County, MI (US);
Vincent P Gurubatham, St. Joseph Township, Berrien County, MI (US);
Dennis W Hauch, Baroda Township, Berrien County, MI (US);
Garrett K Kinyon, Watervliet Township, Berrien County, MI (US);
Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A dispenser for a granular wash additive is provided which comprises a reservoir for receiving the additive and has a liquid inlet and a narrow slot-like opening for dispensing the additive. A tunnel member or chute is provided in the liquid flow path between the inlet and outlet, which is to be covered by the additive so that a portion of the inlet liquid will be directed below and within the pile of additive to effect a complete dispensing of the additive. An insert is provided for dispensing liquid additive from the same dispenser.