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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 1991
Filed:
Jun. 01, 1989
Cecil B Young, Lorton, VA (US);
Other;
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for dispensing detergent into a washing machine. A container of particulate detergent includes a multilayer cover over the container mouth, the outer layer of which is removable to expose an inner layer of wire mesh. The relationship of the mesh size to the particulate detergent as one which prohibits passage of the detergent until dissolved at least partially by water. The receptacle is configured to receive and support the container above the inlet to the washing machine. The water sources provided within the receptacle to spray water and control the amounts through the wire mesh to dissolve the detergent. Once dissolved, the detergent can flow through the mesh and to the inlet of the washing machine.