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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2013
Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Charlotte, NC (US);
Ralph A. Porcaro, II, Clayton, NC (US);
James L. Burrows, Winterville, NC (US);
Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing dedicated spray coverage for silverware and dishware positioned within a silverware basket. In an example embodiment, the dishwasher includes a tub configured to receive dishware and a circulation system configured to circulate fluid within the tub. The dishwasher further includes a silverware basket disposed within the tub and comprising a handle portion and a basket portion. The basket portion is configured to receive dishware therein. The handle portion defines at least one spray jet opening that is configured to be in fluid communication with the circulation system and configured to direct fluid toward the basket portion.