Patent ID: 9707601
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: A47L,B08B

Claim:
1. A container for cleaning jewelry in a dishwasher appliance comprising: a top portion comprising: a bottom portion comprising a bottom mesh portion; at least one hinging feature attached to the bottom portion, wherein the at least one hinging feature hingably attaches the top portion to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion having an open configuration and a closed configuration and wherein the top portion and the bottom portion, when in the closed configuration, forming an inner portion; a latching mechanism having a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the latching mechanism is in a locked position, the top portion and bottom portion are locked into the closed configuration; and at least one spring holder attached to the at least one hinging feature and located entirely within the inner portion, wherein when the top portion and bottom portion move from the closed position to the open position, the at least one spring holder lifts upwards, wherein the top outer portion comprising a basin, having a floor, formed as a depressed portion on the top outer portion, wherein the basin further comprising a reservoir cavity, wherein the reservoir cavity is configured to receive an agent while the container is in the closed position; and wherein the container is configured to be used to clean jewelry within the dishwasher appliance.