Patent ID: 8327672
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: D06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An additive flow apparatus comprising: a siphon cap configured to fit over a siphon post; and at least one water inflow tube configured to deliver water into an additive compartment, wherein the siphon cap and the at least one water inflow tube are integrally formed as a single piece, wherein, when the siphon cap is assembled with the siphon post, the at least one water inflow tube extends downwardly and substantially to a floor region of the additive compartment and, and wherein an outlet of the at least one water inflow tube is located immediately adjacent to a base of said siphon post and wherein the outlet of the at least one water inflow tube is smaller in size than an end inlet of the siphon cap, such that water exits from the outlet and reaches the base of said siphon post with the effect of dislodging material built-up around the base of said siphon post.