Patent ID: 7185664
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
1. An in-sink dishwasher comprising: a sink having a bowl comprising a bottom wall from which extends a peripheral side wall, which collectively define a wash chamber with an open top for receiving dishes to be washed; the bottom wall of the sink comprising first and second spaced apertures; the first aperture being positioned in the bottom wall of the sink bowl for allowing liquid to flow out of the wash chamber and the second aperture being located in bottom wall of the sink bowl for allowing liquid to be re-introduced into the wash chamber; a first drain fluidly coupled to the first aperture to effect the draining of wash liquid from the wash chamber; a liquid sprayer fluidly coupled to the second aperture to receive liquid through the second aperture for spraying into the wash chamber; a plug movably mounted in the first aperture for fluidly closing the first drain; and a recirculation conduit fluidly coupled between the first drain and the second aperture to form a liquid recirculation loop between the wash chamber, first drain and liquid sprayer; wherein the recirculation conduit and the first drain are fluidly coupled such that recirculation of liquid in the recirculation loop is not restricted when the first drain is closed by the plug.