Patent ID: 6817367
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A47L

Abstract:
A dishwasher for receiving and cleansing soiled kitchenware by spraying washing fluid onto the kitchenware from at least one wash arm comprising:a tub having bottom, opposing side, rear and top walls which collectively define a washing chamber, said tub including a front flange; a door mounted for movement relative to the tub for exposing the washing chamber; a seal arranged between the tub and the door upon closing of the door in order to seal the washing chamber; and liquid containment structure provided along the front flange, said liquid containment structure including a substantially vertically extending portion, an angled portion, and a guide trough, wherein liquid leaking about the seal is directed along the substantially vertically extending portion of the liquid containment structure, redirected laterally inward by the angled portion, led to the guide trough, and guided back into the tub.