Patent ID: 8931311
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A washing appliance, comprising: a casing; a tub disposed within said casing, the tub including a basket configured for receipt of articles to be washed; and an additive pack dispenser disposed within said casing above said tab, said dispenser comprising a pack receiver configured for receipt of an additive pack therein, said receiver biased to a first position wherein the additive pack is stored, said receiver movable to a second position wherein the additive pack is dispensed by gravity from said receiver into said rob; and an actuator disposed proximate to said receiver, said actuator oriented so as to move said receiver at a defined time to said second dispense position and deposit the additive pack into said tub; wherein said actuator is in communication with a fluid source and oriented so as to direct a fluid stream towards said receiver, defining an impingement surface, at the defined time to cause said receiver to move to said second dispense position.