Patent ID: 6955067
Filing Date: 2005-10-18
Classification: A47L,D06F

Abstract:
1. A portable, self-contained, device for dosing and/or dispensing at least one product into an appliance for treating laundry or dishes, said device comprising a housing with at least one compartment for containing said at least one product, said at least one compartment being closed by at least one corresponding cover, and at least one actuator to open the cover of said at least one compartment, wherein said device comprises at least one means for storing energy and releasing it, so that said product is released at one or more predetermined point(s) in time during the wash cycle wherein said actuator comprises a mechanical actuator linked to the cover, said mechanical actuator being manually loaded with mechanical energy when a user presses the cover prior to placing said device into the washing machine, said mechanical energy being stored by locking the mechanical actuator in a loaded position through a locking means, said mechanical energy being released when said locking means is unlocked by an electromechanical actuator powered by the battery.