Patent ID: 7753062

Claim:
A spray arm for a dishwasher, comprising: a first spray arm portion having a laterally-extending outer surface and a first engaging surface substantially opposed thereto, the first engaging surface extending substantially about a periphery of the outer surface of the first spray arm portion; a second spray arm portion having a laterally-extending outer surface and a second engaging surface substantially opposed thereto, the second engaging surface extending substantially about the outer surface of the second spray arm portion and complementarily configured with respect to the first engaging surface so as to form a laterally-extending, non-linear interface on engagement therewith such that the outer surfaces of the first and second spray arm portions are directed away from each other, the second spray arm portion further including a flange extending about the outer surface thereof, the flange being disposed laterally outward of the second engaging surface and spaced apart therefrom so as to define a channel having a depth extending across the interface; and a securing material configured to be received by and to substantially fill the channel to the depth thereof, so as to extend across the interface of the first and second engaging surfaces and substantially about the periphery of the outer surface of the first spray arm portion to secure the first and second spray arm portions together, and such that the first and second spray arm portions cooperate to define an interior space therebetween, laterally inward of the interface, for receiving a dishwashing fluid therein for dispensation therefrom.