Patent ID: 7784310

Claim:
An automatic batch article washing machine comprising: a wash basin adapted to contain an article(s) to be washed; a central processing unit (CPU) included within said machine, said CPU comprising an electronic programmable computer which is to be preprogrammed with certain initial parameters and able to receive external input via a user interface, said interface also included within said machine; a collection reservoir adapted to contain contents connecting with said wash basin, a main dispensing valve connected to said connection reservoir, activation of said main dispensing valve by said CPU causes emptying of the contents of said collection reservoir into said wash basin; a first supply reservoir adapted to contain first contents, a first valve connected to said first supply reservoir, activation of said first valve by said CPU is to cause a predetermined quantity of first contents to be dispensed into said collection reservoir; a second supply reservoir adapted to contain second contents, a second valve connected to said second supply reservoir, activation of said second valve by said CPU is to cause a predetermined quantity of said second contents to be dispensed into said collection reservoir; and each said supply reservoir including a marking means with there being a different marking means for each said supply reservoir, said marking means allowing the transfer of information about each said supply reservoir to a sensor integrated in said machine and permitting installation of said supply reservoir at only a single location in conjunction with said machine, each said, supply reservoir being removable and replaceable; and a fresh water supply connected to said machine, said fresh water supply to function to supply a selected quantity of fresh water into said wash basin and to rinse out said collection reservoir after discharge of the contents from said collection reservoir into said wash basin.