US4903723A
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Collection basin and drain for dishwasher leakage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-04-03
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Granted: 1990-02-27
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Expires: 2009-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A collection basin for collecting leakage from an automatic dishwashing machine. A drain or pump may be provided for removing the leakage collecting in the basin. Flanges extending along the sidewalls of the basin in combination with the sidewalls facilitate installation and removal of the dishwashing machine by guiding the machine support legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Tommy J. Sublett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/421; A47L15/4212; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/5762; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A device for collecting leakage from a dishwashing machine including a single structure, said structure comprising: sidewalls cooperating with front and rear walls and a bottom surface to form a collection basin with a hollow interior and an open top, said front wall being fixed and extending a distance intermediate the height of said sidewalls forming a cutout portion necessary to provide a clearance to accommodate passage of the diswashing machine pump means or other components which typically extend beneath the dishwashing machine, said bottom surface being inclined downwardly toward said rear wall; means associated with said inclined bottom surface for effectively removing the leakage collecting in said basin; and said sidewalls having outer flange surfaces extending therefrom for providing a guide surface for guiding support legs of the dishwashing machine, said support legs movable along said flange surfaces and guided by the sidewall outer wall surfaces to maintain the dishwashing machine in proper alignment while making installation and removal exceedingly easy when there is only a slight gap between the dishwashing machine and wall structure means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
A device for collecting leakage from a dishwashing machine including a single structure, said structure comprising: sidewalls cooperating with front and rear walls and a bottom surface to form a collection basin with a hollow interior and an open top, said front wall being fixed and extending a distance intermediate the height of said sidewalls forming a cutout portion necessary to provide a clearance to accommodate passage of the diswashing machine pump means or other components which typically extend beneath the dishwashing machine, said bottom surface being inclined downwardly toward said rear wall; means associated with said inclined bottom surface for effectively removing the leakage collecting in said basin; and said sidewalls having outer flange surfaces extending therefrom for providing a guide surface for guiding support legs of the dishwashing machine, said support legs movable along said flange surfaces and guided by the sidewall outer wall surfaces to maintain the dishwashing machine in proper alignment while making installation and removal exceedingly easy when there is only a slight gap between the dishwashing machine and wall structure means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said means for removing the leakage comprises a drain opening positioned in said bottom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said means for removing the leakage further comprises hosing coupled with said opening to route the leakage to a remote location.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said means for removing the leakage comprises a pump having an inlet tube positioned within said basin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 4, including a moisture sensor positioned within the basin and coupled with the pump to activate the pump upon detection of said leakage.
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