US 12,442,123 B2
Method and apparatus for cleaning laundry
Helena Romito, Porcia (IT); Allison White, Charlotte, NC (US); Yihong Li, Charlotte, NC (US); and Oscar Madalena, Charlotte, NC (US)
Assigned to Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag, Stockholm (SE)
Filed by Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag, Stockholm (SE)
Filed on Jan. 22, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/419,121.
Application 18/419,121 is a continuation of application No. 17/128,947, filed on Dec. 21, 2020, granted, now 11,879,202.
Application 17/128,947 is a continuation of application No. 16/131,757, filed on Sep. 14, 2018, granted, now 11,066,775, issued on Jul. 20, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2024/0158981 A1, May 16, 2024
Int. Cl. D06F 21/04 (2006.01); D06F 33/00 (2020.01); D06F 34/18 (2020.01); D06F 35/00 (2006.01); D06F 37/04 (2006.01); D06F 37/28 (2006.01); D06F 37/30 (2020.01); D06F 39/02 (2006.01); D06F 39/08 (2006.01); D06F 39/10 (2006.01)
CPC D06F 39/028 (2013.01) [D06F 21/04 (2013.01); D06F 33/00 (2013.01); D06F 34/18 (2020.02); D06F 37/04 (2013.01); D06F 37/28 (2013.01); D06F 37/304 (2013.01); D06F 39/026 (2013.01); D06F 39/088 (2013.01); D06F 39/10 (2013.01); D06F 35/006 (2013.01); D06F 35/007 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A laundry washing machine comprising:
a casing;
a washing tub located within the casing;
a rotatable drum mounted within the washing tub;
a door attached to the casing and being openable to provide access to the drum;
an additive loading and supply system configured to receive one or more cleaning products;
one or more valves configured to selectively provide water to the additive loading and supply system; and
a tub supply pipe fluidly connecting the additive loading and supply system to the washing tub, wherein the tub supply pipe comprises:
a first portion having a vertical shaft and extending from the additive loading and supply system;
a retainer positioned at a bottom of the vertical shaft and configured to hold a unit dose package; and
a second portion extending from the retainer to the washing tub.