Systems and methods for providing removable storage tanks in an appliance having a pedestal are disclosed. The systems include a storage container located in t he pedestal and configured to house an additive. In addition, a cover may be positioned within the pedestal to secure the container within the pedestal. The methods includ e manufacturing the pedestal such that when a storage container is placed in t he pedestal, the storage container will fit in a predetermined orientation. The storage container may be manufactured such that when the storage container is placed in the pedestal the storage container can be secured in the pedestal with a cover.< /SDOAB>
申请公布号
CA2636346(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.04.12
申请号
CA20082636346
申请日期
2008.06.27
申请人
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
发明人
CHOURSIYA, BHAWESH KUMAR;VASAN, KEERTHI;FAIN, LEE ANDREW;VITAN, CRAIG ROBERT;TODD, JOHN MICHAEL;DRESSLER, CRAIG RICHARD;KAKILETI, VENKAT;MANI, MADHUSUDHANAN;KRISHNAN, KANNAN;POLIMETLA, SIVAPRASAD