<p>Systems and methods for providing removable storage tanks in an appliance having a pedestal are disclosed. The systems include a storage container located in the 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 include manufacturing the pedestal such that when a storage container is placed in the 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.</p>
申请公布号
CA2636346(C)
申请公布日期
2015.08.11
申请号
CA20082636346
申请日期
2008.06.27
申请人
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
发明人
VITAN, CRAIG ROBERT;TODD, JOHN MICHAEL;DRESSLER, CRAIG RICHARD;FAIN, LEE ANDREW;CHOURSIYA, BHAWESH KUMAR;VASAN, KEERTHI;KRISHNAN, KANNAN;MANI, MADHUSUDHANAN;POLIMETLA, SIVAPRASAD;KAKILETI, VENKAT