Washing machine appliance spray hose assembly

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Inactive Publication Date: 2016-04-14
HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
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[0015]Reference now will be made in detail to embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the drawings. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used with another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0016]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a washing machine appliance 50 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject matter. As may be seen in FIG. 1, washing machine appliance 50 includes a cabinet 52, the cabinet 52 including a cover 54 and a ...

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A washing machine appliance including a cabinet, a tub positioned within the cabinet, and a basket rotatably mounted within the tub is provided. The washing machine appliance additionally includes a spout fluidly connected to a water source, the spout configured to flow water from the water source into one or both of the tub and the drum. Moreover, the washing machine appliance includes a spray hose assembly fluidly connected to the water source, the spray hose assembly including a hose and a handle. The spray hose assembly is configured for selectively providing a flow of water in a desired location and direction to assist a user in, e.g., cleaning out a dispenser cup and/or performing one or more pretreatment activities on articles to be washed.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to washing machine appliances, and more particularly to accessories for washing machine appliances.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Washing machine appliances generally include a tub for containing wash fluid, e.g., water and detergent, bleach, and / or other fluid additives. A basket is rotatably mounted within the tub and defines a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing. During operation of such washing machine appliances, wash fluid is directed into the tub and onto articles within the wash chamber of the basket. The basket and / or an agitation element can rotate at various speeds to, e.g., agitate articles within the wash chamber, wring wash fluid from articles within the wash chamber, etc.[0003]Fluid additives may be provided to the wash fluid via a dispenser cup. For example, a user may pour a predetermined amount of detergent, fabric softener, or bleach into the dispenser cup, which may then be provid...

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IPC IPC(8): D06F29/00D06F5/00
CPCD06F5/00D06F29/00D06F39/088D06F39/12D06F23/04
Inventor SCHECKELHOFF, RYAN JAMES
Owner HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC
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