Ware washer detergent dispenser

Abstract

A detergent dispenser (100; 700) for a ware washer (50) includes a container (102; 702), one or more hooks (104; 704), and a lid (106; 706). The container includes one or more walls (108a-108d; 708a-708d) defining an internal volume and defining an opening at a top of the container, and the opening can receive detergent into the internal volume of the container. The container includes a base (110; 710) connected to the one or more walls. The base defines an opening (124; 724) extending therethrough, where the opening can expose the internal volume to water from the ware washer to dissolve the detergent and dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer. The one or more hooks are connected to the container and configured to secure the container to a rack (52) of the ware washer. The lid can be connected to the one or more walls of the container by a hinge (712).

Description

WARE WASHER DETERGENT DISPENSERCLAIM OF PRIORITY

[0001] This patent application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 63 / 555,278, filed February 19, 2024, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND

[0002] Dish washers are generally used to automatically clean or wash dishes such as by dispensing cleaning detergent and spraying water or fluid onto the dishes to clean and rinse the dishes. Ware washers are commercial washers used to clean dishware, flatware, and the like, often in places where food is served to the public, such as in restaurants and other eateries. Ware washers can operate similarly to dish washers, but can clean the dishware and flatware at a higher temperature. Ware washers are also often operated several times per day.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0003] In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, like numerals may describe similar components in different views. Like numerals having different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The drawings illustrate generally, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, various embodiments discussed in the present document.

[0001] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0002] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0003] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0004] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0005] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0006] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0007] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0008] FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0009] FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0010] FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0011] FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.

[0012] FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Ware washers are regularly used multiple times per day to clean dishes and flatware and therefore can consume cleaning product, such as detergent, at a higher rate than a residential dishwasher. For example, a ware washer may be used 5 or 10 times in a single day at a restaurant. Therefore, a relatively high amount of detergent can be required to operate a ware washer, but regularly adding of detergent to the ware washer can increase an amount of time and effort required to operate the ware washer.

[0014] The present disclosure can include devices and methods to help address these issues, such as by providing a detergent dispenser large enough to receive and support multiple detergent pods therein. The detergent dispenser can be connected to a rack of the ware washer and can include one or more openings, such as in a bottom of the dispenser, configured to receive water sufficient to dissolve detergent during a wash cycle and configured release dissolved detergent and water during the wash cycle at a rate at which the several detergent tablets within the container will last for multiple wash cycles to allow the detergent dispenser to dispense detergent at a relatively constant flow rate as the multiple detergent tablets dissolve over the course of the multiple wash cycles ofthe ware washer, helping to reduce time and effort required in attending to detergent to operate the ware washer.

[0015] The above discussion is intended to provide an overview of subject matter of the present patent application. It is not intended to provide an exclusive or exhaustive explanation of the invention. The description below is included to provide further information about the present patent application.

[0016] FIGS. 1 and 2 are discussed together below and illustrate perspective views of a detergent dispenser 100 that can be used with a ware washer, such as for dispensing detergent into the ware washer during one or more cleaning cycles. FIGS. 1 and 2 show that the detergent dispenser 100 can include a container 102, hooks 104a and 104b (collectively referred to as hooks 104), and a lid 106. More specifically, the container 102 can include one or more walls 108a-108d (collectively referred to as walls 108). The walls 108 can together define an internal volume and the one or more walls 108 can define an opening at a top of the container (discussed below). The container 102 can also include a base 110 that can be connected to the walls 108 and can be located opposite the lid 106. The container 102 can be made of one or more of metals, plastics, foams, elastomers, ceramics, composites, or the like. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 the walls 108 can be made of a plastic or polymer and the lid 106 can be made of a metal.

[0017] The hooks 104a and 104b can be connected to the container, such as to the wall 108c. The hooks 104a and 104b can be configured to secure the container to a rack of the ware washer, as discussed further below. The hooks 104 can optionally be removable or replaceable and can optionally be configured to move or rotate with respect to the container 102 such as to allow a user to position the container 102 as desired on a rack of a ware washer or elsewhere within the ware washer. Though the detergent dispenser 100 is primarily discussed herein as being used with a ware washer, the detergent dispenser 100 can be used with a dish washer (e.g., a residential dishwasher) or other dish or flatware washing device or machine.

[0018] The lid 106 can be connected to the walls 108 of the container 102, such as by. a latchl22. The latch 122 can be connected to the lid 106 and the wall 108c, for example. Such a connection can allow the lid 106 to be movablebetween an open position where an opening of the container 102 is exposed and between a closed position (shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) where the opening is covered by the lid 106 to limit access to the opening. As discussed in further detail below, the lid 106 can be operated by a user to open the container 102 to deposit detergent (e.g., solid detergent tablets) into the container 102 prior to one or more wash cycles.

[0019] The container 102 can also include standoffs 114 that can extend from the wall 108c, such as away from the wall 108c. The standoffs 114 can be located on opposing laterally sides of the wall 108c but can be in any location along the wall 108c. The standoffs 114 can be on the same wall (108c) as the hooks 104, which can allow the standoffs 114 to engage an outer surface of a rack to which the hooks 104 are secured, such as to properly orient the container 102 with respect to the rack and with respect to other components of the ware washer, such as one or more spray heads.

[0020] FIGS. 3 and 4 are discussed together below and illustrate perspective views of the detergent dispenser 100 for a ware washer. FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the detergent dispenser 100 for a ware washer. The detergent dispenser 100 of FIGS. 3 and 4 can be similar to the detergent dispenser 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2; FIGS. 3 and 4 show additional details of the detergent dispenser 100. For example, FIG. 3 shows that the container 102 can include the base 110 that can be connected to the walls 108. FIG. 3 also shows that the walls 108 can together define an opening 116 that can be configured to receive detergent into an internal volume 118 of the container 102. The detergent dispenser 100 can optionally include a support 120 configured to rest on the base 110 within the internal volume 118. The support 120 can be configured to hold or support one or more detergent pods within the internal volume 118. The support 120 can optionally be user-replaceable.

[0021] FIG. 3 also shows that the detergent dispenser 100 can include a latch 122 that can be connected to the one or more walls (e.g., to the wall 108b). As shown in FIG. 2, the latch 122 can be releasably securable to the lid 106 or the wall 108c. The latch 122 can be configured to engage and to retain the lid 106 in the covered position when the latch 122 is secured to the lid.

[0022] FIG. 4 shows how the detergent dispenser 100 can be secured to a ware washer 50, such as to a rack 52 of the ware washer 50. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the hooks 104a and 104b can be hooked onto or secured to the rack 52 to secure the detergent dispenser 100 to the rack 52. FIG. 4 also shows how the latch 122 can be engaged with the lid 106 to secure or retain the lid 106 in the closed position.

[0023] FIGS. 5 and 6 are discussed together below and illustrate a perspective views of the detergent dispenser 100. The detergent dispenser 100 of FIGS. 5 and 6 can be similar to the detergent dispenser 100 of FIGS. 1-4; FIGS. 5 and 6 show additional details of the detergent dispenser 100. For example, FIG. 5 shows how the base 110 can define one or more openings 124.

[0024] The openings 124a and 124b can be openings extending at least partially through the base 110. The openings 124a and 124b can be separated by a portion of the base. Though two openings are shown in FIG. 5, the detergent dispenser 100 can include 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or the like openings. The openings 124a and 124b can be configured to expose the internal volume 118 of the detergent dispenser 100 to water from the ware washer 50, which can help to dissolve the detergent. The openings 124a and 124b can also be configured to dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer 50.

[0025] FIG. 6 more clearly shows how the latch 122 can be releasably securable to the lid 106 or the wall 108c. For example, FIG. 6 shows the latch 122 engaged with the lid 106 such as to retain the lid 106 in the covered position.

[0026] FIGS. 7 and 8 are discussed together below and illustrate perspective views of a detergent dispenser 700. Any of the dispensers discussed above or below can be modified to include the features of the detergent dispenser 700. The detergent dispenser 700 can include a container 702, hooks 704a and 704b (collectively referred to as hooks 704), and a lid 706.

[0027] The container 702 can include one or more walls 708a-708d (collectively referred to as walls 08). The walls 1078 can together define an internal volume and the one or more walls 708 can define an opening at a top of the container (discussed below). The container 702 can also include a base 710that can be connected to the walls 708 and can be located opposite the lid 706. The container 702 can be made of one or more of metals, plastics, foams, elastomers, ceramics, composites, or the like. For example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 the walls 708 and the lid 706 can be made of a metal such as a food-safe metal, such as stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, or the like.

[0028] The hooks 704a and 704b can be connected to the container, such as to the wall 708c. The hooks 704a and 704b can be configured to secure the container to a rack of the ware washer, as discussed further below. The hooks 704 can optionally be removable or replaceable and can optionally be configured to move or rotate with respect to the container 102 such as to allow a user to position the container 702 as desired on a rack of a ware washer or elsewhere within the ware washer. The detergent dispenser 700 is primarily discussed herein as being used with a ware washer, and also can be used with a dish washer (e.g., a residential dishwasher) or other dish or flatware washing device or machine as well as the detergent dispenser 100.

[0029] The lid 706 can be connected to the walls 708 of the container 702, such as by a hinge 712. The hinge 712 can be connected to the lid 706 and the wall 708c, for example. Such a connection can allow the lid 706 to be movable between an open position where an opening of the container 702 is exposed and between a closed position where the opening is covered by the lid 706 to limit access to the opening. As discussed in further detail below, the lid 706 can be operated by a user to open the container 702 to deposit detergent (e.g., solid detergent tablets) into the container 702 prior to one or more wash cycles.

[0030] FIGS. 9 and 10 are discussed together below and illustrate perspective views of a detergent dispenser 700. The detergent dispenser 700 of FIGS. 9 and 10 can be consistent with FIGS. 7 and 8 discussed above; FIGS. 9 and 10 show additional details of the detergent dispenser 700. For example, FIG. 9 shows that the hooks 704 and the hinge 712 are secured to the walls 708, such as to the wall 708c. The hooks 704 can be welded to the wall 708c or can be connected in other ways, such as using one or more of fasteners, adhesive, or the like. The hinge 712 can also be connected to the lid 706 such as via welding, fasteners, adhesive, or the like.

[0031] FIGS. 9 and 10 also show that the base 710 can include or can define one or more openings 724. The opening 724 can be an opening extending at least partially through the base 710. Though one opening is shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the detergent dispenser 100 can include 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or the like openings. The opening 724 can be configured to expose the internal volume 718 of the detergent dispenser 100 to water from the ware washer 50, which can help to dissolve the detergent. The opening 724 can also be configured to dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer 50.

[0032] FIGS. 9 and 10 also show that the detergent dispenser 700, such as the container 702 as defined at least in part by the walls 708 and the base 710, can define a width W, a depth D, and a height H or the detergent dispenser 700. In some examples, the width W can be greater than the depth D, and the height H can be greater than the width W and the depth D. Also, FIGS. 9 shows that the opening 724 of the base 710 can extend along a majority of the width W of the container 702.

[0033] FIG. 10 also shows that the opening 724 can have a thickness T (or depth) which can be relatively small as compared to a width of the opening 724. For example, the thickness can be between 0.5 millimeters (mm) and 5 mm. In some examples, the thickness can be between 0.5mm and 2mm. In some examples, the thickness can be 1 mm. The opening can also have a length between 5 centimeters (cm) and 14 cm, such as between 6 cm and 8 cm. For example, the length (along the W dimension) can be about 7.5 cm. Such an opening can be configured to receive water sufficient to dissolve detergent during a was cycle and release dissolved detergent and water during the wash cycle at a rate at which the several detergent tablets within the container 702 will last for multiple wash cycles, such as 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, or the like.

[0034] FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of the detergent dispenser 700. FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of the detergent dispenser 700. FIGS. 11 and 12 are discussed together below. The detergent dispenser 700 can be consistent with FIGS. 7-10 discussed above; FIGS. 11 and 12 show additional details of the detergent dispenser 700.

[0035] For example, FIG. 11 shows how the container 702 can be filled with multiple detergent tablets 54, such as 7 detergent tabs. Though FIG. 11 shows 7detergent tabs in the container 702, the container 702 can receive, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or the like detergent tabs. In this way, the detergent dispenser 700 can be filled with many detergent tabs to allow the detergent dispenser 700 to dispense detergent over many or several wash cycles in one filling.

[0036] The combination of the internal volume of the container 702 and the relative dimensions of the opening 724 can allow the container 702 to be filled with multiple of the detergent tablets 54 and can allow the detergent dispenser 700 to be secured to the rack 52 of the ware washer 50, as shown in FIG. 12, to allow the detergent dispenser 700 to dispense detergent at a relatively constant flow rate as the multiple detergent tablets 54 dissolve over the course of the multiple wash cycles of the ware washer 50.

[0037] FIG.12 also shows that the container 702 can be inclined or slanted. By slanting the base 710, the container 702 can more easily receive water sufficient to dissolve detergent from the openings 124 after repeated washing. With this slanting 725 of the base 710, it is possible to release dissolved detergent at a relatively constant flow rate. The container 702 can be slanted at an angle between 0.1 degree and 5 degrees. For example, the container 702 can be slanted at an angle between 0.5 degrees and 2 degrees, for example at 2 degrees.NOTES AND EXAMPLES

[0038] The following, non-limiting examples, detail certain aspects of the present subject matter to solve the challenges and provide the benefits discussed herein, among others.

[0039] Example l is a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, the detergent dispenser comprising: a container including: one or more walls defining an internal volume and defining an opening at a top of the container, the opening configured to receive detergent into the internal volume of the container; a base connected to the one or more walls, the base defining an opening extending therethrough, the opening configured to expose the internal volume to water from the ware washer to dissolve the detergent and dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer; one or more hooks connected to the container andconfigured to secure the container to a rack of the ware washer; a lid connected to the one or more walls of the container by a hinge or latch, the lid movable between an open position where the opening is exposed and between a closed position where the opening is covered by the lid to limit access to the opening.

[0040] In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 optionally includes one or more standoffs connected to the one or more walls and engageable with the rack of the ware washer to space the container away from the rack.

[0041] In Example 3, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-2 optionally include a latch connected to the one or more walls and releasably securable to the lid, the latch configured to retain the lid in the covered position when the latch is secured to the lid.

[0042] In Example 4, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-3 optionally include wherein the container has a width and a depth, and wherein the width is greater than the depth.

[0043] In Example 5, the subject matter of Example 4 optionally includes wherein the opening in the base extends along a majority of the width of the container.

[0044] In Example 6, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-5 optionally include wherein the lid is formed of stainless steel and the container is formed of polymer.

[0045] In Example 7, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-6 optionally include wherein the lid and the container are formed of stainless steel.

[0046] In Example 8, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-7 optionally include wherein the internal volume and the base are sized to support a volume of detergent to be dispensed over multiple wash cycles.

[0047] Example 9 is a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, the detergent dispenser comprising: a container including: one or more walls that are continuous, the one or more walls defining an internal volume that is enclosed and defining an opening at a top of the container, the opening configured to receive detergent into the internal volume of the container; a base connected to the one or more walls opposite the opening, the base configured to support the detergent within the container, and the base defining an opening extending therethrough, the opening configured to expose the internal volume to waterfrom the ware washer to dissolve the detergent and dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer; one or more hooks connected to the container and configured to secure the container to a rack of the ware washer; a lid connected to the one or more walls of the container by a hinge, the lid movable between an open position where the opening is exposed and between a closed position where the opening is covered by the lid to limit access to the opening.

[0048] In Example 10, the subject matter of Example 9 optionally includes one or more standoffs connected to the one or more walls and engageable with the rack of the ware washer to space the container away from the rack.

[0049] In Example 11, the subject matter of Example 10 optionally includes a latch connected to the one or more walls and releasably securable to the lid, the latch configured to retain the lid in the covered position when the latch is secured to the lid.

[0050] In Example 12, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 9-11 optionally include wherein the container has a width and a depth, and wherein the width is greater than the depth, and wherein the opening in the base extends along a majority of the width of the container.

[0051] In Example 13, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 9-12 optionally include wherein the internal volume and the base are sized to support a volume of detergent to be dispensed over multiple wash cycles.

[0052] In Example 14, the subject matter of any one or more of Example 9-13 optionally include wherein the slanting of a base to received water sufficient to dissolve detergent from the openings after a lot of repeated washing.

[0053] Example 15 is a detergent dispenser for a ware washer, the detergent dispenser comprising: a container including: a housing of continuous walls defining an internal volume, the housing comprising a first opening therethrough configured to receive detergent into the internal volume and a second opening therethrough, the second opening configured to expose the internal volume to water from the ware washer to dissolve the detergent and dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer; one or more hooks connected to the housing and configured to secure the housing to a rack or other structure of the ware washer; a lid connected to the continuous walls of the housing by a hinge, the lidmovable between an open position and a closed position to control water ingress to the first opening.

[0054] In Example 16, the subject matter of Example 15 optionally includes one or more standoffs connected to the one or more walls and engageable with the rack of the ware washer to space the container away from the rack.

[0055] In Example 17, the subject matter of Example 16 optionally includes a latch connected to the one or more walls and releasably securable to the lid, the latch configured to retain the lid in the covered position when the latch is secured to the lid.

[0056] In Example 18, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-17 optionally include wherein the container has a width and a depth, and wherein the width is greater than the depth, and wherein the opening in the base extends along a majority of the width of the container.

[0057] In Example 19, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-18 optionally include wherein the internal volume and the base are sized to support a volume of detergent to be dispensed over multiple wash cycles.

[0058] In Example 20, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-19 optionally include wherein the lid is formed of stainless steel and the container is formed of polymer.

[0059] In Example 21, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15-20 optionally include wherein the lid and the container are formed of stainless steel.

[0060] In example 22, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 15- 20 optionally include wherein the base is slanted to receive water sufficient to dissolve detergent.

[0061] In Example 23, the apparatuses or method of any one or any combination of Examples 1 - 22 can optionally be configured such that all elements or options recited are available to use or select from.

[0062] The above detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention can be practiced. These embodiments are also referred to herein as “examples.” Such examples can include elements in addition to those shown ordescribed. However, the present inventors also contemplate examples in which only those elements shown or described are provided. Moreover, the present inventors also contemplate examples using any combination or permutation of those elements shown or described (or one or more aspects thereof), either with respect to a particular example (or one or more aspects thereof), or with respect to other examples (or one or more aspects thereof) shown or described herein.

[0063] In the event of inconsistent usages between this document and any documents so incorporated by reference, the usage in this document controls. In this document, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain- English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.” Also, in the following claims, the terms “including” and “comprising” are open-ended, that is, a system, device, article, composition, formulation, or process that includes elements in addition to those listed after such a term in a claim are still deemed to fall within the scope of that claim.

[0064] In this document, the terms “a” or “an” are used, as is common in patent documents, to include one or more than one, independent of any other instances or usages of “at least one” or “one or more.” In this document, the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive or, such that “A or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A and B,” unless otherwise indicated. In this document, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.” Also, in the following claims, the terms “including” and “comprising” are open-ended, that is, a system, device, article, composition, formulation, or process that includes elements in addition to those listed after such a term in a claim are still deemed to fall within the scope of that claim. Moreover, in the following claims, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc. are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects.

[0065] The above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described examples (or one or more aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments can be used, such as by one of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b), to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted withthe understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Also, in the above Detailed Description, various features may be grouped together to streamline the disclosure. This should not be interpreted as intending that an unclaimed disclosed feature is essential to any claim. Rather, inventive subject matter may lie in less than all features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description as examples or embodiments, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment, and it is contemplated that such embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or permutations. The scope of the invention should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A detergent dispenser for a ware washer, the detergent dispenser comprising: a container including: one or more walls defining an internal volume and defining an opening at a top of the container, the opening configured to receive detergent into the internal volume of the container; a base connected to the one or more walls, the base defining an opening extending therethrough, the opening configured to expose the internal volume to water from the ware washer to dissolve the detergent and dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer; one or more hooks connected to the container and configured to secure the container to a rack of the ware washer; a lid connected to the one or more walls of the container by a hinge, the lid movable between an open position where the opening is exposed and between a closed position where the opening is covered by the lid to limit access to the opening.

2. The detergent dispenser of claim 1, comprising: one or more standoffs connected to the one or more walls and engageable with the rack of the ware washer to space the container away from the rack.

3. The detergent dispenser of claim 1, comprising: a latch connected to the one or more walls and releasably securable to the lid, the latch configured to retain the lid in the closed position when the latch is secured to the lid.

4. The detergent dispenser of claim 1, wherein the container has a width and a depth, and wherein the width is greater than the depth.

5. The detergent dispenser of claim 4, wherein the opening in the base extends along a majority of the width of the container.

6. The detergent dispenser of claim 1, wherein the lid is formed of stainless steel and the container is formed of polymer.

7. The detergent dispenser of claim 1, wherein the lid and the container are formed of stainless steel.

8. The detergent dispenser of claim 1, wherein the internal volume and the base are sized to support a volume of detergent to be dispensed over multiple wash cycles.

9. A detergent dispenser for a ware washer, the detergent dispenser comprising: a container including: one or more walls that are continuous, the one or more walls defining an internal volume that is enclosed and defining an opening at a top of the container, the opening configured to receive detergent into the internal volume of the container; a base connected to the one or more walls opposite the opening, the base configured to support the detergent within the container, and the base defining an opening extending therethrough, the opening configured to expose the internal volume to water from the ware washer to dissolve the detergent and dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer; one or more hooks connected to the container and configured to secure the container to a rack of the ware washer; a lid connected to the one or more walls of the container by a hinge, the lid movable between an open position where the opening isexposed and between a closed position where the opening is covered by the lid to limit access to the opening.

10. The detergent dispenser of claim 9, comprising: one or more standoffs connected to the one or more walls and engageable with the rack of the ware washer to space the container away from the rack.

11. The detergent dispenser of claim 10, comprising: a latch connected to the one or more walls and releasably securable to the lid, the latch configured to retain the lid in the closed position when the latch is secured to the lid.

12. The detergent dispenser of claim 9, wherein the container has a width and a depth, and wherein the width is greater than the depth, and wherein the opening in the base extends along a majority of the width of the container.

13. The detergent dispenser of claim 9, wherein the internal volume and the base are sized to support a volume of detergent to be dispensed over multiple wash cycles.

14. A detergent dispenser for a ware washer, the detergent dispenser comprising: a container including: a housing of continuous walls defining an internal volume, the housing comprising a first opening therethrough configured to receive detergent into the internal volume and a second opening therethrough, the second opening configured to expose the internal volume to water from the ware washer to dissolve the detergent and dispense dissolved detergent into the ware washer; one or more hooks connected to the housing and configured to secure the housing to a rack or other structure of the ware washer;a lid connected to the continuous walls of the housing by a hinge, the lid movable between an open position and a closed position to control water ingress to the first opening.

15. The detergent dispenser of claim 14, comprising: one or more standoffs connected to the walls and engageable with the rack of the ware washer to space the container away from the rack.

16. The detergent dispenser of claim 15, comprising: a latch connected to the walls and releasably securable to the lid, the latch configured to retain the lid in the closed position when the latch is secured to the lid.

17. The detergent dispenser of claim 14, wherein the container has a width and a depth, and wherein the width is greater than the depth, and wherein the second opening extends along a majority of the width of the container.

18. The detergent dispenser of claim 14, wherein the internal volume is sized to support a volume of detergent to be dispensed over multiple wash cycles.

19. The detergent dispenser of claim 14, wherein the lid is formed of stainless steel and the container is formed of polymer.

20. The detergent dispenser of claim 14, wherein the lid and the container are formed of stainless steel.

21. The detergent dispenser of claim 14, wherein the base is slanted.

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