Dispenser

Abstract

A dispenser for an automatic dishwasher comprises a body having an aperture for release of an active component. The extent of opening of the aperture is controllable. The active component is contained in a blister disposed in the body.

1 . A dispenser for an automatic dishwasher, the dispenser comprising a body having an aperture for release of an active component, the extent of opening of the aperture being controllable, characterised in that the active is contained in a blister disposed in the body, and in that the active component is a fragrance composition which is a liquid within the blister and is released from the blister as a vapour.  
   
   
       2 . A dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the fragrance composition contains a dye and/or a colouring agent.  
   
   
       3 . A dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the extent of opening of the aperture is controlled by a gate mounted on the body.  
   
   
       4 . A dispenser according to  claim 3 , wherein rotation of the gate relative to the body opening extent of the aperture.  
   
   
       5 . A dispenser according to  claim 3 , wherein the gate comprises an apertured member.  
   
   
       6 . A dispenser according to  claim 3 , wherein the dispenser has an indication system to display the degree of alignment between the gate and the body.  
   
   
       7 . A dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the aperture on the body is split into a series of apertures with a bespoke aperture for each level or release.  
   
   
       8 . A dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the body has a plurality of apertures to allow release of the active component.  
   
   
       9 . A dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the gate has a plurality of apertures.  
   
   
       10 . A dispenser according to  claim 8 , wherein the apertures are arranged in a regular pattern.  
   
   
       11 . A dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the body has a means to permit attachment to the inside of a dishwasher.  
   
   
       12 . A dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the body has a window.