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Point of sale inductive systems and methods
Systems and methods for the identification, powering and control of products and product packaging. The systems can include a point of sale display having a contactless power supply. The contactless power supply can provide a source of wireless power for products and product packaging. The products and product packaging can include light emitting diodes, e-ink displays and printed speaker circuits that activate as the operating frequency of the contactless power supply varies. Other embodiments include product level sensors, inductive reader networks, printed temperature sensors, product alignment systems, passive identification circuits and methods for controlling operation of the same.
Owner:BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
Modular laundry system with horizontally arranged cabinet module
ActiveUS20060156765A1Dry-cleaning apparatusOther washing machinesEngineeringElectrical and Electronics engineering
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Textile cleaning processes and apparatus
InactiveUS6889399B2Efficient processingDry-cleaning apparatusOther washing machinesEngineeringLaundry
Processes and apparatuses for commercial and home-use cleaning of textile. Home-use embodiments replace the home laundry clothes dryer, except for embodiments using a novel manual kit. Home-use embodiments have an integrated spotting station. Soiled / stained textile is spray dampened with solvent, preferably automatically in the apparatus' rotatable drum; but the textile is not soaked nor immersed in solvent. Highly absorbent, untreated pad material is placed into the drum, for rubbing against the tumbling textile, to remove the soil, stains and solvent.
Owner:STEINER ATLANTIC
Fabric revitalizing method using low absorbency pads
A method of revitalizing a fabric comprises directing a flow of air through a chamber while tumbling the fabric to dehydrate the fabric; removing particulates from the air flowing through the chamber; directing a treatment fluid into the chamber and onto the fabric; and tumbling the fabric while at least intermittently contacting the fabric with a low absorbency textured surface. In another embodiment, a method comprises placing the fabric in a chamber having a low absorbency textured surface; extracting fluid from the fabric to dehydrate the fabric; inserting treatment fluid into the chamber to apply the treatment fluid to the fabric; and extracting fluid from the fabric to dehydrate the fabric.
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Point of sale inductive systems and methods
InactiveUS20110259960A1Wave amplification devicesStatic indicating devicesLevel sensorDisplay device
Systems and methods for the identification, powering and control of products and product packaging. The systems can include a point of sale display having a contactless power supply. The contactless power supply can provide a source of wireless power for products and product packaging. The products and product packaging can include light emitting diodes, e-ink displays and printed speaker circuits that activate as the operating frequency of the contactless power supply varies. Other embodiments include product level sensors, inductive reader networks, printed temperature sensors, product alignment systems, passive identification circuits and methods for controlling operation of the same.
Owner:PHILIPS IP VENTURES BV
Home information appliance system
InactiveUS20060190266A1Information transmissionProgramme controlSpeech analysisHome applianceEmbedded system
Owner:PANASONIC CORP
Organizer
An organizer for use with a closet rod extending along an axis includes a row of side-by-side compartments at least partially formed from a flexible material. Each side-by-side compartment has a floor, a pair of side walls extending from the floor and a mouth between the side walls. The organizer further includes a suspender coupled to the row of side-by-side compartments. The suspender is configured and adapted to hang the plurality of compartments from the closet rod such that each mouth faces a forward horizontal direction perpendicular to the axis of the closet rod when the organizer is hung from the rod.
Owner:RUBBERMAID
Pet enclosure
InactiveUS6997138B1Easy to cleanEasy to assembleAnimal housingIroning apparatusEngineeringCompanion animal
A pet enclosure having a moisture and odor-resistant, plastic, rattan-like material woven onto a frame. The enclosure is foldably collapsible for compact storage and shipping, and is quickly and easily assembled with minimal or no tools. An elevated floor panel is securely but removably engaged to the framing of the enclosure. An access door pivots inwardly and outwardly, and can be latched in a closed position or an open position.
Owner:RADIO SYST CORP
Washing machine with steam generating device and method for controlling the same
InactiveUS20060101588A1Improve washing effectReduce energy consumptionOther washing machinesControl devices for washing apparatusWash waterProcess engineering
A washing machine having a drying function, which includes a steam generating device for spraying steam directly onto laundry, and a method for controlling the same. The method for controlling the washing machine, which supplies hot air, heated by a drying heater, to laundry through a drying duct, includes heating supplied wash water to generate steam; spraying the generated steam onto the laundry through the drying duct to perform a washing operation; determining whether or not a drying operation after the washing operation is performed; and performing a dehumidifying operation such that a drying fan is operated to remove moisture remaining in the drying duct when it is determined that the drying operation is not performed, thereby improving washing capacity, reducing an energy consumption rate, and effectively removing the moisture remaining in the drying duct when the drying operation after the washing operation is not performed.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Modular laundry system with horizontal module spanning two laundry appliances
A modular laundry system comprises a first laundry appliance and a second laundry appliance horizontally arranged relative to the first laundry appliance. The modular laundry system further comprises a laundry care function horizontal module vertically arranged with the first and second laundry appliances and having an associated laundry care function and a width that at least partially spans at least the first and second laundry appliances.
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Composite clothing processing system
InactiveCN101328659AEasy to operateSimple realization of control operationOther washing machinesControl devices for washing apparatusData exchangeHandling system
The present invention discloses a composite clothes processing system which comprises the following components: a plurality of clothes processing devices which are used for processing clothes and are arranged adjacent from one another; and a data exchanging unit which is used for executing data exchange among the clothes processing devices, wherein, at least one in the plurality of clothes processing device is composed of a clothes storing device. All processing of the composite clothes in the invention to the clothes can be completed through one system. Furthermore at the condition that a plurality of clothes processing devices are provided, the information related to the clothes needs not be inputted when the clothes is processed in each clothes processing device according to the invention, and therefore the processing to the clothes can be executed more easily.
Owner:NANJING LG PANDA APPLIANCES
Collapsible structure
A collapsible structure having a plurality of side panels and a floor panel forming an enclosure having an open top. Each side panel comprises a two-ply web of material and a continuous loop frame. One or more handles may be attached to the structure or formed within one or more of the side panels. A method of making and collapsing the structure is also disclosed.
Owner:SPORTPET DESIGNS
Control process for a revitalizing appliance
InactiveUS20070151041A1Reduce absorptionIroning boardsDry-cleaning apparatusEngineeringRelative motion
A method for revitalizing a fabric load with a revitalization system comprises selecting a revitalization program from a plurality of programs and operating the revitalization system in accordance with the selected revitalization program. The programs can include at least one of a fluid insertion step; a fabric relative motion step; a fluid extraction step; a fabric refreshing step; a fabric reshaping step; a light cleaning step; a water extraction operation, a relative motion operation; a fabric air flow operation; a cooling operation; a fluid insertion operation; and a fabric fluid absorption operation.
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Collapsible container and method of making and using same
A collapsible container having a plurality of side panels and a floor panel forming an enclosure having an open top. Each side panel comprises a flexible continuous loop frame, a web of material, and an edging material. The edging envelops the frame and is coupled to the periphery of the web. One or more handles may be attached to the container or formed within one or more of the side panels. A method of making and collapsing the container is also disclosed.
Owner:SPORTPET DESIGNS
Method for producing digitally designed carpet
Exciting new optically engaging and controversial three dimensional simulating illusionary digital designs which generate emotional responses and photo-realism shock effects are produced by digitally creating a design or pattern and dying and / or printing the digitally created design using digitally controlled dying or printing equipment on flooring, such as, modular carpet tiles, area rugs, runners, rugs, carpets, floor mats, or the like. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a carpet tile substrate is cut into individual carpet tile blanks which are jet injection dyed with digitally created designs, colors, patterns, and / or the like which provide excellent seamability, look, feel, wear, and allow for true or accurate registration of three dimensional like, complex, complicated, intricate designs heretofore unknown in the carpet industry.
Owner:MILLIKEN & CO
Laundry basket with hip hugging feature
A laundry basket has a bottom panel with a perimeter. A contiguous side wall extends generally upward from the perimeter of the bottom panel and terminates at an upper end. A basket interior is defined above the bottom panel and bounded by the side wall. A curved wall section of the side wall is curved concavely inward toward the basket interior. The bottom panel and the contiguous side wall, including the curved wall section, are formed of a primary material. A cushion pad is positioned generally at the upper end of the curved wall section and is formed from a secondary material that is softer than the primary material of the curved wall portion.
Owner:RUBBERMAID
Transmitting/receiving device for washing machine and apparatus and method thereof
InactiveCN1961111AEfficient washingOptimal environmentOther washing machinesControl devices for washing apparatusEngineeringMechanical engineering
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Collapsible Household Containers
Collapsible household containers having a foldable wall section with shape-retaining characteristics are disclosed. In particular, collapsible laundry baskets, buckets, colanders, dish drainers, cups, and bottles are provided. The folding region may include foldable tiers of a flexible material, each tier having at least one stable, relatively expanded position and at least one stable, relatively collapsed position; and an intervening, non-folding tier composed of a different, relatively rigid material.
Owner:TSUI SAM TUNG
Data processing system for managing chemical product usage
InactiveUS20050065644A1Washing controlling processesOther washing machinesData processing systemBleach
A data processing system is used to manage and track use of chemical product in a washing machine. A detergent dispenser distributes the chemical products (e.g., detergent, rinse agent, and bleach) to the washing machine. The dispenser includes a monitor that detects dispenser data based on distribution of the chemical product by the dispenser. A database is coupled to the dispenser and stores an account identifier and an alignment identifier in association with the dispenser data of the dispenser. The database further stores corporate data in association with the dispenser data, the account identifier, and the alignment identifier. An analysis application analyzes the dispenser data in relation with the corporate data to characterize use of the chemical product in the chemical application system and provide a feedback loop. The analysis application can limit its analysis to data associated with a given account identifier or a given alignment identifier.
Owner:ECOLAB USA INC
Method of sorting articles for treatment according to a cycle of operation implemented by an appliance
ActiveUS20130086520A1Other washing machinesControl devices for washing apparatusMobile deviceEmbedded system
A method of sorting articles for subsequent treatment in an appliance. The method may sort the articles on a mobile device and the sorted articles may be treated according to a cycle of operation implemented by the appliance.
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Automated dry cleaning delivery system
ActiveUS7886971B2Maximizes customer satisfactionMaximizes convenience and satisfactionVisual presentationResourcesComputer softwareSelf-service
An automated, self-service dry cleaning delivery system accepts and records items dropped off through a kiosk for cleaning, and returns cleaned items to the same kiosk for customer pick-up. A computer software program operates the conveyors, the loading doors, and material transporting equipment. To facilitate maximum customer satisfaction, numerous customer feedback choices are displayed to maximize system dexterity.
Owner:LAUNDRYMART PTE LTD
Protective bra cage device for laundering delicate undergarments
InactiveUS6234368B1Easy and less-costly to fabricateConvenience to workIroning apparatusLaundry apparatusCage deviceEngineering
Owner:DESFORMERYL J +1
Collapsible container
InactiveUS20110174811A1Reliable materialReduce the overall heightBagsSacksMechanical engineeringEngineering
Owner:PRO MART IND
Textile identification system with RFID tracking
InactiveUS20050183990A1Implement economyTextiles and paperSortingAsset trackingIndustrial engineering
An asset tracking system is provided, having particular usefulness in connection with the marking and tracking of textile goods such as garments and linens. Interrogation of RFID tags located on various garment parts insures that the parts are properly tracked, identified and matched.
Owner:CORBETT BRADFORD G JR
Intelligent Fabrics
Textiles coupled with electrical components that are responsive to actions of the wearer and the surrounding environment. The textiles comprise a variety of sensors that interface with the cloud, networks, and devices. The textiles monitor physiological characteristics of the wearer. Objects in the environment may interact with the electrical components of the textiles. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems that include electrical components, such as, accelerometers, gyroscopes, Bluetooth chips, NFC chips, and RF tags integrate with the textiles to wirelessly communicate with networks.
Owner:TWIN HARBOR LABS
Vertical laundry module with backsplash
A laundry system comprises a laundry appliance and a vertical laundry module. The vertical laundry module comprises a backsplash that complements a backsplash on the laundry appliance and has an effective upper surface that is located at substantially the same height as an effective upper surface of the laundry appliance. The backsplash can further comprise a function element that can be a laundry care function or a non-laundry care function.
Owner:WHIRLPOOL CORP
Laundry machine
ActiveUS20120042697A1Avoid it happening againOther washing machinesControl devices for washing apparatusWash waterEngineering
A laundry machine that treats laundry housed in a rotating drum is disclosed. The laundry machine includes a cabinet (110), a tub (120) provided in the cabinet (110) to store wash water, a drum (130) rotatably provided in the tub (120) to house laundry, an angle change device (170) to change a tilting angle of a rotation shaft (144) of the drum (130), and a controller to control an operation of the angle change device (170) and a rotating operation of the drum (130) in a plurality of rotation angle modes.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Washing machine and textile washing and rinsing method
InactiveUS20080229517A1Reduce water consumptionMaximizing water savingOther washing machinesControl devices for washing apparatusFresh waterWater spray
A textile rinsing method in a washing machine, the washing machine including a tub, a rotating basket within the tub and a water spraying device, the method comprising stopping the basket, admitting a predetermined fresh water quantity, storing the predetermined fresh water quantity in the tub, spraying the textiles by means of the water spraying device, draining and centrifuging the remaining liquid in the tub and determining the number of semi-rinses. The method may be carried out in a washing machine including a tub and a rotating basket within the tub, wherein the washing machine comprises a pumping system, and a set of spraying means, including a directional valve, a conduction hose, a tub cover and, be it a hose with a plurality of holes or a nozzle and deflector or dispenser box, wherein by means of the directional valve, the pumping system is capable of leading through the conduction hose a determined quantity of fresh water stored in the tub to the, be it a hose with a plurality of holes or a nozzle and deflector or dispenser box, wherein any of the afore are capable of directing the water towards the basket.
Owner:MABE MEXICO S DE R L DE +1
Collapsible Household Containers
ActiveUS20150251808A1Increase in sizeSmall sizeTravelling sacksKitchenware cleanersEngineeringMechanical engineering
Collapsible household containers having a foldable wall section with shape-retaining characteristics are disclosed. In particular, collapsible laundry baskets, buckets, colanders, dish drainers, and cups are provided. The folding region may include foldable tiers of a flexible material, each tier having at least one stable, relatively expanded position and at least one stable, relatively collapsed position; and an intervening, non-folding tier composed of a different, relatively rigid material.
Owner:TSUI SAM TUNG
Laundry bag
InactiveUS20050129337A1Delicate garments to be washed safelyEasy to identifyBagsSacksEngineeringLaundry
oiled garments are placed in a mesh laundry bag. Two holes in the bag are placed over a spindle of a washing machine so the spindle passes through the center of the bag. Releasable closures around the holes prevent garments from slipping out of the bag during washing. The bag allows delicate garments to be washed and held separate from other garments in the washing machine.
Owner:SABOUNJIAN AZAD
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