Patent classifications
D06F13/00
Washing machine and method of controlling the same
A method of controlling a washing machine includes (a) supplying water into a tub up to a first predetermined level, (b) rotating a basket so as to wash a filter provided between the tub and an opening formed in a lower portion of the basket by a water stream, (c) supplying water to elevate a level of water in the tub from the first predetermined level to a second predetermined level, and (d) rotating the basket to raise the water between the basket and the tub above the upper end of the basket by centrifugal force and to fall into the basket.
LAUNDRY BAGS AND SYSTEMS
A laundry bag for a spacecraft laundry system, can include a bag body defining an inner volume, a resealable opening defined by or disposed on or in the bag body, the resealable opening configured to allow insertion of one or more articles of laundry into the inner volume of the bag body, and a quick disconnect (QD) flow adapter disposed through the bag body and sealed to the bag body. The QD flow adapter is in fluid communication with the inner volume at a first end and is configured to connect to a mating connector at a second end. The laundry bag can be configured to sealably contain one or more articles of laundry and washing fluid within the inner volume when the resealable opening is sealed and the QD flow adapter is disconnected.
LAUNDRY BAGS AND SYSTEMS
A laundry bag for a spacecraft laundry system, can include a bag body defining an inner volume, a resealable opening defined by or disposed on or in the bag body, the resealable opening configured to allow insertion of one or more articles of laundry into the inner volume of the bag body, and a quick disconnect (QD) flow adapter disposed through the bag body and sealed to the bag body. The QD flow adapter is in fluid communication with the inner volume at a first end and is configured to connect to a mating connector at a second end. The laundry bag can be configured to sealably contain one or more articles of laundry and washing fluid within the inner volume when the resealable opening is sealed and the QD flow adapter is disconnected.
HOME APPLIANCE HAVING A FILTER
A household appliance can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for holding liquid with an access opening, a nozzle emitting liquid into the treating chamber, a recirculation circuit fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the nozzle. The recirculation circuit can include a recirculation pump and a filter having a housing with an inlet and an outlet, ferrite particles located within the housing, and a magnet having a first operational state and a second operational state.
HOME APPLIANCE HAVING A FILTER
A household appliance can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for holding liquid with an access opening, a nozzle emitting liquid into the treating chamber, a recirculation circuit fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the nozzle. The recirculation circuit can include a recirculation pump and a filter having a housing with an inlet and an outlet, ferrite particles located within the housing, and a magnet having a first operational state and a second operational state.
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH A BULK DISPENSER
A household appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior, a tub located within the interior, and a basket located within the tub and having a loading opening confronting the tub opening. The appliance also includes a bulk dispenser with a dispensing opening, a first chamber in fluid communication with the dispensing opening, and a second chamber fluidly coupled to the first chamber.
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH A BULK DISPENSER
A household appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior, a tub located within the interior, and a basket located within the tub and having a loading opening confronting the tub opening. The appliance also includes a bulk dispenser with a dispensing opening, a first chamber in fluid communication with the dispensing opening, and a second chamber fluidly coupled to the first chamber.
Manual washer
A manually operated washing machine, with first mode of operation with an agitating wash and rinse cycle for washing laundry and a second mode of operation with spin cycle for spinning the washed laundry to extract water.
Manual washer
A manually operated washing machine, with first mode of operation with an agitating wash and rinse cycle for washing laundry and a second mode of operation with spin cycle for spinning the washed laundry to extract water.
LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE LAUNDRY MOVER WITH LIQUID DIVERTER
A laundry mover for a laundry treating appliance may include a protrusion located on an upper side of the laundry mover and forming an open-bottom cavity. The protrusion may have at least one opening fluidly communicating the cavity with a portion of the treating chamber above the protrusion. A diverter may be located on a lower side of the laundry mover.