Class 68/23.4 - Including additional fluid handling means actuated by rotation of centrifuge

Subclass of Class 68 - Textiles: fluid treating apparatus
Definition: Machine including means for regulating fluid flow either
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 11/03/2009

Number	Title	Issue Date
7610781	Drum type washing machine Disclosed herein is a drum type washing machine designed to continuously raise and drop wash water during washing operation to enhance washing efficiency. The drum type washing machine includes a tub to hold wash water, a rotational drum rotatably installed in the t...	11/03/2009
7373793	Damper assembly and washing machine using the same A damper assembly and washing machine using the same, by which a damper pin configured to facilitate assembly is provided and by which a damper pin is configured to avoid breaking, are disclosed. The damper assembly includes a base having a first connecting portion,...	05/20/2008
7350380	Washing machine Disclosed is a washing machine enabling to prevent foam from leaking. The present invention includes a housing, a tub installed in the housing to store water, the tub having at least one opening and at least one pipe connected to the at least one opening, a drum rot...	04/01/2008
7254969	Ribbed washing machine basket A basket for a washing machine includes a body comprising an outer wall and at least one rib extending radially inward from said wall, said rib comprising at least a first portion having a first cross section and a second portion having a second cross section, said ...	08/14/2007
7197783	Appliance having a driving mechanism An appliance having a driving mechanism is provided, the appliance (10) comprising two rotatable portions (32, 34) which are rotatable by the driving mechanism (50) about an axis (40). The driving mechanism (50) comprises a gearbox...	04/03/2007
7181934	Dispensing device for unit dose laundry additive pouch The present invention is directed to a device for dispensing a unit dose water-soluble pouch containing a laundry additive during the spin cycle of a washing machine process having a spinning wash drum. The device is attached to the vertical center post of a washing...	02/27/2007
7086110	Selective dispensing of laundry additives during automatic machine laundering of fabric Disclosed are systems, methods, devices and kits for the timed dispensing of laundry additive materials into the drum during a cycle of a multiple cycle fabric laundering operation. To bring about such dispensing of additives, a housing structure device having multi...	08/08/2006
7013683	Turbine-like air-circulation enhancer for use with a clothes washing machine An accessory for a clothes washing machine includes a door having air flow ports and an air-circulation enhancer having a fan mechanism for mounting on top of an agitator of the clothes washing machine. The an mechanism has a turbine-like structure such that air is ...	03/21/2006
7010942	Drum type washing machine A drum type washing machine includes a cabinet which defines an outer appearance of the washing machine, a water tub set inside the cabinet to contain wash water therein, a rotary tub having spin drying perforations and rotatably set in the water tub, and a water tu...	03/14/2006
6971189	Variable volume clothes dryer The invention is a clothes dryer featuring an interior working volume that is adjustable to suit the size of the load and type of article(s) to be dried. Since the volume is adjusted to fit the load, only the necessary volume is heated. For large loads or bulky arti...	12/06/2005
6826932	Drum-type washing machine A washing machine 10 of the drum type comprises a drum 20 rotatable about a horizontal or inclined center of rotation, a drive motor 50 for rotating the drum, liquid holding chambers 36 for holding a liquid therein centrifugally, means fo...	12/07/2004
6782722	Drum washing machine A drum washing machine according to the present invention restrains vibration and noise at the time of spin-drying. For this purpose, a drum 4 is supported so as to be rotatable by rotating shafts 51L and 51R respectively extending in an approxi...	08/31/2004
6691536	Washing apparatus The present invention relates to an apparatus for treating, refreshing or cleaning fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linen and drapery....	02/17/2004
6609264	Pump cycling control system for a washing machine A drain pump of a washing machine is cyclically activated during a drain operation conducted as part of a spin cycle in a manner which reduces the run time of the pump. At least one dynamic operating parameter of the washing machine is sensed and used to ...	08/26/2003
6574996	Tub sump dam A washing machine including a tub having a helical flow path defined by a channel and a sump located at a lower end of the channel with a dam therein is described. In an exemplary embodiment, a water outlet is located in the sump, and the dam is positione...	06/10/2003
6543074	Spinner basket having labyrinth ring and method for using same A washing appliance includes a spinner basket having a curved labyrinth ring around its outer surface. The labyrinth ring blocks water from leaving the spinner basket during the washing cycle wherein the basket spins in a first direction. The labyrinth ri...	04/08/2003
6418758	Washing machine The present invention proposes a washing machine having a simple-structured mechanism for correcting the balance of the drum. In an embodiment of the present invention, plural water-holding chambers are located at the back of the drum around the rotation ...	07/16/2002
6205603	Front water injection for front loading washing machine An improved front loading washing machine and method of wetting clothes in a front loading machine is provided. The balance ring of the machine has a plurality of holes extending 360° around the ring through which water is flowable. A water supply line d...	03/27/2001
5361439	Method and apparatus for spinning and draining automatic clothes washer A method and apparatus for spinning and draining an automatic clothes washer after a wash or rinse cycle. After the water is pumped down, the spin drive and drain pump are activated with an on and off schedule of increasing on times, but constant off time...	11/08/1994
5249441	Slit valve for automatic washer In an automatic washer including a perforate wash basket, valves are provided which restrict the fluid flow through the perforations during portions of the wash cycle when the basket is stationary or slowly rotating or oscillating, but permit extraction a...	10/05/1993
4949557	Relating to laundry machines A water container (2) of a laundry machine has a helical path (24) in the base (20) thereof starting from a point adjacent to but above a drain inlet and progressing downwardly in the direction of motion of a spin tub (3) rotatable in the water container ...	08/21/1990
4888965	Water diverter for spinning basket of automatic washer A liquid diverter is provided in an automatic washer to cause a spray of liquid to impact on the side wall of the tub above a top level of perforations of the basket to assure that any suds or other extraneous matter is rinsed from the tub wall at such an...	12/26/1989
4733547	Washing machine A washing machine comprises an outer drum and an inner tub having water-expelling holes on its side wall. On the bottom of the inner tub, an agitator rotated intermittently by a motor is supported by means of bearings. An air trap is provided in communica...	03/29/1988
3948064	Single-tub automatic washer An automatic clothes washing machine of a single-tub construction with water level sensing and liquid extraction features includes scoop conduits arranged symmetrically within the sump chamber of a reversely tapered tub i.e., divergent from top to bottom....	04/06/1976

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Class 68/23.4 - Including additional fluid handling means actuated by rotation of centrifuge