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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181299 | Method for controlling a washing machine A washing machine is disclosed. A method for washing laundry with the washing machine enhances washing performance and enables sterilization of the laundry by using steam while preventing damage of cloth due to the steam. The method comprises primarily supplying wat... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8166590 | Method and apparatus for determining laundry load size A method and apparatus according to one embodiment for operating a laundry treating appliance includes determining a parameter representative of a rotational speed of laundry in a drum and determining a laundry load size based on the parameter. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8166591 | Apparatus and method for wash fluid recirculation in a washing machine Apparatus and methods for recirculating wash fluid in a washing machine are disclosed. The washing machine includes a wash tub and a wash basket rotatably supported within the wash tub. The washing machine can include a jet pump for recirculation of wash fluid throu... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8156592 | Washing machine and method of controlling the same Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a balancer, which increases the speed of a rotation tub stepwise in a period in which an excessive vibration of a water tub occurs to pass the excessive vibration period without the vibration, and a method of controlli... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8151393 | Washing machine and method of controlling a washing machine The present invention relates to a washing machine and a method of controlling a washing machine. According to the washing machine and the method of controlling the washing machine in accordance with the present invention, the drum is operated at a first speed so th... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8136189 | Method for controlling washing course of washing machine A method for controlling operation of a washing machine is provided. The method may include performing heated washing courses at different temperatures while also selectively controlling an operating rate of a driving motor to enhance sterilizing effects on items be... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8122549 | Washing machine and control method of maintaining a balanced state of laundry thereof Disclosed herein are a washing machine that is capable of maintaining the balanced state of laundry to more smoothly perform a spin-drying operation and a control method thereof. The control method of the washing machine including a drum to receive laundry and a mot... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8056172 | Appliance panel with increased natural frequency A side panel for a fabric care appliance is described. The side panel includes an embossed pattern for increasing a first natural frequency (or first harmonic) of the side panel. Preferably, the first natural frequency is substantially higher than any ordinary opera... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8046856 | Method for spin-drying textiles after an impregnation process A method for spin-drying textiles being subjected to a method for the production of a hydrophobic effect in a washing machine. Textiles located within the drum are brought into contact with hydrophobing substances dissolved in the washing liquid. The drum is acceler... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8042211 | Method of detecting an off-balance condition of a clothes load in a washing machine An off-balance detection method comprises a plurality of off-balance detection schemes that utilize wash basket speed to detect an off-balance load condition at speed ranges that span the entire spin cycle and include speeds corresponding to natural frequencies of a... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7987541 | Steam washing method for washing machine and washing machine with the same The present invention relates to a method of a washing machine having a tub (21) for holding washing water, a drum (31) rotatably mounted in the tub (21), and a stem generator (51) for generating and supplying steam to the tub (21)... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7958585 | Method and apparatus for monitoring load size and load imbalance in a washing machine A method of determining static and dynamic imbalance conditions in a horizontal axis washing machine utilizes a number of dynamic algorithms to automatically determine the total load size, the magnitude of any static load imbalance, and the magnitude of any dynamic ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7954190 | Process for increasing liquid extraction from fabrics The present invention relates to a process of increasing liquid extraction from fabrics having a first liquid content through the use of a mechanical extraction means and a liquid extraction agent. ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7950089 | Method of controlling washing machine and washing machine A method of controlling a washing machine and a washing machine, in which the energy efficiency of a washing machine can be optimized without incurring additional costs are provided. The method includes heating wash water contained in a washing tub; and supplying st... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7950090 | Article and method for distress-washing fabric An article for distress-washing fabric comprising a hollow float and at least one distressing feature projecting outwardly from an outer surface of the float, wherein the article is substantially wear resistant and does not produce residue as a result of impact with... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7934282 | Method for cleaning a tub in a washing machine and a washing machine performing the same The present invention relates to a method for washing a washing tub and a washing machine having the same applied thereto, and more particularly, a method for washing a washing tub including the step of washing a washing tub with powder detergent and a step for wash... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7934281 | Stain removal process control method using BPM motor feedback Methods for laundering a textile wash load in a washing apparatus comprising the steps of pre-treating a textile wash load using methods that include a detection step selected from an airlock detection step, a water log detection step and combinations thereof. ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7930786 | Method for determining load size and/or setting water level in a washing machine In a washing machine comprising a tub, an agitator, and a pressure sensor, a size of a fabric load may be determined and/or an operational water level may be set based on a time of supplying water to reach a timing water level in the tub and on variation in an outpu... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7930787 | Method for determining load size and/or setting water level in a washing machine In a washing machine comprising a tub, an agitator, and a pressure sensor, a size of a fabric load may be determined and/or an operational water level may be set based on an amount of water supplied to reach a first level in the tub and on variation in an output fro... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7921494 | Internal unit, suspended such that it can vibrate, of a laundry treatment machine, method for controlling a laundry treatment machine, and use of an electronic sensor in an internal unit An internal unit of a washing machine or spin-dryer normally includes a washing container, which has a laundry drum mounted in the container such that it can rotate, and an electric motor for driving the laundry drum via a reduction gear, a transmission, or direct d... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7904985 | Wash cycles using oxidizing agents and sensors A substrate treating appliance utilizing a plurality of different chemistries for different cycles or different wash loads with a plurality of receptacles for receiving a plurality of cartridges containing the different chemistries. Each receptacle has one half of a... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7900305 | Automatic washing machine with spin drain flow channels and reservoir; wash action tub ramps and cycles An automatic washing machine includes a wash basin having a plurality of apertures and an annular liquid reservoir formed at an upper portion of the basin. A plurality of flow channels are arranged around the exterior surface of the wash basin. The plurality of flow... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7841033 | Method for cleaning and waterproofing textiles A method for cleaning and restoring a hydrophobic effect of textiles in a domestic washing machine in which hydrophobic substances dissolved in the washing liquid are contacted with the textiles during a treatment process. A washing process for cleaning the textiles... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7836535 | Dishwasher and a method for controlling the same The present invention relates to dishwashers, and more particularly, to a dishwasher and a method for controlling the same, which can measure turbidity of the washing water, and control operation of the dishwasher with reference to the turbidity detected thus, to pr... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7814597 | Method and apparatus for determining cloth and fluid motion in a washing machine A method and apparatus for measuring and recording conditions inside a chamber containing cloth items and fluid is provided. The method involves placement of contact sensors inside a wash chamber that can detect contact with a target cloth. The method also involves ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7814596 | Method for controlling washing machine The present invention discloses a method for controlling a washing machine for shortening a washing time period and extending lifetimes of components of the washing machine. For this, the present invention provides a method for controlling a washing machine includin... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7797778 | Drum type washing machine and controlling method thereof A drum type washing machine and controlling method thereof is provided. In the drum type washing machine, a tub is provided, a drum is installed in the tub to rotate about a horizontal axis, a driving motor rotates the drum, a key input unit receives a washing instr... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7757324 | Automatic washing machine with wash action tub ramps and cycles; spin drain flow channels and reservoir An automatic washing machine includes a wash basin having a plurality of apertures and an annular liquid reservoir formed at an upper portion of the basin. A plurality of flow channels are arranged around the exterior surface of the wash basin. The plurality of flow... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7757323 | Belt drive washer A drive mechanism for a washing machine having a basket rotatably mounted within a tub includes a motor having a first pulley. A washing apparatus is mounted within the basket. A rotatable shaft has first and second ends, the first end being directly coupled to the ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7752694 | Dehydration controlling apparatus for washing machine and method thereof A dehydration controlling apparatus for a washing machine, and a method thereof. The apparatus including: a storage unit in which an acceleration rate, an allowable maximum unbalance amount and an allowable minimum unbalance amount according to an amount of laundry ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7739765 | Tangling detection for an automatic washer A method and apparatus for determining the degree of tangling of fabric items during a wash process based on at least one of the motor speed or motor current. ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7739764 | Method and apparatus for monitoring load size and load imbalance in washing machine A method of determining static and dynamic imbalance conditions in a horizontal axis washing machine utilizes a number of dynamic algorithms to automatically determine the total load size, the magnitude of any static load imbalance, and the magnitude of any dynamic ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7735173 | Washing machine and controlling method of the same A washing machine and a controlling method thereof are provided. The washing machine and controlling method use a sensor to sense a load of laundry at a predetermined point during a wash cycle, and controls the rotating speed of a drum based on whether the sensed lo... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7707672 | Method for controlling driving of drum-type washing machine and apparatus thereof Disclosed are a method for controlling a driving of a drum type washing machine preventing vibration and noise of a drum, reducing a usage of washing water, and reducing rinse time, and an apparatus thereof. To this end, the drum is rotated with a preset equilibrium... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7703162 | Mechanical action estimation for washing machines An automatic clothes washer comprises a wash tub in which is disposed a wash basket defining a wash chamber for receiving fabric articles, and an article mover located within the wash chamber and driven by a motor to impart mechanical energy to the fabric articles u... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7690063 | Random tumbling washing machine wash chamber for improving cleaning while minimizing mechanical damage to clothes Methods and apparatuses consistent with the present invention provide for improved cleaning while minimizing mechanical damage to clothes in automatic washer cycles using time-varying wash chamber oscillations. An automatic washer has a wash chamber with a central a... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7690064 | Washing and rinsing method in washer A washing and rinsing method in a washer is disclosed, by which a washing power is raised by rotating a drum irregularly to enable a laundry and water to move in a disordered pattern. The present invention includes a referential rotational speed setting step of sett... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7661169 | Steam jet drum washing machine Disclosed herein is a drum washing machine which is capable of lifting clothes to a predetermined height and then dropping the lifted clothes so that the clothes can be washed by means of friction and impact. The drum washing machine is capable of heating wash water... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7647663 | Combination laundry device and method thereof A combination laundry device and a method thereof are disclosed. The present invention relates to a combination laundry device that can interchange information between two laundry mechanisms, and that can automatically set operation conditions for a washing and a dr... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7636973 | Clothes washer wash cycle method and apparatus A method for operating a washing machine in a wash cycle is provided. The washing machine includes a rotatable basket disposed in a wash tub and an agitator disposed in the basket. The method includes, in an exemplary embodiment, adding a predetermined amount of was... | 12/29/2009 |
