公开(公告)号：US07690063B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US10766404

申请日：2004-01-27

Applicant: Karl David McAllister ,  Andrew J. Leitert ,  Daniel C. Conrad

Inventor： Karl David McAllister ,  Andrew J. Leitert ,  Daniel C. Conrad

IPC: D06F33/00 ,  D06F21/00

CPC classification number: D06F35/006 ,  D06F21/00 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2204/065

Abstract: 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 axis and is rotatable about the central axis. Items are loaded into the wash chamber. Wash liquid is supplied into the wash chamber. The wash chamber is oscillated about the central axis by time-varying oscillations.

Abstract translation: 与本发明一致的方法和设备提供改进的清洁，同时使用随时间变化的洗涤室振荡在自动洗衣机循环中对衣物的机械损伤最小化。 自动洗衣机具有具有中心轴线的洗涤室，并可围绕中心轴线旋转。 物品被装入洗涤室。 洗涤液体被供应到洗涤室中。 洗涤室通过时变振荡围绕中心轴振荡。

公开(公告)号：US6045588A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-04

申请号：US38054

申请日：1998-03-11

Applicant: Kurt A Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

Inventor： Kurt A Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

IPC: D06F39/02 ,  C11D11/00 ,  D06F1/00 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/08 ,  D06L1/00 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L3/00

CPC classification number: C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L3/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for washing fabric loads without water or using water only as a co-solvent are disclosed. One method of non-aqueous clothes washing includes the steps of disposing clothing in a wash container, delivering a wash liquor to the fabric load, the wash liquor comprising a substantially non-reactive, non-aqueous, non-oleophilic, apolar working fluid and at least one washing additive, applying mechanical energy to the clothing and wash liquor for a sufficient amount of time to provide fabric cleaning and, thereafter, substantially removing the wash liquor from the fabric load. The working fluid may be selected from the group consisting of perfluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, fluoronated hydrocarbons and fluoroinerts.

公开(公告)号：US08595876B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US13568512

申请日：2012-08-07

Applicant: Karl David McAllister ,  Andrew J. Leitert ,  Daniel C. Conrad

Inventor： Karl David McAllister ,  Andrew J. Leitert ,  Daniel C. Conrad

IPC: D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/00

CPC classification number: D06F35/006 ,  D06F21/00 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2204/065

Abstract: 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 axis and is rotatable about the central axis. Items are loaded into the wash chamber. Wash liquid is supplied into the wash chamber. The wash chamber is oscillated about the central axis by time-varying oscillations.

Abstract translation: 与本发明一致的方法和设备提供改进的清洁，同时使用随时间变化的洗涤室振荡在自动洗衣机循环中对衣物的机械损伤最小化。 自动洗衣机具有具有中心轴线的洗涤室，并可围绕中心轴线旋转。 物品被装入洗涤室。 洗涤液体被供应到洗涤室中。 洗涤室通过时变振荡围绕中心轴振荡。

公开(公告)号：US20120297554A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13568531

申请日：2012-08-07

Applicant: KARL DAVID MCALLISTER ,  ANDREW J. LEITERT ,  DANIEL C. CONRAD

Inventor： KARL DAVID MCALLISTER ,  ANDREW J. LEITERT ,  DANIEL C. CONRAD

IPC: D06L1/20

CPC classification number: D06F35/006 ,  D06F21/00 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F2202/10 ,  D06F2204/065

Abstract: 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 axis and is rotatable about the central axis. Items are loaded into the wash chamber. Wash liquid is supplied into the wash chamber. The wash chamber is oscillated about the central axis by time-varying oscillations.

公开(公告)号：US20090069209A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US12273635

申请日：2008-11-19

Applicant: KURT A. ESTES ,  DANIEL C. CONRAD ,  MARK BRADLEY KOVICH ,  TREMITCHELL L. WRIGHT

Inventor： KURT A. ESTES ,  DANIEL C. CONRAD ,  MARK BRADLEY KOVICH ,  TREMITCHELL L. WRIGHT

IPC: C11D3/00

CPC classification number: C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L4/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for washing fabric loads without water or using water only as a co-solvent are disclosed. One method of non-aqueous clothes washing includes the steps of disposing clothing in a wash container, delivering a wash liquor to the fabric load, the wash liquor comprising a substantially non-reactive, non-aqueous, non-oleophilic, apolar working fluid and at least one washing additive, applying mechanical energy to the clothing and wash liquor for a sufficient amount of time to provide fabric cleaning and, thereafter, substantially removing the wash liquor from the fabric load. The working fluid may be selected from the group consisting of perfluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, fluoronated hydrocarbons and fluoroinerts.

Abstract translation: 公开了无水或仅使用水作为共溶剂洗涤织物载体的方法和装置。 一种非水性衣物洗涤方法包括以下步骤：将衣物置于洗涤容器中，将洗涤液输送到织物载体，洗涤液包含基本上非反应性的非水性非亲油性非极性工作流体， 至少一种洗涤添加剂，向衣服施加机械能并洗涤液体足够的时间以提供织物清洁，然后基本上从织物负载中除去洗涤液体。 工作流体可以选自全氟化碳，氢氟醚，氟化烃和氟化物。

公开(公告)号：US07628043B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US11323125

申请日：2005-12-30

Applicant: Richard A. Sunshine ,  Donald M. Tomasi ,  Kristina K Underly ,  Daniel C. Conrad

Inventor： Richard A. Sunshine ,  Donald M. Tomasi ,  Kristina K Underly ,  Daniel C. Conrad

IPC: D06F39/04

CPC classification number: D06F39/12 ,  D06F95/00

Abstract: A modular laundry system comprises first and second laundry appliances in a horizontal arrangement and first and second single width horizontal modules. The first single width horizontal module is vertically arranged with the first laundry appliance, and the second single width horizontal module is vertically arranged with the second laundry appliance. At least one of the first and second single width horizontal modules is a laundry care module having an associated laundry care function.

Abstract translation: 模块化洗衣系统包括水平布置的第一和第二洗衣设备以及第一和第二单宽水平模块。 第一单宽水平模块与第一洗衣设备垂直布置，第二单宽水平模块与第二洗衣设备垂直布置。 第一和第二单宽度水平模块中的至少一个是具有相关联的衣物保养功能的洗衣护理模块。

公开(公告)号：US07534304B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US10699262

申请日：2003-10-31

Applicant: Daniel C. Conrad ,  Tremitchell Wright ,  Michael T. Dalton ,  Kurt Estes ,  Mark B. Kovich ,  Andrew J. Leitert ,  Brooke Lindsay-Steel Lau ,  Cinnamon S. Brown-Green ,  Holli Krumbein ,  Kenyata Joi Maki ,  Joel A. Luckman ,  Karl David McAllister ,  Vicki Lyn Wyatt-Smith

Inventor： Daniel C. Conrad ,  Tremitchell Wright ,  Michael T. Dalton ,  Kurt Estes ,  Mark B. Kovich ,  Andrew J. Leitert ,  Brooke Lindsay-Steel Lau ,  Cinnamon S. Brown-Green ,  Holli Krumbein ,  Kenyata Joi Maki ,  Joel A. Luckman ,  Karl David McAllister ,  Vicki Lyn Wyatt-Smith

IPC: D06L1/04

CPC classification number: C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L4/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-aqueous washing machine, methods of using the machine, methods of washing, and recycling.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及非水洗衣机，使用该机器的方法，洗涤方法和再循环。

公开(公告)号：US20070163097A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11482862

申请日：2006-07-07

Applicant: LD Metcalfe ,  Tremitchell Wright ,  Donald M. Tomasi ,  Karl D. McAllister ,  Joel A. Luckman ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Janice M. Kaeding

Inventor： LD Metcalfe ,  Tremitchell Wright ,  Donald M. Tomasi ,  Karl D. McAllister ,  Joel A. Luckman ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Janice M. Kaeding

IPC: D04H3/04

CPC classification number: D06F58/203

Abstract: A pad system for use in a fabrics revitalizing system having a fabric treatment chamber can comprise a low absorbency textured surface and an attachment system configured to attach the textured surface to an inside surface of the fabric treatment chamber. The pad system can further include a fluid dispensing system configured to dispense fluid from the textured surface. Optionally, the textured surface can be a substantially non-absorbent textured surface.

Abstract translation: 用于具有织物处理室的织物活化系统中的垫系统可以包括低吸收性纹理表面和被配置为将织构化表面附接到织物处理室的内表面的附接系统。 垫系统还可以包括配置成从纹理表面分配流体的流体分配系统。 任选地，纹理表面可以是基本上非吸收性的纹理表面。

公开(公告)号：US06766670B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US10420115

申请日：2003-04-18

Applicant: Kurt A Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

Inventor： Kurt A Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

IPC: D06F1900

CPC classification number: C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L4/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic washing apparatus for dry laundering hanging garments. The automatic washing apparatus has a sealed wash cabinet and a working fluid storage chamber for storing an amount of working fluid sufficient to dry launder a fabric load. The working fluid storage chamber is in fluid communication with the sealed wash cabinet. The sealed wash cabinet has an interior region, an upper assembly above the interior region, a lower assembly housed below the interior region and a door sealing the interior region of the wash cabinet. The upper assembly shakes the hanging garments in the wash cabinet and dispenses a wash a working fluid into the wash cabinet. The lower assembly has a moisture generator and a heater to respectively generate moisture and heat inside the wash cabinet.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于干洗衣服的自动清洗设备。 自动洗涤装置具有密封的洗涤柜和工作流体储存室，用于储存足以干燥织物载荷的工作流体的量。 工作流体储存室与密封的洗涤柜流体连通。 密封的洗涤柜具有内部区域，在内部区域上方的上部组件，容纳在内部区域下方的下部组件和密封洗涤柜的内部区域的门。 上部组件将悬挂的衣服摆在洗衣柜中，并将洗涤的工作液体洗涤到洗涤柜中。 下部组件具有水分发生器和加热器，以分别在洗涤柜内产生湿气和热量。

公开(公告)号：US06451066B2

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09520653

申请日：2000-03-07

Applicant: Kurt A Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

Inventor： Kurt A Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

IPC: D06B1300

CPC classification number: C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L4/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for washing fabric loads without water or using water only as a co-solvent are disclosed. One method of non-aqueous clothes washing includes the steps of disposing clothing in a wash container, delivering a wash liquor to the fabric load, the wash liquor comprising a substantially non-reactive, non-aqueous, non-oleophilic, apolar working fluid and at least one washing additive, applying mechanical energy to the clothing and wash liquor for a sufficient amount of time to provide fabric cleaning and, thereafter, substantially removing the wash liquor from the fabric load. The working fluid may be selected from the group consisting of perfluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, fluoronated hydrocarbons and fluoroinerts.

Abstract translation: 公开了无水或仅使用水作为共溶剂洗涤织物载体的方法和装置。 一种非水性衣物洗涤方法包括以下步骤：将衣物置于洗涤容器中，将洗涤液输送到织物载体，洗涤液包含基本上非反应性的非水性非亲油性非极性工作流体， 至少一种洗涤添加剂，向衣服施加机械能并洗涤液体足够的时间以提供织物清洁，然后基本上从织物负载中除去洗涤液体。 工作流体可以选自全氟化碳，氢氟醚，氟化烃和氟化物。