Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cold steam iron comprising an iron for ironing fabrics; a steamer (1) comprising a main body (2), a water chamber (4) provided in the main body (2) for storing water therein, a cold steam chamber (5) connected to the water chamber (4), having a base and at least one side wall, at least one piezoelectric member (7) provided in the cold steam chamber (5) for generating cold steam, a steam outlet (11) for connecting to the iron by means of a hose, a fan (10) for directing the steam generated by the at least one piezoelectric member (7) to the steam outlet (11), and a steam sensor (12) to detect the rate of the steam generated by means of the piezoelectric members (7); and a control unit (9) adapted to control operation of the at least one piezoelectric member (7) so as to keep the steam rate in the steam chamber (5) below a predetermined steam saturation rate, according to the data detected by the steam sensor (12).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a household appliance (1), containing a coated mesh sieve (2) in a process water duct or a process air duct (3), wherein the coated mesh sieve (2) comprises a basic sieve material (4) in the form of wires (5); and a hydrophobic or hydrophilic coating (6) provided on the basic sieve material (4), wherein the hydrophobic or hydrophilic coating (6) is provided on a pretreated surface of the basic sieve material (4), and wherein the pretreated surface of the basic sieve material (4) is obtained by treating a metal as basic sieve material (4) with a cleaning solution containing an inorganic and/or organic chemical compound, or by treating an organic polymer as basic sieve material (4) with laser beams. The invention relates moreover to a mesh sieve (2) used therein and a process for the manufacture of the mesh sieve (2).
Abstract:
Atomiseur (6) de liquide comportant un élément piézoélectrique (8) fixé sur une trompe (9) amplificatrice de déplacements vibratoires comprenant une cavité (90) contenant le liquide à atomiser, ladite trompe (9) comprenant une première partie (92) recevant l'élément piézoélectrique (8) et une deuxième partie (93), distincte de la première partie (92), couplée mécaniquement et acoustiquement à une membrane micro-perforée (91 ) venant fermer un côté de ladite cavité (90), caractérisé en ce que ladite cavité (90) est alimentée avec du liquide en provenance d'un réservoir (5) au moyen d'une pompe (51 ) présentant un débit supérieur au débit de pulvérisation de l'atomiseur (6) en fonctionnement et en ce que ladite trompe (9) comporte au moins un trou de sortie (94) reliant la cavité (90) à un conduit de dérivation (66) vers le réservoir (5).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a device (100) for cardiac electrophysiology screening comprising a substrate (10) comprising a cavity (42), said substrate carrying a deformable layer (32) extending over said cavity (42), wherein a portion of said deformable layer (32) covers said cavity and acts as a membrane over said cavity (32), said portion having a surface comprising a pattern of grooves (44) and carrying a multi-electrode structure (110, 110'); and a plurality of cardiomyocytes (130) assembled in at least some of said grooves (44). A method of manufacturing such a device (100) is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a process of ironing fabrics. The iron contains a refill cartridge, which contains a concentrated ironing aid. The concentrated aid is then diluted with water in the iron before it is provided to the fabrics during ironing. The aid comprises a nonionic silicone containing surfactant.
Abstract:
An electric iron comprising a housing (1), a sole plate (2), a first reservoir (6) having an outlet (12) for a first fluid ( 7 ), an exchangeable reservoir (8) having an outlet (11) for a second fluid ( 9 ), which has a viscosity, and having coupling means (14), a nozzle means (10) comprising at least one aperture, a pump (19) for delivering a mixture of the first and second fluids to the nozzle means (10), said coupling means (14) comprising a first and a second inlet (15, 16) and an outlet (17), said second inlet (16) of the coupling means being fixedly connected to the outlet (11) of the exchangeable reservoir (8), the first inlet (15) of the coupling means (14) and the outlet (17) of the coupling means (14) being connected to the outlet (12) of the first reservoir (6) and to a supply tube (18) to the pump (19), respectively, if the exchangeable reservoir (8) is inserted into the iron, at least one of the inlets (15, 16) of the coupling means (14) and/or the outlet (11) of the exchangeable reservoir (8) being provided with a flow restriction (20, 21) which is adapted to the viscosity of the second fluid ( 9 ) such that, given predetermined pumping characteristics of the pump (19), a predetermined desired flowrate of the mixture of fluids and/or a predetermined desired proportion of the first and second fluids ( 7 , 9 ) is obtained.
Abstract:
An electric hand iron comprises an electrically heated sole plate and an electrically operated water nozzle. The water nozzle is arranged to produce a water mist which produces a substantially uniform density moisture pattern, in response to a user activated control.
Abstract:
본 발명은 필요시에 즉시 증기를 발생시켜 사용할 수 있으며, 발생된 증기가 효과적으로 배출되고, 점검 및 부품교체가 용이하므로 관리가 편리하여 사용성이 우수하며, 구성도 간단한 새로운 구조의 증기다리미에 대한 것이다. 본 발명에 따르면, 증기배출공(12)이 형성된 밑판(10)과, 상기 밑판(10)의 상측에 구비되어 외부전원에 의해 작동되는 히터(20)와, 급수원(30)에서 공급되는 물이 상기 히터(20)에 의해 증기화되는 기화실(42)이 내부에 형성되어 상기 히터(20) 상부에 구비되는 증기발생블록(40)과, 상기 급수원(30)과 증기발생블록(40) 사이에 구비되어 상기 급수원(30)의 물을 증기발생블록(40)으로 강제 급수하는 급수펌프(50)와, 상기 급수펌프(50)와 기화실(42) 사이에 위치되어 기화실(42)에서 발생된 증기 또는 기화실(42)로 유입된 물이 역류되는 것을 방지하는 체크밸브(60)와, 상기 기화실(42)과 밑판(10)의 증기배출공(12)을 연결하여 상기 기화실(42)에서 발생된 증기를 상기 증기배출공(12)으로 배출시키는 증기배출관(70)을 포함하여 이루어진 것을 특징으로 하는 증기다리미가 제공된다.
Abstract:
An electric iron having a housing (1) and a soleplate (2) in which at least one outlet opening (10;15;34;45) is provided, means (8;19;28;39;43) for generating a fine liquid spray or foam or steam, and means (5) for delivering said generated fine liquid spray or foam or steam through said outlet opening. According to the invention, the iron is provided with detection means (12,14;22,23;35,36;49) for detecting the presence of a surface (7a) in the proximity of the sleplate (2) and for generating a detection signal in response to said detection, and with control means (6) for controlling the delivery of said fine liquid spray or foam or steam in response of said detection signal. For example, the detection means comprise a movable spring-loaded contact element (12) located in the soleplate (2), said element (12) activating a switch (14) for generating said signal when the soleplate is positioned against said surface (7a) and thus depresses said element (12).