| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 008149200 | Gas or vapor | 25 |
| 20090119848 | CLOTHES TREATING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A clothes treating machine is disclosed. The clothes treating machine includes a cabinet forming the external appearance of the clothes treating machine, the cabinet for keeping clothes, an air conditioning unit for supplying cool air into the cabinet, and a control unit for controlling the air conditioning unit based on the state of clothes kept in the cabinet. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090282621 | Web Sealing Device - An apparatus for treating a travelling web of material in a predetermined gaseous atmosphere comprising a chamber ( | 11-19-2009 |
| 20120042455 | DEVICE FOR TREATING A YARN, SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF A YARN AND METHOD OF TREATING A YARN | 02-23-2012 |
| 008149300 | Including steam | 22 |
| 20080201866 | Laundry Machine - A novel-structure laundry machine that is capable of washing laundry using steam is disclosed. The laundry machine includes a machine body constituting the external appearance thereof, a drum mounted in the machine body for receiving laundry, a steam supply unit mounted in the machine body for generating steam, the steam supply unit being constructed to receive water for steam generation through the water inlet port exposed to the outside while the water inlet port communicates with one side of the machine body, and a primary steam supply part for supplying the steam generated in the steam supply unit into the drum. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080229515 | FABRIC PROCESSING APPARATUS - A fabric processing apparatus is provided that is capable of refreshing fabric articles and then maintaining the refreshed state of the fabric articles while they remain stored in a processing space of the apparatus. Condensed fluid generated in the processing space and in a condensing chamber, and fluid remaining in a steam supplying device after processing, are directed to a storage unit through corresponding fluid discharging channels. The flow of fluid through the fluid discharging channels is controlled by corresponding fluid discharge valves so that moisture and odors generated by fluid accumulated in the storage unit cannot flow back into processing space and contaminate the refreshed fabric articles. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080256720 | Operating Method for Laundry Machine - A method for operating a washing machine, in which wrinkles are removed from laundry using steam. The method includes supplying steam of a high temperature to a drum containing laundry; and supplying air to the drum. The method facilitates the refreshing of the laundry, such as clothes, thus allowing a user to wear the clothes just after the refreshing of the clothes. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080263783 | Drum washing machine and washing method thereof - A drum washing machine and a washing method of the drum washing machine wash clothes to be dry-cleaned, without water, using microfiber. The drum washing machine includes a tub; a drum rotatably provided in the tub; and a cleaning member contacting laundry in the drum to perform the dry-cleaning of the laundry. The drum washing machine washes clothes to be dry-cleaned, without water, using a cleaning member made of microfiber, thereby minimizing the deformation or shrinkage of the clothes. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080276381 | Control method of laundry machine - The present invention relates to a control method of a laundry machine. The control method includes inputting a command to drive the steam laundry dryer, and determining whether water is supplied to a steam generator of the steam laundry dryer. According to the control method of the steam laundry dryer, it is possible to effectively remove wrinkles from clothes and to prevent the breakage of the steam laundry dryer. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090013478 | LAUNDRY MACHINE - A novel-structure laundry machine that is capable of washing laundry using steam is disclosed. The laundry machine includes a machine body constituting the external appearance thereof, a drum mounted in the machine body for receiving laundry, a steam generation unit for generating steam, and a primary steam supply part for supplying the steam generated in the steam generation unit into the lower part of the drum. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090056034 | Method for Operating a Steam Generator in a Fabric Treatment Appliance - A method of controlling the operation of a steam generator in a fabric treatment appliance may include setting an operational temperature for the steam generator based on calcification of the steam generator. A change in the calcification of the steam generator may be determined by behavior of the actual temperature of the steam generator in response to changing a flow rate of water supplied to the steam generator. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090056035 | Method for Operating a Steam Generator in a Fabric Treatment Appliance - A method of controlling the operation of a steam generator in a fabric treatment appliance by changing a flow rate of water supplied to the steam generator to determine a change in calcification of the steam generator. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090056036 | Method for Detecting Abnormality in a Fabric Treatment Appliance Having a Steam Generator - A method of controlling the operation of a steam generator in a fabric treatment appliance may include controlling the operation of the steam generator in response to a rate of temperature change of the steam generator and/or controlling the operation of the steam generator in response to a rate of temperature change of a receptacle for receiving fabric items to be treated. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090056037 | DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE HAVING TOUCH UP FUNCTION AND METHOD FOR TOUCHING UP THEREOF - Disclosed is a drum type washing machine having a touch up function and a method for touching up thereof. The drum type washing machine having the touch up function is provided with a touch up button for removing wrinkles on laundry left in the drum type washing machine and a method for touching up. Accordingly, it is not required for a user to additionally execute rinsing and dehydrating processes, or ironing so as to remove wrinkles on the laundry, thus it is convenient. And, since it is not required to additionally execute the rinsing and dehydrating processes, it is capable of preventing unwanted consumption of water and electricity. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090106911 | Drum washing machine - A drum washing machine is provided to automatically wash out dirt on the door of the washing machine upon an operation of the washing machine. The drum washing machine comprises a cabinet having a door unit; a tub disposed inside the cabinet, the tub being configured to store water; a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub; and a circulator for simultaneously or selectively spraying wash water into the drum and toward the door unit. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090139036 | Laundry machine and washing method with steam for the same - Disclosed herein are a washing method and a laundry machine adopting the same, and more particularly, a steam washing method and a laundry machine that is capable of washing laundry only using steam and effectively performing a washing operation under the optimum operation condition. The steam washing method includes a selection step of allowing a user to select a steam washing course, in which a washing operation is performed only using steam, through an input unit, and an operation step of performing an operation based on the steam washing course while controlling at least one of a steam supply unit, a water supply unit, and a drum drive unit. The laundry machine includes an input unit for selecting a steam washing course, in which a washing operation is performed only using steam, among various washing courses, a steam supply unit for generating steam and supplying the generated steam to a tub or a drum, and a control unit for performing a control operation such that laundry received in the drum can be washed only using the steam when the steam washing course is inputted by the input unit. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090139037 | Laundry device and method for controlling the same - Disclosed hereinafter is a laundry device. More particularly, a washing machine comprises a steam generation unit installed therein to generate and supply steam to an outside of the washing machine or to a laundry-receiving device to remove wrinkles on laundry by using the steam supplied from the steam generation unit, and a method for controlling operation thereof. A method for controlling the washing machine is also disclosed. The washing machine comprises a steam generation unit to generate steam, and an steam outside-supplying pipe connected with the steam generation unit to supply the steam to an outside of the washing machine. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090139038 | WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed is a washing machine, The washing machine includes a tub to contain washing water; a drum rotatably installed in the tub to contain laundry to be washed; a detergent box to contain a detergent supplied to the inside of the tub; and a steam generating device to heat water to generate steam, supply the generated steam to the drum, and supply the heated water selectively to the detergent box. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090235465 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, ESPECIALLY A HOME DRYER OR A WASHING MACHINE, AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention concerns a method for operating a domestic appliance, especially a home dryer ( | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090241268 | Cloth Treating apparatus and controlling method thereof - A control method of the same are disclosed. A control method of a laundry treating machine comprising an accommodating space receiving laundry therein, the control method includes selecting one of at least two sanitary courses to sanitize objects, and supplying steam to the objects, with controlling a temperature of the accommodating space and a steam supplying time to maintain a temperature of the object to be at a predetermined sanitary standard temperature or higher for a predetermined sanitary standard time according to the selected course. According to the control method of the present invention, steam may be supplied appropriately according to the load amount of the laundry treating machine such that damage of laundry fabric may be prevented, sanitizing, or sterilizing the laundry. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090241269 | Laundry treating machine and control method of the same - The present disclosure generally relates to a cloth treating apparatus, such as a laundry treating machine, and methods of control and operation which sanitize the machine. The laundry treating machine can include an accommodating space which supplies air and moisture in order to remove unpleasant odors, wrinkles, or dampness from the laundry. The laundry treating machine may further include a circulation duct to circulate, dehumidify, or heat air inside the accommodating space. Operation of the laundry treating machine can use steam-sanitizing to remove odors, moisture, bacteria from the accommodating space and circulation duct. Steam-sanitizing can be performed based on a user's selection or the occurrence of a condition, such as unloading of laundry from the accommodating space after treatment. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090300850 | DISINFECTANT WASHING METHOD OF DRUM WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed herein is a disinfectant washing method of a drum washing machine. The method includes generating steam to increase an inner temperature of a drum to a first target temperature, performing steam washing while rotating the drum, with the inner temperature of the drum maintained at the first target temperature or more, and performing main washing while rotating the drum, after completing the steam washing. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090313767 | Cordless Battery Operated Handheld Steamer and Methods of Operation - A cordless handheld steamer comprising an interior chamber containing a steam generation unit and a water reservoir. The water reservoir generally encompasses the steam generation unit and the steam generation unit contains a heating element. A precise temperature control unit monitors the heating element's temperature to maintain an optimum steam producing temperature without overheating. The heating element is powered only by an on-board battery pack. A user determined amount of water is pumped from the water reservoir to the flash boiler chamber where the water is converted to steam and the steam travels through a plenum to a target area. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100058544 | Washing Device and Method Controlling the Same - A washing machine having a steam generator, which generates steam so that the steam is used in a washing or drying operation, and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The steam generator includes a case having a space for storing water; a heater provided in the space of the case for generating heat; and a water level sensor for sensing the minimum and maximum level of the water stored in the space of the case. A controller controls the water supply valve and the heater according to a result sensed by the water level sensor. The water supply valve is opened and closed, thereby controlling the supply of water to the steam generator. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100154129 | METHOD OF RELEASING THE ROUGHENED SURFACE OF WASHED CLOTH - The present invention discloses a method of releasing a roughened surface of a washed cloth ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20220136164 | CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a clothes care apparatus having a door support for increasing a rigidity of a door. The clothes care apparatus includes a cabinet including a clothes care compartment with an open front, and a machine compartment provided with a heat pump and a steam generator provided to heat or dehumidify air in the clothes care compartment, a door provided to open or close the opening of the cabinet, and a door support provided to reinforce a rigidity of the door, wherein the door support includes a first reinforcement provided to support the door in a longitudinal direction, and a second reinforcement connected to one side of the first reinforcement and provided such that at least a portion thereof is exposed to the outside of the door. | 05-05-2022 |
