Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
068017000 |
Dispenser on agitator | 4 |
20080202172 | Device for Providing a Relatively Constant Rate of Dissolution of a Solid Article within It - A device for providing a relatively constant rate of dissolution of a solid article ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080202173 | Washing Machine - A washing machine is provided. The washing machine includes a support frame, which supports the main housing of the washing machine, and a liquid detergent container, which is disposed in the support frame and contains a liquid detergent therein. Therefore, the washing machine can improve the efficiency of the use of a liquid detergent. | 08-28-2008 |
20080229790 | WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed is a washing machine, which prevents solidification of liquid detergent by rapidly recovering the liquid detergent left in a liquid detergent supply passage and a liquid detergent supply pump by forming a negative pressure differential by use of the liquid detergent supply pump for a set period of time after the supply of liquid detergent is finished. | 09-25-2008 |
20080236207 | WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed is a washing machine. The washing machine comprises a tub; a drain hose discharging washing water stored in the tub to outside, in which a siphon brake hole is formed at one side of the drain hose; a backflow hose guiding the washing water drained through the siphon brake hole during the draining process, as one end of the backflow hose is connected to the siphon brake hole and the other end is directly/indirectly connected to the tub; and a switching element preventing the washing water back-flowed into the backflow hose from being flowed into the tub. | 10-02-2008 |
20080282749 | Washing machine having water softening device - A washing machine having a water softening device which improves the solubility of a detergent and a water softening performance concurrently. The washing machine includes a tub; a water supply device for supplying water to the tub; a detergent supply device for supplying a detergent to the tub; and a water softening device for softening the water. The water softening device is disposed such that the water supplied from the water supply device can be mixed with the detergent supplied from the detergent supply device and then the water mixed with the detergent can be supplied to the water softening device. | 11-20-2008 |
20080289371 | Water softener and washing machine having the same - A water softener which uses ion exchange resins to soften water and a washing machine having the same are disclosed. The water softener and the washing machine having the same include an ion exchange unit including ion exchange resins therein, the ion exchange unit including a first ion exchange unit and a second ion exchange unit which alternately perform softening of water and regeneration of the ion exchange resins. Since any one of the first ion exchange unit and the second ion exchange unit performs softening of water and the other one thereof performs regeneration of the ion exchange resins, it is possible to continuously supply soft water. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295546 | TOP-LOADING TYPE WASHING MACHINE - In a top-loading type washing machine, a detergent input device is installed at a control panel. Accordingly, a process for opening a lid and putting a user's hand into a cabinet for detergent input is omitted. Furthermore, can be solved a problem occurring when the user inputs a precise amount of detergent to the detergent input device inside the dark cabinet. As a result, the entire process for detergent input is simplified. Furthermore, since the detergent input device is installed at the control panel not inside a top cover, the entire appearance is not degraded even when the top cover is formed of steel. | 12-04-2008 |
20090019896 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine is disclosed. A water supply structure includes a water current guiding unit for supplying water, which is to be supplied into an inner tub after passing through a detergent dispenser, toward a wall side of the inner tub. Accordingly, when a rinsing operation is performed after spin-drying, water cannot be supplied to a central portion of the inner tub but be supplied to the wall side of the inner tub, so that although the laundry gathers on the wall of the inner tub, water can be sufficiently supplied to the laundry to effectively remove a remaining detergent from the laundry. | 01-22-2009 |
20090090140 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR POWDERED TREATING AGENT FOR USE IN A WASHING MACHINE - A dispensing system for powdered treating agent for use in a washing machine. The dispensing system includes at least one supply container with a fill opening for the powdered treating agent, an agitator having a vertical rotatable shaft and blades or vanes configured to be rotated by the rotatable shaft, and a contact protection grill configured to cover the fill opening so as to prevent contact with the agitator. The agitator is drivable by an electrical drive. The contact protection grill is connected to the rotatable shaft so as to form an inseparable unit with the agitator | 04-09-2009 |
20090090141 | TREATING AGENT DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A WASHING MACHINE, AND WASHING MACHINE - A treating agent dispensing system for a washing machine including a base unit and at least two supply containers removably and securably disposed on the base unit. The at least two supply containers are respectively configured to receive a treating agent. The treating agent is a powdered treating agent or a liquid treating agent. A delivery device is disposed in the base unit and is operable to deliver the treating agent to the washing machine through a hose. | 04-09-2009 |
20090095031 | WASHING MACHINE WITH A DISPENSER UNIT - The present invention refers to a washing machine, such as a laundry washing machine or a dishwashing machine provided with an improved washing agent dispenser unit ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090100880 | Additive Dispenser - An additive dispenser includes a fluid-retaining chamber. A siphoning post extends upward from a lower surface of the fluid-retaining chamber and cooperates with a cap or other structure so as to form a siphon chamber. When water is added to the chamber and a liquid level rises above an inlet to the siphoning element, a siphoning effect draws fluid from the chamber. When the siphoning effect is interrupted, any unsiphoned fluid remaining in the chamber exits by permeation through one or more porous elements located in a base of the chamber. | 04-23-2009 |
20090100881 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR LIQUID OR VISCOUS TREATING AGENTS FOR USE IN A WASHING MACHINE, AND WASHING MACHINE - A dispensing system for a liquid or viscous treating agent for use with a washing machine with a suds container configured to receive wash liquid. The dispensing system includes a dispenser box in communication with a water feed line. The dispenser box is configured to dispense treating agents to the suds container by flushing the treating agents out from the dispenser box. A receiving compartment is disposed in the dispenser box and is configured to receive a cartridge for holding a supply of the liquid or viscous treating agent. A dosing device configured to dispense the treating agent from the cartridge to the suds container is included in the dispensing system. The dosing device includes a linear displacement pump disposed on the cartridge. The linear displacement pump is configured to dispense a substantially constant volume of the treating agent from the cartridge with each stroke. The substantially constant volume of treating agent is a fraction of a total volume of treating agent for dispensing. | 04-23-2009 |
20090139276 | Washing machine - The present invention relates to washing machines, and more particularly, a washing machine which has two laundry holding spaces in one washing machine body. | 06-04-2009 |
20090158785 | Dispenser - A dispenser for a liquid detergent composition suitable for use in an automatic washing machine having a rotating drum, comprises a housing including a reservoir for the detergent composition. The reservoir has a dispensing aperture. The dispenser includes a weight which is moveable relative to the housing. The movement of the weight is driven by rotation of the drum. The weight is connected to a closure for the dispensing aperture. Movement of the weight causes the dispensing aperture to open. | 06-25-2009 |
20090288453 | Washing machine - A washing machine may include a cabinet; a washing tub which is disposed in the cabinet and in which a washing operation is performed; a liquid detergent supplier which contains and supplies a liquid detergent; a drawer-type container to which the liquid detergent supplier is coupled so as to be easily attachable and detachable and in which the liquid detergent supplier is contained; and a liquid detergent storage unit which is coupled to the drawer-type container, uniformly supplies the liquid detergent supplied by the liquid detergent supplier into the washing tub and detects whether the liquid detergent supplied by the liquid detergent supplier is stored therein. | 11-26-2009 |
20090288454 | Detergent supply apparatus and washing machine - A detergent supply apparatus comprising a storage space adjacent to a washing space in which washing is performed, a detergent bottle seat provided in the storage space and adapted to receive a detergent bottle containing a liquid detergent, a detergent reservoir in fluid communication with the detergent bottle, and a connecting part adapted to fix a portion of the detergent bottle to the detergent reservoir such that the liquid detergent can flow through the connecting part and into the detergent reservoir by gravitational force. | 11-26-2009 |
20090293555 | Method for Introducing Detergents and Associated Washing Machine - A method and washing machine that drives a cylindrical drum body, having openings and rotatably supported about an approximately horizontal axis in a tub, in a preferred direction of rotation, and that flows a detergent-liquid mixture in a stream onto an area of an upper quandrant of the cylindrical drum at an oblique angle against the preferred direction of rotation. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293556 | Detergent supply apparatus and washing machine - A washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a body having a washing tub; a detergent bottle seating part provided over the body and having a detergent inlet through which a liquid detergent is entered, a detachable detergent bottle containing the liquid detergent being seated on the detergent bottle seating part; and a detergent storing part provided under the detergent bottle seating part, the liquid detergent contained in the detergent bottle being entered and stored in the detergent storing part by its weight. | 12-03-2009 |
20090301143 | Front-Loading Laundry Treatment Machine - A washing machine includes a liquor container suspended for oscillating in a housing. A washing drum is rotatable within the liquor container. A material-elastic collar is connected for establishing a liquid tight seal on the edge of a front-side loading opening of the liquor container, connecting with a housing-side loading opening, and with a door mounted for sealing the housing-side loading opening. A filling element is located on the door and has a curved outward portion in the shape of a truncated cone. The filling element has a surface area with at least one recess commencing close to a largest diameter of the cone portion, and forms a rising surface of sickle shape in the direction of the interior of the drum and toward a smallest diameter of the cone on the surface area thereof. | 12-10-2009 |
20090308111 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a laundry appliance with a washing additive dispenser. The laundry appliance comprises a cabinet, a vessel for accommodating laundry, and a motor for rotating the vessel relative to the cabinet. The vessel is rotatably supported within a water tight enclosure. The axis of rotation is substantially horizontal and substantially parallel to a front panel of the cabinet. In an open condition, the cabinet provides access to the vessel via a vessel access area. A washing additive dispenser for dispensing additives to washing fluid contained in the water tight enclosure is positioned so that user access to the dispenser is located in the vessel access area. | 12-17-2009 |
20100018258 | Detergent dissolving device and washing machine having the same - Disclosed are a detergent dissolving device for a washing machine capable of improving solubility of detergent, and a washing machine having the same. The detergent dissolving device includes a powdered detergent box, and the powdered detergent box includes a detergent receiving portion, and a water feed portion defined at a periphery of the detergent receiving portion to feed water into the detergent receiving portion so as to cause rotating motion of water received in the detergent receiving portion. The detergent dissolving device further includes a cover provided to open or close the detergent receiving portion. The cover includes a water discharge portion to discharge the water out of the detergent receiving portion. | 01-28-2010 |
20100018259 | MULTIPLE LAUNDRY TREATING MACHINE - A new concept laundry treating machine including a pedestal laundry treating device is disclosed. The pedestal laundry treating device is capable of treating a small amount of laundry without driving a large-capacity laundry treating machine as a drying or washing machine, and functioning as a pedestal for the laundry treating machine. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a laundry treating machine body for performing a washing operation or a drying operation, a pedestal laundry treating device supporting the laundry treating machine body, and having a volume and a height smaller than those of the laundry treating machine body, the pedestal laundry treating device including a washing tub, a detergent supplier arranged in the pedestal laundry treating device, to supply a detergent to the washing tub, and a water supply pipe for supplying wash water from an external water supply source to the detergent supplier. | 01-28-2010 |
20100037661 | Washing machine to wash laundry with bubbles - A washing machine including a rotational drum into which laundry is input, a water tub to perform a washing operation using bubbles, a water supply device to supply water, a detergent liquid supply device to supply detergent liquid, an air supply device to supply air required for the generation of the bubbles, and a controller to control the water supply device and the detergent liquid supply device to supply the water and the detergent liquid into a space between the rotational drum and the tub, to control the air supply device to generate the bubbles by supplying air to detergent water as a mixture of the water and the detergent liquid, to supply the bubbles into the laundry, and to perform the washing operation using the bubbles. | 02-18-2010 |
20100095715 | A WASHING MACHINE - By means of the present invention, the microorganisms accumulated inside the detergent dispenser ( | 04-22-2010 |
20100107704 | Washing machine with detergent supply path - Disclosed herein are a washing machine and a detergent supply path which guides detergent stored in a lower part of a main body of the washing machine to an upper part of the main body. The washing machine includes a main body; a support base removably mounted to the main body; a detergent storage unit mounted at a lower part of the main body to be moved in and out of the main body; a detergent supply path guiding the detergent stored in the detergent storage unit that is in the lower part of the main body, to an upper part of the main body; and a guide unit guiding movement of the detergent supply path according to the movement in and out of the detergent storage unit. | 05-06-2010 |
20100154485 | Laundry handling apparatus with a cuff and a filling support - The invention relates to a laundry treatment device, which in particular serves as a washing machine or washer drier, having a housing and a container suspended in the housing. Also provided is an elastically deformable seal, which, is connected, on the one hand to the housing and, on the other, to the container. In addition, a dispenser housing with a filling connector is arranged in the housing. The seal has on a tubular projection an opening with one end of the filling connector being inserted into the seal at the opening of the seal. | 06-24-2010 |
20100170302 | Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. The device comprises a housing ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100170303 | LAUNDRY PRETREATMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY - A method for treating laundry is provided. The method includes steps of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry in a laundry washing machine at a first pH that favors bleaching properties and at a second pH that favors antimicrobial properties, wherein the first pH and the second pH are different, and draining the bleaching and antimicrobial composition from the laundry. The step of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry can include a step of washing the laundry with a detergent composition for the removal of soil. In addition, the step of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry can preceed or follow a step of washing laundry with a detergent composition for the removal of soil. A bleaching and antimicrobial composition and a laundry washing machine are provided. | 07-08-2010 |
20100175435 | Washing machine and drawer assembly thereof - Disclosed herein are a washing machine, which has an improved structure to increase the aesthetic appearance and emotional quality of a detergent container, and a drawer assembly of the washing machine. The washing machine includes a washing machine main body, a detergent container connected to the washing machine main body, a drawer panel provided on the detergent container and including a frame part having a predetermined thickness, and a handle defined within the frame part of the drawer panel. | 07-15-2010 |
20100186460 | WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING A UNIT FOR ADDING DETERGENT ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN PORTIONS - The invention relates to a washing machine which operates using a method for adding solid or liquid detergent active ingredients in portions and comprises an electronic programme control unit ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100186461 | AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED WASHING MACHINE - An automatically controlled washing machine having a detergent dispensing facility in an upper machine space of the washing machine, wherein the detergent dispensing facility has at least one chamber for hand-dosed addition of a portion of a powder detergent or a liquid detergent and a supply channel that supplies fresh water to the at least one chamber. At least one storage container in the upper machine space stores a liquid or gel-type detergent aid, which is automatically dosed by an automatic dosing facility assigned to the at least one storage container. The automatic dosing facility has a transfer line to supply a dose of the liquid or gel-type detergent aid to the washing machine tub. The supply channel has a bypass with an inlet side that is fluidly connected to the supply channel and an outlet side that is fluidly connected to the transfer line. | 07-29-2010 |
20100275659 | WASHING MACHINE AND DRAWER ASSEMBLY THEREOF - Provided are a washing machine and a drawer assembly thereof. The drawer assembly improves emotional quality by providing a structure capable of being automatically opened by a user through momentary application and negation of pressure. Because excessive force is not required to withdraw the detergent box, service life can be extended and product reliability can be improved. | 11-04-2010 |
20100300157 | AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED WASHING MACHINE - An automatically controlled washing machine having a machine room in an upper part on a front side of the washing machine, wherein the washing machine includes a detergent dispensing unit, a drawer, and a portable storage container, all of which are arranged in the machine room. The drawer is accessible from the front side of the washing machine and has at least one compartment whose top is open for adding washing powder or washing liquid. A counter-latching device corresponds to an overridable latching device when the drawer is opened to fill the compartment with the washing powder or washing liquid. A receiving device receives a portable storage container behind the compartment of the drawer, wherein the storage container stores a liquid or gel-like washing aid. The washing machine also includes a dosage device to automatically dose the liquid and or gel-like washing aid. | 12-02-2010 |
20110000266 | Dispensing Device - A fluid dispensing system comprises a compressible bottle having an outlet and containing a collapsible pouch. The bottle has a release control means disposed adjacent to the outlet. | 01-06-2011 |
20110041567 | Washing machine - Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a pair of tubs disposed in a main body and a detergent supply device to supply any one of the pair of tubs. A first detergent storage part, into which a first detergent is put, and a second detergent storage part, into which a second detergent is put, disposed above the first detergent storage part are provided in the detergent supply device, thereby reducing a width of the detergent supply device. | 02-24-2011 |
20110056250 | Washing machine and detergent feeding device thereof - The washing machine includes a detergent feeding device formed by integrally assembling a detergent box, a water feeding device, and valves. The washing machine further includes a printed circuit board and a pressure switch. The front surface of the detergent feeding device, which is inclined, is fixed to an inclined part of the front surface of the washing machine. | 03-10-2011 |
20110072860 | CHEMICAL INJECTION DISPENSER AND CAP - A washing machine having a chemical dispenser for dispensing chemicals into the wash water during a washing operation. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having a water inlet and a cap having a plurality of hose connecting ports to which chemical supply hoses are individually attached for enabling the direction of chemical into the dispenser chamber simultaneous with the introduction of water from said water inlet. The chemical supply hoses are connectable to said cap at a location remote from said body, and the cap is removable and replaceable in said dispenser body without removal of the hose from the connecting ports. | 03-31-2011 |
20110120196 | Detergent supply apparatus and washing machine having the same - A detergent supply apparatus and a washing machine having the same wherein residual water is not present in a liquid detergent containing unit. The detergent supply apparatus includes a detergent box and at least one liquid detergent containing unit provided in the detergent box to move a liquid detergent using a siphon phenomenon. The liquid detergent containing unit includes a siphon pipe to induce a siphon action, a siphon cap coupled to the siphon pipe, and at least one residual water hole formed through a bottom of the liquid detergent containing unit. The siphon cap includes at least one cap protrusion configured to be fitted into the residual water hole. A gap is defined between the residual water hole and the cap protrusion such that residual water is discharged from the liquid detergent containing unit through the gap. | 05-26-2011 |
20110146356 | WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING LARGE DETERGENT CASE - A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes a detergent receiving part, a supply pipe communicating with a water supply pipe and supplying wash water, an on-off valve between the detergent receiving part and the supply pipe, and a controller opening or closing the on-off valve corresponding to a proceeding washing cycle to supply a preset amount of detergent to the supply pipe. | 06-23-2011 |
20110154864 | MULTIPLE-ACTION ADDITION VALVE FOR A SYSTEM FOR METERING LIQUID OR PASTY WASHING AIDS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE MULTIPLE-ACTION ADDITION VALVE - A washing machine includes a valve with a housing base and a rotor, the housing base defining a central liquid line, nozzles in the housing base and in a circle that is concentric to an axis of the rotor, the nozzles being connectable to the central liquid line by a connection line in the rotor and having a seal that seals a connection with the connection line, a motor for driving the rotor, a storage container connected to each of the nozzles, a liquid line connected to the central liquid line, a pump connecting the liquid line to a dispensing device for a laundry treatment room, and a water feed without a seal in a transition to the connection line. The rotor axially presses the seals toward the housing base until contact areas of the rotor and the housing base oppose each other and are close to each other. | 06-30-2011 |
20110174021 | Washing machine - A washing machine including a housing and a detergent supply device to supply detergents. The detergent supply device includes a rotary case installed to be rotatable about the lower end thereof and rotated to be protruded from the housing, and detergent containers detachably installed in the rotary case. The rotary case is rotated so that the upper portions of the detergent containers are protruded forwardly, and thus the detergents are easily injected into the respective detergent containers. | 07-21-2011 |
20110185773 | WASHING MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH BULK TANKS - A washing machine, such as a laundry washing machine, a washing/drying machine or the like, has a tub housing a drum into which the laundry to be washed is loaded. The machine is equipped with at least one tank for a washing agent, and at least one supply duct is afferent to the tank for delivering the washing agent into the tub. A hydraulic washing circuit floods and drains the tank for cleaning purpose. A tank cleaning method is also disclosed. | 08-04-2011 |
20110277515 | WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing machine which comprises: an auxiliary receiving platform which is provided on a water-supply flow pathway for the supply of washing water, and which constitutes a container structure able to support a solid additive when such an additive is introduced; and an additive storage unit which is fastened to the underside of the auxiliary receiving platform, and which stores washing water in which the solid additive has been dissolved. Further, the washing machine can use solid additives such as sheet-shaped softeners. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283747 | LAUNDRY PROCESSING DEVICE - The present invention aims to provide a laundry processing device wherein detergent is supplied by means of the washing water. The present invention provides a laundry processing device comprising: a detergent box having a detergent storage unit which accommodates a detergent and which has an opening part; a washing-water supply device for supplying the detergent storage unit with washing water from the outside; and a regulating unit for closing the opening part of the detergent storage unit in which the detergent is accommodated, and opening the opening part by means of the washing water supplied by the washing-water supply device. | 11-24-2011 |
20120006077 | Detergent feeding apparatus and washing machine having the same - A washing machine having a detergent feeding apparatus to stably feed a required amount of liquid detergent based on the amount of laundry in an automated manner. The washing machine includes a cabinet defining an external appearance of the washing machine, a drum placed in the cabinet, a detergent box connected to the drum, a liquid detergent reservoir placed below the detergent box and to store liquid detergent therein, and a detergent feeding apparatus connected to the detergent box and the liquid detergent reservoir and to feed the liquid detergent stored in the liquid detergent reservoir to the detergent box. The detergent feeding apparatus includes a cylinder which the liquid detergent is introduced into or discharged from, and a pressure regulating unit connected to the cylinder and to introduce the liquid detergent into the cylinder or discharge the introduced liquid detergent from the cylinder. | 01-12-2012 |
20120017653 | WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing machine. More specifically, the invention relates to a washing machine comprising: a detergent box which is provided in a withdrawable fashion on the water-supply flow pathway of the washing machine, and which is formed with a detergent-holding unit in such a way that it can hold detergent; and a portioning member which closes the detergent-holding unit when a liquid detergent is being introduced into the detergent-holding unit, and which opens the detergent-holding unit when a powdered detergent is being introduced into the detergent-holding unit. | 01-26-2012 |
20120036901 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A DISPENSING DRAWER - A dispensing system for a laundry treating appliance may include a drawer slidable between a closed position and an open position, a cartridge recess formed in a portion of the drawer configured to receive the cartridge of treating chemistry, and an aperture through which the cartridge is viewable and formed in the portion of the drawer. | 02-16-2012 |
20120060568 | Washing Machine With An Improved Washing/Rinsing-Liquid Inlet Circuit - A washing machine ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120067089 | Washing Machine With An Improved Washing/Rinsing-Liquid Inlet Circuit - A washing machine ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120096903 | Washing machine - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a washing tub disposed in the cabinet, a detergent supply device to supply detergent to the washing tub, a valve housing, having valve devices to control water supply, connected to the detergent supply device, a coupling pipe coupled to a water supply hose outside the cabinet to guide water into the cabinet, and a connection pipe to connect the valve housing to the coupling pipe, wherein the valve housing is directly coupled to the detergent supply device, and the connection pipe is fixed to the valve housing and the coupling pipe. | 04-26-2012 |
20120103028 | Washing machine and detergent case thereof - A washing machine in which a detergent case is located below a washing tub unit and detergent and wash water are supplied from the detergent case to the washing tub unit by a pump. An overflow hole to prevent overflow of water to the outside the detergent case is provided on the detergent case, and the detergent and the wash water do not overflow the detergent case and are discharged to an outside of the washing machine through the overflow hole when the pump breaks down. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111067 | LIQUID ADDITIVE DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR A WASHING MACHINE - A liquid additive dispensing apparatus for dispensing a liquid additive into a washing machine having a tub accommodating a fluid and a basket rotatably disposed in the tub. A storage container is provided for storing the liquid additive. A tube is used to implement a fluid communication between the storage container and the tub. The tube has an inlet coupled to the storage container and an outlet coupled to the tub. The apparatus further has a venturi member arranged in the tub and in fluid communication with the outlet of the tube. The venturi member creates a venturi effect at the outlet of the tube when the wash basket rotates in the tub to send water or air into the venturi member, so that a reduced pressure is created at the outlet to suck the liquid additive from the storage container to the tub. | 05-10-2012 |
20120125055 | Detergent supply device and washing machine having the same - A washing machine including a machine body, an upper case coupled to the upper part of the machine body, a rotary tub rotatably disposed in the machine body, a detergent supply device coupled to the upper case to supply detergent into the rotary tub, and a water supply valve connected between an external water supply source and the detergent supply device, wherein the detergent supply device includes a detergent box having a first guide member in which the detergent is put and a second guide member to change a flow direction of wash water flowing along the first guide member and a water supply frame having a connection part connected to the water supply valve and a water supply part communicating with the connection part to supply water to the detergent box. | 05-24-2012 |
20120144878 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AN ADDITIVE IN AN APPLIANCE - Embodiments of an appliance are described that are configured for bulk handling and dispensing of an additive. The appliance includes a dispensing device that has in one example a bulk compartment and a dispense compartment. The dispensing device also includes a flow control device such as a valve that controls gravity-flow communication of the additive between the bulk compartment and the dispense compartment. In one embodiment, a fluid conduit carries a washing fluid such as water to the dispense compartment, thereby flushing the additive from the dispense compartment and into a wash tub of the appliance. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151970 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A DISPENSING SYSTEM UTILIZING A VENTURI COMPONENT - An apparatus is provided herein. The apparatus includes, a clothes basket rotatable about an axis, a motor coupled to the clothes basket, an additive tank, a Venturi component comprising a hole connecting to a water inlet, a hole connecting to the additive tank, and a hole connecting to the clothes basket, a first valve, a second valve, and a processor coupled to the first valve and the second valve, the processor being operative to carry out a dispensing phase of the apparatus, wherein the dispensing phase comprises dispensing additive to the clothes basket, and carry out a self-cleaning phase of the apparatus, wherein the self-cleaning phase comprises washing the additive tank. | 06-21-2012 |
20120151971 | DETERGENT DISPENSING DEVICE - A detergent composition dispensing device removable insertable into a washing machine comprises:—
| 06-21-2012 |
20120159998 | AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED WASHING MACHINE HAVING A DETERGENT INLET DEVICE - An automatically controlled washing machine is provided that has a housing and a detergent inlet device which is embodied as a drawer in the housing. The drawer is accessible from the front of the washing machine and has a chamber in the front region of the drawer for manual and measured addition of a portion of a laundry treatment agent. A reservoir tank inside the drawer is provided for a liquid laundry treatment agent. The reservoir tank has a chamber part that extends so far into the front region of the drawer that the chamber part is located adjacent to the chamber. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159999 | DETERGENT CASE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent case improved so that a liquid detergent stored therein is effectively discharged to the outside of the detergent case, and a washing machine having the same. The washing machine includes a main body, a drum disposed in the main body, and a detergent case mounted in the main body to supply a detergent to the inside of the drum, wherein the detergent case includes a liquid detergent storage part to store a liquid detergent, a siphon pipe protruded from the bottom of the liquid detergent storage part and including first flow paths divided into at least two spaces, and a siphon cap connected to the outer portion of the siphon pipe and forming second flow paths divided into at least two spaces. | 06-28-2012 |
20120174632 | DETERGENT CASE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent case includes a remaining water discharge hole formed on a bottom surface of a liquid detergent accommodation space, and an opening and closing unit to open and close the remaining water discharge hole due to buoyancy of a liquid accommodated within the liquid detergent accommodation space. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180533 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine including a detergent supply device to supply a detergent together with water to a tub. The detergent supply device includes a detergent housing installed within the main body and a detergent accommodation box movably installed within the detergent housing, and the detergent accommodation box is divided into automatic detergent accommodation parts to accommodate a detergent to be supplied automatically and manual detergent accommodation parts to accommodate a detergent to be supplied manually, and the detergent supply device supplies the detergents through an automatic detergent supply method and a manual detergent supply method. | 07-19-2012 |
20120204606 | Home Appliance Having Detergent Compartment - The invention relates to a home appliance, in particular washing and/or drying machine ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120210753 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine having a structure which stably supports a hose or a wire used in the washing machine to prevent sagging or movement of the hose or the wire. The washing machine includes a main body, a spin basket disposed within the main body, an upper cover connected to the upper portion of the main body, a detergent box connected to the bottom surface of the upper cover to supply detergent to the inside of the spin basket, a water supply valve connected to the rear end of the upper cover, a water supply hose connecting the water supply valve to the detergent box, and a support bracket connected to the bottom surface of the upper cover to support the water supply hose so as to prevent sagging of the water supply hose. | 08-23-2012 |
20120222456 | HOUSEHOLD CLEANING APPLIANCE WITH A DISPENSING SYSTEM OPERABLE BETWEEN A SINGLE USE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A BULK DISPENSING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for operating a dispensing system as a non-bulk dispensing system or a bulk dispensing system in a household cleaning appliance. | 09-06-2012 |
20120247158 | DOOR FOR THE FLUID-TIGHT CLOSURE OF A LAUNDRY LOADING OR REMOVAL OPENING OF A LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR OF A WASHING MACHINE AND/OR CLOTHES DRYER - The invention relates to a door for at least splash-protected closure of a laundry treatment appliance, in particular of a washing machine and/or a clothes dryer, comprising at least one hinge for attaching the door to a laundry treatment appliance, the door being movable on the laundry treatment appliance by way of a hinge into a closed position and a loading or removal position, the door comprising at least one interface by means of which energy and/or data is/are couplable from the laundry treatment appliance into the door, a dispenser for delivering at least one flowable laundry treatment preparation being arranged in or on the door, which dispenser is couplable to a cartridge storing at least one flowable laundry treatment preparation, and the dispenser being connected to the interface for the reception of energy and/or data. | 10-04-2012 |
20120272691 | ADDITIVE DISPENSER FOR A WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a casing, a tub disposed within the casing, and a basket configured for receipt of articles to be washed. An additive pack dispenser is disposed within the casing above the tub and included a pack receiver configured for receipt of an additive pack therein. The receiver is biased to a first position wherein the additive pack is stored and is movable to a second position wherein the additive pack is dispensed by gravity from the receiver into the tub. An actuator is disposed proximate to the receiver and is oriented so as to move the receiver at a defined time to cause the receiver to move to the second dispense position and deposit the additive pack into the tub. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272692 | ADDITIVE STORAGE TANK FOR A WASHING MACHINE - A washing appliance, such as a consumer washing machine, has a casing and a tub disposed within the casing. The tub includes a basket configured for receipt of articles to be washed. A vertically oriented additive storage tank is disposed between the casing and the tub. The storage tank includes a first vertical storage component disposed at a first location between the casing and tub, and a second vertical storage component disposed at a second location between the casing and the tub spaced from the first location. The storage tank further includes a bottom transversely extending storage component that extends between the first and second vertical storage components below the tub. | 11-01-2012 |
20120304706 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BULK DISPENSING OF WASH AID BY SENSING WASH AID CONCENTRATION - An automatic treatment machine includes a treatment chamber, a bulk treatment aid dispenser fluidly coupled with the treatment chamber, and optionally a water supply fluidly coupled with at least one of the dispenser and the treatment chamber. A method for dispensing a treatment aid from the bulk treatment aid dispenser into the automatic treatment machine in accordance with a selected treatment cycle includes selecting a treatment cycle, determining a concentration of the treatment aid, determining a volume of the treatment aid to be dispensed based upon the determined concentration, dispensing the determined volume of the treatment aid from the bulk treatment aid dispenser, and initiating the selected treatment cycle. | 12-06-2012 |
20130036775 | METERING SYSTEM FOR RELEASING AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS DURING A WASHING PROGRAMME OF A WASHING MACHINE - The invention relates to a dispensing system for releasing preparations in the interior of a washing machine, comprising a dispenser and a cartridge couplable to the dispenser, in which the cartridge comprises at least three chambers, which contain different flowable preparations, in which the first chamber stores at least one enzyme, selected from the group of amylases, mannanases, cellulases, lipases and/or pectate lyases and at least one surfactant and/or complexing agent, the second chamber stores at least one protease and at least one surfactant and/or complexing agent, the third chamber stores at least one scent and/or one optical brightener. | 02-14-2013 |
20130174614 | DETERGENT FEEDING APPARATUS AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent feeding apparatus that automatically supplies a detergent to a washing machine. The washing machine including a cabinet, a tub to accommodate water at an inside therein, and a detergent feeding apparatus to supply at least one detergent along with wash water to the tub. Wherein the detergent feeding apparatus includes a detergent container housing installed at an inside the cabinet, a detachable detergent container, and at least one valve apparatus configured in a way that the detergent accommodated at the detergent container is automatically put into the detergent container housing, wherein the at least one valve apparatus includes a detergent accommodating room to accommodate detergent at an inside therein, an inlet valve to allow the detergent in the detergent container to introduced to the detergent accommodating room, and an outlet valve to allow the detergent in the detergent accommodating room to be discharged to the detergent container housing. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180293 | WASHING MACHINE SOAP AND CHEMICAL DISPENSER WITH IMPROVED FLUSHING - A washing machine soap and chemical dispenser having a housing bottom, a top having a plurality of water inlets, and a pull tray for receiving and dispensing soap and chemicals during a washing operation. The top has a plurality of passageways communicating between the water inlets and the compartments and a flush water passageway communicating about sides of the dispenser top adjacent the outer perimeter thereof for flushing the housing bottom and tray with water free of soap and chemicals during each washing operation. The dispenser further includes at least one flush passageway having an outlet port for directing flushing water between rear walls of the tray and housing. | 07-18-2013 |
20130205843 | SYSTEM TO DETECT PRIMING OF A BULK DISPENSE SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE - A bulk fluid dispensing system that can detect when priming has occurred is provided. The system can prime itself so as to remove e.g., air gaps that might affect the metering of a proper amount of a fluid such as laundry detergent or fabric softener into a wash chamber or wash bin of the appliance. A pressure sensor can be used to determine when such priming has occurred. Other features can be provided as well. | 08-15-2013 |
20130255329 | APPLIANCE BULK DISPENSER CALIBRATION USING A PRESSURE SENSOR - A system for calibrating a fluid additive dispensing system of an appliance such as e.g., a washing machine is provided. For example, the system can calibrate for significant differences in the pressure of the water supply provided to the appliance during operation. Calibrations can also be implemented for significant differences in viscosity and/or density of the fluid additives. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263631 | WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING A DRAWER FOR LOADING WASHING AGENT - A washing machine, in particular a laundry washing or washing/drying machine, has at least one wash tub, one tank for a washing agent, and one drawer for loading washing agents, in which machine the drawer can be moved to at least a first position, wherein at least a portion of the drawer is in fluid communication with the tub, and a second position, wherein at least a portion of the drawer is in fluid communication with the tank. | 10-10-2013 |
20130269398 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a washing tub disposed in the cabinet, a detergent supply device to supply detergent to the washing tub, a valve housing, having valve devices to control water supply, connected to the detergent supply device, a coupling pipe coupled to a water supply hose outside the cabinet to guide water into the cabinet, and a connection pipe to connect the valve housing to the coupling pipe, wherein the valve housing is directly coupled to the detergent supply device, and the connection pipe is fixed to the valve housing and the coupling pipe. | 10-17-2013 |
20130298613 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A METERING DEVICE, AND METERING DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for operating a dispensing device ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130312463 | DETERGENT FEEDING DEVICE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a body, a tub disposed within the body to retain water, a spin basket rotatably installed in the tub, a detergent feeding device to supply detergent and water to the tub. The detergent feeding device includes a detergent housing installed in the body, a detergent case installed in the detergent housing to store liquid detergent, and a detergent introduction module to introduce the liquid detergent stored in the detergent case into the detergent housing. As the detergent introduction module is installed on the outer surface of the detergent case, placement of electrical components inside the detergent case is avoided. | 11-28-2013 |
20130327101 | FLUID ADDITIVE DISPENSER - A fluid additive dispenser is provided. The fluid additive dispenser includes a fluid additive collector that is disposed below containers configured for receipt of fluid additives. The fluid additive collector receives fluid additives from the containers and directs the fluid additives to a spout. By directing the fluid additives to the spout, spilling and leaking of the fluid additives can be reduced, e.g., during operation of a washing machine appliance. | 12-12-2013 |
20140041418 | WASHING MACHINE SYSTEM AND WASHING METHOD - A system including an enclosure of a washing machine, a drum within the enclosure, a mixing unit, within the enclosure but separate from the drum and in fluid communication with the drum, a water supply unit coupled to the mixing unit, a reservoir having a conduit fluidly coupled to the mixing unit, and a container connecting assembly configured to fix a spout of a container to the reservoir. An apparatus including a reservoir, external to a washing machine, to receive a liquid wash aid, a container connecting assembly coupled to the reservoir and configured to fix a spout of a container containing liquid wash aid to the reservoir, a flexible conduit to pass liquid wash aid from the reservoir to the washing machine, and a wash aid control unit connected to the flexible conduit and adapted to meter a flow of liquid wash aid from the reservoir to the washing machine. | 02-13-2014 |
20140060121 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A PHYSICAL ALTERATION ELEMENT - A household appliance for treating at least one item according to at least one cycle of operation includes a treating chemistry dispenser receiving a unit dose container and having a door moveable between an opened position and a closed position, a piercing mechanism located proximate to the treating chemistry dispenser and having a piercer that is moveable between a non-piercing position and a piercing position where the piercer is moved to perforate a unit dose container received within the treating chemistry dispenser. | 03-06-2014 |
20140076008 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076009 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet provided with an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet and an introduction port for introduction of laundry, a tub arranged in the cabinet to store washing water therein and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module including a module door to open and close the opening, a container provided to, in, or on the module door or the cabinet to store a detergent, and a detergent pump to move the detergent stored in the container to the tub. | 03-20-2014 |
20140096572 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus may include a detergent storage device positioned below an introduction port for introducing laundry into and removing laundry from a washing tub of the apparatus, a detergent dissolution device to dissolve detergent in water, and a flow path switching valve to selectively open a flow path for dissolution of the detergent and a flow path for supply of the dissolved detergent and washing water solution to the washing tub. | 04-10-2014 |
20140102153 | DETERGENT MIXER AND WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING THE SAME - A liquid detergent mixer includes a main body, a detergent inlet pipe, a wash water inlet pipe, and a wash water dispersing unit. The main body defines a mixing space in which wash water and liquid detergent are mixed. The detergent inlet pipe allows liquid detergent to flow into the mixing space. The wash water inlet pipe has one end protruding from the other side surface of the main body to the mixing space to allow wash water to flow into the mixing space. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109629 | WALL-MOUNTED DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A wall-mounted drum type washing machine includes a rear panel mounted on a wall surface; a tub containing washing water, supported by the rear panel; a front panel on the tub; a cover unit covering the front panel; and a detachable detergent box inserted through the cover unit and into the front panel. | 04-24-2014 |
20140137608 | DETERGENT DRAWER - According to one aspect a detergent drawer for a washing machine is disclosed, the detergent drawer comprising a linear guiding, a first holder for a detergent container, a second holder for a front plate and a front plate arranged at the second holder, wherein the linear guiding provides a displacement of a movable portion of the detergent drawer relatively to the washing machine and at least approximately perpendicular to an operating panel of the washing machine in a direction of motion, wherein the detergent drawer has a driving mechanism configured to automatically open the detergent drawer using a mechanically generated force when a user applies a pushing force to the front plate and then releases the front plate. | 05-22-2014 |
20140144191 | LIQUID SENSING APPARATUS, DETERGENT SUPPLY APPARATUS, AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent supply apparatus, and a washing machine including the same The washing machine includes the detergent supply apparatus which includes a detergent container accommodating housing installed in the cabinet and having an opening in the front portion of the cabinet, a detergent container configured to store the detergent and to be removably inserted into the detergent container accommodating housing through the opening of the detergent container accommodating housing, a pump unit installed outside the detergent container, and configured to pump the detergent stored in the detergent container to the detergent container accommodating housing, and a connector unit configured to supply power to the pump unit, and including a first body attached on an outer portion of the pump unit and a second body attached on the detergent container accommodating housing, the first body is electrically connected to the second body by being removably attached to the second body. | 05-29-2014 |
20140157835 | Laundry Washing Machine with a Water Softening Device - A laundry washing machine includes an outer casing and, inside the casing, a washing tub arranged inside the casing directly facing a laundry loading/unloading opening realized in a front wall of said casing, a rotatable drum arranged in axially rotating manner inside the washing tub and structured for receiving the laundry to be washed, a detergent dispenser which is structured for supplying detergent into the washing tub, and a water softening device which is structured for reducing the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub. The water softening device includes a water-softening agent container filled with a water softening agent able to reduce the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub, a regeneration-agent reservoir which is structured to receive a salt or other regeneration agent for performing a regeneration of the water softening function of the water softening agents, and a water supply circuit which is structured for selectively spilling/pouring a given amount of fresh water into the regeneration-agent reservoir. The regeneration-agent reservoir includes a regeneration-agent container which is fillable with a given quantity of regeneration agents, and the water supply circuit includes a first sprinkler head provided with a shower-making portion which is structured for feeding a shower of water droplets by gravity into the regeneration-agent container. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157836 | Laundry Washing Machine - A laundry washing machine includes an outer casing provided with a front wall, two side walls, a rear wall and a top wall, a washing tub arranged inside the casing directly facing a laundry loading/unloading opening realized in the front wall of the casing, a rotatable drum arranged in an axially rotating manner inside the washing tub and structured for receiving the laundry to be washed, a detergent dispenser which is housed inside the casing between the washing tub and the top wall of the casing and is structured for feeding into the washing tub a detergent, softener and/or other washing agent mixed with fresh water arriving from the water mains, a water softening device which includes water softening agents for reducing the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub, and a regeneration-agent reservoir which is housed inside the casing and is structured for receiving salt or other regeneration agent for performing a regeneration of the water softening agents. The detergent dispenser is provided with a first inlet which is exposed or exposable to the outside on the front wall of the casing. The regeneration-agent reservoir is housed inside the casing between the detergent dispenser and one of the side walls of the casing, and is provided with an independent second inlet which is exposed or exposable to the outside of the casing. | 06-12-2014 |
20140165662 | SUPPLIES DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing supply dispensing system for washing machine that, even in a vertical axis washing machine devoid of water storage tank, provides means of dispensing said washing supplies without them coming into direct contact with the wash load. Therefore, it is disclosed a washing supply dispensing system that, comprising at least one storage container of supplies ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140165663 | Laundry Washing Machine - A laundry washing machine ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140190220 | WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing machine including a cabinet ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140311192 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH AUTOMATIC PUMP SHUTOFF - A laundry treating appliance having a pump, such as a drain pump, with an automatic shutoff, and a method for controlling the shut off of the pump. | 10-23-2014 |
20140318191 | ONE STEP CLOTHING CLEANING SYSTEM - An apparatus for washing and drying clothes includes a housing containing a washing chamber adapted for receiving launderable items and washing the launderable items therein, and a drying chamber in communication with the washing chamber and adapted for receiving launderable items from the washing chamber and drying the launderable items. A moveable barrier is positioned intermediate the washing chamber and the drying chamber and is adapted for movement from a closed position in which the barrier closes the washing chamber from the drying chamber and prevents passage of items between the washing chamber and the drying chamber, to an open position in which the washing chamber is in unobstructed communication with the drying chamber whereby clothing can move from the washing chamber to the drying chamber. | 10-30-2014 |
20140352364 | AUTOMATIC DISPENSER FOR DETERGENT AND CHLORINE ADDITIVES - An additive dispenser for an automatic washing machine includes a container with a compartment for a wash additive. The compartment has a siphon system and a water fall on a wall of the compartment. A flow homogenizing system at the entrance of the dispenser includes: (a) a connection nozzle with an inner part, where the connection nozzle allows communication with a source of wash water, and the inner part of the connection nozzle has two areas with a different size to produce a Venturi effect; and (b) a damping tank with a container and a cover. The homogenizing system homogenize the wash water flow which enters. A perimeter pathway for the transfer of the wash water is formed by the container and the cover; and a deflector to direct the wash water flow which travels through the perimeter pathway. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352365 | Portable Laundry Treating Apparatus - A hand-held laundry treating apparatus includes a portable body, a supply tank including a tank body provided at the portable body, a water chamber provided in the tank body to store water therein and a detergent chamber provided in the tank body to store detergent therein, a suction tank including a suction chamber provided at the portable body to store liquid therein, and a liquid transferring part for supplying liquid stored in the supply tank to laundry and transferring liquid remaining in laundry to the suction tank. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352366 | Portable Laundry Treating Apparatus - A hand-held laundry treating apparatus includes a portable body, a liquid storage part including a tank body provided at the portable body, a water chamber provided in the tank body to store water therein, a detergent chamber provided in the tank body to store detergent therein and a suction chamber provided in the tank body to provide a space to store liquid therein, and a liquid transferring part for supplying liquid stored in the water chamber and the detergent chamber to laundry and transferring liquid remaining in laundry to the suction chamber. | 12-04-2014 |
20150013396 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE FOR THE CARE OF LAUNDRY ITEMS WITH A DISPENSING TRAY AND A SUDS CONTAINER - The invention relates to a household appliance ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150033805 | Ozone Injection Systems - An ozone laundry system that injects ozone into the chemical injection system in order to allow the system to inject ozone as other cleaning chemicals are injected into the washer. This allows ozone to be injected through the wash cycle rather than just during the initial fill phase and additional avoids the expense and maintenance of adding ozone recirculation plumping to an ozone laundry system. Accordingly, ozone levels may be maintained at superior levels throughout the wash cycle. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040619 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet; a tub which is disposed in the cabinet and in which washing water is stored; a drain hose that guides the washing water in the tub toward an outer side of the cabinet; and a siphonage prevention unit disposed on the drain hose, wherein the siphonage prevention unit includes: a connection pipe having a connection flow path that communicates with the drain hose; an air pipe having an air flow path that communicates with the connection flow path; and a protrusion that is disposed adjacent to a communication portion in which the connection flow path and the air flow path communicate with each other and that protrudes from an inner side surface of the connection pipe. Through this configuration, a siphonage phenomenon in the drain hose can be prevented. | 02-12-2015 |
20150052953 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH A STATIC TUB - A laundry treating appliance having a cabinet, a static wash tub fixed in position relative to the cabinet, a wash basket mounted within the wash tub for rotation about a vertical axis and having at least one drain hole, a drive motor within the cabinet for rotating the wash basket, a catch basin fixed to the wash tub and spaced from the drive motor, a recirculation pump, and a closure between the drive motor and the catch basin. | 02-26-2015 |
20150052954 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH A STATIC TUB AND A WATER TRAP VAPOR SEAL - A washing machine may include a static wash tub, a rotatable vertical axis wash basket in the static wash tub, and a drive motor for rotating the wash basket. A closure may direct wash liquid from the wash basket to a catch basin. A flange may be attached to the closure so that an unattached edge ends within the catch basin. The unattached edge may end below the surface of a first volume of wash liquid to minimize migration of wash liquid and/or vapor from the washing machine. The unattached edge may end above the surface of a second volume of wash liquid less than the first volume to minimize agitation of wash liquid in the catch basin. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059418 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus may include a cabinet detachably provided on a first treating apparatus exhibiting a laundry treating apparatus and forming an external appearance of the laundry treating apparatus. A drawer may be provided to be withdrawn from the cabinet and an input hole may be formed thereon. A tub provided within the drawer body may store wash water. A detergent supply unit may be provided to be withdrawn from the drawer body toward a center of the input hole and provide a space for storing detergent. A water supply unit may supply wash water to the detergent supply unit to supply the detergent stored in the detergent supply unit to the tub body. | 03-05-2015 |
20150075230 | Washing Machine And Detergent Delivery Pump Assembly Thereof - A washing machine and a detergent delivery pump assembly thereof are provided. The detergent delivery pump assembly includes a pump defining a plurality of fixed-volume chambers therein for containing detergents respectively, each fixed-volume chamber being provided with a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve; a plurality of pistons disposed in the plurality of fixed-volume chambers in one-to-one correspondence relationship and each including piston head, the piston head being controlled to reciprocate in the fixed-volume chamber to draw or push out a fixed volume of detergent; a motor assembly; and a transmission mechanism to associate the piston heads with the motor assembly, such that the piston heads are controlled to move in the fixed-volume chambers by the motor assembly. | 03-19-2015 |
20150107309 | Laundry Washing Machine - Laundry washing machine ( | 04-23-2015 |
20150107310 | Laundry Washing Machine with a Water Softening Device - A laundry washing machine ( | 04-23-2015 |
20150114045 | DISPENSING ARRANGEMENT FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE FOR THE CARE OF LAUNDRY ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE FOR THE CARE OF LAUNDRY ITEMS - The invention relates to a dispensing arrangement ( | 04-30-2015 |
20150114046 | WASHING MACHINE - Provided is a washing machine that includes a washing tub to accommodate laundry, the washing tub provided to be rotatable, and a liquid applicator that sprays a liquid to prescribed regions inside the washing tub. The liquid applicator may include a first nozzle having a first outlet arranged in a first direction to spray the liquid toward a first region of the washing tub, and a second nozzle having a second outlet arranged in a second direction to spray the liquid toward a second region of the washing tub. The first and second directions may be different directions. | 04-30-2015 |
20150114047 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a laundry receiving part provided within the cabinet and configured to receive laundry, a water supply part configured to supply wash water, and a detergent supplier configured to supply detergent. The detergent supplier includes a storage body having a first storage part configured to hold a first detergent and a second storage part configured to hold a second detergent. The first storage part is configured to communicate with the laundry receiving part, and the second detergent is in liquid form. The detergent supplier further includes a passage body having a water supply passage that is configured to supply the first storage part with the wash water from the water supply part, and a liquid detergent supply part that is configured to supply the water supply passage with the second detergent from the second storage part. | 04-30-2015 |
20150128659 | WATER SUPPLY VALVE AND WATER SUPPLY VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR WALL MOUNTED DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A water supply valve for a wall mounted drum type washing machine may include an integrated inlet housing, first water supply valve outlet housing, and second water supply valve outlet housing. The water supply valve includes an inlet housing including an inlet into which water enters and a first passage along an inner cavity; a first water supply valve outlet housing integral with and adjacent to the inlet housing and configured to communicate with the first passage; and a second water supply valve outlet housing integral with and adjacent to the first water supply valve outlet housing and configured to communicate with the first passage. | 05-14-2015 |
20150135780 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a fixed tub disposed in the cabinet to store washing water, a rotating tub rotatably disposed in the fixed tub, and a detergent supply unit configured to supply detergent into the rotating tub. The detergent supply unit includes a main body configured to form an exterior, a detergent storage portion provided in the main body, and a leakage prevention passage provided to enclose at least part of the detergent storage portion and configured to guide the washing water overflowing from the detergent storage portion into the cabinet. By such configuration, it is possible to prevent the leakage of washing water and enhance washing water feed efficiency. | 05-21-2015 |
20150143856 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub provided within the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided within the tub, an air supply device provided on the upper surface of the tub and circulating air to the center of the front portion of the tub, a detergent dispenser located above the front portion of the tub and separating a detergent part to input detergents and a subsidiary detergent part to input subsidiary detergents, and a dispenser cover opening and closing the upper surface of the detergent dispenser. | 05-28-2015 |
20150143857 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet including an upper cover forming the rear portion of the upper surface of the cabinet, a tub provided within the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided within the tub, a detergent dispenser located above the front portion of the tub and exposed by the upper cover, and a dispenser cover opening and closing the upper surface of the detergent dispenser exposed by the upper cover and formed in front of the upper cover. | 05-28-2015 |
20150330013 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING GRAVITY TO PRECISELY DOSE DETERGENT IN A WASHING MACHINE - An appliance for washing clothes includes a detergent storage tank and a drum. Between the detergent storage tank and the drum is a diverter valve which has a detergent inlet connected to the detergent storage tank, an air vent connected to ambient air, and a detergent outlet. The diverter valve has an energized state wherein the detergent inlet is open and the air vent is closed, and a de-energized state wherein the detergent inlet is closed and the air vent is open. The appliance also has a flow meter connected to the diverter valve and the drum. | 11-19-2015 |
20150337480 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine including a body, a rotary tub disposed inside the body, and a detergent containing unit installed on the body to dissolve a detergent in washing water to supply the detergent. The detergent containing unit includes a housing coupled with the inside of the body, a detergent container contained in the housing to contain the detergent, and a rotary device rotatably coupled with at least part of a path through which the detergent moves to dissolve the detergent in the washing water. A dissolving ability of the detergent may be improved. Also, it is possible to dissolve a solid detergent and a liquid detergent in one detergent containing unit without an additional component. Also, since it is possible to prevent residual detergent from being left in the detergent containing unit after washing, it is unnecessary to additionally use a rinse function to clean the detergent containing unit. | 11-26-2015 |
20150345069 | DISPENSING APPARATUS WITH LABYRINTH SEAL - A fluid additive dispenser for a washing machine appliance is provided. The dispenser includes a housing, a dispenser drawer, and a plate. The housing and the plate form a seal to prevent water introduced into the dispenser from prematurely entering a compartment and to prevent a fluid additive in one compartment of the dispenser drawer from entering another compartment. | 12-03-2015 |
20150354125 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - There is disclosed a laundry treating apparatus including a first treating device comprising a cabinet defining an exterior appearance thereof, with an opening to load and unload laundry there through, a first space positioned in the cabinet to treat the laundry loaded through the opening and a door opening and closing the opening; a second treating device provided underneath the support part, the second treating device comprising a second space to treat laundry, wherein a surface of the cabinet in which the opening is positioned comprises an incline part projected in a direction far from a front surface of the second treating device. | 12-10-2015 |
20150354126 | DETERGENT SUPPLY APPARATUS AND WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a washing tub that washes laundry; a storage drawer provided under the washing tub; a detergent bottle seat provided inside of the storage drawer, a detachable detergent bottle containing a liquid detergent being seated on the detergent bottle seat; a detergent bottle connecting part connected to the detergent bottle, the liquid detergent flowing into through the detergent bottle connecting part; and a detergent pump that supplies the liquid detergent to the washing tub. | 12-10-2015 |
20150368846 | LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE - Laundry washing machine ( | 12-24-2015 |
20150368847 | LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE - Laundry washing machine ( | 12-24-2015 |
20150368849 | LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE WITH IMPROVED LEVEL SENSING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a laundry washing machine ( | 12-24-2015 |
20150376827 | DETERGENT DISPENSER - The invention relates to a detergent dispenser and a washing machine having a detergent dispenser, wherein the detergent dispenser ( | 12-31-2015 |
20160017531 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVING A DETERGENT SUPPLY MODULE - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening. | 01-21-2016 |
20160017532 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVNG A DETERGENT SUPPLY MODULE - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening. | 01-21-2016 |
20160047077 | NOZZLE FORMED IN A DISPENSING APPARATUS - A washing machine appliance and a fluid additive dispenser are provided. The fluid additive dispenser includes one or more features for containing and dispensing fluid additives. The fluid additive dispenser also includes a spray nozzle formed or molded in a shower plate of the dispenser. | 02-18-2016 |
20160090681 | WASHING MACHINE DISPENSER CUP - A dispenser cup for a washing machine appliance is provided that may more effectively clean a container provided therein. The container includes a side wall and a bottom wall, and defines a compartment configured to receive a wash material. A wash liquid inlet is positioned on the side wall of the container to provide a flow of wash liquid to the compartment. Additionally, features for redirecting the flow of wash liquid from the wash liquid inlet towards the bottom wall of the container is provided such that the wash liquid more effectively cleans the bottom wall of the dispenser cup container during operation of the washing machine appliance. | 03-31-2016 |
20160115635 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes an outer tub that is configured to hold water. The washing machine further includes an inner tub that is located in the outer tub and that is configured to hold laundry and spin. The washing machine further includes a circulation flowpath that is configured to circulate water discharged from the outer tub. The washing machine further includes a first nozzle that is configured to jet water supplied from the circulation flowpath to the inner tub. The washing machine further includes an adjustable pump that is configured to pump water through the circulation flowpath to the first nozzle, the adjustable pump being configured to adjust flow of water to the first nozzle. | 04-28-2016 |
20160130740 | WASHER - A washing machine of the present invention comprises a casing; a tub disposed inside the casing; a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, for accommodating laundry therein; and a gasket interposed between the casing and the tub, for preventing water in the tub from leaking between the tub and the casing. Wherein the gasket comprises a plurality of gasket nozzles for spraying water into the drum; and a plurality of connectors for supplying water to the respective gasket nozzles. Wherein the gasket nozzle comprises a spray guidance surface for refracting the an advancing direction of the water supplied through the connector so as to spray the water toward inside of the drum; and a plurality of protrusions provided adjacent to an finish end of the spray guidance surface on which the water guided along the spray guidance surface is separated, and arranged along an width direction of the spray guidance surface. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138207 | Laundry Washing Machine - A laundry washing machine ( | 05-19-2016 |
20160186370 | Automatic Detergent Supply Apparatus and Washing Machine Having the Same - Disclosed herein is a washing machine capable of improving an external shape by locating a detergent supply apparatus on a bottom inside a body. The washing machine includes a body with an opening portion formed in a front surface thereof, a door provided to open and close the opening portion of the body, a door guide provided on the opening portion, and a detergent supply apparatus which includes a detergent box provided on a bottom of the door guide to be withdrawable toward a center of the opening portion and a detergent supply pump provided to discharge a detergent in the detergent box. | 06-30-2016 |
20160194808 | WASHING MACHINE | 07-07-2016 |
20160194809 | WASHING MACHINE | 07-07-2016 |
20160194810 | WASHING MACHINE | 07-07-2016 |
20160194811 | WASHING MACHINE | 07-07-2016 |
20170233920 | LAUNDRY SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
20170233921 | LAUNDRY SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
20170233927 | WASHING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH THERMAL INSULATION MECHANISM | 08-17-2017 |
20170233928 | WASHING MACHINE AND LIQUID ADDITIVE SUPPLY DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20170233929 | DETERGENT TRAY AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME | 08-17-2017 |
20170233931 | LIQUID ADDITIVE SUPPLY DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20170233932 | LIQUID ADDITIVE SUPPLY DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20170233935 | WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20170233936 | HOUSEHOLD CLEANING APPLIANCE WITH A DISPENSING SYSTEM OPERABLE BETWEEN A SINGLE USE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A BULK DISPENSING SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
20170233939 | LIQUID ADDITIVE SUPPLY DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20190145039 | MODULAR LAUNDRY SYSTEM | 05-16-2019 |
20090090139 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR POWDERED TREATING AGENT FOR USE IN A WASHING MACHINE, AND WASHING MACHINE - A dispensing system for powdered treating agent for use in a washing machine. The dispensing system includes at least one supply container for the treating agent, a delivery device configured to deliver the treating agent to the washing machine through a connecting hose and a dosing device for dispensing the treating agent from the supply container to the delivery device. The supply container has an agitator with a first vertical rotatable shaft and blades configured to be rotated by the first vertical rotatable shaft. The agitator is drivable by an electric drive. The dosing device includes a cylindrical chamber and a compartmented wheel disposed therein. The compartmented wheel has a plurality of compartments separated by spokes. The compartmented wheel is disposed below a bottom of the supply container and is coupled to a second vertical rotatable shaft. The cylindrical chamber has an inlet opening disposed in the bottom of the supply container and is configured to fill the compartments therethrough. An underside of the cylindrical chamber has an outlet opening to the delivery device. The compartmented wheel is coupled to the first vertical rotatable shaft of the agitator. | 04-09-2009 |
20140053614 | WASHING MACHINE HAVING DETERGENT SUPPLY DEVICE - A washing machine equipped with a detergent supply device has an improved component coupling structure capable of enhancing productivity. A washing machine includes a main body, a drum rotatably mounted in the main body, and a detergent supply device disposed at an upper portion of the main body to supply a detergent into the drum. The detergent supply device includes a housing, a detergent case to store a detergent, the detergent case being movably coupled to the housing, a water supply frame coupled to an upper portion of the housing to guide water to the detergent case, and a cover frame to sealingly cover an upper portion of the water supply frame, the cover frame including a plurality of coupling protrusions protruding from an inner peripheral surface thereof to support a bottom surface of the water supply frame. | 02-27-2014 |
20140311191 | DELIVERY VALVE STEM PROVIDED WITH A RADIAL SEALING SYSTEM, AND BULK MATERIAL RESERVOIR PROVIDED WITH A DELIVERY STEM VALVE PROVIDED WITH A RADIAL SEALING SYSTEM - The present invention pertains to the field of home appliances and refers to a delivery valve stem ( | 10-23-2014 |
20150059417 | VALVED DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTS IN LIQUID FORM BY INERTIAL CENTRIFUGAL ACTION FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - The present invention refers to a valved dispensing system for storing and dispensing products for household appliances, more particularly for vertical shaft washing machines. Said valve dispensing system ( | 03-05-2015 |
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20080202172 | Device for Providing a Relatively Constant Rate of Dissolution of a Solid Article within It - A device for providing a relatively constant rate of dissolution of a solid article ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080202173 | Washing Machine - A washing machine is provided. The washing machine includes a support frame, which supports the main housing of the washing machine, and a liquid detergent container, which is disposed in the support frame and contains a liquid detergent therein. Therefore, the washing machine can improve the efficiency of the use of a liquid detergent. | 08-28-2008 |
20080229790 | WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed is a washing machine, which prevents solidification of liquid detergent by rapidly recovering the liquid detergent left in a liquid detergent supply passage and a liquid detergent supply pump by forming a negative pressure differential by use of the liquid detergent supply pump for a set period of time after the supply of liquid detergent is finished. | 09-25-2008 |
20080236207 | WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed is a washing machine. The washing machine comprises a tub; a drain hose discharging washing water stored in the tub to outside, in which a siphon brake hole is formed at one side of the drain hose; a backflow hose guiding the washing water drained through the siphon brake hole during the draining process, as one end of the backflow hose is connected to the siphon brake hole and the other end is directly/indirectly connected to the tub; and a switching element preventing the washing water back-flowed into the backflow hose from being flowed into the tub. | 10-02-2008 |
20080282749 | Washing machine having water softening device - A washing machine having a water softening device which improves the solubility of a detergent and a water softening performance concurrently. The washing machine includes a tub; a water supply device for supplying water to the tub; a detergent supply device for supplying a detergent to the tub; and a water softening device for softening the water. The water softening device is disposed such that the water supplied from the water supply device can be mixed with the detergent supplied from the detergent supply device and then the water mixed with the detergent can be supplied to the water softening device. | 11-20-2008 |
20080289371 | Water softener and washing machine having the same - A water softener which uses ion exchange resins to soften water and a washing machine having the same are disclosed. The water softener and the washing machine having the same include an ion exchange unit including ion exchange resins therein, the ion exchange unit including a first ion exchange unit and a second ion exchange unit which alternately perform softening of water and regeneration of the ion exchange resins. Since any one of the first ion exchange unit and the second ion exchange unit performs softening of water and the other one thereof performs regeneration of the ion exchange resins, it is possible to continuously supply soft water. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295546 | TOP-LOADING TYPE WASHING MACHINE - In a top-loading type washing machine, a detergent input device is installed at a control panel. Accordingly, a process for opening a lid and putting a user's hand into a cabinet for detergent input is omitted. Furthermore, can be solved a problem occurring when the user inputs a precise amount of detergent to the detergent input device inside the dark cabinet. As a result, the entire process for detergent input is simplified. Furthermore, since the detergent input device is installed at the control panel not inside a top cover, the entire appearance is not degraded even when the top cover is formed of steel. | 12-04-2008 |
20090019896 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine is disclosed. A water supply structure includes a water current guiding unit for supplying water, which is to be supplied into an inner tub after passing through a detergent dispenser, toward a wall side of the inner tub. Accordingly, when a rinsing operation is performed after spin-drying, water cannot be supplied to a central portion of the inner tub but be supplied to the wall side of the inner tub, so that although the laundry gathers on the wall of the inner tub, water can be sufficiently supplied to the laundry to effectively remove a remaining detergent from the laundry. | 01-22-2009 |
20090090140 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR POWDERED TREATING AGENT FOR USE IN A WASHING MACHINE - A dispensing system for powdered treating agent for use in a washing machine. The dispensing system includes at least one supply container with a fill opening for the powdered treating agent, an agitator having a vertical rotatable shaft and blades or vanes configured to be rotated by the rotatable shaft, and a contact protection grill configured to cover the fill opening so as to prevent contact with the agitator. The agitator is drivable by an electrical drive. The contact protection grill is connected to the rotatable shaft so as to form an inseparable unit with the agitator | 04-09-2009 |
20090090141 | TREATING AGENT DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A WASHING MACHINE, AND WASHING MACHINE - A treating agent dispensing system for a washing machine including a base unit and at least two supply containers removably and securably disposed on the base unit. The at least two supply containers are respectively configured to receive a treating agent. The treating agent is a powdered treating agent or a liquid treating agent. A delivery device is disposed in the base unit and is operable to deliver the treating agent to the washing machine through a hose. | 04-09-2009 |
20090095031 | WASHING MACHINE WITH A DISPENSER UNIT - The present invention refers to a washing machine, such as a laundry washing machine or a dishwashing machine provided with an improved washing agent dispenser unit ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090100880 | Additive Dispenser - An additive dispenser includes a fluid-retaining chamber. A siphoning post extends upward from a lower surface of the fluid-retaining chamber and cooperates with a cap or other structure so as to form a siphon chamber. When water is added to the chamber and a liquid level rises above an inlet to the siphoning element, a siphoning effect draws fluid from the chamber. When the siphoning effect is interrupted, any unsiphoned fluid remaining in the chamber exits by permeation through one or more porous elements located in a base of the chamber. | 04-23-2009 |
20090100881 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR LIQUID OR VISCOUS TREATING AGENTS FOR USE IN A WASHING MACHINE, AND WASHING MACHINE - A dispensing system for a liquid or viscous treating agent for use with a washing machine with a suds container configured to receive wash liquid. The dispensing system includes a dispenser box in communication with a water feed line. The dispenser box is configured to dispense treating agents to the suds container by flushing the treating agents out from the dispenser box. A receiving compartment is disposed in the dispenser box and is configured to receive a cartridge for holding a supply of the liquid or viscous treating agent. A dosing device configured to dispense the treating agent from the cartridge to the suds container is included in the dispensing system. The dosing device includes a linear displacement pump disposed on the cartridge. The linear displacement pump is configured to dispense a substantially constant volume of the treating agent from the cartridge with each stroke. The substantially constant volume of treating agent is a fraction of a total volume of treating agent for dispensing. | 04-23-2009 |
20090139276 | Washing machine - The present invention relates to washing machines, and more particularly, a washing machine which has two laundry holding spaces in one washing machine body. | 06-04-2009 |
20090158785 | Dispenser - A dispenser for a liquid detergent composition suitable for use in an automatic washing machine having a rotating drum, comprises a housing including a reservoir for the detergent composition. The reservoir has a dispensing aperture. The dispenser includes a weight which is moveable relative to the housing. The movement of the weight is driven by rotation of the drum. The weight is connected to a closure for the dispensing aperture. Movement of the weight causes the dispensing aperture to open. | 06-25-2009 |
20090288453 | Washing machine - A washing machine may include a cabinet; a washing tub which is disposed in the cabinet and in which a washing operation is performed; a liquid detergent supplier which contains and supplies a liquid detergent; a drawer-type container to which the liquid detergent supplier is coupled so as to be easily attachable and detachable and in which the liquid detergent supplier is contained; and a liquid detergent storage unit which is coupled to the drawer-type container, uniformly supplies the liquid detergent supplied by the liquid detergent supplier into the washing tub and detects whether the liquid detergent supplied by the liquid detergent supplier is stored therein. | 11-26-2009 |
20090288454 | Detergent supply apparatus and washing machine - A detergent supply apparatus comprising a storage space adjacent to a washing space in which washing is performed, a detergent bottle seat provided in the storage space and adapted to receive a detergent bottle containing a liquid detergent, a detergent reservoir in fluid communication with the detergent bottle, and a connecting part adapted to fix a portion of the detergent bottle to the detergent reservoir such that the liquid detergent can flow through the connecting part and into the detergent reservoir by gravitational force. | 11-26-2009 |
20090293555 | Method for Introducing Detergents and Associated Washing Machine - A method and washing machine that drives a cylindrical drum body, having openings and rotatably supported about an approximately horizontal axis in a tub, in a preferred direction of rotation, and that flows a detergent-liquid mixture in a stream onto an area of an upper quandrant of the cylindrical drum at an oblique angle against the preferred direction of rotation. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293556 | Detergent supply apparatus and washing machine - A washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a body having a washing tub; a detergent bottle seating part provided over the body and having a detergent inlet through which a liquid detergent is entered, a detachable detergent bottle containing the liquid detergent being seated on the detergent bottle seating part; and a detergent storing part provided under the detergent bottle seating part, the liquid detergent contained in the detergent bottle being entered and stored in the detergent storing part by its weight. | 12-03-2009 |
20090301143 | Front-Loading Laundry Treatment Machine - A washing machine includes a liquor container suspended for oscillating in a housing. A washing drum is rotatable within the liquor container. A material-elastic collar is connected for establishing a liquid tight seal on the edge of a front-side loading opening of the liquor container, connecting with a housing-side loading opening, and with a door mounted for sealing the housing-side loading opening. A filling element is located on the door and has a curved outward portion in the shape of a truncated cone. The filling element has a surface area with at least one recess commencing close to a largest diameter of the cone portion, and forms a rising surface of sickle shape in the direction of the interior of the drum and toward a smallest diameter of the cone on the surface area thereof. | 12-10-2009 |
20090308111 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a laundry appliance with a washing additive dispenser. The laundry appliance comprises a cabinet, a vessel for accommodating laundry, and a motor for rotating the vessel relative to the cabinet. The vessel is rotatably supported within a water tight enclosure. The axis of rotation is substantially horizontal and substantially parallel to a front panel of the cabinet. In an open condition, the cabinet provides access to the vessel via a vessel access area. A washing additive dispenser for dispensing additives to washing fluid contained in the water tight enclosure is positioned so that user access to the dispenser is located in the vessel access area. | 12-17-2009 |
20100018258 | Detergent dissolving device and washing machine having the same - Disclosed are a detergent dissolving device for a washing machine capable of improving solubility of detergent, and a washing machine having the same. The detergent dissolving device includes a powdered detergent box, and the powdered detergent box includes a detergent receiving portion, and a water feed portion defined at a periphery of the detergent receiving portion to feed water into the detergent receiving portion so as to cause rotating motion of water received in the detergent receiving portion. The detergent dissolving device further includes a cover provided to open or close the detergent receiving portion. The cover includes a water discharge portion to discharge the water out of the detergent receiving portion. | 01-28-2010 |
20100018259 | MULTIPLE LAUNDRY TREATING MACHINE - A new concept laundry treating machine including a pedestal laundry treating device is disclosed. The pedestal laundry treating device is capable of treating a small amount of laundry without driving a large-capacity laundry treating machine as a drying or washing machine, and functioning as a pedestal for the laundry treating machine. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a laundry treating machine body for performing a washing operation or a drying operation, a pedestal laundry treating device supporting the laundry treating machine body, and having a volume and a height smaller than those of the laundry treating machine body, the pedestal laundry treating device including a washing tub, a detergent supplier arranged in the pedestal laundry treating device, to supply a detergent to the washing tub, and a water supply pipe for supplying wash water from an external water supply source to the detergent supplier. | 01-28-2010 |
20100037661 | Washing machine to wash laundry with bubbles - A washing machine including a rotational drum into which laundry is input, a water tub to perform a washing operation using bubbles, a water supply device to supply water, a detergent liquid supply device to supply detergent liquid, an air supply device to supply air required for the generation of the bubbles, and a controller to control the water supply device and the detergent liquid supply device to supply the water and the detergent liquid into a space between the rotational drum and the tub, to control the air supply device to generate the bubbles by supplying air to detergent water as a mixture of the water and the detergent liquid, to supply the bubbles into the laundry, and to perform the washing operation using the bubbles. | 02-18-2010 |
20100095715 | A WASHING MACHINE - By means of the present invention, the microorganisms accumulated inside the detergent dispenser ( | 04-22-2010 |
20100107704 | Washing machine with detergent supply path - Disclosed herein are a washing machine and a detergent supply path which guides detergent stored in a lower part of a main body of the washing machine to an upper part of the main body. The washing machine includes a main body; a support base removably mounted to the main body; a detergent storage unit mounted at a lower part of the main body to be moved in and out of the main body; a detergent supply path guiding the detergent stored in the detergent storage unit that is in the lower part of the main body, to an upper part of the main body; and a guide unit guiding movement of the detergent supply path according to the movement in and out of the detergent storage unit. | 05-06-2010 |
20100154485 | Laundry handling apparatus with a cuff and a filling support - The invention relates to a laundry treatment device, which in particular serves as a washing machine or washer drier, having a housing and a container suspended in the housing. Also provided is an elastically deformable seal, which, is connected, on the one hand to the housing and, on the other, to the container. In addition, a dispenser housing with a filling connector is arranged in the housing. The seal has on a tubular projection an opening with one end of the filling connector being inserted into the seal at the opening of the seal. | 06-24-2010 |
20100170302 | Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - The invention relates to a multi-dosing detergent delivery device. The device comprises a housing ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100170303 | LAUNDRY PRETREATMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY - A method for treating laundry is provided. The method includes steps of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry in a laundry washing machine at a first pH that favors bleaching properties and at a second pH that favors antimicrobial properties, wherein the first pH and the second pH are different, and draining the bleaching and antimicrobial composition from the laundry. The step of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry can include a step of washing the laundry with a detergent composition for the removal of soil. In addition, the step of applying a bleaching and antimicrobial composition to laundry can preceed or follow a step of washing laundry with a detergent composition for the removal of soil. A bleaching and antimicrobial composition and a laundry washing machine are provided. | 07-08-2010 |
20100175435 | Washing machine and drawer assembly thereof - Disclosed herein are a washing machine, which has an improved structure to increase the aesthetic appearance and emotional quality of a detergent container, and a drawer assembly of the washing machine. The washing machine includes a washing machine main body, a detergent container connected to the washing machine main body, a drawer panel provided on the detergent container and including a frame part having a predetermined thickness, and a handle defined within the frame part of the drawer panel. | 07-15-2010 |
20100186460 | WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING A UNIT FOR ADDING DETERGENT ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN PORTIONS - The invention relates to a washing machine which operates using a method for adding solid or liquid detergent active ingredients in portions and comprises an electronic programme control unit ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100186461 | AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED WASHING MACHINE - An automatically controlled washing machine having a detergent dispensing facility in an upper machine space of the washing machine, wherein the detergent dispensing facility has at least one chamber for hand-dosed addition of a portion of a powder detergent or a liquid detergent and a supply channel that supplies fresh water to the at least one chamber. At least one storage container in the upper machine space stores a liquid or gel-type detergent aid, which is automatically dosed by an automatic dosing facility assigned to the at least one storage container. The automatic dosing facility has a transfer line to supply a dose of the liquid or gel-type detergent aid to the washing machine tub. The supply channel has a bypass with an inlet side that is fluidly connected to the supply channel and an outlet side that is fluidly connected to the transfer line. | 07-29-2010 |
20100275659 | WASHING MACHINE AND DRAWER ASSEMBLY THEREOF - Provided are a washing machine and a drawer assembly thereof. The drawer assembly improves emotional quality by providing a structure capable of being automatically opened by a user through momentary application and negation of pressure. Because excessive force is not required to withdraw the detergent box, service life can be extended and product reliability can be improved. | 11-04-2010 |
20100300157 | AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED WASHING MACHINE - An automatically controlled washing machine having a machine room in an upper part on a front side of the washing machine, wherein the washing machine includes a detergent dispensing unit, a drawer, and a portable storage container, all of which are arranged in the machine room. The drawer is accessible from the front side of the washing machine and has at least one compartment whose top is open for adding washing powder or washing liquid. A counter-latching device corresponds to an overridable latching device when the drawer is opened to fill the compartment with the washing powder or washing liquid. A receiving device receives a portable storage container behind the compartment of the drawer, wherein the storage container stores a liquid or gel-like washing aid. The washing machine also includes a dosage device to automatically dose the liquid and or gel-like washing aid. | 12-02-2010 |
20110000266 | Dispensing Device - A fluid dispensing system comprises a compressible bottle having an outlet and containing a collapsible pouch. The bottle has a release control means disposed adjacent to the outlet. | 01-06-2011 |
20110041567 | Washing machine - Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a pair of tubs disposed in a main body and a detergent supply device to supply any one of the pair of tubs. A first detergent storage part, into which a first detergent is put, and a second detergent storage part, into which a second detergent is put, disposed above the first detergent storage part are provided in the detergent supply device, thereby reducing a width of the detergent supply device. | 02-24-2011 |
20110056250 | Washing machine and detergent feeding device thereof - The washing machine includes a detergent feeding device formed by integrally assembling a detergent box, a water feeding device, and valves. The washing machine further includes a printed circuit board and a pressure switch. The front surface of the detergent feeding device, which is inclined, is fixed to an inclined part of the front surface of the washing machine. | 03-10-2011 |
20110072860 | CHEMICAL INJECTION DISPENSER AND CAP - A washing machine having a chemical dispenser for dispensing chemicals into the wash water during a washing operation. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having a water inlet and a cap having a plurality of hose connecting ports to which chemical supply hoses are individually attached for enabling the direction of chemical into the dispenser chamber simultaneous with the introduction of water from said water inlet. The chemical supply hoses are connectable to said cap at a location remote from said body, and the cap is removable and replaceable in said dispenser body without removal of the hose from the connecting ports. | 03-31-2011 |
20110120196 | Detergent supply apparatus and washing machine having the same - A detergent supply apparatus and a washing machine having the same wherein residual water is not present in a liquid detergent containing unit. The detergent supply apparatus includes a detergent box and at least one liquid detergent containing unit provided in the detergent box to move a liquid detergent using a siphon phenomenon. The liquid detergent containing unit includes a siphon pipe to induce a siphon action, a siphon cap coupled to the siphon pipe, and at least one residual water hole formed through a bottom of the liquid detergent containing unit. The siphon cap includes at least one cap protrusion configured to be fitted into the residual water hole. A gap is defined between the residual water hole and the cap protrusion such that residual water is discharged from the liquid detergent containing unit through the gap. | 05-26-2011 |
20110146356 | WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING LARGE DETERGENT CASE - A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes a detergent receiving part, a supply pipe communicating with a water supply pipe and supplying wash water, an on-off valve between the detergent receiving part and the supply pipe, and a controller opening or closing the on-off valve corresponding to a proceeding washing cycle to supply a preset amount of detergent to the supply pipe. | 06-23-2011 |
20110154864 | MULTIPLE-ACTION ADDITION VALVE FOR A SYSTEM FOR METERING LIQUID OR PASTY WASHING AIDS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE MULTIPLE-ACTION ADDITION VALVE - A washing machine includes a valve with a housing base and a rotor, the housing base defining a central liquid line, nozzles in the housing base and in a circle that is concentric to an axis of the rotor, the nozzles being connectable to the central liquid line by a connection line in the rotor and having a seal that seals a connection with the connection line, a motor for driving the rotor, a storage container connected to each of the nozzles, a liquid line connected to the central liquid line, a pump connecting the liquid line to a dispensing device for a laundry treatment room, and a water feed without a seal in a transition to the connection line. The rotor axially presses the seals toward the housing base until contact areas of the rotor and the housing base oppose each other and are close to each other. | 06-30-2011 |
20110174021 | Washing machine - A washing machine including a housing and a detergent supply device to supply detergents. The detergent supply device includes a rotary case installed to be rotatable about the lower end thereof and rotated to be protruded from the housing, and detergent containers detachably installed in the rotary case. The rotary case is rotated so that the upper portions of the detergent containers are protruded forwardly, and thus the detergents are easily injected into the respective detergent containers. | 07-21-2011 |
20110185773 | WASHING MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH BULK TANKS - A washing machine, such as a laundry washing machine, a washing/drying machine or the like, has a tub housing a drum into which the laundry to be washed is loaded. The machine is equipped with at least one tank for a washing agent, and at least one supply duct is afferent to the tank for delivering the washing agent into the tub. A hydraulic washing circuit floods and drains the tank for cleaning purpose. A tank cleaning method is also disclosed. | 08-04-2011 |
20110277515 | WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing machine which comprises: an auxiliary receiving platform which is provided on a water-supply flow pathway for the supply of washing water, and which constitutes a container structure able to support a solid additive when such an additive is introduced; and an additive storage unit which is fastened to the underside of the auxiliary receiving platform, and which stores washing water in which the solid additive has been dissolved. Further, the washing machine can use solid additives such as sheet-shaped softeners. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283747 | LAUNDRY PROCESSING DEVICE - The present invention aims to provide a laundry processing device wherein detergent is supplied by means of the washing water. The present invention provides a laundry processing device comprising: a detergent box having a detergent storage unit which accommodates a detergent and which has an opening part; a washing-water supply device for supplying the detergent storage unit with washing water from the outside; and a regulating unit for closing the opening part of the detergent storage unit in which the detergent is accommodated, and opening the opening part by means of the washing water supplied by the washing-water supply device. | 11-24-2011 |
20120006077 | Detergent feeding apparatus and washing machine having the same - A washing machine having a detergent feeding apparatus to stably feed a required amount of liquid detergent based on the amount of laundry in an automated manner. The washing machine includes a cabinet defining an external appearance of the washing machine, a drum placed in the cabinet, a detergent box connected to the drum, a liquid detergent reservoir placed below the detergent box and to store liquid detergent therein, and a detergent feeding apparatus connected to the detergent box and the liquid detergent reservoir and to feed the liquid detergent stored in the liquid detergent reservoir to the detergent box. The detergent feeding apparatus includes a cylinder which the liquid detergent is introduced into or discharged from, and a pressure regulating unit connected to the cylinder and to introduce the liquid detergent into the cylinder or discharge the introduced liquid detergent from the cylinder. | 01-12-2012 |
20120017653 | WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing machine. More specifically, the invention relates to a washing machine comprising: a detergent box which is provided in a withdrawable fashion on the water-supply flow pathway of the washing machine, and which is formed with a detergent-holding unit in such a way that it can hold detergent; and a portioning member which closes the detergent-holding unit when a liquid detergent is being introduced into the detergent-holding unit, and which opens the detergent-holding unit when a powdered detergent is being introduced into the detergent-holding unit. | 01-26-2012 |
20120036901 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A DISPENSING DRAWER - A dispensing system for a laundry treating appliance may include a drawer slidable between a closed position and an open position, a cartridge recess formed in a portion of the drawer configured to receive the cartridge of treating chemistry, and an aperture through which the cartridge is viewable and formed in the portion of the drawer. | 02-16-2012 |
20120060568 | Washing Machine With An Improved Washing/Rinsing-Liquid Inlet Circuit - A washing machine ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120067089 | Washing Machine With An Improved Washing/Rinsing-Liquid Inlet Circuit - A washing machine ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120096903 | Washing machine - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a washing tub disposed in the cabinet, a detergent supply device to supply detergent to the washing tub, a valve housing, having valve devices to control water supply, connected to the detergent supply device, a coupling pipe coupled to a water supply hose outside the cabinet to guide water into the cabinet, and a connection pipe to connect the valve housing to the coupling pipe, wherein the valve housing is directly coupled to the detergent supply device, and the connection pipe is fixed to the valve housing and the coupling pipe. | 04-26-2012 |
20120103028 | Washing machine and detergent case thereof - A washing machine in which a detergent case is located below a washing tub unit and detergent and wash water are supplied from the detergent case to the washing tub unit by a pump. An overflow hole to prevent overflow of water to the outside the detergent case is provided on the detergent case, and the detergent and the wash water do not overflow the detergent case and are discharged to an outside of the washing machine through the overflow hole when the pump breaks down. | 05-03-2012 |
20120111067 | LIQUID ADDITIVE DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR A WASHING MACHINE - A liquid additive dispensing apparatus for dispensing a liquid additive into a washing machine having a tub accommodating a fluid and a basket rotatably disposed in the tub. A storage container is provided for storing the liquid additive. A tube is used to implement a fluid communication between the storage container and the tub. The tube has an inlet coupled to the storage container and an outlet coupled to the tub. The apparatus further has a venturi member arranged in the tub and in fluid communication with the outlet of the tube. The venturi member creates a venturi effect at the outlet of the tube when the wash basket rotates in the tub to send water or air into the venturi member, so that a reduced pressure is created at the outlet to suck the liquid additive from the storage container to the tub. | 05-10-2012 |
20120125055 | Detergent supply device and washing machine having the same - A washing machine including a machine body, an upper case coupled to the upper part of the machine body, a rotary tub rotatably disposed in the machine body, a detergent supply device coupled to the upper case to supply detergent into the rotary tub, and a water supply valve connected between an external water supply source and the detergent supply device, wherein the detergent supply device includes a detergent box having a first guide member in which the detergent is put and a second guide member to change a flow direction of wash water flowing along the first guide member and a water supply frame having a connection part connected to the water supply valve and a water supply part communicating with the connection part to supply water to the detergent box. | 05-24-2012 |
20120144878 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AN ADDITIVE IN AN APPLIANCE - Embodiments of an appliance are described that are configured for bulk handling and dispensing of an additive. The appliance includes a dispensing device that has in one example a bulk compartment and a dispense compartment. The dispensing device also includes a flow control device such as a valve that controls gravity-flow communication of the additive between the bulk compartment and the dispense compartment. In one embodiment, a fluid conduit carries a washing fluid such as water to the dispense compartment, thereby flushing the additive from the dispense compartment and into a wash tub of the appliance. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151970 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A DISPENSING SYSTEM UTILIZING A VENTURI COMPONENT - An apparatus is provided herein. The apparatus includes, a clothes basket rotatable about an axis, a motor coupled to the clothes basket, an additive tank, a Venturi component comprising a hole connecting to a water inlet, a hole connecting to the additive tank, and a hole connecting to the clothes basket, a first valve, a second valve, and a processor coupled to the first valve and the second valve, the processor being operative to carry out a dispensing phase of the apparatus, wherein the dispensing phase comprises dispensing additive to the clothes basket, and carry out a self-cleaning phase of the apparatus, wherein the self-cleaning phase comprises washing the additive tank. | 06-21-2012 |
20120151971 | DETERGENT DISPENSING DEVICE - A detergent composition dispensing device removable insertable into a washing machine comprises:—
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20120159998 | AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED WASHING MACHINE HAVING A DETERGENT INLET DEVICE - An automatically controlled washing machine is provided that has a housing and a detergent inlet device which is embodied as a drawer in the housing. The drawer is accessible from the front of the washing machine and has a chamber in the front region of the drawer for manual and measured addition of a portion of a laundry treatment agent. A reservoir tank inside the drawer is provided for a liquid laundry treatment agent. The reservoir tank has a chamber part that extends so far into the front region of the drawer that the chamber part is located adjacent to the chamber. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159999 | DETERGENT CASE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent case improved so that a liquid detergent stored therein is effectively discharged to the outside of the detergent case, and a washing machine having the same. The washing machine includes a main body, a drum disposed in the main body, and a detergent case mounted in the main body to supply a detergent to the inside of the drum, wherein the detergent case includes a liquid detergent storage part to store a liquid detergent, a siphon pipe protruded from the bottom of the liquid detergent storage part and including first flow paths divided into at least two spaces, and a siphon cap connected to the outer portion of the siphon pipe and forming second flow paths divided into at least two spaces. | 06-28-2012 |
20120174632 | DETERGENT CASE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent case includes a remaining water discharge hole formed on a bottom surface of a liquid detergent accommodation space, and an opening and closing unit to open and close the remaining water discharge hole due to buoyancy of a liquid accommodated within the liquid detergent accommodation space. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180533 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine including a detergent supply device to supply a detergent together with water to a tub. The detergent supply device includes a detergent housing installed within the main body and a detergent accommodation box movably installed within the detergent housing, and the detergent accommodation box is divided into automatic detergent accommodation parts to accommodate a detergent to be supplied automatically and manual detergent accommodation parts to accommodate a detergent to be supplied manually, and the detergent supply device supplies the detergents through an automatic detergent supply method and a manual detergent supply method. | 07-19-2012 |
20120204606 | Home Appliance Having Detergent Compartment - The invention relates to a home appliance, in particular washing and/or drying machine ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120210753 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine having a structure which stably supports a hose or a wire used in the washing machine to prevent sagging or movement of the hose or the wire. The washing machine includes a main body, a spin basket disposed within the main body, an upper cover connected to the upper portion of the main body, a detergent box connected to the bottom surface of the upper cover to supply detergent to the inside of the spin basket, a water supply valve connected to the rear end of the upper cover, a water supply hose connecting the water supply valve to the detergent box, and a support bracket connected to the bottom surface of the upper cover to support the water supply hose so as to prevent sagging of the water supply hose. | 08-23-2012 |
20120222456 | HOUSEHOLD CLEANING APPLIANCE WITH A DISPENSING SYSTEM OPERABLE BETWEEN A SINGLE USE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A BULK DISPENSING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for operating a dispensing system as a non-bulk dispensing system or a bulk dispensing system in a household cleaning appliance. | 09-06-2012 |
20120247158 | DOOR FOR THE FLUID-TIGHT CLOSURE OF A LAUNDRY LOADING OR REMOVAL OPENING OF A LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR OF A WASHING MACHINE AND/OR CLOTHES DRYER - The invention relates to a door for at least splash-protected closure of a laundry treatment appliance, in particular of a washing machine and/or a clothes dryer, comprising at least one hinge for attaching the door to a laundry treatment appliance, the door being movable on the laundry treatment appliance by way of a hinge into a closed position and a loading or removal position, the door comprising at least one interface by means of which energy and/or data is/are couplable from the laundry treatment appliance into the door, a dispenser for delivering at least one flowable laundry treatment preparation being arranged in or on the door, which dispenser is couplable to a cartridge storing at least one flowable laundry treatment preparation, and the dispenser being connected to the interface for the reception of energy and/or data. | 10-04-2012 |
20120272691 | ADDITIVE DISPENSER FOR A WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a casing, a tub disposed within the casing, and a basket configured for receipt of articles to be washed. An additive pack dispenser is disposed within the casing above the tub and included a pack receiver configured for receipt of an additive pack therein. The receiver is biased to a first position wherein the additive pack is stored and is movable to a second position wherein the additive pack is dispensed by gravity from the receiver into the tub. An actuator is disposed proximate to the receiver and is oriented so as to move the receiver at a defined time to cause the receiver to move to the second dispense position and deposit the additive pack into the tub. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272692 | ADDITIVE STORAGE TANK FOR A WASHING MACHINE - A washing appliance, such as a consumer washing machine, has a casing and a tub disposed within the casing. The tub includes a basket configured for receipt of articles to be washed. A vertically oriented additive storage tank is disposed between the casing and the tub. The storage tank includes a first vertical storage component disposed at a first location between the casing and tub, and a second vertical storage component disposed at a second location between the casing and the tub spaced from the first location. The storage tank further includes a bottom transversely extending storage component that extends between the first and second vertical storage components below the tub. | 11-01-2012 |
20120304706 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BULK DISPENSING OF WASH AID BY SENSING WASH AID CONCENTRATION - An automatic treatment machine includes a treatment chamber, a bulk treatment aid dispenser fluidly coupled with the treatment chamber, and optionally a water supply fluidly coupled with at least one of the dispenser and the treatment chamber. A method for dispensing a treatment aid from the bulk treatment aid dispenser into the automatic treatment machine in accordance with a selected treatment cycle includes selecting a treatment cycle, determining a concentration of the treatment aid, determining a volume of the treatment aid to be dispensed based upon the determined concentration, dispensing the determined volume of the treatment aid from the bulk treatment aid dispenser, and initiating the selected treatment cycle. | 12-06-2012 |
20130036775 | METERING SYSTEM FOR RELEASING AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS DURING A WASHING PROGRAMME OF A WASHING MACHINE - The invention relates to a dispensing system for releasing preparations in the interior of a washing machine, comprising a dispenser and a cartridge couplable to the dispenser, in which the cartridge comprises at least three chambers, which contain different flowable preparations, in which the first chamber stores at least one enzyme, selected from the group of amylases, mannanases, cellulases, lipases and/or pectate lyases and at least one surfactant and/or complexing agent, the second chamber stores at least one protease and at least one surfactant and/or complexing agent, the third chamber stores at least one scent and/or one optical brightener. | 02-14-2013 |
20130174614 | DETERGENT FEEDING APPARATUS AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent feeding apparatus that automatically supplies a detergent to a washing machine. The washing machine including a cabinet, a tub to accommodate water at an inside therein, and a detergent feeding apparatus to supply at least one detergent along with wash water to the tub. Wherein the detergent feeding apparatus includes a detergent container housing installed at an inside the cabinet, a detachable detergent container, and at least one valve apparatus configured in a way that the detergent accommodated at the detergent container is automatically put into the detergent container housing, wherein the at least one valve apparatus includes a detergent accommodating room to accommodate detergent at an inside therein, an inlet valve to allow the detergent in the detergent container to introduced to the detergent accommodating room, and an outlet valve to allow the detergent in the detergent accommodating room to be discharged to the detergent container housing. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180293 | WASHING MACHINE SOAP AND CHEMICAL DISPENSER WITH IMPROVED FLUSHING - A washing machine soap and chemical dispenser having a housing bottom, a top having a plurality of water inlets, and a pull tray for receiving and dispensing soap and chemicals during a washing operation. The top has a plurality of passageways communicating between the water inlets and the compartments and a flush water passageway communicating about sides of the dispenser top adjacent the outer perimeter thereof for flushing the housing bottom and tray with water free of soap and chemicals during each washing operation. The dispenser further includes at least one flush passageway having an outlet port for directing flushing water between rear walls of the tray and housing. | 07-18-2013 |
20130205843 | SYSTEM TO DETECT PRIMING OF A BULK DISPENSE SYSTEM FOR AN APPLIANCE - A bulk fluid dispensing system that can detect when priming has occurred is provided. The system can prime itself so as to remove e.g., air gaps that might affect the metering of a proper amount of a fluid such as laundry detergent or fabric softener into a wash chamber or wash bin of the appliance. A pressure sensor can be used to determine when such priming has occurred. Other features can be provided as well. | 08-15-2013 |
20130255329 | APPLIANCE BULK DISPENSER CALIBRATION USING A PRESSURE SENSOR - A system for calibrating a fluid additive dispensing system of an appliance such as e.g., a washing machine is provided. For example, the system can calibrate for significant differences in the pressure of the water supply provided to the appliance during operation. Calibrations can also be implemented for significant differences in viscosity and/or density of the fluid additives. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263631 | WASHING MACHINE COMPRISING A DRAWER FOR LOADING WASHING AGENT - A washing machine, in particular a laundry washing or washing/drying machine, has at least one wash tub, one tank for a washing agent, and one drawer for loading washing agents, in which machine the drawer can be moved to at least a first position, wherein at least a portion of the drawer is in fluid communication with the tub, and a second position, wherein at least a portion of the drawer is in fluid communication with the tank. | 10-10-2013 |
20130269398 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a washing tub disposed in the cabinet, a detergent supply device to supply detergent to the washing tub, a valve housing, having valve devices to control water supply, connected to the detergent supply device, a coupling pipe coupled to a water supply hose outside the cabinet to guide water into the cabinet, and a connection pipe to connect the valve housing to the coupling pipe, wherein the valve housing is directly coupled to the detergent supply device, and the connection pipe is fixed to the valve housing and the coupling pipe. | 10-17-2013 |
20130298613 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A METERING DEVICE, AND METERING DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for operating a dispensing device ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130312463 | DETERGENT FEEDING DEVICE AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a body, a tub disposed within the body to retain water, a spin basket rotatably installed in the tub, a detergent feeding device to supply detergent and water to the tub. The detergent feeding device includes a detergent housing installed in the body, a detergent case installed in the detergent housing to store liquid detergent, and a detergent introduction module to introduce the liquid detergent stored in the detergent case into the detergent housing. As the detergent introduction module is installed on the outer surface of the detergent case, placement of electrical components inside the detergent case is avoided. | 11-28-2013 |
20130327101 | FLUID ADDITIVE DISPENSER - A fluid additive dispenser is provided. The fluid additive dispenser includes a fluid additive collector that is disposed below containers configured for receipt of fluid additives. The fluid additive collector receives fluid additives from the containers and directs the fluid additives to a spout. By directing the fluid additives to the spout, spilling and leaking of the fluid additives can be reduced, e.g., during operation of a washing machine appliance. | 12-12-2013 |
20140041418 | WASHING MACHINE SYSTEM AND WASHING METHOD - A system including an enclosure of a washing machine, a drum within the enclosure, a mixing unit, within the enclosure but separate from the drum and in fluid communication with the drum, a water supply unit coupled to the mixing unit, a reservoir having a conduit fluidly coupled to the mixing unit, and a container connecting assembly configured to fix a spout of a container to the reservoir. An apparatus including a reservoir, external to a washing machine, to receive a liquid wash aid, a container connecting assembly coupled to the reservoir and configured to fix a spout of a container containing liquid wash aid to the reservoir, a flexible conduit to pass liquid wash aid from the reservoir to the washing machine, and a wash aid control unit connected to the flexible conduit and adapted to meter a flow of liquid wash aid from the reservoir to the washing machine. | 02-13-2014 |
20140060121 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING A PHYSICAL ALTERATION ELEMENT - A household appliance for treating at least one item according to at least one cycle of operation includes a treating chemistry dispenser receiving a unit dose container and having a door moveable between an opened position and a closed position, a piercing mechanism located proximate to the treating chemistry dispenser and having a piercer that is moveable between a non-piercing position and a piercing position where the piercer is moved to perforate a unit dose container received within the treating chemistry dispenser. | 03-06-2014 |
20140076008 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076009 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet provided with an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet and an introduction port for introduction of laundry, a tub arranged in the cabinet to store washing water therein and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module including a module door to open and close the opening, a container provided to, in, or on the module door or the cabinet to store a detergent, and a detergent pump to move the detergent stored in the container to the tub. | 03-20-2014 |
20140096572 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided. The laundry treating apparatus may include a detergent storage device positioned below an introduction port for introducing laundry into and removing laundry from a washing tub of the apparatus, a detergent dissolution device to dissolve detergent in water, and a flow path switching valve to selectively open a flow path for dissolution of the detergent and a flow path for supply of the dissolved detergent and washing water solution to the washing tub. | 04-10-2014 |
20140102153 | DETERGENT MIXER AND WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING THE SAME - A liquid detergent mixer includes a main body, a detergent inlet pipe, a wash water inlet pipe, and a wash water dispersing unit. The main body defines a mixing space in which wash water and liquid detergent are mixed. The detergent inlet pipe allows liquid detergent to flow into the mixing space. The wash water inlet pipe has one end protruding from the other side surface of the main body to the mixing space to allow wash water to flow into the mixing space. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109629 | WALL-MOUNTED DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A wall-mounted drum type washing machine includes a rear panel mounted on a wall surface; a tub containing washing water, supported by the rear panel; a front panel on the tub; a cover unit covering the front panel; and a detachable detergent box inserted through the cover unit and into the front panel. | 04-24-2014 |
20140137608 | DETERGENT DRAWER - According to one aspect a detergent drawer for a washing machine is disclosed, the detergent drawer comprising a linear guiding, a first holder for a detergent container, a second holder for a front plate and a front plate arranged at the second holder, wherein the linear guiding provides a displacement of a movable portion of the detergent drawer relatively to the washing machine and at least approximately perpendicular to an operating panel of the washing machine in a direction of motion, wherein the detergent drawer has a driving mechanism configured to automatically open the detergent drawer using a mechanically generated force when a user applies a pushing force to the front plate and then releases the front plate. | 05-22-2014 |
20140144191 | LIQUID SENSING APPARATUS, DETERGENT SUPPLY APPARATUS, AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent supply apparatus, and a washing machine including the same The washing machine includes the detergent supply apparatus which includes a detergent container accommodating housing installed in the cabinet and having an opening in the front portion of the cabinet, a detergent container configured to store the detergent and to be removably inserted into the detergent container accommodating housing through the opening of the detergent container accommodating housing, a pump unit installed outside the detergent container, and configured to pump the detergent stored in the detergent container to the detergent container accommodating housing, and a connector unit configured to supply power to the pump unit, and including a first body attached on an outer portion of the pump unit and a second body attached on the detergent container accommodating housing, the first body is electrically connected to the second body by being removably attached to the second body. | 05-29-2014 |
20140157835 | Laundry Washing Machine with a Water Softening Device - A laundry washing machine includes an outer casing and, inside the casing, a washing tub arranged inside the casing directly facing a laundry loading/unloading opening realized in a front wall of said casing, a rotatable drum arranged in axially rotating manner inside the washing tub and structured for receiving the laundry to be washed, a detergent dispenser which is structured for supplying detergent into the washing tub, and a water softening device which is structured for reducing the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub. The water softening device includes a water-softening agent container filled with a water softening agent able to reduce the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub, a regeneration-agent reservoir which is structured to receive a salt or other regeneration agent for performing a regeneration of the water softening function of the water softening agents, and a water supply circuit which is structured for selectively spilling/pouring a given amount of fresh water into the regeneration-agent reservoir. The regeneration-agent reservoir includes a regeneration-agent container which is fillable with a given quantity of regeneration agents, and the water supply circuit includes a first sprinkler head provided with a shower-making portion which is structured for feeding a shower of water droplets by gravity into the regeneration-agent container. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157836 | Laundry Washing Machine - A laundry washing machine includes an outer casing provided with a front wall, two side walls, a rear wall and a top wall, a washing tub arranged inside the casing directly facing a laundry loading/unloading opening realized in the front wall of the casing, a rotatable drum arranged in an axially rotating manner inside the washing tub and structured for receiving the laundry to be washed, a detergent dispenser which is housed inside the casing between the washing tub and the top wall of the casing and is structured for feeding into the washing tub a detergent, softener and/or other washing agent mixed with fresh water arriving from the water mains, a water softening device which includes water softening agents for reducing the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub, and a regeneration-agent reservoir which is housed inside the casing and is structured for receiving salt or other regeneration agent for performing a regeneration of the water softening agents. The detergent dispenser is provided with a first inlet which is exposed or exposable to the outside on the front wall of the casing. The regeneration-agent reservoir is housed inside the casing between the detergent dispenser and one of the side walls of the casing, and is provided with an independent second inlet which is exposed or exposable to the outside of the casing. | 06-12-2014 |
20140165662 | SUPPLIES DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing supply dispensing system for washing machine that, even in a vertical axis washing machine devoid of water storage tank, provides means of dispensing said washing supplies without them coming into direct contact with the wash load. Therefore, it is disclosed a washing supply dispensing system that, comprising at least one storage container of supplies ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140165663 | Laundry Washing Machine - A laundry washing machine ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140190220 | WASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a washing machine including a cabinet ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140311192 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH AUTOMATIC PUMP SHUTOFF - A laundry treating appliance having a pump, such as a drain pump, with an automatic shutoff, and a method for controlling the shut off of the pump. | 10-23-2014 |
20140318191 | ONE STEP CLOTHING CLEANING SYSTEM - An apparatus for washing and drying clothes includes a housing containing a washing chamber adapted for receiving launderable items and washing the launderable items therein, and a drying chamber in communication with the washing chamber and adapted for receiving launderable items from the washing chamber and drying the launderable items. A moveable barrier is positioned intermediate the washing chamber and the drying chamber and is adapted for movement from a closed position in which the barrier closes the washing chamber from the drying chamber and prevents passage of items between the washing chamber and the drying chamber, to an open position in which the washing chamber is in unobstructed communication with the drying chamber whereby clothing can move from the washing chamber to the drying chamber. | 10-30-2014 |
20140352364 | AUTOMATIC DISPENSER FOR DETERGENT AND CHLORINE ADDITIVES - An additive dispenser for an automatic washing machine includes a container with a compartment for a wash additive. The compartment has a siphon system and a water fall on a wall of the compartment. A flow homogenizing system at the entrance of the dispenser includes: (a) a connection nozzle with an inner part, where the connection nozzle allows communication with a source of wash water, and the inner part of the connection nozzle has two areas with a different size to produce a Venturi effect; and (b) a damping tank with a container and a cover. The homogenizing system homogenize the wash water flow which enters. A perimeter pathway for the transfer of the wash water is formed by the container and the cover; and a deflector to direct the wash water flow which travels through the perimeter pathway. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352365 | Portable Laundry Treating Apparatus - A hand-held laundry treating apparatus includes a portable body, a supply tank including a tank body provided at the portable body, a water chamber provided in the tank body to store water therein and a detergent chamber provided in the tank body to store detergent therein, a suction tank including a suction chamber provided at the portable body to store liquid therein, and a liquid transferring part for supplying liquid stored in the supply tank to laundry and transferring liquid remaining in laundry to the suction tank. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352366 | Portable Laundry Treating Apparatus - A hand-held laundry treating apparatus includes a portable body, a liquid storage part including a tank body provided at the portable body, a water chamber provided in the tank body to store water therein, a detergent chamber provided in the tank body to store detergent therein and a suction chamber provided in the tank body to provide a space to store liquid therein, and a liquid transferring part for supplying liquid stored in the water chamber and the detergent chamber to laundry and transferring liquid remaining in laundry to the suction chamber. | 12-04-2014 |
20150013396 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE FOR THE CARE OF LAUNDRY ITEMS WITH A DISPENSING TRAY AND A SUDS CONTAINER - The invention relates to a household appliance ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150033805 | Ozone Injection Systems - An ozone laundry system that injects ozone into the chemical injection system in order to allow the system to inject ozone as other cleaning chemicals are injected into the washer. This allows ozone to be injected through the wash cycle rather than just during the initial fill phase and additional avoids the expense and maintenance of adding ozone recirculation plumping to an ozone laundry system. Accordingly, ozone levels may be maintained at superior levels throughout the wash cycle. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040619 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet; a tub which is disposed in the cabinet and in which washing water is stored; a drain hose that guides the washing water in the tub toward an outer side of the cabinet; and a siphonage prevention unit disposed on the drain hose, wherein the siphonage prevention unit includes: a connection pipe having a connection flow path that communicates with the drain hose; an air pipe having an air flow path that communicates with the connection flow path; and a protrusion that is disposed adjacent to a communication portion in which the connection flow path and the air flow path communicate with each other and that protrudes from an inner side surface of the connection pipe. Through this configuration, a siphonage phenomenon in the drain hose can be prevented. | 02-12-2015 |
20150052953 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH A STATIC TUB - A laundry treating appliance having a cabinet, a static wash tub fixed in position relative to the cabinet, a wash basket mounted within the wash tub for rotation about a vertical axis and having at least one drain hole, a drive motor within the cabinet for rotating the wash basket, a catch basin fixed to the wash tub and spaced from the drive motor, a recirculation pump, and a closure between the drive motor and the catch basin. | 02-26-2015 |
20150052954 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH A STATIC TUB AND A WATER TRAP VAPOR SEAL - A washing machine may include a static wash tub, a rotatable vertical axis wash basket in the static wash tub, and a drive motor for rotating the wash basket. A closure may direct wash liquid from the wash basket to a catch basin. A flange may be attached to the closure so that an unattached edge ends within the catch basin. The unattached edge may end below the surface of a first volume of wash liquid to minimize migration of wash liquid and/or vapor from the washing machine. The unattached edge may end above the surface of a second volume of wash liquid less than the first volume to minimize agitation of wash liquid in the catch basin. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059418 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus may include a cabinet detachably provided on a first treating apparatus exhibiting a laundry treating apparatus and forming an external appearance of the laundry treating apparatus. A drawer may be provided to be withdrawn from the cabinet and an input hole may be formed thereon. A tub provided within the drawer body may store wash water. A detergent supply unit may be provided to be withdrawn from the drawer body toward a center of the input hole and provide a space for storing detergent. A water supply unit may supply wash water to the detergent supply unit to supply the detergent stored in the detergent supply unit to the tub body. | 03-05-2015 |
20150075230 | Washing Machine And Detergent Delivery Pump Assembly Thereof - A washing machine and a detergent delivery pump assembly thereof are provided. The detergent delivery pump assembly includes a pump defining a plurality of fixed-volume chambers therein for containing detergents respectively, each fixed-volume chamber being provided with a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve; a plurality of pistons disposed in the plurality of fixed-volume chambers in one-to-one correspondence relationship and each including piston head, the piston head being controlled to reciprocate in the fixed-volume chamber to draw or push out a fixed volume of detergent; a motor assembly; and a transmission mechanism to associate the piston heads with the motor assembly, such that the piston heads are controlled to move in the fixed-volume chambers by the motor assembly. | 03-19-2015 |
20150107309 | Laundry Washing Machine - Laundry washing machine ( | 04-23-2015 |
20150107310 | Laundry Washing Machine with a Water Softening Device - A laundry washing machine ( | 04-23-2015 |
20150114045 | DISPENSING ARRANGEMENT FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE FOR THE CARE OF LAUNDRY ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE FOR THE CARE OF LAUNDRY ITEMS - The invention relates to a dispensing arrangement ( | 04-30-2015 |
20150114046 | WASHING MACHINE - Provided is a washing machine that includes a washing tub to accommodate laundry, the washing tub provided to be rotatable, and a liquid applicator that sprays a liquid to prescribed regions inside the washing tub. The liquid applicator may include a first nozzle having a first outlet arranged in a first direction to spray the liquid toward a first region of the washing tub, and a second nozzle having a second outlet arranged in a second direction to spray the liquid toward a second region of the washing tub. The first and second directions may be different directions. | 04-30-2015 |
20150114047 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a laundry receiving part provided within the cabinet and configured to receive laundry, a water supply part configured to supply wash water, and a detergent supplier configured to supply detergent. The detergent supplier includes a storage body having a first storage part configured to hold a first detergent and a second storage part configured to hold a second detergent. The first storage part is configured to communicate with the laundry receiving part, and the second detergent is in liquid form. The detergent supplier further includes a passage body having a water supply passage that is configured to supply the first storage part with the wash water from the water supply part, and a liquid detergent supply part that is configured to supply the water supply passage with the second detergent from the second storage part. | 04-30-2015 |
20150128659 | WATER SUPPLY VALVE AND WATER SUPPLY VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR WALL MOUNTED DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A water supply valve for a wall mounted drum type washing machine may include an integrated inlet housing, first water supply valve outlet housing, and second water supply valve outlet housing. The water supply valve includes an inlet housing including an inlet into which water enters and a first passage along an inner cavity; a first water supply valve outlet housing integral with and adjacent to the inlet housing and configured to communicate with the first passage; and a second water supply valve outlet housing integral with and adjacent to the first water supply valve outlet housing and configured to communicate with the first passage. | 05-14-2015 |
20150135780 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a fixed tub disposed in the cabinet to store washing water, a rotating tub rotatably disposed in the fixed tub, and a detergent supply unit configured to supply detergent into the rotating tub. The detergent supply unit includes a main body configured to form an exterior, a detergent storage portion provided in the main body, and a leakage prevention passage provided to enclose at least part of the detergent storage portion and configured to guide the washing water overflowing from the detergent storage portion into the cabinet. By such configuration, it is possible to prevent the leakage of washing water and enhance washing water feed efficiency. | 05-21-2015 |
20150143856 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub provided within the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided within the tub, an air supply device provided on the upper surface of the tub and circulating air to the center of the front portion of the tub, a detergent dispenser located above the front portion of the tub and separating a detergent part to input detergents and a subsidiary detergent part to input subsidiary detergents, and a dispenser cover opening and closing the upper surface of the detergent dispenser. | 05-28-2015 |
20150143857 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine includes a cabinet including an upper cover forming the rear portion of the upper surface of the cabinet, a tub provided within the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided within the tub, a detergent dispenser located above the front portion of the tub and exposed by the upper cover, and a dispenser cover opening and closing the upper surface of the detergent dispenser exposed by the upper cover and formed in front of the upper cover. | 05-28-2015 |
20150330013 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING GRAVITY TO PRECISELY DOSE DETERGENT IN A WASHING MACHINE - An appliance for washing clothes includes a detergent storage tank and a drum. Between the detergent storage tank and the drum is a diverter valve which has a detergent inlet connected to the detergent storage tank, an air vent connected to ambient air, and a detergent outlet. The diverter valve has an energized state wherein the detergent inlet is open and the air vent is closed, and a de-energized state wherein the detergent inlet is closed and the air vent is open. The appliance also has a flow meter connected to the diverter valve and the drum. | 11-19-2015 |
20150337480 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine including a body, a rotary tub disposed inside the body, and a detergent containing unit installed on the body to dissolve a detergent in washing water to supply the detergent. The detergent containing unit includes a housing coupled with the inside of the body, a detergent container contained in the housing to contain the detergent, and a rotary device rotatably coupled with at least part of a path through which the detergent moves to dissolve the detergent in the washing water. A dissolving ability of the detergent may be improved. Also, it is possible to dissolve a solid detergent and a liquid detergent in one detergent containing unit without an additional component. Also, since it is possible to prevent residual detergent from being left in the detergent containing unit after washing, it is unnecessary to additionally use a rinse function to clean the detergent containing unit. | 11-26-2015 |
20150345069 | DISPENSING APPARATUS WITH LABYRINTH SEAL - A fluid additive dispenser for a washing machine appliance is provided. The dispenser includes a housing, a dispenser drawer, and a plate. The housing and the plate form a seal to prevent water introduced into the dispenser from prematurely entering a compartment and to prevent a fluid additive in one compartment of the dispenser drawer from entering another compartment. | 12-03-2015 |
20150354125 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - There is disclosed a laundry treating apparatus including a first treating device comprising a cabinet defining an exterior appearance thereof, with an opening to load and unload laundry there through, a first space positioned in the cabinet to treat the laundry loaded through the opening and a door opening and closing the opening; a second treating device provided underneath the support part, the second treating device comprising a second space to treat laundry, wherein a surface of the cabinet in which the opening is positioned comprises an incline part projected in a direction far from a front surface of the second treating device. | 12-10-2015 |
20150354126 | DETERGENT SUPPLY APPARATUS AND WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a washing tub that washes laundry; a storage drawer provided under the washing tub; a detergent bottle seat provided inside of the storage drawer, a detachable detergent bottle containing a liquid detergent being seated on the detergent bottle seat; a detergent bottle connecting part connected to the detergent bottle, the liquid detergent flowing into through the detergent bottle connecting part; and a detergent pump that supplies the liquid detergent to the washing tub. | 12-10-2015 |
20150368846 | LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE - Laundry washing machine ( | 12-24-2015 |
20150368847 | LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE - Laundry washing machine ( | 12-24-2015 |
20150368849 | LAUNDRY WASHING MACHINE WITH IMPROVED LEVEL SENSING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a laundry washing machine ( | 12-24-2015 |
20150376827 | DETERGENT DISPENSER - The invention relates to a detergent dispenser and a washing machine having a detergent dispenser, wherein the detergent dispenser ( | 12-31-2015 |
20160017531 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVING A DETERGENT SUPPLY MODULE - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening. | 01-21-2016 |
20160017532 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVNG A DETERGENT SUPPLY MODULE - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet having an introduction port for introduction of laundry and an opening that communicates with an outside of the cabinet, a tub arranged in the cabinet and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, and a detergent supply module that stores a detergent and provides the stored detergent to the tub, the detergent supply module being detachably provided at the opening. | 01-21-2016 |
20160047077 | NOZZLE FORMED IN A DISPENSING APPARATUS - A washing machine appliance and a fluid additive dispenser are provided. The fluid additive dispenser includes one or more features for containing and dispensing fluid additives. The fluid additive dispenser also includes a spray nozzle formed or molded in a shower plate of the dispenser. | 02-18-2016 |
20160090681 | WASHING MACHINE DISPENSER CUP - A dispenser cup for a washing machine appliance is provided that may more effectively clean a container provided therein. The container includes a side wall and a bottom wall, and defines a compartment configured to receive a wash material. A wash liquid inlet is positioned on the side wall of the container to provide a flow of wash liquid to the compartment. Additionally, features for redirecting the flow of wash liquid from the wash liquid inlet towards the bottom wall of the container is provided such that the wash liquid more effectively cleans the bottom wall of the dispenser cup container during operation of the washing machine appliance. | 03-31-2016 |
20160115635 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes an outer tub that is configured to hold water. The washing machine further includes an inner tub that is located in the outer tub and that is configured to hold laundry and spin. The washing machine further includes a circulation flowpath that is configured to circulate water discharged from the outer tub. The washing machine further includes a first nozzle that is configured to jet water supplied from the circulation flowpath to the inner tub. The washing machine further includes an adjustable pump that is configured to pump water through the circulation flowpath to the first nozzle, the adjustable pump being configured to adjust flow of water to the first nozzle. | 04-28-2016 |
20160130740 | WASHER - A washing machine of the present invention comprises a casing; a tub disposed inside the casing; a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, for accommodating laundry therein; and a gasket interposed between the casing and the tub, for preventing water in the tub from leaking between the tub and the casing. Wherein the gasket comprises a plurality of gasket nozzles for spraying water into the drum; and a plurality of connectors for supplying water to the respective gasket nozzles. Wherein the gasket nozzle comprises a spray guidance surface for refracting the an advancing direction of the water supplied through the connector so as to spray the water toward inside of the drum; and a plurality of protrusions provided adjacent to an finish end of the spray guidance surface on which the water guided along the spray guidance surface is separated, and arranged along an width direction of the spray guidance surface. | 05-12-2016 |
20160138207 | Laundry Washing Machine - A laundry washing machine ( | 05-19-2016 |
20160186370 | Automatic Detergent Supply Apparatus and Washing Machine Having the Same - Disclosed herein is a washing machine capable of improving an external shape by locating a detergent supply apparatus on a bottom inside a body. The washing machine includes a body with an opening portion formed in a front surface thereof, a door provided to open and close the opening portion of the body, a door guide provided on the opening portion, and a detergent supply apparatus which includes a detergent box provided on a bottom of the door guide to be withdrawable toward a center of the opening portion and a detergent supply pump provided to discharge a detergent in the detergent box. | 06-30-2016 |
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20170233921 | LAUNDRY SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
20170233927 | WASHING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH THERMAL INSULATION MECHANISM | 08-17-2017 |
20170233928 | WASHING MACHINE AND LIQUID ADDITIVE SUPPLY DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20170233929 | DETERGENT TRAY AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME | 08-17-2017 |
20170233931 | LIQUID ADDITIVE SUPPLY DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20170233932 | LIQUID ADDITIVE SUPPLY DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20170233935 | WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
20170233936 | HOUSEHOLD CLEANING APPLIANCE WITH A DISPENSING SYSTEM OPERABLE BETWEEN A SINGLE USE DISPENSING SYSTEM AND A BULK DISPENSING SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
20170233939 | LIQUID ADDITIVE SUPPLY DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINE | 08-17-2017 |
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20090090139 | DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR POWDERED TREATING AGENT FOR USE IN A WASHING MACHINE, AND WASHING MACHINE - A dispensing system for powdered treating agent for use in a washing machine. The dispensing system includes at least one supply container for the treating agent, a delivery device configured to deliver the treating agent to the washing machine through a connecting hose and a dosing device for dispensing the treating agent from the supply container to the delivery device. The supply container has an agitator with a first vertical rotatable shaft and blades configured to be rotated by the first vertical rotatable shaft. The agitator is drivable by an electric drive. The dosing device includes a cylindrical chamber and a compartmented wheel disposed therein. The compartmented wheel has a plurality of compartments separated by spokes. The compartmented wheel is disposed below a bottom of the supply container and is coupled to a second vertical rotatable shaft. The cylindrical chamber has an inlet opening disposed in the bottom of the supply container and is configured to fill the compartments therethrough. An underside of the cylindrical chamber has an outlet opening to the delivery device. The compartmented wheel is coupled to the first vertical rotatable shaft of the agitator. | 04-09-2009 |
20140053614 | WASHING MACHINE HAVING DETERGENT SUPPLY DEVICE - A washing machine equipped with a detergent supply device has an improved component coupling structure capable of enhancing productivity. A washing machine includes a main body, a drum rotatably mounted in the main body, and a detergent supply device disposed at an upper portion of the main body to supply a detergent into the drum. The detergent supply device includes a housing, a detergent case to store a detergent, the detergent case being movably coupled to the housing, a water supply frame coupled to an upper portion of the housing to guide water to the detergent case, and a cover frame to sealingly cover an upper portion of the water supply frame, the cover frame including a plurality of coupling protrusions protruding from an inner peripheral surface thereof to support a bottom surface of the water supply frame. | 02-27-2014 |
20140311191 | DELIVERY VALVE STEM PROVIDED WITH A RADIAL SEALING SYSTEM, AND BULK MATERIAL RESERVOIR PROVIDED WITH A DELIVERY STEM VALVE PROVIDED WITH A RADIAL SEALING SYSTEM - The present invention pertains to the field of home appliances and refers to a delivery valve stem ( | 10-23-2014 |
20150059417 | VALVED DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTS IN LIQUID FORM BY INERTIAL CENTRIFUGAL ACTION FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - The present invention refers to a valved dispensing system for storing and dispensing products for household appliances, more particularly for vertical shaft washing machines. Said valve dispensing system ( | 03-05-2015 |