Method and apparatus for drying articles
US10323881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2105/52
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for drying a wet textile article with a radio frequency (RF) applicator and a controller, the method includes energizing the RF applicator to generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field), determining a dynamic drying cycle of operation in the controller, and controlling the energization of the RF applicator according to the determination of the dynamic drying cycle of operation, wherein the wet article is dried.
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