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Washing machine

US10480111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2015
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F37/266
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A washing machine includes a tub; a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub; and an ultrasound generator configured to emit ultrasonic waves to washing water loaded in the drum, and to generate bubbles. The ultrasound generator applies ultrasonic energy to the washing water to cause chaotic oscillation of the bubbles.

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