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Laundry treating appliance having sensors, and methods of operation

US11008697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2019
Grant dateMay 18, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/56
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a cabinet defining a cabinet interior. A drum is rotatable within the cabinet interior, and at least partially defines a treating chamber. The treating chamber has a treating chamber air inlet and a treating chamber air outlet. A drying air circuit is fluidly coupled to the treating chamber air inlet and to the treating chamber air outlet. The laundry treating appliance can include first and second air temperature sensors, at least a first humidity sensor, and a controller operably coupled with the sensors.

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