Method and apparatus for drying articles
US11686037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2041 |
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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 supplying a power level to the RF applicator to energize 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 power level 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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