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Laundry machine

US8438755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2006
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F39/08
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A novel-structure laundry machine that is capable of washing laundry using steam is disclosed. The laundry machine includes a machine body constituting the external appearance thereof, a drum mounted in the machine body for receiving laundry, a steam supply unit mounted in the machine body for generating steam, the steam supply unit being constructed to receive water for steam generation through the water inlet port exposed to the outside while the water inlet port communicates with one side of the machine body, and a primary steam supply part for supplying the steam generated in the steam supply unit into the drum.

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