Fabric treatment appliance with steam backflow device
US8555676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9029
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fabric treatment appliance comprising a receptacle defining a fabric treatment chamber for receiving laundry; a steam generator having an inlet for receiving water and an outlet for supplying steam to the fabric treatment chamber; a water supply conduit with an outlet located below the steam generator inlet; and a reservoir coupling the water supply conduit outlet with the steam generator inlet.
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