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Fabric treatment appliance with steam backflow device

US8555676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims
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Filing dateAug 31, 2007
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 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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