| ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V. Patent applications |
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| 20120125369 | Washer, Such As A Dishwasher Or A Washing Machine, And Method For Operating A Washer - The invention relates to a method for operating a washer which comprises a washing chamber for accommodating goods to be cleaned, said washing chamber having in its lower portion a sump for collecting water during operation of the washer, a water inlet connected to a water tank, preferably to a water tank that is integrally, still preferably detachably, formed with the dishwasher, a pump for circulating water through the washing chamber, and a control unit for controlling a washing process carried out by the washer. In accordance dance with a first embodiment of the method of the invention, in this method: water is fed from the tank into the sump by the action of the hydrostatic pressure prevailing within the tank; the pressure within the sump or close to the sump is measured; and based on the pressure measurement the speed of the water flow is monitored and the filling level of the tank is determined, and at least one parameter and/or step of the washing process is controlled and/or indicator signals are issued to a user of the washer. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120125056 | Washing Machine With Recirculation Circuit - A washing machine ( | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120124757 | Washer Such As A Dishwasher Or A Washing Machine And Method For Operating A Washer - The invention relates to methods for operating a washer, and in preferred embodiments to a washer having a water tank that is integrally, preferably detachably, formed with the washer, wherein the washer comprises a washing chamber for accommodating goods to be cleaned, said washing chamber having in its lower portion a sump for collecting water during operation of the washer, a water inlet, a circulating pump for circulating water through the washing chamber, and a control unit for controlling a washing cycle carried out by the washer. In accordance with the invention, in this method water is fed via the water inlet into the sump; the pressure within an inlet or outlet conduit of the circulating pump is measured; and based on the pressure measurement the washing cycle is controlled and/or indicator signals are issued to a user of the washer. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120112675 | Sensorless Safety System for Determining Rotation of an Electric Household Appliance Laundry Drum Powered by a Three-Phase Asynchronous Motor - An electric household appliance ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120111705 | PUSH BUTTON SWITCH ASSEMBLY - Push button switch assembly, in particular for insertion in a control panel of a domestic appliance, the push button switch assembly comprising at least one push button and a frame for receiving the at least one push button, wherein the push button has a push button cap, whose top wall or rather upper side is to be manipulated by a user, and an actuating element, in particular an actuating pin, for actuating a switch, especially a micro switch, of a circuit board arranged underneath the push button switch assembly upon actuation of the push button cap, wherein the push button cap is provided with spring legs resting on a frame bottom and counteracting the actuation of the push button cap, characterized in that at least two spring legs are provided, which are formed in a rotationally symmetric or in an axially symmetric arrangement at the push button cap. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120111380 | SPRAY ARM ARRANGEMENT FOR A DISHWASHER - The application is directed to a spray arm arrangement for a dishwasher, comprising: (a) a support having a hub portion; and (b) a spray arm having at least one arm portion comprising at least one spray nozzle, and a generally tubular mounting portion connected to the arm portion, said mounting portion having first and second bearing surfaces bearing against the hub portion, said first bearing surface being located at a shorter axial distance from the arm portion than the second bearing surface. In accordance with the invention (c) said first bearing surface is located within said hub portion proximate the axial end of the hub portion facing towards the arm portion, and (d) said second bearing surface comprises a projection which axially extends from said mounting portion into said hub portion. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120111314 | SENSOR UNIT FOR A SUCTION HOOD, SUCTION HOOD AND COOKING DEVICE - The invention relates to a sensor unit ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120103318 | COOKING OVEN WITH AT LEAST ONE CONVECTION HEATING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a cooking oven with at least one convection heating device ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120097198 | DISHWASHER, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC DISHWASHER - Dishwasher, in particular domestic dishwasher, comprising a crockery basket which comprises a, in particular rotating, washing arm which is supplied with water by a water transferring pipe ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120096901 | Laundry Washing Appliance - A laundry washing appliance ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120091128 | MICROWAVE OVEN WITH AT LEAST ONE WAVE CHOKE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a microwave oven with at least one wave choke system. A front frame ( | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120091127 | MICROWAVE SEALING DEVICE OF AN OPENING FOR A ROTATING SHAFT - The present invention relates to a microwave sealing device of an opening for a rotating shaft ( | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120091120 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN AUTOMATIC COOKING PROCESS - The present invention relates to a method for performing an automatic cooking process in an oven, wherein the oven is in a preheated state with a first starting temperature (T | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090592 | COOKING OVEN WITH A CATALYTIC FILTER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a cooking oven with at least one oven cavity, at least one air outlet conduit and at least one catalytic filter system, in particular a fat, grease and/or odour filter system. The catalytic filter system comprises a housing ( | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120086315 | Door for Laundry Machine - A method for fabricating a door ( | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085755 | WAVE CHOKE SYSTEM FOR AN OVEN DOOR OF A MICROWAVE OVEN - The present invention relates to a wave choke system for an oven door of a microwave oven. The wave choke system comprises an elongated channel ( | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085751 | ASSEMBLY UNIT FOR AN INDUCTION HOB, INDUCTION HOB AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ASSEMBLY UNIT - The invention relates to an assembly unit for an induction hob with at least one induction element, comprising a) at least one carrying element for carrying the circuits and/or devices for supplying the at least one induction element. The at least one carrying element comprises a base area and side areas protruding upwards from the base area. The at least one carrying element is connectable with at least one further carrying element along a side area, and the side areas comprise connection elements for connection with the at least one further carrying element, preferably at least one power wire slot for inserting at least one power supply wire and/or preferably at least one signal wire slot for inserting at least one signal wire. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing an assembly unit. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120070792 | VERTICAL FLAME BURNER - A gas burner ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070791 | GAS BURNER - Gas burner provided with a plurality of concentric circular flame crowns, with a burner body apt to be mounted on the surface of a cooking plate, a burner body apt to be mounted on the surface of a cooking plate and provided with a first chamber for the diffusion of the air/gas mixture, and whose top is closed by a first cover, a second outer annular burner surrounding said central burner, a first gas inlet in communication with said body, a first gas injector able of injecting a gas flow into a respective Venturi pipe to said first central burner, a second gas inlet in communication with said body, wherein said second annular burner is provided with two separate diffusion chambers, and whose top is closed by a second cover, wherein said second gas inlet is in communication with said two separate chambers which are not in communication to each other, two distinct injectors connected with said second gas inlet and placed on the same end position of said second gas inlet, two respective horizontally oriented Venturi pipes, each of which being able of supplying with an air/gas mixture a respective of said two diffusion chambers; said first gas injector and the respective Venturi pipe for the central burner are horizontally oriented, and preferably they are positioned between the two Venturi pipes dedicated to said two diffusion chambers. Said two horizontally oriented Venturi pipes for the outer annular burner and the relevant gas injectors are angled to each other, and this angle is over 70°. Preferably the Venturi pipes for the annular burner admit into respective curved chambers provided with respective vertical gas passages, extended for the whole length of said curved chamber, connecting them to respective diffusion chambers. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067333 | OVEN DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE - The present invention relates to an oven door opening and closing device comprising at least one hinge, which is connectable to an oven door and to an oven housing for realizing a predetermined pivoting opening and closing movement of the oven door relative to the oven housing between an open and a closed position; at least one closing force generating means for generating a predetermined closing force; kinematic means, which are coupled to the hinge and to a moveable element in such a manner, that the predetermined pivoting opening and closing movement of the hinge is converted into a predetermined reciprocating opening and closing movement of the moveable element; and at least one damping system having a damper for generating a damping force which counteracts the closing movement of the movable element within a predetermined section, which corresponds to a predetermined angle section of the pivoting closing movement of the hinge shortly prior to the closed position. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067089 | Washing Machine With An Improved Washing/Rinsing-Liquid Inlet Circuit - A washing machine ( | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120060568 | Washing Machine With An Improved Washing/Rinsing-Liquid Inlet Circuit - A washing machine ( | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120044161 | INPUT DEVICE - Implementations of the present invention relate to an input device for a home appliance for operation with a finger, includes a) sensitive keys arranged below a surface in a two-dimensional array, wherein a key voltage based on the nearness of the finger is generatable by each sensitive key dependant on the distance from the key and the size of the finger, c) wherein in a detection unit all key voltages are comparable, d) wherein in the detection unit the position of the finger is detectable, e) wherein an acceleration of the finger movement is detected by comparing detected positions of the finger. Furthermore, implementations the present invention include a method for data input for a home appliance for operation with a finger, especially for an input device according to the invention. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120042914 | Electric Household Washing Appliance - An electric household washing appliance has a wash tub ( | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120037193 | SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER - A spray arm assembly for a dishwasher, comprising a spray arm ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120037187 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISHWASHER - A method to operate a dishwasher, comprising: (1) adding detergent to a cleaning liquid which is circulated within the dishwasher; (2) measuring the conductivity of the cleaning liquid and determining the rate of change in conductivity caused by dissolution of the detergent in the cleaning liquid; (3) comparing the rate of change in conductivity with a predetermined threshold value so as to determine the dissolution rate of the detergent that has been added in step (A) to the cleaning liquid; and (4) adjusting operating parameters based on the determination of step (C). | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120037144 | SUCTION HOOD - The invention relates to a sucking means ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120036681 | DOOR HINGE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A DOOR OF A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - Door hinge ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120034472 | ENAMEL COATING, COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF COATING AN ARTICLE - The invention in particular relates to an enamel coating ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033406 | OVEN, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC OVEN - The invention relates to an oven ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032514 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH DEMONSTRATION MODE FUNCTION - Household appliance comprising: a user interface, a logic unit adapted to control the user interface and the other electrical components of the household appliance, and to perform, via the user interface, a demonstration mode, a main power supply circuit connectable to the supply mains and adapted to energize the user interface, the logic unit and the other electrical components of the household appliance, a secondary power supply circuit connectable to a battery and adapted to energize exclusively the user interface and the logic unit. The logic unit is configured to detect if the main power supply circuit is connected to the supply mains and if the secondary power supply circuit is connected to the battery, and to enable the performing of the demonstration mode, via the user interface, when it detects that the main circuit is unconnected to the supply mains and the secondary power supply circuit is connected to the battery. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031523 | METHOD FOR DISPENSING A LIQUID INTO A CONTAINER AND RELATED DISPENSER - The present invention relates to a method for dispensing a liquid to fill a container ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031442 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher comprises a wash chamber and a water-collecting sump member which is fastened to an opening in a lower end portion of the wash chamber by means of a water-tight connection, wherein the sump member is made at least in part of plastics material and comprises at least one water inlet or outlet opening that is formed as an integral part of the sump member. The dishwasher comprises a water softening device and the sump member comprises a water inlet and an integrated first passage which is formed at least in part of plastics material as an integrally formed part of the sump member for passing water from the water inlet to the water softening device. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031388 | DOMESTIC HOB - Domestic hob ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120017952 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher comprises a wash chamber, a water circulation system for passing water into and out of the wash chamber, and a water-collecting sump member ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120007482 | Porthole Window for Laundry Washing and/or Drying Appliance | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120007481 | Washing Machine with Tub Having Thermally Insulating Insert - A washing machine comprises a tub ( | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006315 | SUPPORT FOR EXTRACTABLE BAKING TRAYS AND/OR BAKING GRIDS - Support for extractable baking trays and/or baking grids to be arranged in an oven cavity of a baking oven, comprising pairs of opposed longish guiding means, which are disposed one above the other and extend along side walls of the oven cavity, and slide elements comprising receiving means for receiving a baking tray and/or a baking grid and being slidingly arranged at the guiding means, wherein stopper means are provided in such a manner, that the extraction sliding movement of the slide elements along the guiding means is stopped before the slide elements project beyond the oven cavity. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120000455 | OVEN ILLUMINATION AND OVEN - The invention in particular relates to an oven illumination ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000087 | Household Appliance for Drying Garments - A household appliance ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110309065 | REGULATOR ASSEMBLY AND STOVE - Regulator assembly ( | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308260 | BEVERAGE COOLER, A REFRIGERATOR COMPRISING SUCH A BEVERAGE COOLER AND A METHOD FOR COOLING BEVERAGE - The invention relates to a beverage cooler having an in-line operating cooling unit for instant cooling of beverage flowing through the same, comprising a cooling container ( | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110303253 | DISHWASHER AND A WATER TANK ADAPTED FOR A DISHWASHER - The invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a cabinet ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110297673 | WAVE CHOKE SYSTEM FOR A DOOR OF A MICROWAVE OVEN - The present invention relates to a wave choke system for a door of a microwave oven. The wave choke system comprises at least one wave trap ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297669 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN INDUCTION HEATING COOKING APPARATUS - A method for controlling an induction heating cooking apparatus, comprises the steps of a) transforming a supply current (I | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110296702 | Laundry Machine with a Heat Pump System and Motor Control Therefor - An electric motor ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110289756 | Assembly Method and Assembly Apparatus for Assembling the Washing Group of a Laundry Washing Machine - A method is set forth for assembly of the washing group ( | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110289696 | Method for Operating a Washing Cycle and a Subsequent Drying Cycle in a Laundry Washer-Dryer - A laundry washer-dryer comprises a tub, a drum for storing laundry rotatably arranged inside the tub, an air circulation channel connected at a first end and at a second end to the tub, a blower for blowing the air through the air circulation channel, the tub and the drum, and a heat pump system having a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser, the evaporator and the condenser being arranged in the air circulation channel. A method for operating a washing cycle and a subsequent drying cycle in the laundry washer-dryer comprises performing the washing cycle, the washing cycle including at least one washing phase, at least one rinsing phase and at least one spinning phase, and performing the drying cycle including at least one drying phase. At least one last rinsing phase of the washing cycle is performed by using heated water so as to cause the temperature inside the tub to increase. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110289695 | Laundry Treatment Apparatus Having Heat Pump System - A laundry treatment apparatus, in particular a dryer or a washing machine having dryer function, comprises a storing compartment for storing laundry therein, in particular a rotatable drum, an air circulation channel connected at a first end and at a second end to the storing compartment, a blower for blowing the air through the air circulation channel and the storing compartment, a heat pump system having an evaporator and a condenser arranged in the air circulation channel, and a steam generator arranged within the body of the laundry treatment apparatus. A method of operating the laundry treatment apparatus comprises supplying steam generated by the steam generator into the air circulation channel and/or the storing compartment, and at the same time at least for an overlapping period, operating the heat pump system. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110277741 | OVEN, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC OVEN - An oven, especially a domestic oven, can comprise a cooking cavity and at least two carrier structures arranged at each side of the cavity respectively for holding an auxiliary element for cooking food, wherein each carrier structure comprises at least one column extending in a vertical direction (V) within the cavity, and at least one holding element for holding the auxiliary element. The holding element is moveable along at least a sliding range of the column or columns in the vertical direction (V) in a sliding movement, so that the holding element is adjustable in its vertical (V) height within the cavity. And, the columns and the corresponding holding elements comprise corresponding guiding surfaces each extending in the vertical direction (V) and are in contact with each other during the sliding movement so that, during the sliding movement, the holding element is guided by the column or columns. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110265523 | Laundry Machine with an Integrated Heat Pump System - A laundry machine includes an integrated heat pump system. The laundry machine comprises a cabinet ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110261518 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - There is provided a household appliance including a housing and a cavity arranged within the housing. The housing element is further arranged to allow viewing of the cavity. A display which is transparent to at least one wavelength in the visible light spectrum is arranged in connection to the housing element and is further arranged such that the cavity is exposed from outside the household appliance. The display is a thin film type electroluminescent display which is arranged as an integral part of the housing element. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110240004 | SUCTION HOOD - The invention relates to a suction hood ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110240003 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR OVEN - Household appliance ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110232625 | SUCTION HOOD - The invention relates to a suction hood, a) which sucks air from a first area to a second area, b) wherein the hood comprises b1) a first sucking means ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110203302 | FOOD COOLING APPLIANCE - There is described a food cooling appliance ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110193803 | INPUT DEVICE - Implementations of the present invention relate to an input device for a home appliance for operation with a finger, includes a) sensitive keys arranged below a surface in a two-dimensional array, wherein a key voltage based on the nearness of the finger is generatable by each sensitive key dependant on the distance from the key and the size of the finger, c) wherein in a detection unit all key voltages are comparable, d) wherein in the detection unit the position of the finger is detectable, e) wherein an acceleration of the finger movement is detected by comparing detected positions of the finger. Furthermore, implementations the present invention include a method for data input for a home appliance for operation with a finger, especially for an input device according to the invention. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110187539 | INTERACTION DEVICE - The invention relates to an interaction device ( | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110186030 | COOKING OVEN AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - The invention relates to a cooking oven with a cavity for placing a dish to be cooked, with a first opening in the wall of the cavity at a first location, wherein the first opening can be opened and closed by means of a first valve, wherein a first conduit is arranged adjacent to the first opening leading to a fan element, and with a second opening in the wall of the cavity at a second location, wherein the second opening is in fluidic connection with a fresh air opening which can be opened and closed by means of a second valve, wherein the fresh air opening is in fluidic connection with the ambient of the cooking oven. The invention further relates to and improved a steam cooking process. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a cooking oven. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110180530 | COOKING DEVICE FOR A COOKING CONTAINER - The invention relates to a cooking device ( | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110173834 | Laundry Drying Machine with Vibrating Fluff Filter - A laundry drying machine ( | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110167664 | Home Laundry Drier - A home laundry drier ( | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110154846 | COOLING APPARATUS CONDENSER, AND A COOLING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A cooling apparatus comprising: a cabinet ( | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110154676 | Home Laundry Drier with Releasably Securable Vibration Damper - A home laundry drier ( | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110154675 | Home Laundry Drier - A home laundry drier ( | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110123689 | OVEN AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - The invention in particular relates to an oven ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110120445 | COOKING TOP WITH IMPROVED GAS TOP BURNER - Gas burner, as particularly intended for use in cooktops for residential food cooking applications, comprising a lower body ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110108543 | SELF CLEANING COOKING OVEN - A self cleaning cooking oven comprises a cabinet having walls defining an oven cavity; a door for closing said oven cavity, a supporting structure for supporting a removable rack structure within said oven cavity, a heating means for heating said oven cavity, and a control means for said heating means selectively operable to control said heating means to effect a cooking operation or a pyrolysis operation, wherein the oven further comprises an actuation means which is removably positionable within said oven cavity by a user, said actuation means, when present within said oven cavity, directly or indirectly acts on said control means to control said heating means for effecting the pyrolysis operation. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110100353 | COOKTOP ASSEMBLY COMPRISING FLUSH-MOUNTED COOKTOP PANEL - The invention relates to an adjusting device ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110100350 | ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENT FOR A COOKING HOB AND A COOKING HOB WITH ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a one-piece fastening element ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110100071 | Filter Unit for Household Appliance - A filter unit ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110049121 | COOKING OVEN WITH AN ILLUMINATION-EQUIPMENT FOR A CAVITY AND A METHOD FOR ILLUMINATING A CAVITY OF A COOKING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a cooking oven with at least one cavity ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110049120 | COOKING OVEN WITH AN ILLUMINATION-EQUIPMENT AND AN ILLUMINATION-EQUIPMENT FOR A CAVITY OF A COOKING OVEN - The present invention relates to a cooking oven with at least one cavity ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110048400 | GAS BURNER WITH IMPROVED PRIMARY AIR DUCT - Gas burner, particularly for household cooking appliances, with an horizontal or vertical gas supply conduit ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110036832 | METHOD AND METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR DYNAMIC WAVE FORM CORRECTION FOR DYNAMIC WAVE FORM CORRECTION - The invention relates to a method for dynamic wave form correction of a power supply of an induction heating device ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110036556 | Tumble Dryer with a Heat Pump System and a Method for Controlling a Heat Pump System for a Tumble Dryer - A tumble dryer with at least one heat pump system has an air stream circuit ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110030669 | COOKING HOB WITH ONCE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENTS AND A ONE-PIECE FASTENING ELEMENT FOR A COOKING HOB - The present invention relates to a cooking hob ( | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110030427 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE - A home laundry machine ( | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110023602 | Method for Estimating the Moment of Inertia of the Rotating Unit of a Washing Machine, and Washing Machine Implementing Said Method - A method for estimating the moment of inertia of a rotating unit of a washing or washing-and-drying machine comprising the steps of: establishing one or more linear parameters; rotating the drum of the rotating unit in such a way as to reach a set of speeds of a pre-set value; once each speed of a pre-set value is reached, detecting the value of the torque provided to the rotating unit; and finally estimating the moment of inertia of the rotating unit through a linear combination of the torques detected and by means of the linear parameters. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20100329972 | COOKING OVEN WITH OXYGENATING MEANS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - The invention relates to a cooking oven ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100326290 | COOKING OVEN COMPRISING EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION ASSEMBLY - A cooking oven comprising a cooking cavity and an exhaust gas purification assembly comprising a self-heated filter element comprising a gas-permeable, electrically conductive silicon carbide material and a current supply structure operable for self-heating said filter element. Preferably, said purification assembly comprises a self-heated filter element comprised of a foamed silicon carbide structural element. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100324843 | Method and Device for Measuring the Electric Power of a Universal Electric Motor Powered by Sinusoidal Alternating Voltage - A method of measuring the electric power of a universal electric motor ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100321152 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH FINGERPRINT SENSOR - The present invention relates to a household appliance ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100308034 | MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR WITH A WAVES CHOKES SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an oven door with a wave chokes system for a microwave oven. The oven door includes at least one transparent door panel made of a dielectric material and a metallization enclosing at least partially the transparent door panel. The oven door includes further a plurality of lamellae arranged uniformly on one side of the metallization and at least one front shielding, which is arranged in the centre portion on at least one side of the transparent door panel. The metallization and the lamellae are formed by a coating on the transparent door panel, wherein said coating is made of a conductive material and applied on the transparent door panel. Further, the present invention relates to a corresponding microwave oven. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an oven door with a wave chokes system for a microwave oven. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100306926 | Laundry Washing Machine with an Electronic Device for Sensing the Motion of the Wash Assembly Due To the Dynamic Unbalance of the Wash Laundry Drum Assembly, And Relative Operating Method - A method of sensing the motion of the wash assembly ( | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100301040 | WAVE CHOKE DEVICE FOR A MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR - The present invention relates to a wave choke device for an oven door of a microwave oven. The wave choke device includes a front shielding comprising at least one conductive material and a wave trap forming a channel with one at least partially open side, which wave trap is arranged on at least one outer portion of the front shielding and comprises at least one conductive material. The wave choke device includes further a plurality of lamellae arranged uniformly in the at least partially open side of the wave trap, which lamellae comprises at least one conductive material. The wave choke device comprises one single piece made of a perforated material, wherein said one single piece includes at least the front shielding and the wave trap. The present invention relates further to a corresponding oven door and a corresponding microwave oven. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100295428 | Electric Household Appliance - An electric household appliance ( | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100282738 | COOKING APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A HOUSEHOLD COOKING APPLIANCE - This invention relates to a cooking appliance ( | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100282732 | OVEN FOR A COOKING APPLIANCE AND A METHOD FOR PERFORMING A COOKING PROCESS - The invention relates to an oven for a cooking appliance, in particular for a household cooking appliance, wherein said oven ( | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100275898 | BARBECUE - The invention relates to a barbecue ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100259422 | KEYBOARD WITH A PLURALITY OF SENSITIVE KEY ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a keyboard with a plurality of sensitive key elements ( | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100259148 | FOOD REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH ILLUMINATED SHELVES, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE ILLUMINATED SHELVES - There is described a food refrigeration appliance ( | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100252549 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A COOKING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR AN INDUCTION HOB - The present invention relates to a method for controlling a cooking device, in particular an induction hob. The method comprises the steps of activating an overload power (P | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100243640 | COOKING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC COOKING DEVICE - The invention relates to a cooking device, having an electrical heating element ( | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100236295 | UNBALANCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL-ROTATION-AXIS WASHING MACHINES - There is described a control system ( | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100212693 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER - The present invention relates to a locking system for a drawer of a drawer dishwasher and a method for unlocking a drawer of a drawer dishwasher. The locking system includes a locking device for locking a drawer of the drawer dishwasher to a chassis or frame of the dishwasher; an opening attempt sensor for detecting an opening attempt of the drawer; and a control unit connected to the opening attempt sensor and the locking device. The control unit is arranged to trigger stop of a dishwasher pump of the dishwasher based on a detected opening attempt, and wherein the control unit is further arranged to trigger the locking device to unlock after the dishwasher pump has been stopped. Thereby, there is provided a reliable and safe way of opening the drawer during a washing program without the risk of hot water splashing out onto the user or onto the floor. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100207896 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR PROCESSING A SIGNAL FROM AN ELECTRIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a system for processing a signal from an electric device, e.g. a touch sensitive key. The system comprises a reference value for the signal, wherein said reference value is continuously updated, and an arithmetic unit for determining a difference value between the signal and the reference value, so that difference value corresponds with a change of the signal. The system comprises further a spectrum of the possible difference values, wherein said spectrum is subdivided into ranges corresponding with possible causations for the change of the signal in said system. Additionally, the system comprises a comparing unit for associating the difference value with the corresponding range of the spectrum and for identifying, if the difference value results from a disturbance or from a relevant change in the electric device. Further, the present invention relates to a corresponding method. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100207656 | DETECTION CIRCUIT AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING A WRONG SUPPLY VOLTAGE - The present invention relates to a detection circuit for detecting that a power supply unit is connected to a wrong supply voltage. Said detection circuit comprises a first voltage divider ( | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100192935 | COOKING OVEN DOOR WITH A DOOR FRAME AND A DOOR PANEL - The present invention relates to a cooking oven door including at least one door frame and at least one door panel. The door frame includes a U-shaped part with a center portion and two legs. The U-shaped part is formed as a one-piece plastic part. The door panel is inserted within the U-shaped part. The U-shaped part encloses three circumferential sides of the door panel. The U-shaped part comprises support elements on its inner side in order to hold the door panel in a predetermined position. At least one fixing element is attached or attachable on at least one free end portion of the leg in order to secure the door panel within the U-shaped part. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100192350 | DRAWER DISHWASHER INSTALLATION KIT ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to an installation kit assembly for convenient installation of a drawer dishwasher in a cavity of a kitchen worktop, such that the front of the dishwasher is directed out from the cavity, the cavity having at least one inner wall. The installation kit assembly comprises, at least one fixation means, having a first part and a second part, which are foldably interconnected, at least one first attachment means for attaching the first part of the at least one fixation means to the inner wall of said cavity, and at least one second attachment means for attaching the second part of the one fixation means to the front of said drawer dishwasher. The invention also relates to a drawer dishwasher comprising an installation kit and to a method for installing a drawer dishwasher. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100190368 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR HOUSEHOLD OVENS - In a cooker it is undesirable that a given power outlet ( | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100180465 | METHOD OF DETERMINING CLOGGING OF THE STEAM GENERATOR TANK FILTER OF A HOME LAUNDRY DRIER, AND HOME LAUNDRY DRIER IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD - A home laundry drier ( | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100132691 | GAS COOKING APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a gas burner for a gas cooking appliance with at least one gas hob and/or one gas oven, wherein the gas burner ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100126038 | Method of Controlling a Tumble Laundry Drier - A method of controlling a tumble laundry drier ( | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100115790 | Electric Household Appliance - An electric household appliance ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100114339 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - The present invention relates to a household appliance for performing a housekeeping task. The household appliance comprises a data input device ( | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100107433 | Clothes Drying Machine with Improved Vapour Injection Arrangement - Household-type clothes drying machine provided with a rotating drum ( | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100083992 | DRAWER DISHWASHER - The present invention relates to a drawer dishwasher ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100083991 | DRYING SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER - The present invention describes a drying system for a dishwasher having a washing tub ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100083532 | NOZZLE AND ADDITIVE SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR A TEXTILES TREATMENT APPARATUS - The invention relates to a nozzle arrangement ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100051072 | BUILT-IN DISHWASHING MACHINE - The present invention relates to a built-in dishwashing machine wherein a capacitive control input system ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100050884 | GRILLING PLATE - The invention relates to a grilling plate, which is divided into different sections, wherein at least a part of the sections is connected to a heating element. To better maintain different temperatures in different sections, the invention is characterized in that the grilling plate comprises a plate forming the top side of it and extending uniformly along all sections, wherein the sections are divided by at least one groove being arranged in the bottom side of the plate. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100037478 | LAUNDRY DRYER - A laundry dryer ( | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100024491 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - Laundry washing machine ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100021606 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE RESIDUAL TIME UNTIL A COOKING PROCESS OF A FOODSTUFF HAS BEEN FINISHED - The invention relates to a method for determining the residual time until a cooking process of a foodstuff ( | 01-28-2010 |
| 20090301977 | STORING DEVICE FOR A DISHWASHING MACHINE - The invention relates to a flexible mat device adapted to be arranged on or in a basket ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090282695 | DRYER WITH DRYING SEQUENCE USING AN ADDITIVE - The invention relates to a method of treating textiles in a dryer, in particular in an exhaust air and/or a condenser dryer or in a washing machine having a drying unit, wherein the method comprises at least one program sequence of supplying (S) at least one additive into a drum of the dryer, and within the at least one additive supplying sequence (S) changing the drum rotation direction and/or changing the air flow rate and/or air flow or fan rotation direction. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090261485 | REFRIGERATOR WITH DISPENSER FOR CARBONATED WATER | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090255146 | STEAM SUPPLYING METHOD AND TREATMENT APPARATUS - The invention relates to a method of supplying steam ( | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090235738 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE CAPACITANCE OF A CAPACITIVE COMPONENT - A method of measuring the capacitance of a capacitive component ( | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090235465 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, ESPECIALLY A HOME DRYER OR A WASHING MACHINE, AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention concerns a method for operating a domestic appliance, especially a home dryer ( | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090211600 | DISHWASHER AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR OPERATING IT - The invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a washing chamber, a water collection sump, a circulation pump, a circulation filter system with a flat filter arranged between the washing chamber and the water collection sump and a discharge section arranged between a discharge pump and the washing chamber. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090183725 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A KITCHEN RANGE - The invention relates to a household appliance ( | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090172965 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - Household appliance comprising an outer casing ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090145981 | SPRAY ARM BEARING AND DISHWASHER WITH A SPRAY ARM ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a spray arm bearing ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090139247 | RAPID CHILLING APPARATUS FOR BEVERAGES AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - Rapid chilling apparatus for beverages comprising a receptacle ( | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090120927 | FASTENING ELEMENT FOR ATTACHING A PART TO A SUPPORTING ELEMENT - A fastening element for attaching a part such as a cooking hob to a supporting element, such as a frame supporting/surrounding the cooking hob, can include a spring secured to the supporting element. In one implementation, the fastening element can be secured by engaging a locking element of the spring into a first recess in the supporting element. In the mounted state, the spring has at its free end a gripping portion for holding the part, and the spring being embodied, as an element which is bent in a leaf-shaped manner. For ease in mounting the spring, the spring can have at the other end a width-reduced end that can penetrate a second slit-shaped recess in the supporting element. The width-reduced end and the slit-shaped recess are narrower than the region of the spring that is bent in a leaf-shaped manner. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090119945 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE FOR WASHING AND/OR DRYING CLOTHES - Household appliance for washing and/or drying clothes comprising an outer casing ( | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090095031 | WASHING MACHINE WITH A DISPENSER UNIT - The present invention refers to a washing machine, such as a laundry washing machine or a dishwashing machine provided with an improved washing agent dispenser unit ( | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090094854 | HOUSEHOLD CLOTHES DRYING MACHINE WITH CLOTHES DISINFECTION CYCLE - Clothes drying machine comprising a drum holding the clothes to be dried, a first fan adapted to blow a first flow of drying air through said drum, and possibly a condenser adapted to condense the moisture out of the drying air exiting said drum. The machine is provided with a drying programme that includes a step involving an increase in the temperature of the air introduced in said drum, in which said temperature is increased to a value of at least 130° C. and held there for a pre-set period of time, and said temperature increase step is provided in the initial portion of the drying programme, when the moisture content of the clothes is not less than 20%. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090072884 | DOOR POSITION SENSOR - The present invention relates to a capacitive sensor system comprising a sensor circuit connected to a first ( | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090071032 | DRYING PROGRAM WITH ANTI-CREASE PHASE AND DRYER - The invention relates to a method of drying laundry in a dryer, in particular a tumble-dryer or a washing machine having dryer function, the method comprising: executing a drying program sequence; and thereafter executing a maintaining sequence, in particular an anti-crease sequence. According to the invention the maintaining sequence includes supplying (S) at least one additive to the laundry. Also a method is provided, wherein a drying program includes an anti-crease sub-sequence of supplying (S) at least temporarily steam in a jerkily or splashing manner to the laundry. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090071029 | DOMESTIC CLOTHES DRIER WITH TWIN FAN - Dryer with a drum ( | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090064986 | COOKING OVEN, ESPECIALLY HOUSEHOLD FINISHING OVEN - The invention relates to an oven ( | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090009040 | Basket Lifting Arrangement for a Dishwasher - This invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a wash cabinet ( | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090007600 | IMPROVEMENT IN THE LIFTING RIBS OF THE DRUM OF A CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE - Front-loading clothes washing machine comprising a washing tub, a rotating drum contained in said tub and provided with an access opening and a rear wall, a plurality of internally hollow lifting ribs, as they are generally known as such in the art, arranged inside the drum, and provided internally with a respective partition wall, which is in the shape of a substantially planar quadrangle, a side of which coincides with the common side of the inclined walls of the lifting rib, while the opposite side lies on the inner surface of said drum in a roughly intermediate position between said walls. Said partition wall divides the inner volume of the respective lifting rib into two chambers that do not communicate with each other, and each one of said inclined walls is provided with at least a first respective aperture and a plurality of respective perforations adapted to let the respective one of said chambers communicate with the inner volume of the drum. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090000316 | Modular Refrigeration Unit and Process for Assembling a Modular Refrigeration Unit to a Cabinet of a Refrigeration Appliance - The present invention relates to a modular refrigeration unit for a refrigeration appliance, and to a process for assembling the modular refrigeration unit to a cabinet of a refrigeration appliance. A modular refrigeration unit ( | 01-01-2009 |
| 20080315735 | Refrigerator with Contactlessly Powered Movable Member - The present invention relates to a refrigerator ( | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080303536 | Electronic Circuit with Capacitive Switching Ability - Electronic circuit for the detection of a capacitive variation on two distinct contact capacitors, (C | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080283091 | Method for Adding a Multi-Component Detergent Additve in a Water Leading Household Appliance - The invention relates to a method for adding a multi-component solid detergent additive during a program sequence of a water leading household appliance, in particular a dishwasher, wherein the household appliance comprises a compartment for storing the detergent additive. According to the invention, the liquid supply to the detergent additive stored in the compartment is effected in dependency of the program sequence, wherein in particular the liquid supply to the compartment is repeated at different times. Similarly a household appliance is provided with a device for adding a multi-component detergent additive. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080271499 | Household-Type Washing Machine with Compact Drive Motor - Household clothes washing machine comprising: a rotating drum ( | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080251685 | Foot Base and Foot for an Appliance - The invention relates to a foot base ( | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080250820 | Drain Pump - Drain pump for clothes washing machines, comprising: an impeller having vanes ( | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080248075 | Domestic Appliance - The liquid-bearing domestic appliance, in particular domestic dishwasher, is provided with at least one antibiotic agent, in particular in the sump and/or the tub and/or an insert. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080223086 | Top-Loading Clothes Washing Machine With Lid Enterlock Means - Top-loading clothes washing machine, comprising: a wash tub, inside which there is arranged a cylindrical drum adapted to rotate about the horizontal axis thereof, wherein said drum is provided with an access or loading port situated on a portion of the cylindrical side surface thereof, at least a flap for closing/opening said drum access port. There is also provided a top lid adapted to close the aperture into the wash tub from above, and hinged with an edge portion thereof on the upper rear edge portion of the outer casing of the machine. Said machine is provided with interference means applied on to a portion of said machine comprised between said drum and said top lid, and adapted to be rotated upwards when the said drum flap is opened, thereby interfering with the top lid. As a result, said interference means will act to make it impossible for the top lid to be closed if the drum flap is not duly closed. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080204047 | Capacitive Sensor System - The present invention relates to a capacitive sensor system provided for a moving object | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080202174 | Washing Machine Comprising a Fuel Cell and a Hydrogen Generating Reactor - Machine for washing items of various kind, comprising a washing tub containing the washing liquor, and provided with a reactor performing a twofold function, i.e. generating heat for heating up said washing liquor and a stream of gaseous hydrogen supplying a fuel cell that generates a source of electric power. | 08-28-2008 |
