公开(公告)号：US20050081306A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10964027

申请日：2004-10-13

Applicant: Anna Noyes ,  John Deak ,  Jeffrey Scheibel ,  Phillip Vinson ,  Frederick Hartman ,  James Charles Theophile Burckett-St. Laurent ,  John Severns ,  Arseni Radomyselski ,  Paul France ,  Jerome Collins ,  Christiaan Arthur Kamiel Thoen ,  Nabil Sakkab

Inventor： Anna Noyes ,  John Deak ,  Jeffrey Scheibel ,  Phillip Vinson ,  Frederick Hartman ,  James Charles Theophile Burckett-St. Laurent ,  John Severns ,  Arseni Radomyselski ,  Paul France ,  Jerome Collins ,  Christiaan Arthur Kamiel Thoen ,  Nabil Sakkab

IPC: D06L1/16 ,  B01D15/00 ,  B01D17/02 ,  B01J20/26 ,  B01J20/28 ,  C10G33/02 ,  C11D3/16 ,  C11D3/20 ,  C11D3/30 ,  C11D3/37 ,  C11D3/39 ,  C11D3/395 ,  C11D3/40 ,  C11D3/43 ,  C11D3/50 ,  C11D7/24 ,  C11D7/26 ,  C11D7/32 ,  C11D7/50 ,  C11D11/00 ,  C11D17/04 ,  D06F43/08 ,  D06F58/28 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/10 ,  D06L1/12 ,  D06L3/02 ,  D06M13/00 ,  D06M23/06 ,  F26B21/14 ,  D06B1/00

CPC classification number: F26B21/14 ,  B01D17/0202 ,  B01D17/04 ,  B01J20/26 ,  B01J20/28033 ,  C10G33/02 ,  C11D3/162 ,  C11D3/2041 ,  C11D3/30 ,  C11D3/3765 ,  C11D3/3773 ,  C11D3/3905 ,  C11D3/3932 ,  C11D3/3942 ,  C11D3/3945 ,  C11D3/3947 ,  C11D3/395 ,  C11D3/40 ,  C11D3/43 ,  C11D3/50 ,  C11D7/24 ,  C11D7/263 ,  C11D7/30 ,  C11D7/3209 ,  C11D7/3218 ,  C11D7/5004 ,  C11D7/5009 ,  C11D7/5013 ,  C11D7/5022 ,  C11D7/5027 ,  C11D11/0017 ,  C11D11/0076 ,  C11D17/041 ,  C11D17/049 ,  D06F35/001 ,  D06F35/003 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06F58/28 ,  D06F2058/2854 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L1/10 ,  D06L1/12 ,  D06L4/17 ,  D06M13/005 ,  D06M23/06

Abstract: An improved fabric article treatment method in a laundering appliance involving a fluid switchover step such that the first predominant fluid is at least partially removed and a second predominant fluid is added. Specifically, the first and the second predominat fluids are selected to have different dielectric constatns. The fluid swichover method is also useful in controlling the surfactant carryover in a laundering process.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的织物制品处理方法，该洗涤设备包括流体切换步骤，使得第一主流体被至少部分去除并且添加第二主流体。 特别地，第一和第二主流体被选择为具有不同的介电常数。 流体旋转方法也可用于控制洗涤过程中的表面活性剂残留。

公开(公告)号：US20050043196A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10957486

申请日：2004-10-01

Applicant: Tremitchell Wright ,  Daniel Conrad ,  Mark Kovich

Inventor： Tremitchell Wright ,  Daniel Conrad ,  Mark Kovich

IPC: D06F1/00 ,  D06L1/00 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08

CPC classification number: D06L1/02 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08

Abstract: Methods for washing fabric loads without water or using water only as a co-solvent are disclosed. One method of non-aqueous clothes washing includes the steps of disposing clothing in a wash container, delivering a wash liquor to the fabric load, the wash liquor comprising a substantially non-reactive, non-aqueous, non-oleophilic, apolar working fluid and at least one washing additive, applying mechanical energy to the clothing and wash liquor for a sufficient amount of time to provide fabric cleaning and, thereafter, substantially removing the wash liquor from the fabric load. The working fluid may be selected from the group consisting of perfluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, fluorinated hydrocarbons and fluoroinerts.

Abstract translation: 公开了没有水或仅使用水作为共溶剂洗涤织物载体的方法。 一种非水性衣物洗涤方法包括以下步骤：将衣物置于洗涤容器中，将洗涤液输送到织物载体，洗涤液包含基本上非反应性的非水性非亲油性非极性工作流体， 至少一种洗涤添加剂，向衣服施加机械能并洗涤液体足够的时间以提供织物清洁，然后基本上从织物负载中除去洗涤液体。 工作流体可以选自全氟化碳，氢氟醚，氟化烃和氟化物。

公开(公告)号：US20040139555A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-22

申请号：US10698920

申请日：2003-10-31

Inventor： Daniel C. Conrad ,  Vicki Lyn Wyatt-Smith ,  Karl D. McAllister ,  Hank Robert Reinhoudt ,  Machiel Goedhart ,  Catherine P. Tarnowski ,  Brooke Lindsay-Steel Lau ,  David Stankiewicz ,  Cinnamon S. Brown-Green ,  Holli Krumbein ,  Kenyata Joi Maki ,  Tremitchell Wright ,  Joel A. Luckman ,  Brian W. May ,  Kurt Estes ,  Mark B. Kovich

IPC: D06F001/00

CPC classification number: D06L1/08 ,  C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L4/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-aqueous washing machine, methods of using the machine, methods of washing, and recycling and in particular provides novel filtering, reclamation and recycling methods and apparati.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及非水洗衣机，使用该机器的方法，洗涤方法和再循环方法，特别是提供新颖的过滤，回收和回收方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20030204917A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-06

申请号：US10420115

申请日：2003-04-18

Inventor： Kurt A. Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

IPC: D06F001/00

CPC classification number: C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L4/00

Abstract: Disclosed is a wash apparatus that comprises a cabinet adapted to receive fabrics for hanging and further adapted to provide for some dry laundering of the hanging fabrics using a working fluid. Disclosed is a washing machine apparatus adapted to provide for some dry laundering of fabrics in a sealed wash chamber using a working fluid.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种洗涤装置，其包括适于接收用于悬挂的织物的橱柜，并且还适于使用工作流体提供悬挂织物的一些干洗。 公开了一种洗衣机设备，其适于使用工作流体在密封的洗涤室中提供织物的一些干洗。

公开(公告)号：US20020100124A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-01

申请号：US10057068

申请日：2002-01-25

Inventor： Timothy L. Racette ,  Gene R. Damaso ,  James E. Schulte

IPC: D06F001/00 ,  D06L001/00

CPC classification number: C11D7/262 ,  B08B3/12 ,  B08B7/0021 ,  C11D7/261 ,  C11D7/263 ,  C11D7/264 ,  C11D7/266 ,  C11D7/5004 ,  C11D7/5022 ,  C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/08

Abstract: A cleaning system that utilizes an organic cleaning solvent and pressurized fluid solvent is disclosed. The system has no conventional evaporative hot air drying cycle. Instead, the system utilizes the solubility of the organic solvent in pressurized fluid solvent as well as the physical properties of pressurized fluid solvent. After an organic solvent cleaning cycle, the solvent is extracted from the textiles at high speed in a rotating drum in the same way conventional solvents are extracted from textiles in conventional evaporative hot air dry cleaning machines. Instead of proceeding to a conventional drying cycle, the extracted textiles are then immersed in pressurized fluid solvent to extract the residual organic solvent from the textiles. This is possible because the organic solvent is soluble in pressurized fluid solvent. After the textiles are immersed in pressurized fluid solvent, pressurized fluid solvent is pumped from the drum. Finally, the drum is de-pressurized to atmospheric pressure to evaporate any remaining pressurized fluid solvent, yielding clean, solvent free textiles. The organic solvent is preferably dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether, tripropylene glycol n-butyl ether or tripropylene glycol methyl ether, a mixture thereof, or a similar solvent and the pressurized fluid solvent is preferably densified carbon dioxide.

公开(公告)号：US20020011258A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-31

申请号：US09837849

申请日：2001-04-18

Inventor： Gene R. Damaso ,  James E. Schulte ,  Timothy L. Racette

IPC: B08B003/04 ,  D06F001/00

CPC classification number: C11D7/262 ,  B08B3/12 ,  B08B7/0021 ,  C11D7/261 ,  C11D7/263 ,  C11D7/264 ,  C11D7/266 ,  C11D7/5004 ,  C11D7/5022 ,  C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/08

Abstract: A cleaning system that utilizes an organic cleaning solvent and pressurized fluid solvent is disclosed. The system has no conventional evaporative hot air drying cycle. Instead, the system utilizes the solubility of the organic solvent in pressurized fluid solvent as well as the physical properties of pressurized fluid solvent. After an organic solvent cleaning cycle, the solvent is extracted from the textiles at high speed in a rotating drum in the same way conventional solvents are extracted from textiles in conventional evaporative hot air dry cleaning machines. Instead of proceeding to a conventional drying cycle, the extracted textiles are then immersed in pressurized fluid solvent to extract the residual organic solvent from the textiles. This is possible because the organic solvent is soluble in pressurized fluid solvent. After the textiles are immersed in pressurized fluid solvent, pressurized fluid solvent is pumped from the drum. Finally, the drum is de-pressurized to atmospheric pressure to evaporate any remaining pressurized fluid solvent, yielding clean, solvent free textiles. The organic solvent is preferably selected from terpenes, halohydrocarbons, certain glycol ethers, polyols, ethers, esters of glycol ethers, esters of fatty acids and other long chain carboxylic acids, fatty alcohols and other long-chain alcohols, short-chain alcohols, polar aprotic solvents, siloxanes, hydrofluoroethers, dibasic esters, and aliphatic hydrocarbons solvents or similar solvents or mixtures of such solvents and the pressurized fluid solvent is preferably densified carbon dioxide.

公开(公告)号：US06063135A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-16

申请号：US304222

申请日：1999-05-03

Applicant: Dieter R. Berndt ,  John McLeod Griffiss

Inventor： Dieter R. Berndt ,  John McLeod Griffiss

IPC: C11D1/82 ,  C11D3/37 ,  C11D11/00 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/08 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08

CPC classification number: C11D1/82 ,  C11D3/373 ,  C11D3/3734 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06F43/081 ,  D06F43/085 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08

Abstract: The present invention comprises a dry cleaning system and method, in which dry cleaning machinery is used in conjunction with a specific solvent which is derived from an organic/inorganic hybrid (organo silicone). Such solvent is used in combination with an organic and/or organo-silicone-based detergent which is specifically tailored for working in conjunction with the solvent to afford optimal cleaning. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of loading articles into a cleaning basket; agitating the articles in the solvent and detergent composition in which they are immersed; removing most of the solvent and detergent composition; centrifuging the articles; heating the articles and remaining composition and creating vapors, condensing vapors and optionally reducing the pressure to dry the articles, recovering and recycling solvent and removing the articles from the basket after cooling the articles.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种干洗系统和方法，其中干洗机器与来自有机/无机混合物（有机硅）的特定溶剂结合使用。 这种溶剂与有机和/或有机硅基洗涤剂组合使用，该洗涤剂专门用于与溶剂结合使用以提供最佳清洁。 在优选实施例中，该方法包括以下步骤：将物品装入清洁筐中; 搅拌溶剂中的物品和浸入其中的洗涤剂组合物; 去除大部分溶剂和洗涤剂组合物; 离心制品; 加热物品和残留的组合物并产生蒸汽，冷凝蒸气和任选地降低干燥物品的压力，回收和再循环溶剂，以及在冷却物品之后将物品从篮子中取出。

公开(公告)号：US6045588A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-04

申请号：US38054

申请日：1998-03-11

Applicant: Kurt A Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

Inventor： Kurt A Estes ,  Daniel C. Conrad ,  Mark Bradley Kovich ,  Tremitchell L. Wright

IPC: D06F39/02 ,  C11D11/00 ,  D06F1/00 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/08 ,  D06L1/00 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L3/00

CPC classification number: C11D11/0064 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08 ,  D06L3/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for washing fabric loads without water or using water only as a co-solvent are disclosed. One method of non-aqueous clothes washing includes the steps of disposing clothing in a wash container, delivering a wash liquor to the fabric load, the wash liquor comprising a substantially non-reactive, non-aqueous, non-oleophilic, apolar working fluid and at least one washing additive, applying mechanical energy to the clothing and wash liquor for a sufficient amount of time to provide fabric cleaning and, thereafter, substantially removing the wash liquor from the fabric load. The working fluid may be selected from the group consisting of perfluorocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, fluoronated hydrocarbons and fluoroinerts.

公开(公告)号：US6042618A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-28

申请号：US304435

申请日：1999-05-03

Applicant: Wolf-Dieter R. Berndt ,  John McLeod Griffiss ,  James E. Douglas

Inventor： Wolf-Dieter R. Berndt ,  John McLeod Griffiss ,  James E. Douglas

IPC: C11D1/82 ,  C11D3/37 ,  C11D11/00 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/08 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08

CPC classification number: C11D1/82 ,  C11D3/373 ,  C11D3/3734 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06F43/081 ,  D06F43/085 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08

Abstract: The present invention comprises a dry cleaning system and method, in which dry cleaning machinery is used in conjunction with a specific solvent which is derived from an organic/inorganic hybrid (organo silicone). In this class of organo silicones is a group known as cyclic siloxanes. The cyclic siloxanes present the basis for material composition of the solvent chemistry which allows this dry cleaning system to be highly effective. The cyclic-siloxane-based solvent allows the system to result in an environmentally friendly process which is, also, more effective in cleaning fabrics and the like than any known prior system. The siloxane composition is employed in a dry cleaning machine to carry out the method of the invention. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of loading articles into a cleaning basket; agitating the articles and the siloxane composition in which they are immersed; removing most of the siloxane composition by centrifuging and by circulating air about the articles; maintaining the temperature of the circulating air between 110 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit during the removal of said cyclic siloxane composition from the articles; removing the articles from the basket after cooling the articles; preventing said articles from wrinkling by cooling said articles below 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种干洗系统和方法，其中干洗机器与来自有机/无机混合物（有机硅）的特定溶剂结合使用。 在这类有机硅氧烷中是一种称为环状硅氧烷的基团。 环状硅氧烷是溶剂化学物质组成的基础，使干洗系统能够高效。 基于环状硅氧烷的溶剂允许系统产生环境友好的方法，其比任何已知的现有系统在清洗织物等方面更有效。 硅氧烷组合物用于干洗机中以实施本发明的方法。 在优选实施例中，该方法包括以下步骤：将物品装入清洁筐中; 搅拌制品和浸入其中的硅氧烷组合物; 通过离心分离大多数硅氧烷组合物并使物品循环循环; 在将所述环状硅氧烷组合物从制品中除去时，将循环空气的温度维持在110至170华氏度之间; 冷却物品后将物品从篮子中取出; 通过将所述制品冷却至低于110华氏度来防止所述制品起皱。

公开(公告)号：US6042617A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-28

申请号：US304430

申请日：1999-05-03

Applicant: Wolf-Dieter R. Berndt

Inventor： Wolf-Dieter R. Berndt

IPC: C11D1/82 ,  C11D3/37 ,  C11D11/00 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/08 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08

CPC classification number: C11D3/3734 ,  C11D1/82 ,  C11D3/373 ,  D06F43/007 ,  D06F43/081 ,  D06F43/085 ,  D06L1/02 ,  D06L1/04 ,  D06L1/08

Abstract: The present invention comprises a dry cleaning system and method, in which dry cleaning machinery is used in conjunction with a specific solvent which is derived from an organic/inorganic hybrid (organo silicone). In this class of organo silicones is a group known as cyclic siloxanes. Such cyclic-siloxane-based solvent allows the system to result in an environmentally friendly process which is, also, more effective in cleaning fabrics and the like than any known prior system. The siloxane composition is employed in a dry cleaning machine to carry out the method of the invention. In order to enhance the cleaning capabilities of the cyclic-siloxane-based solvent, such solvent is modified with a chemical that is selected from the group of chemicals including 2-ethylhexyl acetate, esters, alchohols, and ethers. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of loading articles into a cleaning basket; agitating the articles and the modified siloxane composition in which they are immersed; removing most of the modified siloxane composition; centrifuging the articles; and removing the articles from the basket after cooling the articles.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种干洗系统和方法，其中干洗机器与来自有机/无机混合物（有机硅）的特定溶剂结合使用。 在这类有机硅氧烷中是一种称为环状硅氧烷的基团。 这种基于环状硅氧烷的溶剂允许系统产生环境友好的方法，其比任何已知的现有系统在清洗织物等方面更有效。 硅氧烷组合物用于干洗机中以实施本发明的方法。 为了提高环状硅氧烷类溶剂的清洗能力，这种溶剂用选自包括乙酸2-乙基己酯，酯，醇和醚在内的化学物质的化学物质进行改性。 在优选实施例中，该方法包括以下步骤：将物品装入清洁筐中; 搅拌制品及其浸渍的改性硅氧烷组合物; 去除大部分改性的硅氧烷组合物; 离心制品; 并在冷却物品之后将物品从篮子中取出。