Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a main body, a tub provided inside the main body, a basket provided inside the tub to store items, an injection assembly configured to spray water to wash the item in the basket, and a duct including a first body configured to supply water to the injection assembly and provided to extend along a first direction, and a second body to which water flows and provided to extend from the first body to along second direction. The duct is formed by coupling of a first housing provided to form at least a portion of the first body and the second body, and a second housing provided to form another portion of the first body and the second body.

Abstract: A dishwasher system for cleaning dishes may include a dishwasher tub configured to house dishes therein and run a dishwasher cycle, a door assembly configured to selectively seal the dishwasher tub, the door assembly including an inlet nozzle arranged on the inside of the door assembly, the inlet nozzle extending across the width of the door at the top of the door assembly to receive hot and moist air post wash from the dishwasher tub, and a duct fluidly connected to the inlet nozzle and configured to transfer the air through the door assembly and out an outlet nozzle during a drying phase of the dishwasher cycle prior to the door assembly being opened post-cycle.

Abstract: A dish washing machine including a housing having an interior wash space for washing dishes. The housing has a liquid inlet for adding a liquid to the dish washing machine. At least one spray nozzle sprays the liquid onto dishes positioned within the interior wash space. The machine further includes a heating tank for heating the liquid which is supplied to the at least one spray nozzle for spraying onto the dishes in the interior wash space. At least one heat exchange system is within the housing. The at least one heat exchange system transfers heat from the liquid heated by the heating tank to the liquid added to the dish washing machine from the liquid inlet.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine having a casing, a washing tub within the casing, a drum within the washing tub, a door to provide access to the drum, an additive loading and supply system configured to receive one or more cleaning products, a soaking chamber configured to receive and hold a unit dose package and at least a first volume of liquid, a tub supply pipe connecting the soaking chamber to the washing tub and/or drum, valves to dispense water into the soaking chamber, and a control unit operatively connected to the valves. The control unit has instructions that, when executed: cause the valves to supply the first volume of liquid to the soaking chamber, allow the first volume of liquid to reside in the soaking chamber for a predetermined amount of time, and subsequently release the first quantity of liquid from the soaking chamber to the tub supply pipe.

Abstract: A continuous flow sterilization system includes an inclined treatment chamber having a first end and a second end. An ozone generator generates a flow gas containing ozone; an input opening to receive a bulk material into the treatment chamber. An input port is provided for introducing the flow gas containing of ozone into the treatment chamber. A first sensor measures a level of ozone in the gas output of the treatment chamber. The other sensors measure ozone concentration and temperature within the treatment chamber. An output opening provides an exit for the bulk material. An output port provides an exit for the flow gas. An auger is disposed within the treatment chamber to move the bulk material through the treatment chamber.

Abstract: A console assembly for an appliance is provided that includes a shell having a first face and a first rim and a first protrusion operably coupled with the first face. The first face is positioned at an incline relative to a top edge of the shell. A panel is operably coupled with the shell. The panel includes a second face and a second rim and a second protrusion extending from a side of the panel opposite the second face. The panel is positioned parallel to the first face. A plurality of electrical components are operably coupled to one of the shell and the panel.

Abstract: This technology relates to system for clearing a sensor cover. The system may include a sprayer, a support, and a positioning device. The sprayer may be mounted to the support and direct a flow of fluid to the sensor cover. The positioning device may be configured to adjust the position of the sprayer on the support. The system may include a nozzle and the nozzle may be positioned to direct the flow of fluid to an area of the sensor cover. The system may include additional sprayers.

Abstract: An apparatus and process to clean medical devices, such as endoscopes, that includes an automatic endoscope reprocessor system equipped with a peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide sensor are described.

Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub having at least a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of opposing side walls. The tub at least partially defines a treating chamber with an access opening. A rail mounting assembly includes a pair of braces. Each of the braces are coupled with a different one of the opposing side walls. A rail assembly is mounted to each of the braces. A dish rack is slidingly mounted to the rail assemblies for movement in and out of the treating chamber relative to the access opening.

Abstract: The rotor of the invention has two legs fastened to a rotary base, wherein the legs are provided with asymmetrically arranged boreholes facing upwards and boreholes facing downwards, wherein the boreholes facing upwards have the shape of an ellipse, while the boreholes facing downwards have a circular shape. The boreholes facing upwards and the boreholes facing downwards are formed, such that the jets from the boreholes facing upwards act vertically upwards and the jets from the boreholes facing downwards act vertically downwards, i.e., in a direction 90° with respect to the axis of the legs.

Abstract: A dishwasher having a treating chamber with one or more sprayers through which liquid is recirculated into the treating chamber, whereby the impact of the spray emitted from the sprayers impacts the structure forming the treating chamber to generate noise. Damping material is applied to structure forming the treating chamber to reduce the sound level of the impact exterior of the dishwasher.

Abstract: A method of controlling a washing machine. The washing machine includes a tub configured to receive water, a drum rotatably disposed in the tub, a volute pump including (i) an impeller configured to rotate in one or more directions to pump water discharged from the tub and (ii) a pump housing that defines a volute-shaped passage configured to guide water pumped by the impeller, and a circulating water supply device configured to supply water discharged from an outlet port of the volute pump into the drum. The method includes: supplying water and detergent into the tub; and rotating the impeller of the volute pump in a first direction to discharge a first amount of water from the volute pump, the first amount of water being less than a second amount of water discharged from the volute pump based on the impeller being rotated in a second direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher equipped with an automatic cleaning filter including a tub 12 provided with a washing space 12a that accommodates cooking vessels, a sump 100 disposed under the washing space 12a and configured to store a washing liquid, an automatic cleaning filter 200 disposed in the sump 100, and a washing pump 150 connected to the sump 100 and configured to re-circulate a washing liquid. The automatic cleaning filter 200 includes a rotating filter 210, an inlet guide 220, a filter housing 230, and a driver 270. The rotating filter 210 includes a plurality of first holes 213 and a lateral surface portion 212 surrounding a predetermined vacant space. The inlet guide 220 includes a first outlet 224 which discharges the washing liquid including foreign substances into the rotating filer 210.

Abstract: A diverter valve assembly, a dishwasher, and a household appliance are disclosed. The diverter valve assembly has a housing and a diverter valve. A water diversion chamber is formed in the housing. The housing is provided with a water inlet, a water return port, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet. The diverter valve partitions the water diversion chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is communicated with the water inlet. The diverter valve is rotatable in the water diversion chamber to selectively communicate the first chamber with the water inlet and the first water outlet and communicate the second chamber with the second water outlet and the water return port, or block the water inlet from the first water outlet and communicate the first chamber with the water inlet and the second water outlet.

Abstract: An appliance is provided. The appliance includes a cellulose-based insulator. The cellulose-based insulator has a basis weight of 80 g/m2 to 500 g/m2 and an airflow resistance of 500 mks rayls to 2,500 mks rayls. The cellulose-based insulator attenuates low frequency noise and exhibits excellent fire resistance.

Abstract: A nozzle for a cleaner includes a nozzle housing including a suction flow path through which air including dust flows and at least a portion of which extends in a front and rear direction. First and second rotation cleaning units are arranged on the lower side of the nozzle housing to be spaced apart from each other in a lateral direction. Each of the first and second rotation cleaning units includes a rotation plate adapted for attachment of a mop. A first driving device including a first driving motor drives the first rotation cleaning unit and a second driving device including a second driving motor drives the second rotation cleaning unit. A water tank mounted on the nozzle stores water to be supplied to the mop.

Abstract: Devices for dewatering washed laundry have a pressing membrane. The pressing membrane is releasably fastened below a ram plate of the device by way of a fastening ring. This connection is very complex by virtue of the heavy weight of the pressing membrane which has a diameter of approximately 1 m. In order for the fastening of the pressing membrane by way of the fastening ring below the ram plate to be facilitated, it is provided that the pressing membrane on the membrane collar thereof has at least one internal-side protrusion which while assembling the pressing membrane below the ram plate forms a bearing for the fastening ring. On account thereof, the fastening ring is temporarily supported below the ram plate while assembling the pressing membrane, this permitting easier assembling of the pressing membrane below the ram plate.

Abstract: A device to couple a vascular access device to a medical device may include a body, a spring, and a housing. The body may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending through the distal end and the proximal end. The proximal end of the body may include a connector. The housing may be coupled to a proximal end of the spring and may enclose the connector. A distal end of the spring may be coupled to the body. The housing may include a flap, which may include an antimicrobial compound. When the housing is disposed in a proximal position, the flap may cover the connector, the antimicrobial compound may contact the connector, and the spring may be uncompressed. In response to movement of the housing from the proximal position to a distal position, the spring may be compressed and the flap may open.

Abstract: A system (10) includes a support structure (20) associable with a bottom wall (BW) of a washing tub (WT) of a washing machine (WM). The system further includes a container body (22) having a receptacle (14) configured for receiving a quantity of washing agent. The container body (22) has an opening (24) leading into the receptacle (14). The container body (22) is mountable on the support structure (20) in the washing tub (WT). The container body (22) is configured for being reversibly brought by a user into a retracted condition and an extracted condition. In the retracted condition, the container body (22) is inserted in the support structure (20). In the extracted condition, the container body (22) is removed and separate from the support structure (20). The system (10) includes a closure element (16) configured for closing the opening (24).

Abstract: Disclosed is a wafer processing system, a load lock system, a chamber system, and methods of neutralizing static charges and dislodging particles from a wafer. The chamber system (e.g., load lock system) may comprise a chamber (e.g., load lock chamber), at least one ionizer to ionize inert gas supplied to the chamber (e.g., load lock chamber), at least one bottom nozzle to flow ionized inert gas to a bottom surface of a wafer, at least one top nozzle to flow ionized inert gas to a top surface of a wafer, and at least one exhaust vent to remove the ionized inert gas and any neutralized particles dislodged from the wafer. The chamber may include a single wafer or multiple wafers. The chamber system may further comprise at least one nozzle to flow an inert gas curtain proximate to an exit and/or entry into the chamber.