Abstract: A garment care system includes a steam generator having a steam outlet, and a handset having a steam inlet arranged for coupling to the steam outlet, an opening for releasing steam and a steam control unit for controlling a valve for controlling the release of steam. The steam control unit includes a selector unit having at least two selection options, and a steam release switch connected to the selector unit and arranged for starting or stopping the release of steam in dependence on the selected option.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 15, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 22, 2011
Assignee:
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
Inventors:
Mo Tan Ng, Chaithra Belle, Hock Soon Tiew, Tang Har Pong