Patents by Inventor Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji
Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8266830Abstract: An ironing board for multifunctional use comprising a base (1), a body (5) with a work surface (6), which body has a first longitudinal axis (I-I) and is connected to the base. A column (7) extends between the body and the base, the column having a second longitudinal axis (II-II) and a tilting means. The tilting means is arranged for tilting the body about a tilting axis (T-T) extending substantially perpendicularly to both the first axis and the second axis. A system comprises such an ironing board and an iron for cooperation with the ironing board. The invention further relates to a method for refreshing an article and a method for pressing an article.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Kok Wah Ma, Derrick Wai Thong Loke, Mong Hua Tan, Mohankumar Valiyambath Mohankumar, Chandra Mohan Janakiraman, Swee Loon Michael Tang, Choon Hwee Tan, Franciscus Jozef Bosman, Martijn Van Baren, Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji, Yong Jiang
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Patent number: 8256149Abstract: The invention relates to an ironing shoe (10) comprising a garment contact surface (15) and having a means for accommodating a garment care agent such as an anti microbial agent, wherein accommodating the means is formed at least by the garment contact surface accommodating the garment care agent, which garment contact surface is capable of transferring the garment care agent to a piece of garment. By contacting the garment contact surface with the piece of garment, as is done during ironing, the agent is transferred to the garment. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing an ironing shoe.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji, Yong Jiang, Pieter Johannes Werkman, Maarten Van Den Boogaard
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Patent number: 8181369Abstract: The invention relates to an iron (1) comprising a soleplate (3) having a garment-contact surface (5) and having a means for accommodating an antimicrobial agent. By contacting the garment-contact surface with the piece of garment, as is being done during ironing, the antibacterial agent is transferred to the garment. The antimicrobial agent is disposed on the garment by simply placing the iron on the garment and moving it over the garment surface. The garment stays fresher for a longer period of time. The invention further relates to a soleplate, a steam ironing device and methods of manufacturing an iron and a soleplate, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji, Yong Jiang, Pieter Johannes Werkman, Maarten Van Den Boogaard
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Patent number: 8141279Abstract: A steam ironing device (10) provides an ionized steam output using an ionizing arrangement (30). The ionization process, in particular the high energy electric discharge used for ionization, breaks down steam particles into finer particles. As a result, a greater proportion of the steam particles generated can penetrate into the fabric of the garment being ironed, to improve fabric treatment and fabric moistening. Air ionization can also be used. The ionization process is improved by limiting the temperature of the steam.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Yong Jiang, Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji, Boon Teck Tan, Zhongming Ma, Seetharam Samba Subba Chigurupati, Job Jan Van Der Burg
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Publication number: 20100107457Abstract: The invention relates to an iron (1) comprising a soleplate (3) having a garment-contact surface (5) and having a means for accommodating an antimicrobial agent. By contacting the garment-contact surface with the piece of garment, as is being done during ironing, the antibacterial agent is transferred to the garment. The antimicrobial agent is disposed on the garment by simply placing the iron on the garment and moving it over the garment surface. The garment stays fresher for a longer period of time. The invention further relates to a soleplate, a steam ironing device and methods of manufacturing an iron and a soleplate, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji, Yong Jiang, Pieter Johannes Werkman, Maarten Van Den Boogaard
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Publication number: 20100101122Abstract: The invention relates to an ironing shoe (10) comprising a garment contact surface (15) and having a means for accommodating a garment care agent such as an anti microbial agent, wherein accommodating the means is formed at least by the garment contact surface accommodating the garment care agent, which garment contact surface is capable of transferring the garment care agent to a piece of garment. By contacting the garment contact surface with the piece of garment, as is done during ironing, the agent is transferred to the garment. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing an ironing shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji, Yong Jiang, Pieter Johannes Werkman, Maarten Van Den Boogaard
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Publication number: 20100095565Abstract: An ironing board for multifunctional use comprising a base (1), a body (5) with a work surface (6), which body has a first longitudinal axis (I-I) and is connected to the base. A column (7) extends between the body and the base, the column having a second longitudinal axis (II-II) and a tilting means. The tilting means is arranged for tilting the body about a tilting axis (T-T) extending substantially perpendicularly to both the first axis and the second axis. A system comprises such an ironing board and an iron for cooperation with the ironing board. The invention further relates to a method for refreshing an article and a method for pressing an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Kok Wah Ma, Derrick Wai Thong Loke, Mong Hua Tan, Mohankumar Valiyambath Mohankumar, Chandra Mohan Janakiraman, Swee Loon Michael Tang, Choon Hwee Tan, Franciscus Josef Bosman, Martijn Van Baren, Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji, Yong Jiang
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Publication number: 20100011630Abstract: A steam ironing device (10) provides an ionized steam output using an ionizing arrangement (30). The ionization process, in particular the high energy electric discharge used for ionization, breaks down steam particles into finer particles. As a result, a greater proportion of the steam particles generated can penetrate into the fabric of the garment being ironed, to improve fabric treatment and fabric moistening. Air ionization can also be used. The ionization process is improved by limiting the temperature of the steam.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2005Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Yong Jiang, Vignesh Nathamuni Balaji, Boon Teck Tan, Zhongming Ma, Seetharam Samba Subba Chigurupati, Job Jan Van Der Burg