Abstract: The present disclosure relates to detergent compositions comprising polypeptides having xanthan degrading activity. The disclosure also relates to methods for producing said detergent compositions and to the use of said detergent compositions in cleaning applications.

Abstract: The invention discloses synergistic combinations of extended chain surfactants which can form microemulsions without the need for a linker/co-surfactant. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended nonionic surfactants, with an internal PO linker having a chain length of about 5 to 8, may be capped, or include a Guerbet alcohol hydrophobe. This system forms stable emulsions or microemulsions with oils, including non-trans fats proteins, and fatty acids. The invention also includes cleaning compositions, such as hard surface cleaners, warewash detergents, rinse aids and the like which incorporate the same.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and nanoparticle formulations that may be used, e.g., to deliver a therapeutic compound to a subject. In some embodiments, the nanoparticles may be used to deliver one or more chemotherapeutic agents to treat a cancer such, e.g., as a pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory used for a top-loading washing machine having: a cabinet for forming the outer appearance thereof; a drum rotatably provided in the cabinet, and of which the upper surface is opened so as to accommodate objects to be treated; and a laundry inlet provided at the upper surface of the cabinet, and washing machine accessory comprises: a body forming the exterior thereof and having a closed inner space; one or more ultrasonic wave generators provided inside the body; and a control unit formed so as to control the ultrasonic wave generator, wherein the body is formed in a shape in which a cross sectional area thereof is gradually reduced from the bottom toward the top thereof, such that the center of gravity of the body is located at the lower side thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an operating method of a washing machine, the operating method comprising operating a drum accommodating a laundry in a first mode of rotating the drum clockwise or counterclockwise at least once, operating the drum in a second mode of rotating the drum at a speed which is higher than a rotation speed in the first mode, and operating the drum in a third mode of accelerating the drum, maintaining a rotation speed of the drum, and decelerating the drum.

Abstract: A method for controlling a washing machine is provided. The method may include determining an amount of laundry in an inner tub, setting a supply water level according to the amount of laundry determined, supplying the water into the inner tub until a water level in an outer tub reaches the supply water level set, setting a rotation speed of a pump motor according to the amount of laundry determined, operating the pump motor at the rotation speed set, and alternatively rotating a pulsator in different directions.

Abstract: Solid laundry fabric softening compositions for laundry applications of use are disclosed. In particular, solid laundry fabric softening compositions combining quaternary dialkyl actives with low iodine values and silicone provide softness without causing any significant yellowing or loss of water absorption or wicking to the treated linen. The solid laundry fabric softening compositions can be provided as a multi-use block having uniform dispensing rates and without block sloughing. Beneficially, the combination of processing aids for solidification comprising one or more of (A) polyethylene glycol and an acidulant, (B) a surfactant and an acidulant, or (C) polyethylene glycol, a surfactant and an acidulant, are combined with the quaternary ammonium compounds and silicone to provide the stable solid composition.

Abstract: The present application relates processes that can be used to produce encapsulated benefit agents comprising a core and a shell that encapsulates said core, encapsulated benefit agents produced by such process and products comprising such encapsulated benefit agents as well as methods of making and using such products. Such process can be used to produce particles that offer the desired protection and release benefits when used in a varity of products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry processing apparatus and a control method thereof. A laundry processing apparatus operated by means of a motor, which has a plurality of washing units for performing washing independently of each other, charges a current generated during braking of a motor provided in each of the first washing unit and the second washing unit in a battery provided therein and uses the charged power at the next driving of the motor, thereby preventing the wasting of energy and reducing energy consumption even when power consumption is increased due to a simultaneous operation of the first washing unit and the second washing unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing vibration during dehydration of a washing machine having a ball balancer provided to a spin basket for accommodating clothes.

Abstract: A solid laundry fragrance particle to enhance the fragrance of laundry comprised of a hydrated alkali metal or alkali earth metal salt, a thickener, and a fragrance.

Abstract: A washing machine including a door provided to open and close an inlet, a tub having an opening corresponding to the inlet, a drum rotatably provided inside the tub and in which laundry is accomodatable, a door cleaning nozzle provided to spray washing water toward the door, a pump chamber provided at a lower portion of the tub to store the washing water discharged from the tub, a drain pump provided to pump the washing water stored in the pump chamber and discharge the washing water to the outside, and a controller provided to rotate the drum in order to tumble the laundry, spray washing water through the door cleaning nozzle, operate the drain pump to discharge the washing water stored in the pump chamber, and supply the washing water to a water supply pipe connected to a detergent supply device.

Abstract: A laundry care composition including (a) at least one laundry care ingredient and (b) at least one fluorescent moiety covalently bound to at least one second moiety selected from the group consisting of leuco moieties and chromophore moieties. A method of treating a textile includes the steps of (a) providing such a laundry care composition; (b) adding the laundry care composition to a liquid medium; (c) placing textile articles in the liquid medium; (d) optionally, rinsing the textile; and (e) drying the textile articles.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance configured with a smart additive bulk dispensing assembly is provided. The washing machine appliance includes a large capacity or bulk tank and features for dispensing an appropriate amount of additive in accordance with the selected wash cycle. The washing machine appliance also includes features for managing the additive supply within the tank.

Abstract: A laundry care composition including at least one laundry care ingredient, a leuco composition, from 0.05 wt % to 15 wt % of a primary amine compound and from 0.005 wt % to 5 wt % of an antioxidant.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance equipped with features for performing a moisture removal cycle is provided. When performing a moisture removal cycle, a door or lid of the washing machine appliance is moved to an open position so that moisture may be removed from a wash fluid compartment defined by a tub of the washing machine appliance. Methods for operating the washing machine appliance in a moisture removal cycle are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of dishwashing to remove soils are disclosed, including a first detergent wash step, wherein the detergent is substantially-free of water conditioning agents including polycarboxylic acid polymers and phosphonates, followed by a second step of rinsing under high temperature with a water conditioning agent, namely polycarboxylic acid polymers. The methods result in little to no precipitation forming on the treated ware due to the treating of the hard water before it contacts the alkalinity source which prevents precipitation and/or flocculation from occurring.

Abstract: An object is to provide a composition for whitening teeth superior in a flavor without deteriorating the whitening performance, the composition for whitening teeth including: at least one of urea peroxide, and hydrogen peroxide; isoamyl propionate; ethyl n-octanoate; ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate; and a compound having a ?-dicarbonyl structure in an amount of 0 mass % to 0.001 mass % on the basis of the composition.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a triggerless extractor surface cleaning device for cleaning a surface in which a cleaning solution is distributed to the surface and extracted using suction along with dirt and/or debris on the surface in a continuous operation as the extractor moves along the surface. The extractor further comprises an encoder positioned adjacent a wheel of the extractor for detecting a rotational direction and speed of the wheel to generate a signal. Based on receiving the signal, a controller controls operation of a valve to situationally distribute the cleaning solution to the surface depending on a forward rotation of the wheel and independent of user actuation of a trigger positioned on a handle used to propel the extractor along the surface. Distribution of the cleaning solution can be further optimized based on the detected rotational speed of the wheel.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a motor for selectively rotating a wash basket within a wash tub. A controller is configured for initiating a spin cycle by ramping up the speed of the wash basket to a target speed. The controller monitors a measured basket speed to determine whether the measured basket speed has reached a predetermined acceleration reference speed within an acceleration time limit or whether the measured basket speed has fallen below a dropout reference speed for a dropout time limit. If either condition exists, the controller adjusts the operation of the washing machine appliance, e.g., by reducing the wash basket speed to permit wash fluid entrained in the annulus to escape and reduce drag on the wash basket.

Abstract: A method for operating a laundry treatment appliance having a casing within which a drum rotated by a motor is arranged, an opening provided in the casing for loading the laundry into the drum and a door adapted to open or to close the opening. The method includes performing a treatment cycle that includes: a) determining the amount of laundry load in the drum; and b) if the determined amount of laundry is outside a laundry load threshold range, issuing a warning to the user and waiting for a prescribed waiting time before starting the cycle, whereby during the waiting time the laundry treatment appliance switches to an operating mode in which the user to is allowed to change the amount of laundry load in the drum.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating at least one animal skin substrate with a multiplicity of solid particles comprises a rotatably mounted drum for containing said animal substrate, said solid particulate material and a treatment liquor, said drum comprising an outlet opening and a closure. The closure can be moveable between a first position wherein said outlet opening is closed and the animal substrate, the solid particulate material and the treatment liquor cannot pass through the outlet and are retained within the drum and a second position wherein said outlet opening is open such that solid particulate material and the treatment liquor can exit the drum through the outlet opening. The drum can further comprise an apertured screen arranged at the outlet and configured to permit passage through the outlet opening of the solid particulate material and the treatment liquor when the closure is in the second position and to prevent passage thereof through the outlet opening of the animal skin substrate.

Abstract: A washing machine and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The washing machine includes a plurality of washing devices, each of which includes a heater. Based on a target temperature of wash water heated by one heater of any one of the washing devices, the washing machine changes a target temperature setting environment of wash water heated by the remaining heater. The washing machine includes a first heater to heat wash water stored in a first tub, a second heater to heat wash water stored in a second tub, a control panel to provide a target temperature setting menu for setting a target temperature of the wash water stored in the first tub, and a controller to drive the first heater and the second heater. The controller changes the target temperature setting menu supplied from the control panel in response to the second target temperature.

Abstract: A clothes processing device comprising: a cabinet; a tub which is provided inside the cabinet and stores washing water therein; a drum which is rotatably provided inside the tub and stores clothes therein; a housing fixed to the drum; an accommodation space which is provided inside the housing and forms a closed curve; a balancing unit which is provided to be movable inside the accommodation space so as to solve an unbalanced state of the drum; a ring connected to the balancing unit in order to move the balancing unit; and an operation part for moving the ring, wherein the balancing unit is rotatable by 360 degrees along the accommodation space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryer sheets comprising branched polyester polymers and methods of making and using such dryer sheets. Such dryer sheets, can comprise a variety substrate materials and provide the desired level of performance without the technical and economic drawbacks of conventional dryer sheets.

Abstract: A method of treating a substrate with a solid particulate material and a treatment liquor comprising: agitating the substrate with said solid particulate material and said treatment liquor; and (a) separating the substrate from effluent comprising solid waste fragments derived from the substrate, said solid particulate material and the treatment liquor; (b) transferring said effluent to a hydrocyclone separator comprising an inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, wherein the effluent is fed into the hydrocyclone separator via the inlet; (c) separating the effluent in the hydrocyclone separator to produce a first stream and a second stream, wherein the first stream comprises said solid particulate material and exits the hydrocyclone separator via the first outlet and wherein the second stream comprises treatment liquor and solid waste fragments and exits the hydrocyclone separator via the second outlet; and (d) collecting the first stream after it exits the hydrocyclone separator via the first outlet.

Abstract: A method of dispensing treating chemistry from a loading cup of a laundry treating appliance including sensing a material property of a treating chemistry in the loading cup, determining if the treating chemistry is proper/improper for the loading cup, and supplying the treating chemistry to a bulk reservoir when the treating chemistry is determined improper.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed, which is provided with a first treating apparatus washing laundry, a second treating apparatus arranged at a side of the first treating apparatus, washing laundry, and a third treating apparatus provided to be mounted on the second treating apparatus, drying laundry.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed, which is provided with a first treating apparatus washing laundry, a second treating apparatus washing laundry, and a third treating apparatus drying laundry.

Abstract: An intelligent laundry method and device, the method including: determining a current user of a washing machine; determining washing features of the current user; determining washing parameters for a laundry according to the washing features; and controlling the washing machine to wash the laundry according to the washing parameters.

Abstract: A method for washing laundry in a washing machine utilizes a washing tub external to a rotatable washing drum. The method includes providing a quantity of detergent, providing a first quantity of water to form with the detergent a quantity of washing solution, introducing the washing solution into the tub, recirculating the washing solution inside the tub by recirculation until the washing solution is absorbed by the loaded laundry inside the drum and the level of the washing solution is below the drum, activating a heater for heating the wetted loaded laundry inside the drum deactivating the heater and maintaining the heated wetted loaded laundry inside the drum for a predetermined dry maintenance time, supplying a second quantity of water in the tub, rotating the drum, and rinsing the loaded laundry by drum rotations and by liquid drainage from the tub.

Abstract: A washing method using steam and a washing machine are provided. The method includes: feeding water into an outer drum, and stopping feeding the water when a water inflow level reaches a preset water level, the preset water level is determined based on a position of an outer drum heating device and a position of a bottom of an inner drum, heating the water inside the outer drum, and stopping heating the water when it is heated for preset time or heated to a preset temperature, and performing a steam washing of the clothes.

Abstract: A control method of a laundry treatment apparatus that a first treatment device that has a first load unit and a second treatment device that has a second load unit includes the action of performing a first cycle in the first treatment device by supplying electric power to the first load unit. The actions further include performing a second cycle in the second treatment device by supplying electric power to the second load unit. The actions further include reducing power consumption by terminating the second cycle in the second treatment device and performing a third cycle in the second treatment device, the third cycle being different than the second cycle. The actions further include terminating the first cycle in the first treatment device. The actions further include terminating the third cycle in the second treatment device and repeating the second cycle in the second treatment device.

Abstract: Water-soluble unit dose article containing solid laundry detergent composition and water-soluble film.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance and method of operating a laundry treating appliance that includes wetting the laundry load in a drum according to a selected cycle of operation. A controller associated with the laundry treating appliance may be configured to determine a remaining moisture content of the laundry and a time remaining in the selected cycle of operation based on the remaining moisture content.

Abstract: A method for enhancing bleaching efficacy for treatment of articles, including for example laundry is disclosed. Methods for sanitizing and/or disinfecting and bleaching laundry and other articles is provided by washing the articles with a peroxyformic acid composition at a first pH for effective antimicrobial efficacy, thereafter applying an alkaline source to increase the pH for addition of a bleaching activator and/or catalyst for the bleaching agent at a second pH, and lastly draining the remaining components of the peroxyformic acid composition, and the bleaching agent and bleach activator/catalyst from the articles. The methods can be provided as part of a laundry cleaning operation and can be utilized in industrial and commercial applications.

Abstract: A hair coloring mixture including a carrier liquid with alumino-silicate micro-tubes having a hair dye agent loaded into the lumen of the micro-tubes. The micro-tubes may be present in the carrier liquid in a concentration of between about 5 mg/ml and about 50 mg/ml, while the mixture will have a pH of between about 4 and about 7.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a motor driving apparatus and a home appliance including the same. The motor driving apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises a DC-stage capacitor, a three-phase upper arm and lower arm switching element, an inverter to convert DC power from the DC-stage capacitor to an AC power by a switching operation and output the converted AC power to a motor, and a controller to control the inverter, wherein the controller controls the switching elements in the inverter based on a space vector-based pulse width variable, and controls a turn-on time of the switching elements to be shifted, wherein continuous first and second switching periods of the switching elements is changed to one switching period by shifting the a turn-on time of the switching elements. Accordingly, when the inverter is switched, noise can be reduced while reducing switching loss.

Abstract: A unit dose fabric conditioner that contains a combination of a polyol, alkoxylated alcohol, and dispersing polymer to allow for incorporation of encapsulated fragrance slurries into unit dose fabric conditioners to disperse the encapsulated fragrance and fabric conditioner active during laundering.

Abstract: Disclosed is a control method of a washing machine. The method includes accelerating an angular speed of a wash tub by rotating the wash tub in which water is stored in a washing or rinsing operation, and detecting current angular-speed values with a time gap within a preset preliminary-acceleration range, thereby calculating a preliminary angular-speed variation-value by adding absolute values of differences between the current angular-speed values detected before and after each time gap, comparing the preliminary angular-speed variation-value with a preset preliminary reference variation-value to perform fabric dispersion when the preliminary angular-speed variation-value exceeds the preliminary reference variation-value, and discharging the water and rotating the wash tub so that the angular speed of the wash tub is accelerated in a dehydration operation.

Abstract: A dryer appliance and method of operation are generally provided. The dryer appliance may include a drying chamber, an air passage in fluid communication with the drying chamber, and a heater in thermal communication with the drying chamber. The method may include motivating an airflow through the drying chamber and the air passage. The method may include measuring a velocity of the airflow through the air passage. Also included may be determining an article load size within the drying chamber based on the measured velocity, and directing a power output at the heater based on the determined article load size.

Abstract: A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer that includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer and through multiple modules or sectors. Liquid can be counter flowed in the washer interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. A dual use zone includes multiple of the modules or sectors. In a dual use zone, a module or modules can be used to both wash and thereafter rinse the fabric articles. While counterflow rinsing, the flow rate can be maintained at a selected flow rate or flow pressure head. One or more booster pumps can optionally be employed to maintain constant counterflow rinsing flow rate or constant counterflow rinsing pressure head. During rinsing, extracted water or reuse water is first used to rinse followed by a clean water rinse.

Abstract: The application describes a process for the preparation of microcapsules, wherein the microcapsules have a volume average diameter d of 15 to 90 ??? and a percentage of the shell weight of 3 to 40%, with reference to the total weight of capsules, wherein the shell of the microcapsules comprises at least one polyurea and the core comprises at least one lipophilic component, comprising the step of adding hydroxyalkylcellulose to a dispersion of polyurea microcapsules, microcapsules and their uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for the treatment of animal skin substrates which employs a multiplicity of solid particles.

Abstract: A method of treating laundry in a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for receiving the laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation implemented by a controller of the laundry treating appliance includes receiving by the controller an input indicative of the laundry comprising at least one new laundry item.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for preserving an aqueous preparation of mineral material like e.g. calcium carbonate preparations, and to the use of a composition as a preservative in an aqueous preparation of mineral materials.

Abstract: Systems, components, and methodologies for uniformly distributing fabric enhancers onto laundry loads in laundry treating appliances. The methods may include accepting one or more of a laundry detergent, a fabric softener, and a bleach for dispensation into the laundry treating appliance, accepting a plurality of fabric enhancers in respective compartments of a fabric enhancer storage assembly, receiving indications of the types of fabric enhancers stored in the respective compartments, selecting dispensation patterns suitable for each of the types of fabric enhancers, and dispensing the plurality of fabric enhancers in accordance with the selected dispensation patterns.

Abstract: A home appliance is disclosed, including a motor, a drive unit configured to drive the motor, a first circuit unit including a main controller configured to control the drive unit, a display unit, and a second circuit unit including a display controller configured to control the display unit. The first circuit unit transmits wireless power to the second circuit unit, using a first frequency, and the second circuit unit transmits data to the first circuit unit, using a second frequency different from the first frequency. Thereby, wireless power transmission and bidirectional communication are performed between the first and second circuit units.

Abstract: The driving apparatus for a washing machine according to the present invention includes a clutch housing including a washing shaft and a dewatering shaft penetrating the inside; an annular clutch holder installed in the lower part of the clutch housing; a clutch lever hinge-coupled to the clutch holder, including an upper rotation part and a coupler receiving part; a driving lever having a lever arm interlocking with the upper rotation part of the clutch lever; a clutch coupler laid on the upper part of the coupler receiving part performing up and down spline movement by the coupler receiving part; and a motor assembly coupled to the lower part of the clutch holder, including a stator assembly and a rotor assembly.

Abstract: Agents for the reductive decolorization of dyed keratin fibers contain, in a cosmetic carrier, (a) at least one compound of formula (I), A[(CR1R2)SO2M]p,q (I), in which A represents N(R3)3-q or O(R4)2-p, R1, R2, R4 represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, R3 represents residues selected from the group of a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20 alkyl group, a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group optionally substituted with one to three C1-C4 alkyl residues, M represents residues selected from a hydrogen atom or an equivalent of an alkali metal ion, alkaline-earth metal ion, or metal ion, p represents 1 or 2, q represents 1, 2, or 3, wherein at least one of R1, R2, R4 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group if A represents O(R42-p), and R3 does not represent a hydrogen atom if q equals 1, and (b) optionally at least one compound of formula (II), A[(CR1R2)SO3M]p,q (II).