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Washer friendly laundry ball

a technology for washing machines and laundry balls, applied in other washing machines, washing apparatuses, textiles and papermaking, etc., can solve the problems of rigid housing, large noise, and possible damage to the interior surface of the washing machine, and achieve the effect of avoiding squeaks and squeaks of the washing machin

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-11-11
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In many cases these devices will slowly dispense cleaning agents (detergent) over long periods of time.
That said, this rigid housing is also problematic in that it creates considerable noise when utilized in a washing machine.
Further, a rigid housing can also potentially damage interior surfaces of the washing machine due to the continuous contact.
This may ultimately result in denting or chipping of the interior surface.

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[0008]As suggested above, a laundry ball can be utilized to provide cleaning capabilities to a standard clothes washing machine without the use of detergent. Referring to FIG. 1, one embodiment of laundry ball 10 is illustrated. In this embodiment, laundry ball 10 is generally spherical and includes a coupling ridge 12 extending around the circumference. As will be further discussed below, the preferred embodiment is formulated from two-halves and subsequently joined utilizing appropriate coupling mechanisms. These coupling mechanisms can be positioned behind coupling ridge 12.

[0009]As further illustrated in FIG. 1, laundry ball 10 also includes a pattern of small openings 14 in the housing. This pattern can be arranged in virtually any desired layout and provides openings to the interior of laundry ball 10. In addition, a plurality of extensions, posts or fingers 28 extend outwardly from the surface of laundry ball 10. The pattern or arrangement of posts 28 can be configured in vir...

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Abstract

A laundry ball can be used to accommodate detergent free washing of clothes and other laundry items. To provide a more efficient and more washer friendly laundry ball, the structure is fabricated to have a flexible outer surface. In one embodiment the walls of the laundry ball have only a single layer of flexible material, while another embodiment includes walls having multiple layers with the outer layer being more flexible. The material making up this flexible outer surface is resilient and causes less damage to the interior of the washing machine. Added friction also causes more movement and agitation of the laundry ball when used, thus enhancing its operation.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The laundry ball has been developed to allow individuals to wash clothes and other laundry items without the need for detergents or soap. Many laundry ball products are available on the market, each generally including a shell or housing, which contains various components. In certain instances, these internal components may include detergent capsules and other detergent dispensing devices. In many cases these devices will slowly dispense cleaning agents (detergent) over long periods of time. Alternatively, non-detergent components may be contained within the housing. These non-detergent components serve various purposes such as the emission of infrared energy, the neutralization of chlorine and the generation of negative ions. Each of these features are provided to maximize cleaning power. In one example, these non-detergent components include ceramic balls or other solid components contained within the housing to produce the above-mentioned desired ...

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IPC IPC(8): D06F35/00
CPCD06F39/024
Inventor MARTIN, JUAN RAMON TORRES
Owner ACTEVIS
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