A microparticle filter cleaning unit, system, textile treatment apparatus and method is disclosed. The microparticle filter cleaning unit comprises a housing, an opening in the housing shaped to receive the microparticle filter element, one or more than one cleaning element(s) contained within the housing, the cleaning element(s) configured to remove accumulated filtride from a microparticle accumulating surface of the microparticle filter element when the microparticle filter element is in the opening, and a receptacle in the housing to accommodate filtride removed from the microparticle accumulating surface of the microparticle filter element.
B01D 41/04 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements outside the filter for liquid or gaseous fluids of rigid self-supporting filtering material
A filter unit, textile treatment device, use, method and apparatus is disclosed. The filter unit comprises a filter housing comprising at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid outlet and a fluid communication passageway between the fluid inlet(s) and the fluid outlet(s), a rotatable filter cage element within the filter housing that comprises at least one filtering element configured to allow fluid to pass therethrough and to at least partially prevent microfibres from passing therethrough, and at least one strand trapping element within the fluid communication passageway for trapping strand elements present in waste fluid.
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ; Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
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A FILTER UNIT FOR FILTERING MICROPARTICLES AND A FILTER CAGE FOR USE IN A FILTER UNIT
A filter unit and a filter cage, the filter unit comprising a filter chamber and a filter cage. The filter chamber comprises opposing first and second end walls, a sidewall therebetween, and an opening in the second end wall. The filter cage is rotatable in the filter unit and comprises a sidewall comprising filter media and an opening at a first end for the filter cage. The filter cage is removable via the opening in the filter chamber. The filter chamber further comprises an inlet to pass feed liquid into the filter cage via the opening and an outlet for filtered liquid. The filter unit further comprises a drive shaft to rotate the filter cage. A connection member in the filter chamber forms a rotary seal and a detachable connection to the filter cage. This arrangement permits removal and emptying of the filter cage a single operation amongst other benefits. In alternative aspects a filter cage comprises a moveable member and a user operable portion for extraction of filtered microparticles through the opening.
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
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A FILTER UNIT, A TEXTILE TREATMENT APPARATUS, USE THEREOF AND A METHOD OF FILTERING MICROPARTICLES
A filter unit for filtering microparticles from a feed liquid containing microparticles. The filter unit comprises a filter chamber extending along an axis, and comprising opposing first end and second end walls and at least one sidewall extending therebetween and both first and second end walls are coincident with the axis. The filter unit also comprises a filter cage contained within the filter chamber and configured to rotate about the axis, the filter cage comprising one or more than one filter media for filtering microparticles from the feed liquid. The filter unit also comprises an inlet configured to pass feed liquid through the first end wall into the filter chamber. The filter unit also comprises an outlet in the filter chamber for passage of filtered liquid out of the filter chamber. The filter unit also comprises a drive shaft configured to drive rotation of the filter cage, the drive shaft extending from the first end wall of the filter chamber to the filter cage. The second end wall is or comprises an opening therein and a removable lid, in a first configuration the opening is closed by the removable lid so that feed liquid cannot pass through the opening, in a second configuration the lid is removed from the opening so that filtered microparticles are extractable from the filter chamber through the opening. The present disclosure also relates to a textile treatment apparatus comprising the filter unit, to the use of the filter unit and the textile treatment apparatus, and to methods of filtering microparticles from feed liquid containing microparticles.
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 33/44 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter
The present invention relates to a filter unit suitable for filtering microfibres within a feed, especially a feed originating from a textile treatment apparatus. The present invention also relates to a textile treatment apparatus comprising said filter unit and a method of filtering utilising said filter unit.
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 33/56 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by forces created by movement of the filter element involving centrifugal force
B01D 29/90 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ; Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices for feeding
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
A microparticle filter, textile treatment apparatus, use and method is disclosed. The microparticle filter comprises i) a filter chamber, the filter chamber comprising: an inlet for supplying effluent into the filter chamber and an outlet for filtered effluent to leave the filter chamber; a first set of chamber walls and a second set of chamber walls, wherein the first set of chamber walls and the second set of chamber walls in a first configuration are sealed together so that effluent cannot pass between the first set of chamber walls and the second set of chamber walls, and wherein the first set of chamber walls and the second set of chamber walls in a second configuration provide an opening; ii) a filter cage contained within the filter chamber, wherein the filter cage comprises one or more than one filter medium, the filter medium to filter microparticles from the effluent, and wherein the filter cage is rotatable around an axis, and wherein the filter cage defines an interior volume, and wherein the inlet is arranged to provide effluent to the interior volume of the filter cage and the outlet is arranged to receive filtered effluent from the filter cage; iii) a transfer member rotatable around the axis; iv) an actuator connected to the first set of chamber walls, and one of the filter cage or the transfer member and operable to move between the first configuration and the second configuration; v) a drive unit arranged to rotate the transfer member in at least the second configuration; wherein in the first configuration, the transfer member is located in the interior volume of the filter cage; and wherein in a second configuration, the transfer member is removed from the interior volume of the filter cage along the axis and the transfer member is rotatable to throw transferred filter residue off the transfer member through the opening, and wherein the transfer member comprises a filter residue collector to remove filter residue from the filter medium when the filter is changed from the first configuration from the second configuration.
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 33/46 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by scrapers, brushes or the like acting on the cake-side of the filtering element
B01D 33/56 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by forces created by movement of the filter element involving centrifugal force
B01D 33/62 - Handling the filter cake in the filter for purposes other than for regenerating for drying
B01D 33/68 - Retarding cake deposition on the filter during the filtration period, e.g. using stirrers
B01D 33/72 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for feeding
B01D 33/76 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for discharging the filter cake, e.g. chutes
A process and apparatus for the enzymatic degradation of a cellulosic substrate is disclosed. The process comprises agitating a composition with milling particles, wherein the milling particles are or comprise a lignocellulosic material and wherein the composition comprises: a. the cellulosic substrate; b. a cellulase enzyme; and c. a liquid medium.
C12M 1/40 - Apparatus specially designed for the use of free, immobilised, or carrier-bound enzymes, e.g. apparatus containing a fluidised bed of immobilised enzymes
C12N 9/42 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on glycosyl compounds (3.2) acting on beta-1, 4-glucosidic bonds, e.g. cellulase
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Chemicals for cleaning and textile treatment purposes for
use in industry; polymers; polymeric beads; polymeric beads
for use in the cleaning and textile treatment industry. Washing machines [laundry]; combined washing and drying
machines; textile treatment machines; drums, lifters and
valves for washing machines and textile treatment machines;
filters for washing machines and textile treatment machines;
parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods. Appliances and apparatuses for drying; clothes drying
machines; parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods. Laundry services; cleaning of textiles; cleaning of
clothing. Textile treatment processes and assembly of appliances and
apparatus for clothes washing machines, textile treatment
machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for
domestic and commercial laundry purposes.
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40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
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Washing machines [laundry]; combined washing and drying
machines; textile treatment machines; drums, lifters and
valves for washing machines and textile treatment machines;
parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods; filters
for washing machines and textile treatment machines. Appliances and apparatuses for drying; clothes drying
machines; parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods. Laundry services; cleaning of textiles; cleaning of
clothing. Textile treatment processes and assembly of appliances and
apparatus for clothes washing machines, textile treatment
machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for
domestic and commercial laundry purposes.
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40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
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Chemicals for cleaning and textile treatment purposes for
use in industry; polymers; polymeric beads; polymeric beads
for use in the cleaning and textile treatment industry. Washing machines [laundry]; combined washing and drying
machines; textile treatment machines; drums, lifters and
valves for washing machines and textile treatment machines;
filters for washing machines and textile treatment machines;
parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods. Appliances and apparatuses for drying; clothes drying
machines; parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods. Laundry services; cleaning of textiles; cleaning of
clothing. Textile treatment processes and assembly of appliances and
apparatus for clothes washing machines, textile treatment
machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for
domestic and commercial laundry purposes.
11.
A FILTER UNIT FOR FILTERING MICROPARTICLES AND A FILTER CAGE FOR USE IN A FILTER UNIT
A filter unit and a filter cage, the filter unit comprising a filter chamber and a filter cage. The filter chamber comprises opposing first and second end walls, a sidewall therebetween, and an opening in the second end wall. The filter cage is rotatable in the filter unit and comprises a sidewall comprising filter media and an opening at a first end for the filter cage. The filter cage is removable via the opening in the filter chamber. The filter chamber further comprises an inlet to pass feed liquid into the filter cage via the opening and an outlet for filtered liquid. The filter unit further comprises a drive shaft to rotate the filter cage. A connection member in the filter chamber forms a rotary seal and a detachable connection to the filter cage. This arrangement permits removal and emptying of the filter cage a single operation amongst other benefits. In alternative aspects a filter cage comprises a moveable member and a user operable portion for extraction of filtered microparticles through the opening.
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 33/46 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by scrapers, brushes or the like acting on the cake-side of the filtering element
B01D 33/56 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by forces created by movement of the filter element involving centrifugal force
B01D 33/62 - Handling the filter cake in the filter for purposes other than for regenerating for drying
B01D 33/72 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for feeding
B01D 33/74 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for discharging filtrate
B01D 41/04 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements outside the filter for liquid or gaseous fluids of rigid self-supporting filtering material
A baffle for use with a treatment machine wherein the treatment machine is configured to treat substrates in the presence of solid particles and wherein the treatment machine comprises a drum and a door for loading a substrate into the drum. The baffle comprises a tub connector portion connecting the baffle to a tub of the treatment machine. The baffle also comprises a door contacting portion for contacting the door of the treatment machine when in use and the door is in a closed configuration. The baffle also comprises a barrier extending between the tub connector portion and the door contacting portion; and wherein the barrier is inclined so that when in use, solid particles deposited on the barrier are diverted into the drum of the treatment machine. There is also provided a treatment machine comprising the baffle and a method of treating a substrate in said treatment machine.
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Textile treatment processes, namely, for mold prevention, permanent press treatment, chemical treatment, anti-moth treatment, crease resistant treatment, fireproofing, waterproofing, dyeing, bleaching, shrinking, softening, aging, depilling, stonewashing, and surfacing, and custom assembly of appliances and apparatus for clothes washing machines, textile treatment machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for domestic and commercial laundry purposes Laundry washing machines; combined textile washing and drying machines for domestic, commercial, and industrial use; textile treatment machines; drums, lifters and valves for laundry washing machines and textile treatment machines; filters for laundry washing machines and textile treatment machines; parts and attachments especially adapted for all the aforesaid goods Appliances and apparatuses for drying textiles; clothes drying machines; parts and attachments especially adapted for all the aforesaid goods Laundry services; cleaning of textiles; cleaning of clothing
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Textile treatment processes, namely, for mold prevention, permanent press treatment, chemical treatment, anti-moth treatment, crease resistant treatment, fireproofing, waterproofing, dyeing, bleaching, shrinking, softening, aging, depilling, stonewashing, and surfacing, and custom assembly of appliances and apparatus for clothes washing machines, textile treatment machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for domestic and commercial laundry purposes Chemicals for cleaning and textile treatment purposes for use in industry; unprocessed polymers; polymeric beads for cleaning purposes for use in industry; polymeric beads for use in manufacturing; polymeric beads for use in the cleaning and textile treatment industry Laundry washing machines; combined textile washing and drying machines for domestic, commercial, and industrial use; textile treatment machines; drums, lifters and valves for laundry washing machines and textile treatment machines; filters for laundry washing machines and textile treatment machines; parts and attachments especially adapted for all the aforesaid goods Appliances and apparatuses for drying textiles; clothes drying machines; parts and attachments especially adapted for all the aforesaid goods Laundry services; cleaning of textiles; cleaning of clothing
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Textile treatment processes, namely, for mold prevention, permanent press treatment, chemical treatment, anti-moth treatment, crease resistant treatment, fireproofing, waterproofing, dyeing, bleaching, shrinking, softening, aging, depilling, stonewashing, and surfacing, and custom assembly of appliances and apparatus for clothes washing machines, textile treatment machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for domestic and commercial laundry purposes Chemicals for cleaning and textile treatment purposes for use in industry; unprocessed polymers; polymeric beads for cleaning purposes for use in industry; polymeric beads for use in manufacturing; polymeric beads for use in the cleaning and textile treatment industry Laundry washing machines; combined textile washing and drying machines for domestic, commercial, and industrial use; textile treatment machines; drums, lifters and valves for laundry washing machines and textile treatment machines; filters for laundry washing machines and textile treatment machines; replacement parts and attachments especially adapted for all the aforesaid goods Appliances and apparatuses for drying textiles; clothes drying machines; replacement parts and attachments especially adapted for all the aforesaid goods Laundry services; cleaning of textiles; cleaning of clothing
16.
A FILTER UNIT, A TEXTILE TREATMENT APPARATUS, USE THEREOF AND A METHOD OF FILTERING MICROPARTICLES
A filter unit for filtering microparticles from a feed liquid containing microparticles. The filter unit comprises a filter chamber extending along an axis, and comprising opposing first end and second end walls and at least one sidewall extending therebetween and both first and second end walls are coincident with the axis. The filter unit also comprises a filter cage contained within the filter chamber and configured to rotate about the axis, the filter cage comprising one or more than one filter media for filtering microparticles from the feed liquid. The filter unit also comprises an inlet configured to pass feed liquid through the first end wall into the filter chamber. The filter unit also comprises an outlet in the filter chamber for passage of filtered liquid out of the filter chamber. The filter unit also comprises a drive shaft configured to drive rotation of the filter cage, the drive shaft extending from the first end wall of the filter chamber to the filter cage. The second end wall is or comprises an opening therein and a removable lid, in a first configuration the opening is closed by the removable lid so that feed liquid cannot pass through the opening, in a second configuration the lid is removed from the opening so that filtered microparticles are extractable from the filter chamber through the opening. The present disclosure also relates to a textile treatment apparatus comprising the filter unit, to the use of the filter unit and the textile treatment apparatus, and to methods of filtering microparticles from feed liquid containing microparticles.
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 33/72 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for feeding
17.
A FILTER UNIT, A TEXTILE TREATMENT APPARATUS, USE THEREOF AND A METHOD OF FILTERING MICROPARTICLES
A filter unit for filtering microparticles from a feed liquid containing microparticles. The filter unit comprises a filter chamber extending along an axis, and comprising opposing first end and second end walls and at least one sidewall extending therebetween and both first and second end walls are coincident with the axis. The filter unit also comprises a filter cage contained within the filter chamber and configured to rotate about the axis, the filter cage comprising one or more than one filter media for filtering microparticles from the feed liquid. The filter unit also comprises an inlet configured to pass feed liquid through the first end wall into the filter chamber. The filter unit also comprises an outlet in the filter chamber for passage of filtered liquid out of the filter chamber. The filter unit also comprises a drive shaft configured to drive rotation of the filter cage, the drive shaft extending from the first end wall of the filter chamber to the filter cage. The second end wall is or comprises an opening therein and a removable lid, in a first configuration the opening is closed by the removable lid so that feed liquid cannot pass through the opening, in a second configuration the lid is removed from the opening so that filtered microparticles are extractable from the filter chamber through the opening. The present disclosure also relates to a textile treatment apparatus comprising the filter unit, to the use of the filter unit and the textile treatment apparatus, and to methods of filtering microparticles from feed liquid containing microparticles.
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
B01D 33/44 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter
B01D 33/72 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for feeding
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Chemicals for cleaning and textile treatment purposes for
use in industry; polymers; polymeric beads; polymeric beads
for use in the cleaning and textile treatment industry. Washing machines [laundry]; combined washing and drying
machines; textile treatment machines; drums, lifters and
valves for washing machines and textile treatment machines;
filters for washing machines and textile treatment machines;
parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods. Appliances and apparatuses for drying; clothes drying
machines; parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods. Laundry services; cleaning of textiles; cleaning of
clothing. Textile treatment processes and assembly of appliances and
apparatus for clothes washing machines, textile treatment
machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for
domestic and commercial laundry purposes.
19.
FILTER UNIT, TEXTILE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD
The present invention relates to a filter unit suitable for filtering microfibres within a feed, especially a feed originating from a textile treatment apparatus. The present invention also relates to a textile treatment apparatus comprising said filter unit and a method of filtering utilising said filter unit.
B01D 29/23 - Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 33/01 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with translationally moving filtering elements, e.g. pistons
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
The present invention relates to a filter unit suitable for filtering microfibres within a feed, especially a feed originating from a textile treatment apparatus. The present invention also relates to a textile treatment apparatus comprising said filter unit and a method of filtering utilising said filter unit.
B01D 29/23 - Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration
A47L 15/42 - Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or table-ware - Details
B01D 33/01 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with translationally moving filtering elements, e.g. pistons
B01D 33/06 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
A microparticle filter suitable for filtering microparticles from effluent from a textile treatment apparatus. The filter comprises a filter chamber comprising chamber walls, an inlet and an outlet. The filter also comprises a filter medium contained within the filter chamber. The filter medium is configured to filter microparticles from the effluent forming a filter residue and providing a filtered effluent to the outlet. The filter comprises a filter residue collection chamber located external to the filter chamber, and a filter residue removal apparatus. The chamber walls comprise an opening and a moveable member movable between a first and a second configuration; wherein: in the first configuration the moveable member cooperates with the chamber walls to seal the filter chamber so entry of the effluent into the filter chamber is through the inlet only and exit of the filtered effluent from the filter chamber is through the outlet only. In the second configuration the moveable member has moved to provide an opening in the chamber walls so that the filter residue removal apparatus is operable to remove filter residue from the within the filter chamber to the filter residue collection chamber through the opening. The present disclosure also relates to textile treatment apparatus comprising the microparticle filter, to the use of the microparticle filter and the textile treatment apparatus, and to methods of filtering microparticles from effluent from a treated textile.
B01D 29/01 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ; Filtering elements therefor with flat filtering elements
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ; Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 29/64 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by scrapers, brushes or the like, acting on the cake side of the filtering element
A process and apparatus for the enzymatic degradation of a cellulosic substrate is disclosed. The process comprises agitating a composition with milling particles, wherein the milling particles are or comprise a lignocellulosic material and wherein the composition comprises: a. the cellulosic substrate; b. a cellulase enzyme; and c. a liquid medium.
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Chemicals for cleaning and textile treatment purposes for
use in industry; polymers; polymeric beads; polymeric beads
for use in the cleaning and textile treatment industry. Washing machines [laundry]; combined washing and drying
machines; textile treatment machines; drums, lifters and
valves for washing machines and textile treatment machines;
parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods; filters
for washing machines and textile treatment machines. Appliances and apparatuses for drying; clothes drying
machines; parts and attachments for all the aforesaid goods. Laundry services; cleaning of textiles; cleaning of
clothing. Textile treatment processes and assembly of appliances and
apparatus for clothes washing machines, textile treatment
machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for
domestic and commercial laundry purposes.
24.
Apparatus and method for treating a substrate with solid particles
Aspects relate to a drum (10) for rotatably mounting in an apparatus for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material; a method of treating a substrate comprising agitating the substrate in a drum (10); and a kit for converting an apparatus to comprise the drum (10). The drum has an inner surface (15) and an end wall (2) and access means (70) for introducing said substrates into said drum, wherein said drum (10) comprises: •(a) storage means (4) for storage of said solid particulate material, wherein at least part of said storage means is or comprises at least one cavity located in said end wall (2) of said drum (10); and•(c) a dispensing aperture (12) for dispensing solid particulate material from said storage means (4) into the interior of said drum (10), wherein said dispensing aperture (12) is comprised in said end wall (2) of said drum, characterised in that said drum (10) comprises a valve (6) that is actuatable between a closed position and an open position, wherein when said valve (6) is in said closed position said solid particulate material is prevented from passing through said dispensing aperture (12) and when said valve (6) is in said open position said solid particulate material is permitted to pass through said dispensing aperture (12).
An apparatus, method and kit for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material, said apparatus comprising a housing having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum having an inner surface and an end wall and access means for introducing said substrates into said drum, the drum preferably having and elongate protrusion (1) located on said inner surface of said drum, wherein •(a) said drum comprises storage means for storage of said solid particulate material; and •(b) said drum comprises a first collecting flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of said drum to said storage means when said drum rotates in a first collecting direction, characterised in that said drum comprises a second collecting flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of said drum to said storage means when said drum rotates in a second collecting direction, wherein said second collecting direction is in the opposite rotational direction to said first collecting direction, and wherein said first collecting flow path and said second collecting flow path are different flow paths.
This invention relates to a filter which is especially for filtering microfibres which can, for example, originate from the washing of textiles. The filter is rotatable around an axis of rotation. The filter provides good filtering efficiency and improved resistance to blocking.
B01D 33/11 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 33/68 - Retarding cake deposition on the filter during the filtration period, e.g. using stirrers
B01D 33/72 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for feeding
A baffle for use with a treatment machine wherein the treatment machine is configured to treat substrates in the presence of solid particles and wherein the treatment machine comprises a drum and a door for loading a substrate into the drum. The baffle comprises a tub connector portion connecting the baffle to a tub of the treatment machine. The baffle also comprises a door contacting portion for contacting the door of the treatment machine when in use and the door is in a closed configuration. The baffle also comprises a barrier extending between the tub connector portion and the door contacting portion; and wherein the barrier is inclined so that when in use, solid particles deposited on the barrier are diverted into the drum of the treatment machine. There is also provided a treatment machine comprising the baffle and a method of treating a substrate in said treatment machine.
An apparatus for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material, said apparatus comprising: (a) a housing having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum (8) having an inner surface and an end wall; and (b) access means for introducing said substrates into said drum, wherein said drum comprises storage means (2) for storage of said solid particulate material and a plurality of flow paths to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material between said storage means and the interior of said drum (8), characterised in that: said drum (8) comprises a dispensing flow path (5) to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from said storage means (2) to the interior of said drum (8), and a collecting flow path (6) to facilitate flow of said particulate material from the interior of said drum (8) to said storage means (2), wherein said dispensing flow path (5) and said collecting flow path (6) are different flow paths.
A centrifugal filter unit for an apparatus for use in the treatment of a substrate with a treatment formulation is provided. The centrifugal filter unit includes a) a housing having an outlet; b) an inlet; c) a filter rotatably mounted in the housing and having a side wall with perforations that allow liquid to pass through but prevent solid material from passing through; d) an aperture; and e) a drive for rotating the filter. A portion of the centrifugal filter unit in the filter chamber is removable and, when removed from the centrifugal filter unit following operation, takes with it at least a portion of the solid material prevented from passing through the perforations. The centrifugal filter unit is arranged such that the feed is drawn into the filter from the inlet through the aperture and the liquid is expelled through the perforations to the outlet and the solid material is retained in the filter. The removable portion is shaped to scrape against the side wall during removal.
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B01D 33/72 - Filters with filtering elements which move during the filtering operation having feed or discharge devices for feeding
B04B 15/06 - Other accessories for centrifuges for cleaning bowls, filters, sieves, inserts, or the like
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An apparatus for use in tie treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material, said apparatus comprising a housing having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum having an inner surface and an end wall, and access means for introducing said substrates into said drum, wherein (a) said drum comprises storage means for storage of said sold particulate material; (b) said drum has at least one elongate protrusion located on said inner surface of said drum wherein the elongate protrusion extends in a direction away from said end wall, wherein said elongate protrusion has an end proximal to the end wall and an end distal to the end wall; (c) the or each elongate protrusion comprises a collecting aperture and a collecting flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of said drum to said storage means, wherein said collecting aperture defines the start of a collecting flow path, and wherein the same elongate protrusion further comprises a dispensing aperture and a dispensing flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from said storage means to the interior of said drum, wherein said dispensing aperture defines the end of a dispensing flow path; (d) wherein said collecting aperture is disposed in a first side of said elongate protrusion, wherein said first side of said elongate protrusion is the leading side of said elongate protrusion during rotation of the drum in a collecting direction; and (e) wherein said flow of said solid particulate material from the storage means towards the interior of the drum is facilitated by the rotation of said drum in a dispensing direction and the flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of tie drum towards the storage means is facilitated by the rotation of said drum in said collecting direction, wherein rotation in said dispensing direction is in the opposite rotational direction to rotation in said collecting direction, characterised in that: (f) said elongate protrusion exhibits one or more harvesting apertures disposed in a second side of said elongate protrusion, wherein the second side is defined as the leading side of said elongate protrusion during rotation of the drum in said dispensing direction, wherein said harvesting aperture(s) are in fluid communication with a harvesting flow path, wherein said harvesting aperture(s) facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from toe interior of said drum via said harvesting flow path to said storage means during rotation of the drum in a dispensing direction.
A method of treating a substrate comprising a first step of agitating a composition comprising solid particles comprising biodegradable polyester having a number-average molecular weight of from 10,000 Daltons to 500,000 Daltons, said solid particles having a size of from 0.1mm to 100mm; a liquid medium; and the substrate, and a second step comprising separating the solid particles from the substrate.
A method of treating a substrate comprising the steps: i. agitating a treatment composition comprising a liquid medium, the substrate and a multiplicity of solid particles comprising biodegradable polyester; ii. optionally separating the solid particles comprising biodegradable polyester from the substrate; iii. initiating the degradation of the solid particles; wherein said solid particles have a size of from 1mm to 100mm.
An apparatus, method and kit for use in the treat- ment of substrates with a solid particulate material, said apparatus comprising a housing having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum having an inner surface and an end wall and access means for introducing said substrates into said drum, the drum preferably having and elongate protrusion (1) located on said inner surface of said drum, wherein .cndot. (a) said drum comprises storage means for storage of said solid particulate material; and .cndot. (b) said drum comprises a first collecting flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of said drum to said storage means when said drum rotates in a first collecting direction, char- acterised in that said drum comprises a second collecting flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of said drum to said storage means when said drum rotates in a second collecting direction, wherein said second collecting direc- tion is in the opposite rotational direction to said first collecting direction, and wherein said first collecting flow path and said sec- ond collecting flow path are different flow paths.
Aspects relate to a drum (10) for rotatably mounting in an apparatus for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material; a method of treating a substrate comprising agitating the substrate in a drum (10); and a kit for converting an apparatus to comprise the drum (10). The drum has an inner surface (15) and an end wall (2) and access means (70) for introducing said substrates into said drum, wherein said drum (10) comprises: .cndot. (a) storage means (4) for storage of said solid particulate material, wherein at least part of said storage means is or comprises at least one cavity located in said end wall (2) of said drum (10); and .cndot. (c) a dispensing aperture (12) for dispensing solid particulate material from said storage means (4) into the interior of said drum (10), wherein said dispensing aperture (12) is comprised in said end wall (2) of said drum, characterised in that said drum (10) comprises a valve (6) that is actuatable between a closed position and an open position, wherein when said valve (6) is in said closed position said solid particulate material is prevented from passing through said dispensing aper- ture (12) and when said valve (6) is in said open position said solid particulate material is permitted to pass through said dispensing aperture (12).
An apparatus, method and kit for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material, said apparatus comprising a housing having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum having an inner surface and an end wall and access means for introducing said substrates into said drum, the drum preferably having and elongate protrusion (1) located on said inner surface of said drum, wherein • (a) said drum comprises storage means for storage of said solid particulate material; and • (b) said drum comprises a first collecting flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of said drum to said storage means when said drum rotates in a first collecting direction, characterised in that said drum comprises a second collecting flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of said drum to said storage means when said drum rotates in a second collecting direction, wherein said second collecting direction is in the opposite rotational direction to said first collecting direction, and wherein said first collecting flow path and said second collecting flow path are different flow paths.
Aspects relate to a drum (10) for rotatably mounting in an apparatus for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material; a method of treating a substrate comprising agitating the substrate in a drum (10); and a kit for converting an apparatus to comprise the drum (10). The drum has an inner surface (15) and an end wall (2) and access means (70) for introducing said substrates into said drum, wherein said drum (10) comprises: • (a) storage means (4) for storage of said solid particulate material, wherein at least part of said storage means is or comprises at least one cavity located in said end wall (2) of said drum (10); and • (c) a dispensing aperture (12) for dispensing solid particulate material from said storage means (4) into the interior of said drum (10), wherein said dispensing aperture (12) is comprised in said end wall (2) of said drum, characterised in that said drum (10) comprises a valve (6) that is actuatable between a closed position and an open position, wherein when said valve (6) is in said closed position said solid particulate material is prevented from passing through said dispensing aperture (12) and when said valve (6) is in said open position said solid particulate material is permitted to pass through said dispensing aperture (12).
An apparatus, method and kit for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material, said apparatus comprising a housing having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum having an inner surface and an end wall, and access means for introducing said substrates into said drum, wherein • (a) said drum comprises storage means for storage of said solid particulate material; • (b) said drum has at least one elongate protrusion (1) located on said inner surface of said drum wherein the elongate protrusion (1) extends in a direction away from said end wall, wherein said elongate protrusion (1) has an end proximal to the end wall and an end distal to the end wall; • (c) the or each elongate protrusion comprises a collecting aperture (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e) and a collecting flow path to facilitate flow of said particulate material from the interior of said drum to said storage means, wherein said collecting aperture (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e) defines the start of a collecting flow path, and wherein the same elongate protrusion (1) further comprises a dispensing aperture (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f) and a dispensing flow path to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from said storage means to the interior of said drum, wherein said dispensing aperture (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f) defines the end of a dispensing flow path; and • (d) wherein said flow of said solid particulate material from the storage means towards the interior of the drum is facilitated by the rotation of said drum in a dispensing direction and the flow of said solid particulate material from the interior of the drum towards the storage means is facilitated by the rotation of said drum in a collecting direction, wherein rotation in the dispensing direction is in the opposite rotational direction to rotation in the collecting direction, characterised in that said collecting flow path and said dispensing flow path are partially but not completely coextensive.
A method of reducing the colour intensity of a coloured textile substrate comprising agitating said coloured textile substrate with a composition comprising solid particles, a liquid medium and a compound which is 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl or a derivative thereof, wherein: the method does not comprise electrochemically generating one or more oxidizing agents; the coloured textile substrate is clean; and the solid particles have a size of from 1 to 50mm.
A method for conditioning a textile comprising agitating the textile with a plurality of non-porous solid thermoplastic particles with a size in the range of from 0.1mm to 100mm, a liquid medium, and an enzyme; wherein the particles comprise a curvilinear surface.
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.
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A centrifugal filter unit for an apparatus, wherein the apparatus is for use in the treatment of a substrate with a treatment formulation, the centrifugal filter unit comprising; a) a housing having an outlet configured to allow a filtrate to exit the centrifugal filter unit; b) a filter rotatably mounted in the housing, wherein the filter comprises a first end proximate a first end of the housing, a second end proximate a second end of the housing and a side wall connecting the first end of the filter and the second end of the filter, wherein the first end, second end and side wall of the filter define a filter chamber, and wherein the side wall comprises perforations configured to allow liquid to pass through but to prevent solid material from passing through; c) a lid configured to substantially seal the first end of the housing; d) an inlet configured to allow a feed to enter the filter chamber; e) a cap at the first end of the filter, wherein the cap comprises an aperture that cooperates with the inlet to allow the feed to enter the filter chamber; f) a drive means for rotating the filter; and g) an impeller, wherein the impeller is comprised in the filter chamber; wherein the centrifugal filter unit is configured such that when the impeller rotates, the feed is drawn in to the filter chamber through the inlet and liquid is expelled through the perforations.
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A centrifugal filter unit for an apparatus, wherein the apparatus is for use in the treatment of a substrate with a treatment formulation, the centrifugal filter unit comprising; a) a housing having an outlet configured to allow a filtrate to exit the centrifugal filter unit; b) a filter rotatably mounted in the housing, wherein the filter comprises a first end proximate a first end of the housing, a second end proximate a second end of the housing and a side wall connecting the first end of the filter and the second end of the filter, wherein the first end, second end and side wall of the filter define a filter chamber, and wherein the side wall comprises perforations configured to allow liquid to pass through but to prevent solid material from passing through; c) a lid configured to substantially seal the first end of the housing; d) an inlet configured to allow a feed to enter the filter chamber; e) a cap at the first end of the filter, wherein the cap comprises an aperture that cooperates with the inlet to allow the feed to enter the filter chamber; f) a drive means for rotating the filter; and g) an impeller, wherein the impeller is comprised in the filter chamber; wherein the centrifugal filter unit is configured such that when the impeller rotates, the feed is drawn in to the filter chamber through the inlet and liquid is expelled through the perforations.
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A method of treatment of a substrate comprising agitating the substrate with a treatment formulation comprising a multiplicity of solid polymeric particles obtainable by a method comprising: (i) providing solid polymeric particles; (ii) hydrolysing the surface of said solid polymeric particles to provide a hydrolysed surface; (iii) oxidising said hydrolysed surface with an oxidising agent to provide oxidised solid polymeric particles; and (iv) incorporating said oxidised solid polymeric particles in the treatment formulation without further chemical modification of the oxidised solid polymeric particles, to provide said treatment formulation comprising a multiplicity of solid polymeric particles.
A method of treating an animal skin substrate comprising: agitating the animal skin substrate with a solid particulate material and a treatment liquor; separating the animal skin substrate from effluent comprising the solid particulate material, the treatment liquor and solid waste fragments derived from said substrate; transferring the effluent to a first separator, wherein the first separator is configured to allow the treatment liquor and at least a portion of the solid waste fragments to pass through the first separator but to prevent the solid particulate material from passing through the first separator, and providing a first filtrate stream comprising treatment liquor and solid waste fragments and a first residue comprising solid particulate material and residual solid waste fragments treating said first residue to remove said residual solid waste fragments to provide cleaned solid particulate material, wherein said treating of said first residue comprises retaining said solid particulate material on a surface of a treatment separator during said treating, wherein the treatment separator is configured to allow liquid and residual solid waste fragments to pass through but to prevent the solid particulate material from passing through; and (i) directing a cleaning formulation onto said solid particulate material to provide a second filtrate stream comprising said cleaning formulation and said residual solid waste fragments and a second residue comprising cleaned solid particulate material; and/or (ii) agitating the treatment separator.
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B08B 3/04 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid
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Lifter (1000, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) for a rotatable drum of an apparatus for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material, the lifter (1000, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) comprises an elongate body (1002, 102, 202, 302, 402, 602, 702) having a base portion (1004, 104, 204, 304, 404, 704) having means for connecting to an inner cylindrical surface (116, 316) of the drum, and one or more agitation surfaces (1006A, 106A, 206A, 306A, 406A, 606A, 706A, 806A,1006B, 106B, 206B, 306B, 406B, 606B, 706B, 806B) extending away from the base portion (1004, 104, 204, 304, 404, 704) on a corresponding one or more sides of the elongate body (1002, 102, 202, 302, 402, 602, 702), said lifter (1000, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) has one or more passageways passing through the elongate body (1002, 102, 202, 302, 402, 602, 702) from the one or more sides, each passageway defining at least part of a flow path between an inlet in at least one of the sides of the elongate body (1002, 102, 202, 302, 402, 602, 702) and an outlet in the base portion (1004, 104, 204, 304, 404, 704), to allow solid particulate material to pass out of one or more openings (658, 910) in the cylindrical surface (116, 316) of the drum via the one or more passageways, the lifter (1000, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) has a plurality of structures (452) defining the inlets in the at least one side of the elongate body (1002, 102, 202, 302, 402, 602, 702), wherein at least one surface of each structure (452) extends from the inlet into the body (102) of the lifter (1000, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) for a distance of at least 5mm.
There is provided a method for drying a substance and associated apparatus. The method involves drying a substance within a cylindrical drum having an open front end and a closed rear end separated from the front end along an axis by a cylindrical wall having at least one aperture passing through the circumferential wall. The method includes the steps of rotating the drum about the axis and drawing air through the cylindrical drum along a flow path which enters the cylindrical drum through the open front end and/or the closed rear end and exits the cylindrical drum through the at least one aperture passing through the circumferential wall.
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
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machines; drums for washing machines; drums for drying
machines; drums (parts of machines); apparatus for the
treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles,
and fabrics; filters for washing machines. Appliances and apparatus for drying; laundry drying
machines; filters for drying machines; apparatus for
filtering water; filters for use with apparatus for
filtering water and for sanitary purposes. Fitting, installation, repair and maintenance of laundry
washing machines, laundry drying machines, combined washing
and drying machines, drums for washing machines, drums for
drying machines, drums (parts of machines), and apparatus
for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins,
textiles and fabrics; fitting, installation, repair and
maintenance of filters for laundry washing machines, laundry
drying machines, filters for washing machines, filters for
drying machines, apparatus for filtering water, filters for
use with apparatus for filtering water and for sanitary
purposes. Custom assembling of appliances and apparatus for laundry
washing machines, laundry drying machines, combined washing
and drying machines, drums for washing machines, drums for
drying machines, drums (parts of machines), and apparatus
for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins,
textiles and fabrics; custom assembling of filters for
laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, filters
for washing machines, filters for drying machines, apparatus
for filtering water, filters for use with apparatus for
filtering water and for sanitary purposes.
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machines; drums (parts of machines); apparatus for the
treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles,
and fabrics; filters for washing machines; filters for
drying machines. Appliances and apparatus for drying; laundry drying
machines; filters for drying machines; apparatus for
filtering water; filters for use with apparatus for
filtering water and for sanitary purposes.
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treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles,
and fabrics; filters for washing machines; filters for
drying machines. Appliances and apparatus for drying; laundry drying
machines; filters for washing machines; filters for drying
machines; apparatus for filtering water; filters for use
with apparatus for filtering water and for sanitary
purposes. Fitting, installation, repair and maintenance of laundry
washing machines, laundry drying machines, combined washing
and drying machines, drums for washing machines, drums for
drying machines, drums (parts of machines), and apparatus
for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins,
textiles and fabrics; fitting, installation, repair and
maintenance of filters for laundry washing machines, laundry
drying machines, filters for washing machines, filters for
drying machines, apparatus for filtering water, filters for
use with apparatus for filtering water and for sanitary
purposes. Assembly of appliances and apparatus for laundry washing
machines, laundry drying machines, combined washing and
drying machines, drums for washing machines, drums for
drying machines, drums (parts of machines), and apparatus
for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins,
textiles and fabrics; assembly of filters for laundry
washing machines, laundry drying machines, filters for
washing machines, filters for drying machines, apparatus for
filtering water, filters for use with apparatus for
filtering water and for sanitary purposes.
A method for the treatment of a substrate comprising agitating a composition comprising one or more treatment bodies, the substrate, and a liquid medium, wherein said treatment bodies comprise an interior material which is coated with a surface polymer, the surface polymer being immobilised on the surface of the interior material and prepared by polymerising one or more monomers in the presence of the interior material, and wherein an active agent is covalently bonded to the surface polymer.
An apparatus for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material, said apparatus comprising: (a) a housing having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum (8) having an inner surface and an end wall; and (b) access means for introducing said substrates into said drum, wherein said drum comprises storage means (2) for storage of said solid particulate material and a plurality of flow paths to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material between said storage means and the interior of said drum (8), characterised in that: said drum (8) comprises a dispensing flow path (5) to facilitate flow of said solid particulate material from said storage means (2) to the interior of said drum (8), and a collecting flow path (6) to facilitate flow of said particulate material from the interior of said drum (8) to said storage means (2), wherein said dispensing flow path (5) and said collecting flow path (6) are different flow paths.
An apparatus (1) for use in the treatment of a substrate with a formulation comprising solid particulate material and treatment liquor, said apparatus (10) comprising a housing (20) having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum (40), said drum (40) having side walls and said side walls comprising one or more apertures configured to permit said solid particulate material and said treatment liquor to exit the drum (40), a collector (88), wherein said collector (88) is located beneath said drum (40) and is configured to collect said solid particulate material and said treatment liquor that exits the drum (40), said collector (88) having an upper portion (4) proximate said drum (40) and a lower portion (6) distal to said drum (40), an access means for introducing said substrate into said drum (40) and a recirculation means for recirculating said solid particulate material from said collector (88) to said drum (40).
Apparatus for use in the treatment of substrates with a solid particulate material comprising a housing having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum having an inner surface and an end wall and access means for introducing said substrates into said drum, wherein a partition (1) is disposed within the drum to divide the interior thereof into a storage compartment (15) for storing said solid particulate material and a treatment compartment (14) for said treatment of substrates, wherein the storage compartment (15) is adjacent the end wall and the treatment compartment (14) is adjacent the access means, wherein said partition (1) comprises one or more apertures (3,6) to allow flow of solid particulate material between the storage compartment (15) and the treatment compartment (14), wherein the flow of solid particulate material from the storage compartment towards the treatment compartment is facilitated by the rotation of said drum in a dispensing direction and the flow of solid particulate material from the treatment compartment towards the storage compartment is facilitated by the rotation of said drum in a collecting direction opposite to the dispensing direction, and wherein said partition (1) comprises a front panel (2) facing the treatment compartment and a back panel (5) facing the storage compartment, whereby the front panel (2) comprises at least one front panel aperture (3, 4) and the back panel (5) comprises at least one back panel aperture (6,7) which allows flow of solid particulate material between the storage compartment (15) and the treatment compartment (14) and at least one cavity, at least one collecting deflector surface (17a,17b,17c,27a,27b,27c), and at least one dispensing deflector surface (16a,16b,16c,23a,23b,23c) are disposed between the front and rear panels,wherein said at least one collecting deflector surface (17a,17b,17c,27a,27b,27c) is configured to deflect solid particulate material in said at least one cavity (9,10) towards the storage compartment (15) and said at least one dispensing deflector surface (16a,16b,16c,23a,23b,23c) is configured to deflect solid particulate material in said at least one cavity (9,10) towards the treatment compartment (14).
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Apparatus for treating, colouring, dyeing, and stonewashing
fabrics; filtration machines; portable filtration units;
parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Textiles; fabrics; cotton fabric. Installation, repair and maintenance of appliances and
apparatus for the treatment of fabrics, for stone washing
fabrics, and for colouring and dyeing fabrics.
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Apparatus for treating, colouring, dyeing, and stonewashing
fabrics; filtration machines; portable filtration units;
parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Textiles; fabrics; cotton fabric. Installation, repair and maintenance of appliances and
apparatus for the treatment of fabrics, for stone washing
fabrics, and for colouring and dyeing fabrics.
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METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A COLORANT TO A CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATE
A method for transferring a colorant to a substrate comprising agitating a composition comprising the substrate, solid particles, the colorant and a liquid medium, wherein: the colorant is dissolved and/or dispersed in the liquid medium; the substrate is or comprises a cellulosic material; the solid particles have a size of from 1 to 50mm.
D06P 3/66 - Natural or regenerated cellulose using reactive dyes
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D06P 1/38 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using reactive dyes
D06P 1/52 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using insoluble pigments or auxiliary substances, e.g. binders using compositions containing synthetic macromolecular substances
A formulation comprising a multiplicity of solid polymer particles, wherein said polymer is selected from polyamide and polyester, wherein a polyalkylene glycol is covalently attached to said polymer at the surface of said polymer particles; and a method for treating a substrate comprising agitating the substrate with said formulation and a liquid medium, particularly wherein the method of treating is a laundry method.
A method for cleaning a substrate which is or comprises a textile, the method comprising agitating the substrate and a cleaning composition comprising: i. cleaning particles comprising a thermoplastic polyamide and a hydrophilic material at least part of which is located inside the cleaning particle, said cleaning particles having an average particle size of from 1 to 100 mm; and ii. a liquid medium. An apparatus suitable for performing said method comprising a rotatable cleaning chamber and a particle storage tank containing the cleaning particles. Use of the cleaning particles for cleaning a substrate which is or comprises a textile.
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C11D 1/22 - Sulfonic acids or sulfuric acid esters; Salts thereof derived from aromatic compounds
C11D 3/00 - Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group
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Online, non-downloadable software for use in tracking and managing high performance safety clothing and personal protective equipment, namely, safety helmets, gloves, protective glasses, protective goggles, high-visibility clothing, high performance safety clothing, safety footwear, safety harnesses, respiratory protective equipment
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Apparatus for treating, colouring, dyeing, and stonewashing fabrics; filtration machines, namely, machines used for water filtration in the cleaning, treatment, dying, and tanning industry; portable filtration units, namely, namely, water filtration and purification units; replacement parts for the aforesaid goods Natural and synthetic fabrics and textiles, namely cotton, silk, polyester and nylon fabrics; synthetic fibre fabrics; woven fabrics; non-woven fabrics; fabrics for textile use; furnishings and upholstery fabrics; cotton fabric Installation, repair and maintenance of appliances and apparatus for the treatment of fabrics, for stone washing fabrics, and for colouring and dyeing fabrics
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Custom assembling of appliances and apparatus for laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, combined washing and drying machines, drums for washing machines, drums for drying machines, and apparatus for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles and fabrics; custom assembling of filters for laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, filters for washing machines, filters for drying machines, apparatus for filtering water, filters for use with apparatus for filtering water and for sanitary purposes Clothes washing machines for laundry use; combined clothes washing and drying machines; drums being parts of clothes washing machines; component parts of combined clothes washing and drying machines in the nature of drums; apparatus in the nature of machines for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles, and fabrics; filters for clothes washing machines Appliances and apparatus for drying, namely, clothes dryers; laundry drying machines; filters for clothes drying machines; apparatus for filtering water; filters for use with apparatus for filtering water Installation, repair and maintenance of laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, combined washing and drying machines, drums for washing machines, drums for drying machines, and apparatus for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles and fabrics; installation, repair and maintenance of filters for laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, filters for washing machines, filters for drying machines, apparatus for filtering water, filters for use with apparatus for filtering water and for sanitary purposes
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Apparatus for treating, colouring, dyeing, and stonewashing fabrics; filtration machines, namely, machines used for water filtration in the cleaning, treatment, dying, and tanning industry; portable filtration units, namely, namely, water filtration and purification units; replacement parts for the aforesaid goods Natural and synthetic fabrics and textiles, namely, cotton, silk, polyester and nylon fabrics; synthetic fibre fabrics; woven fabrics; non-woven fabrics; fabrics for textile use; furnishings and upholstery fabrics; cotton fabric Installation, repair and maintenance of appliances and apparatus for the treatment of fabrics, for stone washing fabrics, and for colouring and dyeing fabrics
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Custom assembling of appliances and apparatus for laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, combined washing and drying machines, drums for washing machines, drums for drying machines, and apparatus for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles and fabrics; custom assembling of filters for laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, filters for washing machines, filters for drying machines, apparatus for filtering water, filters for use with apparatus for filtering water and for sanitary purposes Clothes washing machines for laundry use; combined clothes washing and drying machines; drums being parts of clothes washing machines; drums being parts of clothes drying machines; component parts of clothes washing and drying machines in the nature of drums; apparatus in the nature of machines for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles, and fabrics; filters for clothes washing machines Appliances and apparatus for drying namely clothes dryers; laundry drying machines; filters for clothes drying machines; apparatus for filtering water; filters for use with apparatus for filtering water Installation, repair and maintenance of laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, combined washing and drying machines, drums for washing machines, drums for drying machines, and apparatus for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles and fabrics; installation, repair and maintenance of filters for laundry washing machines, laundry drying machines, filters for washing machines, filters for drying machines, apparatus for filtering water, filters for use with apparatus for filtering water and for sanitary purposes
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Unprocessed polymers for use in the industrial and commercial textile and laundry industry; polymeric beads for use in manufacturing Clothes washing machines for laundry use; clothes washing machines for laundry use featuring polymeric beads sold together as a unit; combined clothes washing and drying machines; drums being parts of clothes washing machines; component parts of combined clothes washing and drying machines in the nature of drums; machines utilizing rotational motion for the high energy surface finishing and material treatment of leather, hides, skins, textiles, and fabrics; filters for clothes washing machines; all the aforesaid for use in the industrial and commercial textile and laundry industry Appliances and apparatus for drying namely clothes dryers; clothes drying machines; filters for clothes drying machines; apparatus for filtering water; filters for use with apparatus for filtering water; all the aforesaid for use in industrial and commercial textile and laundry industry
A method for applying a treatment agent to a substrate, wherein the treatment agent is bound to a solid polymeric particle at a first pH, and wherein the substrate is contacted with the solid polymeric treatment particles under conditions such that the treatment agent is released from the solid polymeric treatment particles.
D06L 1/20 - Dry-cleaning or washing fibres, filaments, threads, yarns, fabrics, feathers or made-up fibrous goods using aqueous solvents combined with mechanical means
D06L 4/40 - Bleaching fibres, filaments, threads, yarns, fabrics, feathers or made-up fibrous goods; Bleaching leather or furs using enzymes
D06L 4/75 - Multi-step processes combined with cleaning or washing
D06M 13/00 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compounds; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment
D06M 13/184 - Carboxylic acids; Anhydrides, halides or salts thereof
D06M 13/207 - Substituted carboxylic acids, e.g. by hydroxy or keto groups; Anhydrides, halides or salts thereof
D06M 13/352 - Heterocyclic compounds having five-membered heterocyclic rings
D06M 15/70 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compounds; Such treatment combined with mechanical treatment combined with mechanical treatment
D06M 16/00 - Biochemical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. enzymatic
D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
D06P 1/384 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using reactive dyes with a reactive group not directly attached to the heterocyclic group
D06P 1/38 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed using reactive dyes
D06P 7/00 - Dyeing or printing processes combined with mechanical treatment
A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with nitrogen atoms and oxygen or sulfur atoms, as ring hetero atoms five-membered rings with one nitrogen atom and either one oxygen atom or one sulfur atom in positions 1,2
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03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
18 - Leather and imitations of leather
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Chemicals for cleaning purposes for use in industry;
polymers, namely, unprocessed polymers; polymeric beads,
namely, polymeric beads for cleaning purposes for use in
industry and for leather treatment purposes for use in
industry; polymeric beads for use in the cleaning industry,
namely, for use in the cleaning industry for use in cleaning
and removing stains, stray dye and soil. Cleaning, scouring, polishing and abrasive preparations;
bleaching preparations; preparations for laundry use. Motors including electric motors (except for land vehicles);
electrically driven pumps; clothes washing machines;
dishwashers; coin-operated washing machines for laundry use;
combined washing and drying machines; combined washing
machines and tumble driers; leather tanning machines;
machines for finishing leather; leather paring machines;
leather working machines; apparatus for the treatment and
finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles, and fabrics;
parts and fittings for these goods. Appliances and apparatuses for drying, namely, clothes
dryers and textile fabric dryers; clothes drying apparatus,
namely, clothes drying machines; garment dryers having the
capability of removing wrinkles and odours; kitchen and
household water heating and cooling apparatus, namely, water
softener units, water conditioning units, under sink water
filtration systems, countertop water filtration devices,
faucet water filters, water coolers, sinks, laundry sinks,
jetted sinks, sink accessories, namely, sink sprayers;
temperature controlled storage cabinets, namely,
refrigerating cabinets and heating cabinets; replacement
parts for all the aforesaid goods; clothes drying machines. Leather; leather cloth; unworked leather; semi-worked
leather; imitation leather; tanned leather; moleskin;
leather, unwrought or semi-wrought; worked or semi-worked
hides and other leather; hides; imitation hides; animal
hides; animal skins. Cleaning of clothing; pressing of clothing; clothing repair;
dry cleaning; leather care, cleaning and repair; washing of
linen; sanitation facility installation and repair;
electrical appliances installation and repair; disinfecting;
installation, repair and maintenance of appliances and
apparatus for clothes washing machines, clothes drying
machines and apparatus for use for domestic and commercial
laundry purposes; repair and maintenance services for
clothes washing machines, and apparatus for use for
commercial laundry purposes; laundering services; laundry
services for clothing, curtains, and suede items; cleaning
of leather. Laundry pick-up and delivery services; dry cleaning pick-up
and delivery services; collection and delivery services in
relation to garment alteration services, garment care
services, textile treatment services, textile care services. Assembly of appliances and apparatus for clothes washing
machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for
domestic and commercial laundry purposes; treatment of
animal hides; treatment of animal skins; treatment of
leather; working of leather; staining of leather; tanning of
leather; cutting of leather; embossing of leather;
application of protective coatings to leather; waterproofing
of leather; colouring of leather; tanning; custom assembling
of leather materials for others; preparation and treatment
of fabric; rental of machines and apparatus for treatment of
textiles; surfacing of textiles; textile treating; dyeing of
clothing; dyeing of fabrics; dyeing of textiles (woven and
non-woven); dyeing services; application of appliques to
clothes; application of appliques to textiles; application
of finishes to clothing; application of finishing to
textiles; application of motifs to textiles; application of
motifs to clothing; bleaching of clothing; bleaching of
textiles; brushing of textiles; fireproofing of clothing;
fireproofing of fabric; waterproofing of clothing;
waterproofing of fabric; mothproofing of clothing;
mothproofing of fabric; anti-moth treatment of textiles;
mold prevention treatment of clothing; mold-prevention
treatment of textiles; permanent press treatment of clothes;
permanent press treatment of textiles; hot-pressing
(forming) of clothing; pre-shrinking items of clothing;
pre-shrinking of textiles; shrinking of clothing; shrinking
of fabric; whitening of clothing; whitening of textiles;
whitening of laundry; applying finishes to clothing; crease
resistant treatment of clothing; crease-resistant treatment
of textiles; treatment of fur; stonewashing of textiles;
softening of textiles; aging of textiles; depilling of
textiles; insect repellent treatment of textiles.
71.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A SUBSTRATE WITH SOLID PARTICLES
A method for treating a substrate comprising the steps of: (i) rotating a composition comprising a liquid medium, the substrate and solid particles having a particle size of from 1 to 100 mm; (ii) separating at least some of the solid particles from the substrate; and (iii) rinsing the substrate; wherein: steps ii. and iii. are each performed at least twice and the first time steps ii and iii are conducted the sequence of steps is either i, ii, iii, ii or i, iii, ii, iii;and/or during the separation step ii. the composition is rotated for a first time period at a centripetal G force of <1 G and for a second time period at a centripetal force of >1 G and at least one of the first and second time periods is no longer than 60 seconds.
A method for treating a substrate comprising the steps of: (i) rotating a composition comprising a liquid medium, the substrate and solid particles having a particle size of from 1 to 100 mm; (ii) separating at least some of the solid particles from the substrate; and (iii) rinsing the substrate; wherein: steps ii. and iii. are each performed at least twice and the first time steps ii and iii are conducted the sequence of steps is either i, ii, iii, ii or i, iii, ii, iii;and/or during the separation step ii. the composition is rotated for a first time period at a centripetal G force of <1 G and for a second time period at a centripetal force of >1 G and at least one of the first and second time periods is no longer than 60 seconds.
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.
A method of treating an animal skin substrate comprising: agitating the animal skin substrate with a solid particulate material and a treatment liquor; separating the animal skin substrate from effluent comprising the solid particulate material, the treatment liquor and solid waste fragments derived from said substrate; transferring the effluent to a first separator, wherein the first separator is configured to allow the treatment liquor and at least a portion of the solid waste fragments to pass through the first separator but to prevent the solid particulate material from passing through the first separator, and providing a first filtrate stream comprising treatment liquor and solid waste fragments and a first residue comprising solid particulate material and residual solid waste fragments; treating said first residue to remove said residual solid waste fragments to provide cleaned solid particulate material, wherein said treating of said first residue comprises retaining said solid particulate material on a surface of a treatment separator during said treating, wherein the treatment separator is configured to allow liquid and residual solid waste fragments to pass through but to prevent the solid particulate material from passing through; and (i) directing a cleaning formulation onto said solid particulate material to provide a second filtrate stream comprising said cleaning formulation and said residual solid waste fragments and a second residue comprising cleaned solid particulate material; and/or (ii) agitating the treatment separator.
C14C 15/00 - Apparatus for chemical treatment or washing of hides, skins, or leather
C02F 103/24 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of animals, e.g. poultry, fish, or parts thereof from tanneries
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
18 - Leather and imitations of leather
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Chemicals for cleaning purposes for use in industry; polymers, namely, unprocessed polymers; polymeric beads, namely, polymeric beads for cleaning purposes for use in industry and for leather treatment purposes for use in industry; polymeric beads for use in industry, namely, for use in cleaning and removing stains, stray dye and soil Cleaning, scouring, polishing and abrasive preparations; bleaching preparations for laundry use; cleaning preparations for laundry use Motors, namely, synchronous motors and electric motors not for land vehicles; clothes washing machines; dishwashers; coin-operated washing machines for laundry use; laundry centers, namely, a clothes washer combined with a clothes dryer; leather tanning machines; machines for finishing leather; leather paring machines; leather working machines; apparatus for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles, and fabrics; parts and fittings for these goods Appliances and apparatuses for drying, namely, clothes dryers and industrial and domestic textile fabric dryers; clothes drying apparatus, namely, clothes drying machines; clothing dryers having the capability of removing wrinkles and odors; kitchen and household water heating and cooling apparatus, namely, water softener units, water conditioning units, under sink water filtration systems, namely, water filtration units and reverse osmosis units, countertop water filtration devices, namely, water filtration units for attachment to sink faucets; water coolers, sinks, laundry sinks, jetted sinks, sink accessories, namely, kitchen sink sprayers; replacement parts for all the aforesaid goods Leather; leather cloth, namely, chamois leather other than for cleaning purposes; unworked leather; semi-worked leather; imitation leather; tanned leather; leather, unwrought or semi-wrought; worked or semi-worked hides and other leather; hides; imitation hides; animal hides; animal skins Cleaning of clothing; pressing of clothing; clothing repair; dry cleaning; leather restoration, cleaning and repair; washing of linen; sanitation facility installation and repair; electrical appliances installation and repair; disinfecting; installation, repair and maintenance of appliances and apparatus for clothes washing machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for domestic and commercial laundry purposes; repair and maintenance services for clothes washing machines, and apparatus for use for commercial laundry purposes; laundering services; laundry services for clothing, curtains, and suede items Laundry pick-up and delivery services; dry cleaning pick-up and delivery services; Pickup and delivery services of clothes for garment alteration services by tailors and tailor garment care services, Pickup and delivery services for textile treatment services, textile care services, namely, rug and carpet cleaning Assembly of appliances and apparatuses, namely, clothes washing machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for domestic and commercial laundry purposes for others; treatment of animal hides; treatment of animal skins; treatment of leather; working of leather; staining of leather; tanning of leather; cutting of leather; embossing of leather; application of protective coatings to leather; waterproofing of leather; colouring of leather; tanning; custom assembling of leather materials for others; preparation and treatment of fabric; rental of machines and apparatus for treatment of textiles; textile treatment in the nature of surfacing of textiles; textile treating; dyeing of clothing; dyeing of fabrics; dyeing of woven and non-woven textiles; application of appliques to clothes; application of appliques to textiles; application of finishes to clothing; application of finishing to textiles; application of motifs to textiles; application of motifs to clothing; bleaching of clothing; bleaching of textiles; textile treatment in the nature of brushing of textiles for the purpose of modifying their surface texture; fireproofing of clothing; fireproofing of fabric; waterproofing of clothing; waterproofing of fabric; mothproofing of clothing; mothproofing of fabric; anti-moth treatment of textiles; mold prevention treatment of clothing; mold-prevention treatment of textiles; permanent press treatment of clothes; permanent press treatment of textiles; treatment of clothing by means of hot-pressing machines; pre-shrinking items of clothing; pre-shrinking of textiles; shrinking of clothing; shrinking of fabric; whitening of clothing; whitening of textiles; whitening of laundry; applying finishes to clothing; crease resistant treatment of clothing; crease-resistant treatment of textiles; treatment of fur; textile treatment in the nature of stonewashing of textiles; textile treatment in the nature of softening, aging and depilling of textiles; insect repellent treatment of textiles
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. The apertured screen is suitably moveable from the outlet opening to permit loading and unloading of the animal skin substrate through the outlet opening when the closure is in the second position. A treatment method using the apparatus is also disclosed.
A method for tanning an animal substrate comprising the steps: i) agitating the animal substrate with a chromium-free tanning agent; and ii) agitating the animal substrate with a tanning agent having an oxazolidine group; wherein at least some of the agitation is performed in the presence of a solid particulate material having an average particle size of from 1 to 500 mm.
A washing method with polymer solid particles comprises: step 1: washing clothes with the polymer solid particles, the surface of said polymer solid particles is provided with absorption holes; step 2: dehydrating the polymer solid particles and the clothes together; step 3: separating the polymer solid particles from the clothes and collecting the polymer solid particles; step 4: rinsing the clothes; and step 5: dehydrating the clothes. Before separating the polymer solid particles from the clothes, there is a step of dehydrating the polymer solid particles and the clothes together, so the user can easily separate the polymer solid particles from the clothes.
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
D06F 23/00 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry
D06F 23/02 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
A method for cleaning a substrate which is or comprises a textile, the method comprising agitating the substrate and a cleaning composition comprising: i. cleaning particles comprising a thermoplastic polyamide and a hydrophilic material at least part of which is located inside the cleaning particle, said cleaning particles having an average particle size of from 1 to 100 mm; and ii. a liquid medium. An apparatus suitable for performing said method comprising a rotatable cleaning chamber and a particle storage tank containing the cleaning particles. Use of the cleaning particles for cleaning a substrate which is or comprises a textile.
This invention relates to cleaning particles, methods for their preparation, cleaning compositions and their use for laundry cleaning of soiled substrates.
A method for cleaning a substrate which is or comprises a textile, the method comprising agitating the substrate and a cleaning composition comprising: • i. cleaning particles comprising a thermoplastic polyamide and a hydrophilic material at least part of which is located inside the cleaning particle, said cleaning particles having an average particle size of from 1 to 100 mm; and • ii. a liquid medium. An apparatus suitable for performing said method comprising a rotatable cleaning chamber and a particle storage tank containing the cleaning particles. Use of the cleaning particles for cleaning a substrate which is or comprises a textile.
Apparatus (200) for the treatment of one or more substrates comprising a treatment chamber configured to receive a liquid medium and one or more substrates; a supply of a treatment gas comprising ozone; and one or more conduits to convey said treatment gas to a bubble generator (41) wherein said bubble generator is operable to form bubbles of said treatment gas in said liquid medium, wherein the apparatus comprises a multiplicity of solid particles (46). A method of treating one or more substrates, the method comprising agitating said one or more substrates in a treatment formulation comprising a multiplicity of solid particles, a liquid medium and bubbles of ozone.
An apparatus (10) for use in the treatment of at least one substrate with a multiplicity of solid particles comprising: a) a housing (20) in which a drum (40) is rotatably mounted; b) a door (60) moveable between an open position wherein the at least one substrate can be placed in the drum and a closed position wherein the apparatus is substantially sealed; c) a separator (100) mounted in the door, wherein the separator comprises a perforated portion; d) a flow pathway pipe (110) mounted on or in the housing, wherein the flow pathway pipe comprises an outlet (140); and e) pumping means (210) configured to pump treatment liquor and a multiplicity of solid particles from a first location through the flow pathway pipe and out of the outlet towards the separator; wherein the separator is arranged to direct the multiplicity of solid particles into the drum and wherein the separator is further arranged to direct a portion of the treatment liquor to a location other than the drum.
The invention provides an apparatus and method for use in the treatment of substrates, whereby the apparatus comprises housing means having mounted therein a rotatably mounted drum (17), access means through which said substrates may be loaded into said drum (17), and a multiplicity of solid particulate material delivery means.
D06F 21/00 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement
D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
D06F 21/14 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement with rubbing or beating means not secured to, or forming part of, the receptacle
D06F 58/02 - Domestic laundry dryers having dryer drums rotating about a horizontal axis
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
D06F 37/04 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or inclined axis
D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
D06F 37/06 - Ribs, lifters, or rubbing means forming part of the receptacle
An appliance monitoring and reporting system, and a data acquisition device for monitoring an appliance. The appliance operates according to a plurality of cycles of operation, each denoted by a classification. The systems includes a data acquisition module configured to sense or receive signals indicative of the operation of the appliance, and a data processing module configured to receive and process information based on the sensed or received signals from the module. The data processing module includes a memory for storing a plurality of classifications and a corresponding plurality of sets of reference data, and a processor configured to compare the received information to the plurality of sets of reference data, identify a match and, upon doing so, determine the classification associated with the matched set of reference data. The data acquisition device is removably attachable to the appliance and including one or more sensors, each sensor being removably attachable to a component of the appliance for sensing a state of that component.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
18 - Leather and imitations of leather
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Chemicals for cleaning purposes for use in industry;
polymers; polymeric beads; polymeric beads for use in the
cleaning industry. Cleaning, scouring, polishing and abrasive preparations;
bleaching preparations; preparations for laundry use. Motors including electric motors (except for land vehicles);
electrically driven pumps; clothes washing machines;
dishwashers; coin-operated washing machines for laundry use;
combined washing and drying machines; combined washing
machines and tumble driers; leather tanning machines;
machines for finishing leather; leather paring machines;
leather working machines; apparatus for the treatment and
finishing of leather, hides, skins, textiles, and fabrics;
parts and fittings for these goods. Appliances and apparatuses for drying; clothes drying
apparatus, installations and cabinets; combination garment
wrinkle and odour remover and garment dryers; kitchen and
household water heating and cooling apparatus, including
water softener units, water conditioning units, under sink
water filtration systems, countertop water filtration
devices, faucet water filters, water coolers, sinks, laundry
sinks, jetted sinks, sink accessories, including sprayers;
temperature controlled storage cabinets; parts and
attachments for all the aforesaid goods; clothes drying
machines. Leather; leather cloth; unworked leather; semi-worked
leather; imitation leather; tanned leather; moleskin;
leather, unwrought or semi-wrought; worked or semi-worked
hides and other leather; hides; imitation hides; animal
hides; animal skins. Cleaning of clothing; pressing of clothing; clothing repair;
dry cleaning; leather care, cleaning and repair; washing of
linen; sanitation facility installation and repair;
electrical appliances installation and repair; disinfecting;
installation, repair and maintenance of appliances and
apparatus for clothes washing machines, clothes drying
machines and apparatus for use for domestic and commercial
laundry purposes; repair and maintenance services for
clothes washing machines, and apparatus for use for
commercial laundry purposes; laundering services; laundry
services for clothing, curtains, and suede items; cleaning
of leather. Assembly of appliances and apparatus for clothes washing
machines, clothes drying machines and apparatus for use for
domestic and commercial laundry purposes; treatment of
animal hides; treatment of animal skins; treatment of
leather; working of leather; staining of leather; tanning of
leather; cutting of leather; embossing of leather;
application of protective coatings to leather; waterproofing
of leather; colouring of leather; custom assembling of
leather materials for others; tanning; preparation and
treatment of fabric; rental of machines and apparatus for
treatment of textiles; surfacing of textiles; textile
treating; dyeing of clothing; dyeing of fabrics; dyeing of
textiles (woven and non-woven); dyeing services; application
of appliques to clothes; application of appliques to
textiles; application of finishes to clothing; application
of finishing to textiles; application of motifs to textiles;
application of motifs to clothing; bleaching of clothing;
bleaching of textiles; brushing of textiles; fireproofing of
clothing; fireproofing of fabric; waterproofing of clothing;
waterproofing of fabric; mothproofing of clothing;
mothproofing of fabric; anti-moth treatment of textiles;
mold prevention treatment of clothing; mold-prevention
treatment of textiles; permanent press treatment of clothes;
permanent press treatment of textiles; hot-pressing
(forming) of clothing; pre-shrinking items of clothing;
pre-shrinking of textiles; shrinking of clothing; shrinking
of fabric; whitening of clothing; whitening of textiles;
whitening of laundry; applying finishes to clothing; crease
resistant treatment of clothing; crease-resistant treatment
of textiles; treatment of fur; stonewashing of textiles;
softening of textiles; aging of textiles; depilling of
textiles; insect repellent treatment of textiles.
88.
CLEANSING METHOD AND APPARATUS USING POLYMERIC CLEANING PARTICLES AND IN ORGANIC FILLER
A method for cleaning a substrate which is or comprises a textile, the method comprising agitating the substrate in the presence of a cleaning composition comprising: i. cleaning particles comprising a thermoplastic polyamide and a particulate inorganic filler having a density of at least 2.5g/cm3, said cleaning particles having an average particle size of from 1 to 100 mm, wherein the cleaning particles have an average density of at least 1.65g/cm3 and/or the particulate inorganic filler has a D50 particle size of at least 10 microns and/or a D90 particle size of at least 40 microns; and ii. a liquid medium.
D06F 23/02 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Leather tanning machines; machines for finishing leather;
leather paring machines; leather working machines; apparatus
for the treatment and finishing of leather, hides, skins,
textiles, and fabrics; parts and fittings for these goods. Leather; leather cloth; unworked leather; semi-worked
leather; imitation leather; tanned leather; moleskin;
leather, unwrought or semi-wrought; worked or semi-worked
hides and other leather; hides; imitation hides; animal
hides; animal skins. Cleaning of leather. Treatment of animal hides; treatment of animal skins;
treatment of leather; working of leather; staining of
leather; tanning of leather; cutting of leather; embossing
of leather; application of protective coatings to leather;
waterproofing of leather; colouring of leather; tanning;
custom assembling of leather materials for others;
preparation and treatment of fabric; rental of machines and
apparatus for treatment of textiles; surfacing of textiles;
textile treating; dyeing of clothing; dyeing of fabrics;
dyeing of textiles (woven and non-woven); dyeing services;
application of appliques to clothes; application of
appliques to textiles; application of finishes to clothing;
application of finishing to textiles; application of motifs
to textiles; application of motifs to clothing; bleaching of
clothing; bleaching of textiles; brushing of textiles;
fireproofing of clothing; fireproofing of fabric;
waterproofing of clothing; waterproofing of fabric;
mothproofing of clothing; mothproofing of fabric; anti-moth
treatment of textiles; mold prevention treatment of
clothing; mold-prevention treatment of textiles; permanent
press treatment of clothes; permanent press treatment of
textiles; hot-pressing (forming) of clothing; pre-shrinking
items of clothing; pre-shrinking of textiles; shrinking of
clothing; shrinking of fabric; whitening of clothing;
whitening of textiles; whitening of laundry; applying
finishes to clothing; crease resistant treatment of
clothing; crease-resistant treatment of textiles; treatment
of fur; stonewashing of textiles; softening of textiles;
aging of textiles; depilling of textiles; insect repellent
treatment of textiles.
A method for cleaning a substrate which is or comprises a textile, the method comprising agitating the substrate in the presence of a cleaning composition comprising: i. cleaning particles comprising a thermoplastic polyamide and a particulate inorganic filler having a density of at least 2.5g/cm3, said cleaning particles having an average particle size of from 1 to 100 mm, wherein the cleaning particles have an average density of at least 1.65g/cm3 and/or the particulate inorganic filler has a D50 particle size of at least 10 microns and/or a D90 particle size of at least 40 microns; and ii. a liquid medium.
C11D 11/00 - Special methods for preparing compositions containing mixtures of detergents
C11D 17/04 - Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
D06F 23/02 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
The invention provides an apparatus and method for use in the treatment of substrates, the apparatus comprising housing means (1) having a first upper chamber having mounted therein a rotatably mounted cylindrical cage (2), a second lower chamber located beneath said cylindrical cage (2), at least one recirculation means, access means, pumping means, and a multiplicity of delivery means, whereby both the apparatus and the method find particular application in the cleaning of soiled textile fabrics.
The invention provides an apparatus and method for use in the drying of substrates using a solid particulate material, the apparatus comprising: (a) housing means (1) having mounted therein a rotatably mounted cylindrical drum (2); (b) access means (15); and (c) at least one collection means (10), wherein said rotatably mounted cylindrical drum (2) additionally comprises capturing and transferring means, adapted to facilitate collection of said solid particulate material and transfer of said material to said at least one collection means (10). The invention also provides a method comprising treating the substrate with a solid particulate material at ambient or elevated temperature, said treatment being carried out using the apparatus of the invention. The apparatus and method find particular application in the drying of wet textile fabrics.
Animal skin substrate treatment apparatus and method 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. The apertured screen is suitably moveable from the outlet opening to permit loading and unloading of the animal skin substrate through the outlet opening when the closure is in the second position.A treatment method using the apparatus is also disclosed.
The invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for the treatment of animal skin substrates which employs a multiplicity of solid particles. There is disclosed an apparatus for treating one or more animal skin substrates with a multiplicity of solid particles and treatment liquor comprising: a rotatably mounted drum comprising an internal volume having a first portion defining a treatment volume for retaining said animal substrates and a second portion defining a collecting volume; one or more inlets for introducing solid particles and treatment liquor into said treatment volume; a partition separating said treatment volume from said collecting volume wherein said partition allows free passage of solid particles from the treatment volume to the collecting volume and prevents the passage of the substrates therethrough; a circulation path for conveying said solid particles from the collecting volume to the treatment volume; and a pumping device arranged to pump solid particles and said treatment liquor along a portion of said circulation path.
C14C 15/00 - Apparatus for chemical treatment or washing of hides, skins, or leather
C14B 1/00 - Manufacture of leather; Machines or devices therefor
D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
95.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF SOLID PARTICULATE MATERIAL
Apparatus for recovery of a solid particulate material from an animal skin substrate subjected to a treatment using said particulate material, comprises a support arranged to support the animal skin substrate, at least one air knife arranged to direct its output flow of air to the animal skin substrate when supported on the support, and a transport arrangement configured to move at least one of the air knife and the animal substrate relative to the other. A method of recovering solid particulate material from such an animal skin substrate is also disclosed.
A method for tanning an animal substrate comprising the steps: i)agitating the animal substrate with a chromium-free tanning agent; and ii)agitating the animal substrate with a tanning agent having an oxazolidine group; wherein at least some of the agitation is performed in the presence of a solid particulate material having an average particle size of from 1 to 500mm.
The invention relates to an apparatus (100) for treating one or more substrates with a multiplicity of solid particles comprising: a rotatably mounted drum (12) arranged to contain said multiplicity of solid particles and said one or more substrates during treatment of the one or more substrates; a collecting volume (22) for collecting said multiplicity of solid particles exiting the drum (12); a circulation path (L) for conveying said multiplicity of solid particles from the collecting volume (22) to the drum (12), the circulation path (L) having a downward portion in which the multiplicity of solid particles move along a downward flow path; a separating device (200) arranged in said downward portion of the collecting path for intercepting and/or capturing one or more foreign objects while permitting flow of said multiplicity of solid particles along the circulation path (L), the separating device (200) comprising: a sloping surface (202a, 202b) and a transfer flow path (208a, 208b) for said solid particles said transfer flow path permitting flow of said multiplicity of solid particles between an upper side of said separating device (200) and a portion of the circulation path external to the separating device (200), wherein said transfer flow path (208a, 208b) comprises an envelope extending from an inlet opening (210A) to an outlet opening (210B), and bounded by a portion of the sloping surface and at least one envelope wall and wherein within the envelope between the inlet opening (210A) and the outlet opening (210B) no straight line longer than a predetermined length can extend without intersecting the at least one envelope wall or sloping surface, said predetermined length being less than a maximum dimension of the smallest foreign object which the separating device (200) is configured to intercept or capture.
D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
D06F 23/02 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Electrical appliances installation and repair; installation,
repair and maintenance of appliances and apparatus for
clothes washing machines, clothes drying machines and
apparatus for use for domestic and commercial laundry
purposes; repair and maintenance services for clothes
washing machines, and apparatus for use for commercial
laundry purposes; laundering services; laundry services for
clothing, curtains, and suede items; cleaning of clothing;
pressing of clothing; clothing repair; dry cleaning; leather
care, cleaning and repair; washing of linen; sanitation
facility installation and repair.
99.
Method for treating a substrate made of animal fibers with solid particles and a chemical formulation
The invention discloses a method for treating an animal substrate comprising: agitating the moistened animal substrate with a treatment formulation and a solid particulate material in a sealed apparatus wherein the treatment formulation comprises a tanning agent or a tannery process agent. The method can comprise applying the tanning agent or tannery process agent to the animal substrate wherein at least some of the agent so applied originates from the treatment formulation. There is also disclosed an animal substrate obtained by the method. The treatment formulation can be aqueous.
D06P 7/00 - Dyeing or printing processes combined with mechanical treatment
D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
D06P 1/96 - Dyeing characterised by a short bath ratio
The invention discloses a method for treating an animal substrate comprising: agitating the moistened animal substrate with an aqueous treatment formulation and a solid particulate material in a sealed apparatus, wherein the aqueous treatment formulation comprises at least one colorant. There is also disclosed an animal substrate obtained by the method and finished leather goods obtained by the method.
D06P 7/00 - Dyeing or printing processes combined with mechanical treatment
D06P 1/00 - General processes of dyeing or printing textiles or general processes of dyeing leather, furs or solid macromolecular substances in any form, classified according to the dyes, pigments or auxiliary substances employed
D06P 1/96 - Dyeing characterised by a short bath ratio
