D06F
Laundering, drying, ironing, pressing or folding textile articles
D06F (Laundering, drying, ironing, pressing or folding textile articles) appears on 14,643 US grants and 15,365 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in D06F- Granted patents
- 14,643
- Published applications
- 15,365
- Assignees
- 2,417
- Inventors
- 18,546
- Latest grant
- 6 Oct 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 132 | 0 |
| 1977 | 100 | 0 |
| 1978 | 133 | 0 |
| 1979 | 85 | 0 |
| 1980 | 119 | 0 |
| 1981 | 118 | 0 |
| 1982 | 85 | 0 |
| 1983 | 87 | 0 |
| 1984 | 129 | 0 |
| 1985 | 134 | 0 |
| 1986 | 103 | 0 |
| 1987 | 139 | 0 |
| 1988 | 120 | 0 |
| 1989 | 180 | 0 |
| 1990 | 154 | 0 |
| 1991 | 166 | 0 |
| 1992 | 140 | 0 |
| 1993 | 152 | 0 |
| 1994 | 184 | 0 |
| 1995 | 184 | 0 |
| 1996 | 184 | 0 |
| 1997 | 197 | 0 |
| 1998 | 277 | 0 |
| 1999 | 273 | 0 |
| 2000 | 243 | 0 |
| 2001 | 175 | 57 |
| 2002 | 223 | 188 |
| 2003 | 218 | 308 |
| 2004 | 199 | 496 |
| 2005 | 175 | 629 |
| 2006 | 226 | 511 |
| 2007 | 205 | 491 |
| 2008 | 254 | 567 |
| 2009 | 244 | 662 |
| 2010 | 274 | 640 |
| 2011 | 346 | 595 |
| 2012 | 399 | 619 |
| 2013 | 419 | 520 |
| 2014 | 438 | 555 |
| 2015 | 470 | 632 |
| 2016 | 496 | 571 |
| 2017 | 587 | 729 |
| 2018 | 534 | 787 |
| 2019 | 582 | 734 |
| 2020 | 654 | 825 |
| 2021 | 620 | 845 |
| 2022 | 676 | 767 |
| 2023 | 642 | 688 |
| 2024 | 690 | 692 |
| 2025 | 603 | 740 |
| 2026 | 476 | 517 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Main groups
Granted patents with any code in the group
- D06F 39/00Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines4,813
- D06F 37/00Details specific to washing machines covered by groups d06f21/00 - d06f25/003,427
- D06F 58/00Domestic laundry dryers3,321
- D06F 2105/00Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washingIndexing code3,260
- D06F 2103/00Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machinesIndexing code3,216
- D06F 34/00Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers3,089
- D06F 33/00Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers2,030
- D06F 23/00Washing machines with receptacles1,059
All 55 main groupsShow fewer
- D06F 2101/00User input for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers orIndexing code984
- D06F 75/00Hand irons816
- D06F 35/00Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for761
- D06F 25/00Washing machines with receptacles709
- D06F 95/00Laundry systems or arrangements of apparatus or machines645
- D06F 73/00Apparatus for smoothing or removing creases from garments or other textile articles544
- D06F 29/00Combinations of a washing machine with other separate apparatus in a common530
- D06F 43/00Dry-cleaning apparatus or methods using volatile solvents442
- D06F 31/00Washing installations comprising an assembly of several washing machines or washing units408
- D06F 17/00Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, wherein the washing action373
- D06F 57/00Supporting means, other than simple clothes-lines, for linen or garments to be293
- D06F 71/00Apparatus for hot-pressing clothes, linen or other textile articles, i.e. wherein there293
- D06F 81/00Ironing boards260
- D06F 13/00Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, with agitators therein contacting255
- D06F 21/00Washing machines with receptacles232
- D06F 59/00Supports adapted to retain the shape of particular articles being dried225
- D06F 67/00Details of ironing machines provided for in groups d06f61/00, d06f63/00, or d06f65/00215
- D06F 89/00Apparatus for folding textile articles with or without stapling163
- D06F 93/00Counting, sorting, or marking arrangements specially adapted for laundry purposes151
- D06F 87/00Apparatus for moistening or otherwise conditioning the article to be ironed or143
- D06F 55/00Clothes-pegs113
- D06F 79/00Accessories for hand irons103
- D06F 83/00Coverings or pads for ironing or pressing members77
- D06F 1/00Washing receptacles71
- D06F 53/00Clothes-lines59
- D06F 19/00Washing machines using vibrations for washing purposes49
- D06F 49/00Domestic spin-dryers or similar spin-dryers not suitable for industrial use42
- D06F 69/00Ironing machines not otherwise provided for39
- D06F 60/00Drying not provided for in groups d06f53/00 - d06f59/0036
- D06F 3/00Hand rubbing apparatus33
- D06F 47/00Apparatus of the press type for expelling water from the linen32
- D06F 5/00Hand implements for washing purposes32
- D06F 18/00Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, and having further drying25
- D06F 65/00Ironing machines with rollers rotating against curved surfaces25
- D06F 15/00Washing machines having beating, rubbing or squeezing means in receptacles stationary for24
- D06F 7/00Washing devices adapted to be used independently of any particular receptacle22
- D06F 41/00Rinsing apparatus19
- D06F 45/00Wringing machines with two or more co-operating rollers19
- D06F 9/00Brushing-type washing machines13
- D06F 51/00Apparatus for expelling or draining water from the linen, not provided for11
- D06F 11/00Washing machines using rollers10
- D06F 27/00Washing machines with receptacles moving bodily9
- D06F 63/00Ironing machines having a roller or rollers coacting with a fixed or9
- D06F 77/00Arrangements for exerting pressure on, lifting, or guiding hand irons6
- D06F 61/00Ironing machines using two or more co-operating pressing rollers5
- D06F 85/00Independent elements for interposition between the article and the ironing or pressing5
- D06F 91/00Starching apparatus1
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- Clothes treating apparatus6 Oct 2026US 12,753,541 B2Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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- Electrochemical cell8 Oct 2026US 2026/0308024 A1Imperial College Innovations Limited
- Washing machine8 Oct 2026US 2026/0308830 A1Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Flexible lint filter for a heat pump dryer8 Oct 2026US 2026/0308831 A1Whirlpool Corporation
- Utilizing air moisture sensor and compressor power sensor data within a laundry appliance to detect refrigerant leaks8 Oct 2026US 2026/0308832 A1Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
- Laundry machine and corresponding control system8 Oct 2026US 2026/0308833 A1Whirlpool Corporation
Most cited
By later US patents
- Self-centering drive system for an automatic washer196US 5,269,160 AWhirlpool Corporation · 1993
- Armoire178US 5,369,892 A1994
- Solid block chemical dispenser for cleaning systems168US 4,826,661 AEcolab Inc. · 1989
- Armoire adaptable to a sauna, drum dryer, and tubular lighted clothing dryer with humidity damper control of exhaust gases163US 5,546,678 A1996
- Clothes treating cabinet with inflatable hanger163US 5,815,961 AWhirlpool Corporation · 1998