Methods and systems for bleaching textiles
AssigneeGuardian Manufacturing, Inc.
InventorsTHOMAS R. ALLEN, CHARLES SMITH, THORAM CHARANDA, DAVID TUBERT
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention described herein provide systems and methods for bleaching textiles that are more reliable and reproducible. This disclosure provides for process control that allows a particular dosage rate or concentration of ozone to be held throughout the process. This disclosure also provides a hybrid washing machine that includes a blowing system for recirculating ozonated air during the bleaching process. The hybrid washing machine may incorporate features of a sealed vessel, a washing machine, and the air circulation volume typically associated with commercial dryers.
Claims20
An ozone bleaching system, comprising:
- an ozone generator comprising an ozone dosing control system;
- a textile ozone treatment component fluidly coupled to the ozone generator, the textile ozone treatment component comprising a barrel for containing textiles to be treated and an integrated blower component for circulating ozonated air through the barrel;
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- an ozone destruct valve fluidly coupled to an ozone destruct unit.
A hybrid washing machine for use in ozone bleaching, the machine configured for use with dry ozone processes and wet ozone processes, comprising:
- a barrel for containing items to be ozone bleached;
- an integrated blower component for circulating ozonated air throughout the barrel;
- an ozone air inlet;
- an ozonated water inlet;
- a fluid recirculating pump;
- a decompression valve;
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- an ozone destruct valve fluidly coupled to an ozone destruct unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.