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Washing machine

  • US 20030074932A1
  • Filed: 10/18/2002
  • Published: 04/24/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A washing machine comprising:

  • a cabinet;

    a tub inside the cabinet for retaining wash water;

    a drum inside the tub for holding and selectively moving laundry;

    a friction member inside the drum for generating a water current in response to drum movement, and a friction enhancer coupled to the frictional member;

    wherein the frictional member contacts laundry when the drum moves such that a friction force is established between the friction member and the laundry; and

    wherein the friction enhancer increases the friction force between the friction member and the laundry.

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