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Laundering, drying, ironing & pressing
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within D06F · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest D06F patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Russell Joseph Jackson21 patents · 711 citations
- 296Dong Won Kim66 patents · 855 citations
- 392Karl David Mcallister56 patents · 621 citations
- 488Sangwook Hong81 patents · 284 citations
- 583Doo Young Ryu48 patents · 227 citations
- 679Maurizio Del Pos38 patents · 228 citations
- 775Donald E. Erickson49 patents · 206 citations
- 871Jihong Lee91 patents · 175 citations
- 967Raveendran Vaidhyanathan26 patents · 233 citations
- 1063Youngjin Doh38 patents · 102 citations
- 1158Hwanjin Jung55 patents · 104 citations
- 1254Cynthia Moltz Bray9 patents · 43 citations
- 1350Engelbert Heinz64 patents · 182 citations
- 1446Sogkie Hong24 patents · 104 citations
- 1542Hyundong Kim33 patents · 80 citations
- 1638Junghoon Lee42 patents · 85 citations
- 1733Jun Seok Lee8 patents · 92 citations
- 1829Arun Rajendran28 patents · 101 citations
- 1925Kangwoon Cheon17 patents · 52 citations
- 2021Adrienne Francesca Szabady9 patents · 46 citations
- 2117David George Gregory9 patents · 46 citations
- 2213Sheng Xu99 patents · 156 citations
- 238Kyungchul Woo46 patents · 68 citations
- 244Kevin B. Ayers18 patents · 99 citations
- 251Scott E. Carpenter22 patents · 75 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained D06F output across the last 5 years
- 199Russell Joseph Jackson21 patents · 711 citations
- 296Daniel C. Conrad30 patents · 406 citations
- 392Michael S. Hendrickson42 patents · 523 citations
- 488Joel A. Luckman53 patents · 808 citations
- 583Colleen M. Doyle44 patents · 479 citations
- 679Dong Won Kim66 patents · 855 citations
- 775Karl David Mcallister56 patents · 621 citations
- 871Brenner M. Sharp35 patents · 597 citations
- 967Eric K. Farrington15 patents · 371 citations
- 1063Dale E. Mueller31 patents · 447 citations
- 1158Hee Tae Lim54 patents · 413 citations
- 1254Richard A. Sunshine34 patents · 398 citations
- 1350Sang Yeon Pyo58 patents · 462 citations
- 1446James W. Kendall38 patents · 296 citations
- 1542Donald M. Tomasi21 patents · 251 citations
- 1638Hyun-Sook Kim47 patents · 315 citations
- 1733Seong Min Oak28 patents · 323 citations
- 1829Michael T. Dalton23 patents · 307 citations
- 1925Hye Yong Park38 patents · 316 citations
- 2021Sangwook Hong81 patents · 284 citations
- 2117Doo Young Ryu48 patents · 227 citations
- 2213Jae Ryong Park30 patents · 269 citations
- 238Lorraine L. Achterberg28 patents · 179 citations
- 244Ameresh B. Viswanathan33 patents · 161 citations
- 251Thomas A. Latack14 patents · 185 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in D06F
- 199Russell Joseph Jackson21 patents · 711 citations
- 296Allen James Guinibert9 patents · 624 citations
- 392Geoffrey Simon Frazerhurst8 patents · 569 citations
- 488Hugh Griffith Johnson12 patents · 622 citations
- 583John Mcleod Griffiss6 patents · 933 citations
- 679Sidney C. Chao12 patents · 1,114 citations
- 775Daryl Leonard Hirst6 patents · 440 citations
- 871Wolf-Dieter R. Berndt7 patents · 719 citations
- 967Bruce Reginald Frank Mcgregor6 patents · 418 citations
- 1063Edna M. Purer11 patents · 893 citations
- 1158James L. Copeland6 patents · 767 citations
- 1254Toan Trinh14 patents · 831 citations
- 1350Alex Haejoon Chung6 patents · 705 citations
- 1446Ann Margaret Wolff6 patents · 705 citations
- 1542Daniel Scott Cobb6 patents · 705 citations
- 1638Erin Lynn Rosenbalm6 patents · 705 citations
- 1733Eva Schneiderman6 patents · 705 citations
- 1829Ricky Ah-Man Woo6 patents · 705 citations
- 1925Thomas Edward Ward6 patents · 705 citations
- 2021Anthony H. Hardaway20 patents · 994 citations
- 2117Paul Amaat France23 patents · 842 citations
- 2213Richard A. Mccoy25 patents · 594 citations
- 238Jim J. Pastryk14 patents · 956 citations
- 244Masahiro Imai16 patents · 880 citations
- 251J. David Carlson6 patents · 600 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring D06F patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12244249B1✦ AISystem and method for advanced electronic starting switch assembly for split-phase inducti6 cites · 202578% earned
- 296US12024813B1✦ AISteam generation and steam recycling steam press system3 cites · 202463% earned
- 392US12209352B2✦ AILaundry kiosk4 cites · 202462% earned
- 488US12043951B1Systems and methods for preventing laundry tangles2 cites · 202448% earned
- 583US11993887B2Distributed networked laundry machine control and operation3 cites · 202461% earned
- 679US12215899B1Thermoelectric dehumidifier2 cites · 202576% earned
- 775US11952708B1Method and apparatus for drying gloves and other objects4 cites · 202482% earned
- 871US12018426B1Lint capturing assembly3 cites · 202480% earned
- 967US12325951B2Laundry hamper2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1063US12091813B1Segmented hamper with motion activated lids3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1158USD1070577SIroning board hanger3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1254US12053071B1Rolling tote bag1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1350US12529181B2Mixing apparatus for intermixing an additive with a liquid in a washing machine, washing m1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1446US12467179B2Apparatus for heating inlet air in a combination washer/dryer2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US12180646B2Garment steamer1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638US12534843B2Systems and methods for detecting objects within a laundry appliance1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1733US12529178B2Method of sensing remaining moisture content in a washing machine appliance1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1829US12129593B1Holder for cap washing1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1925US12258197B2Sport kit box for hanging and drying2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US11946195B1Programmable automated clothes washer, transfer, and dryer system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2117US12168247B1Garment sorting system and method1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12546047B2Washing machine appliance load type detection1 cites · 202567% earned
- 238US12516466B2Laundry appliance filter with biasing elements1 cites · 202467% earned
- 244US12188165B2Washing machine appliance interfaces1 cites · 202467% earned
- 251US11866869B1Systems and methods using image recognition processes and determined device orientation fo1 cites · 202467% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring D06F patents of the last 5 years
- 199US12244249B1✦ AISystem and method for advanced electronic starting switch assembly for split-phase inducti6 cites · 202578% earned
- 296US11707104B1✦ AIHeat press apparatuses, systems, and methods11 cites · 202378% earned
- 392US11444558B1✦ AILow speed sensorless observation of permanent magnet synchronous motors13 cites · 202288% earned
- 488US12000081B2Travel cycle for a condenser or heat pump dryer appliance12 cites · 202288% earned
- 583US11585030B1Portable plunger-wash bag apparatus and method of use to clean laundry8 cites · 202373% earned
- 679US10995448B2Laundry treating appliance with a condenser14 cites · 202180% earned
- 775US11609003B1Clothes dryer exhaust vent for building exterior wall8 cites · 202386% earned
- 871US11608585B2Systems and methods for preventing laundry tangles9 cites · 202166% earned
- 967US11643769B2Robotic laundry sorting devices, systems, and methods of use9 cites · 202274% earned
- 1063US12256881B2Drying apparatus and method of controlling same9 cites · 202281% earned
- 1158US11439254B1Tiered ornament tree9 cites · 202287% earned
- 1254US12000073B2Adjusted operation of a combination washer/dryer appliance9 cites · 202287% earned
- 1350US11021905B1Insulated door assembly12 cites · 202174% earned
- 1446US11802360B2Self cleaning sump cover5 cites · 202369% earned
- 1542US10988892B1Double-decker cloth rack10 cites · 202187% earned
- 1638US12024813B1Steam generation and steam recycling steam press system3 cites · 202463% earned
- 1733US11168439B1Handheld steam iron9 cites · 202174% earned
- 1829US11319661B1Ventilation solution for closed-loop dryer systems9 cites · 202281% earned
- 1925US11873595B2EZE-pack laundry hamper6 cites · 202285% earned
- 2021US11609038B2Panel assembly, refrigerator, and home appliances10 cites · 202175% earned
- 2117US11291895B2System, apparatus, and method for storing equipment7 cites · 202279% earned
- 2213US11280046B1Device and method for preventing laundry tangling7 cites · 202286% earned
- 238US12209352B2Laundry kiosk4 cites · 202462% earned
- 244US11085137B2System and method for lowering humidity within a washing machine appliance9 cites · 202187% earned
- 251US11624147B1Drying and curing heating systems5 cites · 202384% earned
All-time canon
The defining D06F patents of the whole record
- 199US4489574A✦ AIApparatus for highly efficient laundering of textiles353 cites · 198494% earned
- 296US4826661A✦ AISolid block chemical dispenser for cleaning systems296 cites · 198994% earned
- 392US4489455A✦ AIMethod for highly efficient laundering of textiles281 cites · 198494% earned
- 488US5546678AArmoire adaptable to a sauna, drum dryer, and tubular lighted clothing dryer with humidity277 cites · 199691% earned
- 583US5305484AClothes steaming and drying cabinet266 cites · 199494% earned
- 679US5768730ADrum type washing machine and dryer266 cites · 199894% earned
- 775US5369892AArmoire265 cites · 199491% earned
- 871US5815961AClothes treating cabinet with inflatable hanger247 cites · 199894% earned
- 967US6691536B2Washing apparatus243 cites · 200289% earned
- 1063US5014211AMicroprocessor controlled liquid chemical delivery system and method241 cites · 199194% earned
- 1158US5942217AUncomplexed cyclodextrin compositions for odor control233 cites · 199994% earned
- 1254US5316591ACleaning by cavitation in liquefied gas227 cites · 199494% earned
- 1350US5449513APhysical trapping type polymeric micelle drug preparation225 cites · 199591% earned
- 1446US5267455ALiquid/supercritical carbon dioxide dry cleaning system225 cites · 199391% earned
- 1542US4207683AClothes dryer221 cites · 198094% earned
- 1638US4621438AEnergy efficient clothes dryer216 cites · 198694% earned
- 1733US4835824AMedical clamp208 cites · 198994% earned
- 1829US5555640AHousehold drying center206 cites · 199694% earned
- 1925US5213147AMethod and apparatus for folding and collapsing objects supported by flexible loops206 cites · 199394% earned
- 2021US5269160ASelf-centering drive system for an automatic washer203 cites · 199394% earned
- 2117US6460382B1Structure of driving unit in drum type washing machine200 cites · 200282% earned
- 2213US7055262B2Heat pump clothes dryer199 cites · 200591% earned
- 238US4845965AMethod and apparatus for dispensing solutions190 cites · 198994% earned
- 244US5942007ADry cleaning method and solvent189 cites · 199994% earned
- 251US5456759AMethod using megasonic energy in liquefied gases189 cites · 199594% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest D06F patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE168 patents · 5,483 citations
- 296WHIRLPOOL CO1,211 patents · 14,430 citations
- 392FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCES LTD29 patents · 675 citations
- 488LG ELECTRONICS INC2,037 patents · 9,605 citations
- 583SHARP KK34 patents · 1,362 citations
- 679SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD793 patents · 5,101 citations
- 775SEB SA86 patents · 976 citations
- 871MIELE & CIE46 patents · 315 citations
- 967KANNEGIESSER H GMBH CO61 patents · 279 citations
- 1063BRAYNIACS LLC10 patents · 43 citations
- 1158Electrolux Appliances AB152 patents · 313 citations
- 1254ELECTROLUX HOME PROD INC26 patents · 127 citations
- 1350HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC411 patents · 344 citations
- 1446ADR PRODUCTS LLC9 patents · 46 citations
- 1542SONOCO DEV INC11 patents · 82 citations
- 1638EMZ-Hanauer GmbH & Co KGaA41 patents · 93 citations
- 1733QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACH CO115 patents · 161 citations
- 1829MIDEA GROUP CO LTD45 patents · 91 citations
- 1925LEONARD AUTOMATICS INC15 patents · 77 citations
- 2021EGO ELEKTRO GERAETEBAU GMBH21 patents · 78 citations
- 2117ECOLAB USA INC49 patents · 62 citations
- 2213MONOTONY AI INC25 patents · 25 citations
- 238CRICUT INC7 patents · 26 citations
- 244GIRBAU SA9 patents · 29 citations
- 251HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS INC10 patents · 23 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained D06F output across the last 5 years
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE168 patents · 5,483 citations
- 296WHIRLPOOL CO1,211 patents · 14,430 citations
- 392FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCES LTD29 patents · 675 citations
- 488LG ELECTRONICS INC2,037 patents · 9,605 citations
- 583GREENEARTH CLEANING LLC7 patents · 901 citations
- 679SHARP KK34 patents · 1,362 citations
- 775SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD793 patents · 5,101 citations
- 871AMOTECH CO LTD24 patents · 346 citations
- 967PELLERIN CORP MILNOR28 patents · 561 citations
- 1063SEB SA86 patents · 976 citations
- 1158CONAIR14 patents · 294 citations
- 1254ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS LLC21 patents · 336 citations
- 1350MIELE & CIE46 patents · 315 citations
- 1446ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS55 patents · 277 citations
- 1542DIEHL AKO STIFTUNG GMBH & CO23 patents · 193 citations
- 1638XEROS LTD17 patents · 179 citations
- 1733KANNEGIESSER H GMBH CO61 patents · 279 citations
- 1829BRAYNIACS LLC10 patents · 43 citations
- 1925Electrolux Appliances AB152 patents · 313 citations
- 2021BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORP15 patents · 117 citations
- 2117ELECTROLUX HOME PROD INC26 patents · 127 citations
- 2213HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC411 patents · 344 citations
- 238ADR PRODUCTS LLC9 patents · 46 citations
- 244BITRON SPA25 patents · 139 citations
- 251BSH HAUSGERAETE GMBH64 patents · 103 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in D06F
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE168 patents · 5,483 citations
- 296ECOLAB INC41 patents · 2,435 citations
- 392WHIRLPOOL CO1,211 patents · 14,430 citations
- 488HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO9 patents · 1,162 citations
- 583FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCES LTD29 patents · 675 citations
- 679LG ELECTRONICS INC2,037 patents · 9,605 citations
- 775GREENEARTH CLEANING LLC7 patents · 901 citations
- 871SHARP KK34 patents · 1,362 citations
- 967TOSHIBA KK89 patents · 3,909 citations
- 1063CLOROX CO10 patents · 831 citations
- 1158GEN ELECTRIC361 patents · 7,978 citations
- 1254FISHER & PAYKEL45 patents · 1,850 citations
- 1350LEVER BROTHERS LTD17 patents · 1,048 citations
- 1446R R STREET & CO INC10 patents · 488 citations
- 1542MAYTAG CORP141 patents · 4,385 citations
- 1638LORD CORP6 patents · 600 citations
- 1733BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE27 patents · 1,044 citations
- 1829UNIV BROWN RES FOUND5 patents · 404 citations
- 1925HONEYWELL INC10 patents · 681 citations
- 2021SANYO ELECTRIC CO57 patents · 2,006 citations
- 2117ECONOMICS LAB8 patents · 574 citations
- 2213COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO17 patents · 832 citations
- 238BAJER DESIGN & MARKETING INC10 patents · 496 citations
- 244SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD793 patents · 5,101 citations
- 251MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD27 patents · 878 citations
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