Patent ID: 8365435
Filing Date: 2013-02-05
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A method for pressing fluid from fabric laundry articles, comprising the steps of: a) filling a receiving vessel with a first batch of fabric laundry articles that are wetted with fluid; b) compressing the fabric laundry articles with a press to discharge fluid from the articles; c) wherein in step “b” the press includes a diaphragm that flexibly conforms to an upper surface portion of the first batch of step “a”; d) rotating the diaphragm after step “b” with an arm that has a lug which engages a socket of a radial sprocket on the press; e) changing the elevation of the diaphragm and press before step “f”; f) discharging the first batch of articles from the receiving vessel; g) filling the receiving vessel with a second batch of articles; h) pressing the second batch of articles after steps “d” through “g”.