US 12,286,741 B2
Methods and systems for laundry assembly control
Jose Efren Rodriguez Munoz, Louisville, KY (US); Evan Gentry, Louisville, KY (US); Collin Dietz, Louisville, KY (US); and Jason Meurer, Louisville, KY (US)
Assigned to Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US)
Filed by Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US)
Filed on Apr. 13, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/300,167.
Prior Publication US 2024/0344259 A1, Oct. 17, 2024
Int. Cl. D06F 39/12 (2006.01); D06F 33/44 (2020.01); D06F 34/05 (2020.01); D06F 34/06 (2020.01); D06F 34/28 (2020.01); D06F 103/68 (2020.01); D06F 105/62 (2020.01)
CPC D06F 33/44 (2020.02) [D06F 34/05 (2020.02); D06F 34/06 (2020.02); D06F 34/28 (2020.02); D06F 2103/68 (2020.02); D06F 2105/62 (2020.02)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method of coordinating engagement with a laundry appliance comprising a cabinet and a motor in mechanical communication with a rotating element disposed within the cabinet, the method comprising:
receiving an owner input defining a time period of a restricted state; and
holding the laundry appliance in the restricted state at the defined time period, the restricted state prohibiting activation of the motor.