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DysonInventsBig
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Original Message Jun 28, 2008 12:41 am |
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Dyson is in the news frequently and so a dedicated thread. . 
 
 
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DysonInventsBig
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Reply #613 Sep 3, 2009 10:16 am |
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Recall Venson that 2 years ago, this Forum was abuzz with dyson's latest soon to launched: A waterless dish washer uses hydrogen peroxide. 2 years ago. Where is it? Only takes 9 months to have a baby. 475 engineers and nothing to show. Carmine D. The hydrogen peroxide based patent mentioned previously wasn't a waterless dishwasher, rather the application was a dishwasher that wouldn't require detergent to be added - just household salt, which would be used to create hydrogen peroxide 'on site', inside the machine. The cost savings here to the user could be seens as similar to a bagless vacuum not requiring regular replacements of belts, bags and filters and the 'green' credentials of doing away with the packaging and transport. There's also a patent for a handwash device, along similar lines. Like all R&D projects, it can take many years for these products to come to market, if at all. I'm sure you'd be the first to get vocal if Dyson were to rush out a new product without extensive testing... oh wait, you have already with the DC11 on the US market and it's airflow driven brush bar... not without merit on that point, but you get the idea. 'can't have it both ways. Judging by the following patent, filed in the past few days, research in to hydrogen peroxide based cleansers continues at Dyson:-
http://v3.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?DB=EPODOC&adjacent=true&locale=en_EP&FT=D&date=20090902&CC=GB&NR=2457885A&KC=A This patent describes a handheld spray cleaner, which works on a similar premise. Continuous supplies of a cleaning agent, with only a water softener needing to be replaced every six months or so, depending on usage. The patent features very detailed descriptions and drawings of how it would work - more much than a simple idea, which makes it a strong contender for entering the market in the near future. But as always, until Dyson talks about launching it, who's to say what will happen? Carmine’s lack of understanding the European patent system is only superseded by his lack of self control. DIB
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CarmineD
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Reply #614 Sep 3, 2009 1:33 pm |
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Hello M00seUK: You are probably the only poster here who can turn dysons' problems and shortcomings into mine, and not get me upset. Not in the least. In fact just the opposite. I was one of two posters here who called dyson out on the DC11 in April 2004 when it was first launched. I saw it demo'ed in Salt Lake City, Utah at the newest SEARS Super Store that opened. One of the first steps I tried was to stop the brush roll with my hand. Not something I recommend to others. The DC11 brush roll stopped cold with little pressure. As users reviewed, they frequently criticized the power head [if you can call it that] for having a weak turning brush that skipped, stopped, and hic-cupped. Not what works on US carpets. Dyson pulled the product offcially in Feb 2005 after 9 months, but in reality it was off most the big box store shelves in 5. BTW that dyson collector's item cost $500. Carmine D.
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Reply #615 Sep 3, 2009 1:43 pm |
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Carmine’s lack of understanding the European patent system is only superseded by his lack of self control.
DIB
DIB:
While I strive to be a student of the industry, even in retirement, some things have absolutely no interest to me. Your opinions of my knowledge are probably at the top of my list for things that I have no caring. Carmine D.
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Reply #616 Sep 3, 2009 4:10 pm |
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Carmine’s lack of understanding the European patent system is only superseded by his lack of self control.
DIB DIB: While I strive to be a student of the industry, even in retirement, some things have absolutely no interest to me. Your opinions of my knowledge are probably at the top of my list for things that I have no caring. Carmine D. Carmine, There is no vacuum industry without first securing a return on investors and inventors time and efforts. The patent system[s] are the reasons your not out plowing your field, sitting in the dark and hand sewing your own clothes right now. Dyson applies for patents in Europe long before launching or considering new products, because Europe has a “first to file” patent system. - But of course, you already knew that.  DIB
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Reply #618 Sep 3, 2009 9:18 pm |
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HS: Thank you for that riveting piece of information. I'll sleep much better tonight knowing. Come to think about it, I sleep well every night! Carmine D. ????????????????????
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Reply #621 Sep 7, 2009 12:36 pm |
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Some insights in to Dyson's contract assembly plant in Malaysia:- IF you’ve had a hand in designing a vacuum cleaner owned by Queen Elizabeth II or David Beckham, it’s awfully difficult not to be swept along on a tide of emotion.
Yet, Arman Alias doesn’t seem to be too carried away by royalty or celebrity users. For him, it’s all part of a day’s work.
Being Dyson Malaysia’s design manager, it’s his job to ensure that every single vacuum cleaner meets the company’s rigorous testing criteria before it reaches users. http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?col=eurofile&file=/2009/9/6/columnists/eurofile/4655225&sec=Eurofile Thanks.
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