A dryer for the rapid drying of clothing and other articles is disclosed. The dryer includes a chamber which receives the clothes or other articles. A vacuum pump reduces the air pressure within the chamber to below atmospheric. A microwave emitter directs radiant energy into the wet clothing to excite...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US4057907?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4057907 - Method and apparatus for drying clothes