Steamer attachment

a technology of attachments and steamers, applied in the field of steamer attachments, can solve the problems of people currently having to change attachments between such tasks, affecting the effect of the effect of the attachment, and requiring different attachments,

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-07-29
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However, tasks, such as removing spots and wrinkles, are generally at odds and require different attachments.
Therefore, people currently have to change attachments between such tasks.
Thus, switching attachments can be very time consuming.
The wheels and casters become especially important when the steamer has been filled with water and is especially heavy.

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[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, the preferred steamer attachment 10 constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated attached to a steamer 12. Referring also to FIG. 2 the attachment 10 broadly comprises a body 14, a first and second steam distributor 16,18 located in a head 20 of the body 14, and a valve 22 located in a handle 24 of the body 14.

[0020] The steamer 12 is preferably conventional and preferably includes a hose 26 and an internal steam generator. For example, the steamer 12 may be similar to that disclosed in "GARMENT STEAMING DEVICE WITH SAFETY NOZZLE", U.S. Pat. No. 5,609,047, hereby incorporated into the present application by reference. The steamer 12 also preferably includes a telescoping clothes support 28 with a clothes hanging bracket 30. Thus, clothes may be hung from the bracket 30 while a user steams them using the attachment 10. Additionally, the clothes may remain hanging from the bracket 30 until the user wishes to ...

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A steamer attachment (10) allows a user to selectively dispense steam from a steamer (12). The attachment (10) broadly comprises a body (14), a first and second steam distributor (16,18) located in a head (20) of the body (14), and a valve (22) located in a handle (24) of the body (14). The first distributor (16) preferably comprises a nozzle (52) to concentrate the steam and a brush (54). The second distributor (18) preferably comprises a plurality of holes (56) to disperse the steam. The second distributor (18) may also include a detachable diffusor (58) to further disperse the steam. The valve (22) preferably opens a first path toward the first distributor (16) before closing a second path toward the second distributor (18). Thus, the steam always has at least one available path, in order to prevent pressure buildup within the steamer (12).

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates to steamer attachments. More particularly, the present invention provides a steamer attachment that allows a user to selectively dispense steam from different apertures of a steamer.[0003] 2. Description of Prior Art[0004] Steamers are frequently used in homes and businesses to clean and / or remove wrinkles from clothes, drapes and other items. However, tasks, such as removing spots and wrinkles, are generally at odds and require different attachments. Specifically, removing spots typically requires that steam is concentrated directly on the spot. Conversely, efficiently removing wrinkles typically requires that steam is dispersed over a wider surface area of clothes.[0005] Therefore, people currently have to change attachments between such tasks. In order to change attachments, the steamer must be shut-off to avoid steam burns and other hazards. Once the steamer has cooled down, the person may switch attachments an...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06F73/00
CPCD06F73/00
Inventor LEE, BENNY
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