Methods and systems for drying lipophilic fluid-containing fabrics

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-14
THE PROCTER & GAMBNE CO
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[0007] This need is met by the present invention wherein a method for effectively attaining a shorter drying time after a lipophilic fluid based fabric cleaning cycle. In genera

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However, due to the higher boiling points, and, in some cases, the flammability of some o

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[0012] The terms “fabrics,”“fabric articles,” and “fabric load” used herein is intended to mean any article or group of articles that is customarily cleaned in a conventional laundry process or in a dry cleaning process. As such the term encompasses articles of clothing, linen, drapery, and clothing accessories. The term also encompasses other items made in whole or in part of fabric, such as tote bags, furniture covers, tarpaulins and the like.

[0013] The term “lipophilic fluid” used herein is intended to mean any non-aqueous fluid capable of removing sebum, as qualified by the test described herein.

[0014] The terms “dry”, “drying”, “dried” as they are used in conjunction with the phrase “lipophilic fluid-containing fabric article(s)” is intended to mean that the fabric article is dry to the touch and / or that the fabric article contains an amount of lipophilic fluid that is less than the absorptive capacity, preferably less than 75% of the absorption capacity, more pre...

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Abstract

Methods and/or systems for reducing the drying time of lipophilic fluid-containing fabric articles are provided.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 307,744, filed Dec. 2, 2002, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 312,406 filed Aug. 15, 2001.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates methods and / or systems for reducing the drying time of lipophilic fluid-containing fabric articles. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Recently, consumers have demanded more from dry cleaning processes. The demands may include the use of solvents with better fabric care profiles. Further, in order to avoid the cost and effort of utilizing a commercial service provider, and in some cases the associated dissatisfaction, some consumers would prefer to have dry-cleaning machines in their home. In this respect, the consumer can dry clean items as needed without leaving home and without waiting for the dry cleaner to return the item. [0004] Conventional dry cleaning apparatuses typically introduce ...

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IPC IPC(8): D06L1/04
CPCD06F25/00D06F43/007D06F43/02D06F58/266D06L1/02D06L1/04D06L1/08
Inventor GERALD FRANCE, PAUL AMAAT RAYMONDRADOMYSELSKI, ANNA VADIMOVNA
Owner THE PROCTER & GAMBNE CO
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