Modular fabric revitalizing system

Abstract

A modular system according to one embodiment of the invention for treating fabric load comprises a first module and a second module. The first module can include a chamber having an interior for holding a fabric load, and the second module can have at least one of a fluid delivery system, a fluid removal system, and a fluid recycling system. The modular system can further include conduits for coupling the systems of the second module with the first module.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 755,194, filed Dec. 30, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to a modular fabric revitalizing system.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Conventional fabric cleaning methods for portable fabrics typically employ a liquid bath wash to clean clothing fabrics and other materials composed of textiles. A typical household washing machine and dryer arrangement is used for cleaning durable types of clothes that may contain water soluble stains and easily removable particulates. A dry cleaning process is used for those fabrics that are susceptible to changes, such as shrinkage or damage, during a regular wash process.[0006]Single wear usage of otherwise clean clothing typically results in the accumulation of small amounts of particulates, such as soils, and hairs, on the fabric surface, or the occasional relatively m...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]A modular system according to one embodiment of the invention for treating fabric load comprises a first module comprising a chamber with an interior; a low absorbency textured surface disposed within the chamber; at least one opening into the chamber for enabling user access to the interior of the chamber; and a fabric movement system for c...

Problems solved by technology

Single wear usage of otherwise clean clothing typically results in the accumulation of small amounts of particulates, such as soils, and hairs, on the fabric surface, or the occasional relatively minor stain or odor that may become impregnated into the fabric.

In this “not clean, not dirty” zone, one finds oneself confronted with the dilemma of either wearing the slightly soiled clothing article in limited situations where one's embarrassment is minimized or expending the time, cost, and energy of having the clothing article laundered or professionally treated to clean status prior to re-wear.

While some of these approaches do improve the overall appearance of the clothing article, they are limited typically to the treatment method employed.

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