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a fabric revitalization and fabric technology, applied in the field of modular fabric revitalization system, can solve the problems of small amount of particulates, such as soils, hairs, on the fabric surface, or the occasional relatively minor, and achieve the effect of low absorbency
Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-28
WHIRLPOOL CORP
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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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[0063]Clothing refreshing is a process whereby the clothing article is restored to its clean condition without the requirement of subjecting the clothing article to a conventional full cleaning process of either washing / drying in the washer / the dryer or dry cleaning. A refreshed clothing article can have the appearance of a clean article that includes improved hand and a restored vibrant appearance. The invention of the instant disclosure provides a novel approach to clothing fabric refreshing / revitalization that can be accomplished economically and conveniently in the home setting. Additionally, a refreshed garment can have reduced wrinkles and / or minimal odors as compared to its pre-processed condition.
[0064]By offering a refreshing process, the consumer can have reduced efforts in making their fabrics “like new again.” Additionally, by not having to place fabrics through a complete cleaning process (e.g., immersion or non-immersion wash followed by drying), fabrics will be less d...
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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 is a continuation of currently pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 483,209, filed Jul. 7, 2006, which further claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 755,194, filed Dec. 30, 2005. This application is also a continuation of and claims the benefit of currently pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 957,486, filed Oct. 1, 2004; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 027,160, filed Dec. 20, 2001, now abandoned; which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 520,653, filed Mar. 7, 2000, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,451,066; which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 038,054, filed Mar. 11, 1998, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,045,588; which claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 045,072. All of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to a mo...
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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06F37/00
CPCD06F58/203
Inventor BEIHOFF, BRUCE C.MCALLISTER, KARL D.KAEDING, JANICE M.WRIGHT, TREMITCHELLMINKIN, ALEXANDER V.LUCKMAN, JOEL A.DOYLE, COLLEEN M.
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