Systems and methods for spotting treatment, inspection, and tracking of articles
US10513674B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06M2200/01
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of treatment of one or more articles may comprise locating a stain on an article based on a tag on the article; placing the stain on a nose of a spotting board; positioning a steam gun at least two or more inches away from the stain; simultaneously activating a steam supply and a vacuum supply of the spotting board; moving the steam gun in a defined motion relative to the stain for at least 30 seconds; simultaneously activating the vacuum supply and an air supply of the spotting board; moving the steam gun in the defined motion relative to the stain until the article is at least partially dry; and inspecting the stain.
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