Aerator
US10633786B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F59/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
What is disclosed is an aerator for use with clothing such as socks, gloves, shoes, and/or boots. In a preferred embodiment the aerator is provided as a flat stock that can be wrapped or rolled to form a spherical aerator. The aerator forms a cylindrical base with projections emanating from the cylinder. These projections generally span the length of the cylinder. In a preferred embodiment the projections are generally triangular in shape. In a further preferred embodiment the cylinder and/or projections utilize openings to enhance air flow. The aerator can be utilized in conjunction with a forced air system or can be used for passive aeration. What is further disclosed is the method of using an aerator for drying an article of clothing.
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