Deposit, collection and delivery receptacle for clothing
US4971244A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 1989 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F95/002
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A deposit, collection and delivery receptacle for clothing that is intended for use in the dry cleaning and laundry industry. The receptacle serves to assure the efficient operation of a pick-up and delivery service to residential and commercial customers. The receptacle is installed on the premises of the customer in a location that is accessible to the business operator at all times during normal business hours. The business operator can pick up and deliver clothing at his convenience. The customer can deposit clothing that requires cleaning and retrieve cleaned clothing at his convenience. In order to prevent disputes between the business operator and the customer over the quantity of clothing deposited into the receptacle, said receptacle can contain the means to count or determine the quantity of clothing deposited therein.
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