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Self-contained portable device for removing stains

US5765407A · kind A · utility

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17References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1996
Grant dateJun 16, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47L25/08
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device and method for respectively providing and using a small, portable, discreet, yet complete on-the-spot stain remover unit. The unit can be activated on-the-spot to remove accidentally spilled food or beverage stains by removing the appropriate modules or body portions to achieve the desired cleaning steps. The stain removing or cleaning unit has a main applicator body, two sub-applicator bodies and two end covers. The modules, when connected together, make up the complete cleaning kit. The unit is designed to enable a user to perform four basic steps for cleaning a stain the instant it occurs, i.e., detergent soak, soiled detergent pickup, rinse and final drying.

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