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Home dryer dry cleaning and freshening system employing dryer cleaning bag

US5951716A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJun 18, 1996
Grant dateSep 14, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/291
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A containment bag 1 which may be used in home dry cleaning is made of textile with an impermeable finish and an interior capable of absorbing loose particles and soil. The containment bag 1 is used in a home dryer dry cleaning and freshening system. The textile of the containment bag 1 has a layer of woven or knit fabric with an impermeable coating and a soft, hairy layer on its interior. The inside of the containment bag 1 is prewetted with cleaning composition. Preferably a liquid cleaning composition is employed and the cleaning composition may include a fragrance composition. A process for cleaning a garment is also provided.

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