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Stain removal device

US6233771A · kind A · utility

41Cited by
77References
5Claims
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Filing dateJan 17, 1997
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B9/02
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cleaning device for spot-cleaning fabrics without causing fiber damage is provided. A hand-held device with a convex face comprises treatment means, such as fibers. In use, the stained fabric is moistened with a cleaning composition and the device is rolled or rocked on the stained area. The fibers mechanically dislodge the stain. The device is especially useful as a pre-spotter in a dry cleaning operation.

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