Instant stain removing device, formulation and absorbent means

US7596974B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC. · US

Inventors

• Leland J. Smith · Midland, US
• Michael J. Banco · Racine, US
• Douglas A. Soller · Racine, US
• Roberta A. Wick · Racine, US
• Jeanne A. O'Brien · Racine, US
• Christopher R. Sheridan · Racine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 29, 2006
• Grant date: Oct 6, 2009
• Expiry date: Sep 25, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C11D17/041
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A device for applying stain formulation to a garment or article of clothing while it is being worn is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir with a valve assembly for dispensing an effective stain removal formulation directly to the stain, spot or mark. The device also includes a shell accommodating absorbent pads. After the stain removal formulation is applied, an absorbent pad is pressed and/or rubbed on the stain to lift and remove the stain and to absorb or wick excess fluid thereby reducing the amount of time the resulting wet spot takes to dry. Effective stain removing formulations for on-the-go use are also disclosed.