Instant stain removing device, formulation and absorbent means

US7832041B2 · 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
• Christopher R. Sheridan · Racine, US
• Jeanne A. O'Brien · Racine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 22, 2007
• Grant date: Nov 16, 2010
• Expiry date: Dec 23, 2028

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 treatment formulation to a garment or article of clothing while it is being worn is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir with an applicator tip for containing the formulation and dispensing the formulation to a stain, spot or mark on the garment. The device also includes a shell connected to the reservoir for housing an absorbent member dispensing mechanism. After the stain removal formulation is applied, the absorbent member is pressed and/or rubbed on the stain to lift and remove the stain and to absorb or wick excess formulation thereby reducing the time needed for the resulting wet spot to dry. Effective stain removing formulations for on-the-go use are also provided.