Portable sterilizing towel warmer
US8143553B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47K10/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention comprises a portable apparatus for warming and sterilizing a towel or other fabric article. Provided is an enclosure having at least five sides an opening at the top and means for using the unit in either a free standing or hanging configuration. The present invention is formed of lightweight heat resistant material, the invention's overall size is only slightly larger than that of a standard bath towel, and moreover, the overall size and weight of the device are conducive to travel and allow the unit to be stored compactly under a bed or in a small closet when not in use. The device features a door, a pivoting towel support with integrated heating means and a sterilizing means.
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