Apparatus for removing wrinkles from fabric
US8776409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F71/34
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wrinkle removing apparatus for fabric articles is provided. The apparatus includes a casing defining a volume therein and a reservoir received in the casing and containing a liquid for providing treatment to the fabric article. A platen is carried by the casing and defines a plurality of openings for allowing flow-through of liquid. A heater may be proximal the platen for heating the platen to a treatment temperature. A transducer extends into the reservoir and is configured for atomizing the liquid into a vapor.
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