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Apparatus for removing wrinkles from fabric

US8776409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2012
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 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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