Abstract:
A device (10) for refreshing fabrics by reducing malodors and/or wrinkles without requiring that the fabrics to be put through an entire standard laundry process. The device comprises an extractable drawer (200) which is pulled out of the device to allow for loading of a fabric into a receiving region. The extractable drawer (200) can then be closed transporting the fabric into the interior of the device (10). A fabric treatment composition is sprayed or otherwise dispensed onto the fabrics when the device is operated. The device (10) comprises an air flow path and a heating element (300) which allows for the fabrics to be treated during use and comprises a passive heat management system within the shell (100) to minimize formation of hot spots and direct air flow away from the side walls. The extractable drawer (200) of the present invention can be positioned to extract laterally or vertically out of the shell (100) of the device (10).
Abstract:
A fabric treating system comprises an enclosure comprising a first wall, a second wall, and a fabric receiving space defined by the enclosure. The fabric treating system also comprises a support member positioned proximate to the first wall. The support member is configured to support one of a hanger configured to support a piece of fabric and the piece of fabric within the fabric receiving space. The fabric treating system also comprises a fabric tensioning system positioned at least on the second wall. The fabric tensioning system comprises at least a first fabric grasper configured to be attached to at least a first portion of the piece of fabric to apply tension to the piece of fabric.
Abstract:
A fabric treating system (10, 110) comprises an enclosure (12, 112) comprising a first wall (14), a second wall (16), and a fabric receiving space defined by the enclosure. The fabric treating system also comprises a support member (26) positioned proximate to the first wall. The support member is configured to support one of a hanger (15, 15', 15A, 204, 204', 300) configured to support a piece of fabric and the piece of fabric within the fabric receiving space. The fabric treating system also comprises a fabric tensioning system positioned at least on the second wall. The fabric tensioning system comprises at least a first fabric grasper (32, 32') configured to be attached to at least a first portion (42) of the piece of fabric to apply tension to the piece of fabric.