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.
Abstract:
A fluid dispensing system can be used with a container comprising at least one camming surface. In various embodiments, the fluid dispensing system can have a housing which can accept at least a portion of the container in a fixed orientation and a track which can be engaged with the housing. In at least one embodiment, the housing can be slidably movable along the track at least between a first position and a second position. In various embodiments, the fluid dispensing system can have a tube which can be engaged with at least a portion of the container to withdraw fluid therefrom when the housing is in the second position and can also have a fluid system in fluid communication with the tube.
Abstract:
A liquid dispensing system for an appliance may generally comprise a housing comprising a compartment for receiving a cartridge comprising a unit dose, a door slidably connected to the housing movable between an open position, a first actuated position, a second actuated position, and a closed position, a first cutting member connected to the compartment for rupturing a first portion of the cartridge when the door is in the first actuated position, a second cutting member connected to the compartment for rupturing a second portion of the cartridge when the door is in the second actuated position, and a reservoir in fluid communication with the compartment configured to establish a gravity flow from the compartment to the reservoir. Methods of making and using the liquid dispensing system are also described.
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 device (10) for treating fabrics comprising a cabinet, said cabinet comprising: a shell (100) having an interior surface, said shell forming an opening; the device further comprising: at least a first (621) and a second spray head (622) positioned upon said interior surface of said shell, the first spray head comprising a multitude of spray nozzles and the second spray head comprising at least one spray nozzle, wherein in at least one first direction the first spray head produces a spray pattern comprising a sequence of a first spray-on area(630), a first spray free area(630), and a second spray-on area and in said first direction the second spray head produces a spray pattern comprising at least a- third spray-on area (632) and wherein the third spray-on area (633) covers at least a portion of the first spray free area.
Abstract:
A liquid dispensing system for an appliance may generally comprise a housing comprising a compartment for receiving a cartridge comprising a unit dose, a door slidably connected to the housing movable between an open position, a first actuated position, a second actuated position, and a closed position, a first cutting member connected to the compartment for rupturing a first portion of the cartridge when the door is in the first actuated position, a second cutting member connected to the compartment for rupturing a second portion of the cartridge when the door is in the second actuated position, and a reservoir in fluid communication with the compartment configured to establish a gravity flow from the compartment to the reservoir. Methods of making and using the liquid dispensing system are also described.
Abstract:
A device 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 which is pulled out of the device to allow for loading of a fabric into a receiving region. The extractable drawer can then be closed transporting the fabric into the interior of the device. A fabric treatment composition is sprayed or otherwise dispensed onto the fabrics when the device is operated. The device comprises an air flow path and a heating element which allows for the fabrics to be treated during use. The extractable drawer of the present invention can be positioned to extract laterally or vertically out of the shell of the device.