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 method and apparatus for applying indicia to a curved surface, including a compound curved surface having multiple axes of curvature. The curved surface is deformed to eliminate one axis of curvature. The invention is usable with hourglass or barrel shaped surfaces, as occur with containers, and to apply labels and other indicia to these surfaces.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a portable, self-contained, device for dosing and/or dispensing at least one product into an appliance for treating laundry or dishes, said device comprising a housing with at least one compartment for containing said at least one product, said at least one compartment being closed by at least one corresponding cover, the device being characterized in that said device comprises at least one means for storing energy and releasing it, such that said product is released at one or more predetermined point(s) in time during the wash cycle. Preferably, said means is a battery, more preferably a rechargeable battery. Also preferably, said device comprises at least one sensor and/or at least one actuator for detecting when the wash conditions are optimal and open at least one of said at least one compartments for releasing a product.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for applying indicia (14) to a curved surface (10), including a compound curved surface having multiple axes of curvature. The curved surface is deformed to eliminate one axis of curvature. The invention is usable with hourglass or barrel shaped surfaces, as occur with containers, and to apply labels and other indicia to these surfaces.
Abstract:
A fabric article treating device (20) having a dispenser (25), reservoir (30), fluid handling system (35), measuring device (40) and user interface (45). The dispenser and reservoir are adapted for fluid communication with one another. The reservoir is configured to contain a benefit composition. The measuring device communicates with the reservoir and/or fluid handling system to determine the amount of benefit composition remaining in the reservoir and activate a user signal on the user interface to inform the consumer with information relating to the amount of benefit composition in the reservoir.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to utilizing a hand-held roller article (l) for providing benefits to fabrics. The hand-held roller article (l) comprises a substrate formed into a roll (40) wherein the substrate may include one or more benefit agents for providing benefits to fabrics. The hand-held roller article (l) also includes a roller device comprising a handle (10) connected to the substrate roll (40) and a cover (30) for covering the substrate roll (40).
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 fabric article treating device (20) having a dispenser (25) adapted for location inside of a fabric article drying appliance and a removable reservoir (30) . The dispenser and reservoir are adapted for fluid communication with one another. The reservoir is configured to contain a benefit composition and to minimize leakage of the benefit composition during installation and removal of the removable reservoir. Corresponding male and female fitments (40,42) establish fluid communication between the dispenser and the reservoir. The male fitment (40) is adapted to pivot to aid in engaging the female fitment (42) .
Abstract:
A container (10) having a layer (20) having an interior surface and an exterior surface opposing the interior surface; and a window (60) in the layer, the window revealing at least a portion of a fabric stain treatment device (70) operatively related with the container (10), the fabric stain treatment device (70) having a fluid pervious contact substrate (80), wherein at least a portion of the contact substrate (80) is visible through the window (60); wherein the fabric stain treatment device (70) comprises a backing layer (100) having a first side opposing a second side and a pouch layer (110) joined with the second side of the backing layer thereby forming a pouch (112) containing a stain treatment fluid (90) having a surfactant; wherein the fluid pervious contact substrate is joined to the first side of the backing layer.