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US3576079A
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Garment steaming and drying apparatus
Assignee: BKG Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-26
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1990-01-26
Abstract
Abstract An improved garment steaming and drying apparatus is provided which has a rigid top and rigid base and an enclosure means which define a chamber in which the garments to be pressed may be hung. The apparatus of the present invention includes an improved unit which may be mounted in the base of the assembly to supply steam and hot air to the chamber, and which is compact and light so that the assembly may be readily portable, if so desired. The invention in one embodiment is constructed to have collapsible sides and a retractable top and base so as to be capable of being formed into a compact flat package when not in use so that it may conveniently be packed into a handbag or suitcase.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen G Hauser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:11
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F73/00; D06F73/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A clothes steaming and drying apparatus comprising a rigid top, a rigid bottom and enclosure means interconnecting said top and said bottom to form an enclosed chamber in which garments to be pressed may be hung; a substantially rigid base mounted at the bottom of said apparatus; a fan having an essentially flat configuration mounted on said base; a flat water pan mounted on said base adjacent the outlet of said fan; an electrically energized heating element mounted adjacent said water pan and adjacent the outlet of said fan; and an electric timer switching unit mounted on said base adjacent said fan and electrically connected to said heating element and to said fan for initially energizing said heating element to boil off water in said pan, and for subsequently energizing said fan to blow air across said heating element; and a housing enclosing said base and having an opening therein to permit steam from the water in said pan and hot air from the fan to pass into said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A clothes steaming and drying apparatus comprising a rigid top, a rigid bottom and enclosure means interconnecting said top and said bottom to form an enclosed chamber in which garments to be pressed may be hung; a substantially rigid base mounted at the bottom of said apparatus; a fan having an essentially flat configuration mounted on said base; a flat water pan mounted on said base adjacent the outlet of said fan; an electrically energized heating element mounted adjacent said water pan and adjacent the outlet of said fan; and an electric timer switching unit mounted on said base adjacent said fan and electrically connected to said heating element and to said fan for initially energizing said heating element to boil off water in said pan, and for subsequently energizing said fan to blow air across said heating element; and a housing enclosing said base and having an opening therein to permit steam from the water in said pan and hot air from the fan to pass into said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The clothes steaming and drying apparatus defined in claim 1, in which said enclosure means is in the form of a collapsible plastic bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The clothes steaming and drying apparatus defined in claim 2, in which said top has a rectangular configuration, and in which said bottom has a rectangular configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The clothes steaming and drying apparatus defined in claim 2, and which includes a plurality of cords interconnecting said top and said bottom and extending therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus defined in claim 4, and which includes a frame supported by said cords and slidable therealong so as to permit the chamber to be opened to receive the garment and said frame to be adjusted to a position adjacent said top to close the chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus defined in claim 5, in which said frame includes telescoping side portions which may be extended laterally outwardly from a central portion, and in which said bottom has hinged side portions which may be turned down from a central portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The clothes steaming and drying apparatus defined in claim 1, in which said enclosure means is rigid, and which Includes wheels supporting said base to permit the apparatus to be moved from place to place.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus defined in claim 7, in which said top includes a transverse slot therein for supporting hangers for the garments, and also for providing a vent for the aforesaid steam and hot air.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |