US4406071A
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Portable garment dryer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-21
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Granted: 1983-09-27
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Expires: 2001-12-21
Abstract
Abstract Foldable garment dryer for use with a conventional hand-held hair dryer comprises a flexible bag for holding the garment. The air intake of the bag is connected to the air outlet nozzle of the hair dryer, and the humid air is expelled out of the bag through an exhaust. A stand supports the hair dryer.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Buchanan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:57
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F58/00; D06F58/10; D06F58/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1334; Y10T428/1345; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24298
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A foldable device for drying garments, such as womens' pantyhose, for use with a conventional hand-held dryer having an air outlet nozzle, comprising: (a) a main large, hollow flexible receiving bag made of fabric material, (b) a flexible air intake sleeve made of fabric material connected to one side of the receiving bag for supplying hot air thereto, (c) the other end of the sleeve having retaining means for adjustably closing that end of the sleeve about the nozzle of a hair dryer, (d) a large garment receiving opening extending transversely across substantially the entire width of the bag and disposed toward the other side of the bag which is away from the connection of the air intake sleeve, the opening being sufficiently large for receiving the garment to be dried, (e) closure means associated with the garment receiving opening for partially restricting the size of the opening to confine the garment inside the receiving bag during the drying operation and for simultaneously permitting the expelling of humid air from the receiving bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A foldable device for drying garments, such as womens' pantyhose, for use with a conventional hand-held dryer having an air outlet nozzle, comprising: (a) a main large, hollow flexible receiving bag made of fabric material, (b) a flexible air intake sleeve made of fabric material connected to one side of the receiving bag for supplying hot air thereto, (c) the other end of the sleeve having retaining means for adjustably closing that end of the sleeve about the nozzle of a hair dryer, (d) a large garment receiving opening extending transversely across substantially the entire width of the bag and disposed toward the other side of the bag which is away from the connection of the air intake sleeve, the opening being sufficiently large for receiving the garment to be dried, (e) closure means associated with the garment receiving opening for partially restricting the size of the opening to confine the garment inside the receiving bag during the drying operation and for simultaneously permitting the expelling of humid air from the receiving bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the closure means is at least one hook and eyelet combination.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting means is a rubber band attached adjacent the intake means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a stand for receiving the outlet nozzle of the hair dryer for supporting the hair dryer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the stand is a support plate standing on one edge and having an opening adapted to receive the outlet nozzle of the hair dryer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the support plate is provided with clamping means for gripping the outlet nozzle of the hair dryer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the clamping means comprises two clamping plates arranged side by side each having a semi-circular cut-out on adjacent sides, the clamping plates being slidably connected to the support plate and adapted to be fixed in a position, where the faces of the cut-outs grippingly hold the outlet nozzle of the hair dryer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as claimed in claim 5 or 6, wherein the support plate has a tube-shaped extension protruding perpendicular from the plane of the support plate, for receiving the connecting means.
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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) | 1986-09-26 | 1987-03-28 | 1987-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-26 | 1991-03-28 | 1991-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-26 | 1995-03-28 | 1995-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |