IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0644303
(2003-08-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- General Product International, Ltd.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
9 |
초록
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An apparatus for washing at least one item, comprising a frame having a dome shape when viewed from its end, and a generally semicircular shape when viewed from its side; and a flow through mesh on the frame which allows washing fluid (generally water) to freely flow to and from the item being washe
An apparatus for washing at least one item, comprising a frame having a dome shape when viewed from its end, and a generally semicircular shape when viewed from its side; and a flow through mesh on the frame which allows washing fluid (generally water) to freely flow to and from the item being washed; the apparatus having an opening through which the at least one item to be washed can be placed into and removed from the apparatus. The frame may have an endless pocket; and a stiffener disposed within the pocket, the stiffener having a length exceeding that of the endless pocket, so that ends of the stiffener overlap each other within the pocket. A method for using the apparatus includes folding a brassiere so that the cups nest before it is placed in the apparatus.
대표청구항
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1. An apparatus for washing at least one item, comprising;a frame; an endless pocket; said frame comprising a stiffener disposed within said endless pocket, the stiffener having a length exceeding that of said endless pocket, so that ends of said stiffener overlap each other within said endless pock
1. An apparatus for washing at least one item, comprising;a frame; an endless pocket; said frame comprising a stiffener disposed within said endless pocket, the stiffener having a length exceeding that of said endless pocket, so that ends of said stiffener overlap each other within said endless pocket, said ends being moveable with respect to each other; and a flow through mesh on the frame which allows washing fluid to freely flow to and from the item being washed; said apparatus having an opening through which the at least one item to be washed can be placed into and removed from said apparatus. 2. The apparatus claim 1, wherein the frame has an oval shape when view from its bottom.3. The apparatus claim 1, further comprising a closing apparatus for closing the opening.4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said closing apparatus comprises one of a zipper, a slide seal arrangement, and a fabric fastener.5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said closing apparatus comprises a zipper, further comprising a pocket for a zipper pull of the zipper, the pocket being sized, shaped and positioned so that when in the closed position, the zipper pull is hidden, the zipper will remain closed, and the zipper pull will not damage items outside the enclosure.6. The apparatus of claim 1, configured to have a dome shape when viewed from its end, and a generally semicircular shape when viewed from its side.7. The apparatus claim 1, wherein said mesh comprises an open weave nylon; and a polyester mesh having a continuous array of closely spaced openings.8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said polymer mesh openings are substantially 1.0 millimeter in diameter.9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said open weave nylon and said polyester mesh are nip rolled together under heat and pressure.10. An apparatus for washing at least one item, comprising;a frame; an endless pocket; said frame comprising a stiffener disposed within said pocket, said stiffener having a length exceeding that of the endless pocket, so that ends of the stiffener overlap each other within the endless pocket, said ends being moveable with respect to each other said stiffener having a flexible peripheral shape so that flexing of said stiffener provides a pumping action to assist in circulating washing fluid through said apparatus; and a flow through mesh on the frame which allows the washing fluid to freely flow to and from the item being washed; said apparatus having an opening through which the at least one item to be washed can be placed into and removed from said apparatus. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a closing apparatus for closing the opening.12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said closing apparatus comprises one of a zipper, a slide seal arrangement, and a fabric fastener.13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said closing apparatus comprises a zipper, further comprising a pocket for a zipper pull of the zipper, the pocket being sized, shaped and positioned so that when in the closed position, the zipper pull is hidden, the zipper will remain closed, and the zipper pull will not damage items outside the enclosure.14. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the frame has an oval shape when viewed from its bottom.15. The apparatus claim 10, further comprising a zipper for closing the opening.16. The apparatus of claim 10, configured to have a dome shape when viewed from its end, and a generally semicircular shape when viewed from its side.17. The apparatus claim 10, wherein said mesh comprises an open weave nylon; and a polyester mesh having a continuous array of closely spaced openings.18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said polymer mesh openings are substantially 1.0 millimeter in diameter.19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said open weave nylon and said polyester mesh are nip rolled together under heat and pressure.20. An apparatus for washing at least one item, comprising;a frame; an endless pocket; said frame comprising a stiffener disposed within said endless pocket, the stiffener having a length exceeding that of said endless pocket, said stiffener being configured so that a first end of said stiffener moveably telescopes within a second end of said stiffener; and a flow through mesh on the frame which allows washing fluid to freely flow to and from the item being washed; said apparatus having an opening through which the at least one item to be washed can be placed into and removed from said apparatus. 21. The apparatus of claim 20, having a dome shape when viewed from its end, and a generally semicircular shape when viewed from its side.22. The apparatus claim 20, wherein said stiffener has a flexible peripheral shape so that flexing of said stiffener provides a pumping action to assist in circulating washing fluid through said apparatus.23. The apparatus claim 20, wherein said mesh comprises an open weave nylon; and a polyester mesh having a continuous array of closely spaced openings.24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein said polymer mesh openings are substantially 1.0 millimeter in diameter.25. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein said open weave nylon and said polyester mesh are nip rolled together under heat and pressure.
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