Dry-cleaning article, composition and methods

Details Dry-cleaning article, composition and methods Dry-cleaning article, composition and methods

2008-10-30

2010-06-29

Mruk, Brian P (Department: 1796)

Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification

Cleaning or laundering

Dry cleaning

C008S137000, C510S277000, C510S285000, C510S286000, C510S291000, C510S295000, C510S439000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07744654

ABSTRACT:
Dry cleaning and fabric-treatment compositions, methods and articles incorporating the same that are suitable for use in drying machines, such as hot air drying machines found in households, apartments, and laundromats, which are normally adapted to dry wet garments and the like from a washing machine. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least one organic solvent, with the at least one organic solvent forming the greatest weight percentage of the active components in the composition. In some embodiments, the composition also may include water and/or at least one surfactant, emulsifier, perfume, and/or application-specific composition. In some embodiments, the article includes a dispenser from which the composition is selectively dispensed onto a dry garment or other object to be cleaned. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes an internal chamber containing the composition, and the composition is dispensed onto objects prior to placing the objects in a drying machine.

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