Patent ID: 9226489
Filing Date: 2016-01-05
CPC Classification: A01M

Claim Text:
1. A method of treating an article comprising: (A) placing an article inside of a flexible, enclosure, the enclosure comprising a floor, at least one wall, and a ceiling; (B) sealing the enclosure; (C) increasing the temperature inside of the sealed enclosure at a rate of from about 1 to about 15 degrees Fahrenheit per hour until a temperature of at least about 115° F. is reached, wherein the temperature inside of the sealed enclosure is increased by blowing hot air from a heater, and wherein the heating is monitored by at least one thermocouple located inside the enclosure and electrically connected to the heater; and (D) maintaining a temperature of at least about 115° F. for a predetermined period of time, wherein the enclosure is constructed to be capable of treating furniture, a mattress, a box spring, or a combination thereof.