Patent ID: 6385817
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: A45C,A63B,B32B,F26B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A drying sleeve for a handle, the sleeve comprising:an elongated member having an inner surface that defines a cavity therein, the member having a closed end and an opposing open end configured to receive an end of the handle; the elongated member having a substantially moisture-proof outer cover; an absorbent material defining a substantial majority of the inner surface, the absorbent material configured for absorbing moisture; and a containment material in fixed, overlying communication with the absorbent material, the containment material having a plurality of point-bearing surfaces and openings therein, the openings configured to permit moisture transfer to the absorbent material, the point-bearing surfaces configured to permit unimpeded insertion and removal of the handle from the cavity.