Patent ID: 6726186
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B05B,D06F

Abstract:
An apparatus for treating a fabric article comprising:a) a collapsible or expandable container that is made from a material that defines an interior void space having an open volume of between about 0.75 m3 and about 0.05 m3, and an opening; b) an ultrasonic nebulizer operatively associated with the container to maintain a relative humidity within the interior void space of the container; c) an air circulation device operatively associated with the container to circulate at least a portion of air within the interior void space of the container; d) optionally, a vent operatively associated with the air circulation device such that at least a portion of the air circulating the interior void space of the container is vented to exterior of the container; and e) optionally, a filter being located in close proximity to the air circulating device or covering at least a portion of the air circulating device.