Patent ID: 8109417
Filing Date: 2012-02-07
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A bra-washing device, comprising: a shell; a divider removably insertable into the shell; the shell includes two shell portions; the shell portions are pivotally coupled to one another; a rim of one of the shell portions includes a lip, a rim of the other shell portion includes a channel, the lip on one of the shell portions couples into the channel in the other shell portion when the shell is closed; at least a portion of the divider is kept in a substantially fixed relationship to the shell when the divider is inserted into the shell, the divider is configured to keep one cup of the bra in one location of the shell and the other cup of the bra in another location of the shell; the divider is contained within the shell portions when the shell is closed; and a latch mechanism configured to hold shell closed, the latch mechanism including a tongue and a loop on one portion of the shell; and a receptacle on the other portion of the shell, the receptacle configured to receive the tongue and the loop, wherein the receptacle comprises a rail configured to contact the loop, wherein contact between the loop and rail inhibits the latch mechanism from opening accidentally during washing.