Patent ID: 7444840
Filing Date: 2008-11-04
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A garment refreshing appliance comprising: an enclosure for receiving at least one garment to be refreshed, a support positioned in the enclosure to receive and suspend the garment in the enclosure, an air moving device arranged to circulate a flow of air within the enclosure, an exhaust outlet arranged to exhaust a portion of the circulating flow of air from within the enclosure during operation of the air moving device, a replenishment air inlet, spaced from the exhaust outlet communicating with an exterior of the enclosure and arranged to admit replacement air into the enclosure during operation of the air moving device, an air duct associated with the air moving device to direct the circulating flow of air within the enclosure, a low pressure drop filter positioned across the exhaust outlet for trapping and containing malodors from that portion of the recirculating flow of air exiting through the exhaust outlet.