Method and apparatus for treatment of fabrics in laundry dryers
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1. A universal self-contained spray apparatus powered by a battery for use in a clothes dryer comprising:
- (a) a housing including attachment means for removable attachment of the spray apparatus to the dryer;
(b) a fluid reservoir within the housing, said reservoir having an opening for the introduction of a fluid fabric treating agent;
(c) a spary nozzle for injecting a spray of the agent into the dryer onto items being dried during operation of the dryer;
(d) a pump for drawing the agent from the reservoir and forcing it through the nozzle;
(e) a motor for driving the pump;
(f) a power supply housing for the battery; and
(g) timing circuit means for controlling the motor including means for setting the time when the motor is turned on and off.
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Abstract
A method of applying various treating agents to fabrics in a clothes dryer and apparatus for carrying out the method having a reservoir for the agent(s), a pump and a power supply, all of which, in the preferred embodiment, are removably attached to the inside of the dryer door and are self-powered. This Abstract shall not be construed to limit the scope of this invention or of the claims.
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1. A universal self-contained spray apparatus powered by a battery for use in a clothes dryer comprising:
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(a) a housing including attachment means for removable attachment of the spray apparatus to the dryer; (b) a fluid reservoir within the housing, said reservoir having an opening for the introduction of a fluid fabric treating agent; (c) a spary nozzle for injecting a spray of the agent into the dryer onto items being dried during operation of the dryer; (d) a pump for drawing the agent from the reservoir and forcing it through the nozzle; (e) a motor for driving the pump; (f) a power supply housing for the battery; and (g) timing circuit means for controlling the motor including means for setting the time when the motor is turned on and off. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of spraying clothes with one or more agents in a clothes dryer comprising the steps of:
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(a) attaching a universal self-contained battery operated spraying apparatus to the interior of the dryer, said apparatus including a supply of the agent, means for spraying the agent into the dryer, and timing circuit means for actuating the spraying means; (b) setting the timing means to select when the agent will be sprayed and the duration of such spraying; and (c) operating the dryer.
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