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Methods and apparatus for removal of wrinkles from fabrics

  • US 6,785,989 B2
  • Filed: 03/26/2001
  • Issued: 09/07/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for smoothing and de-wrinkling a discrete fabric item comprising the steps of applying to said discrete fabric item an effective amount of an ultrasonic transmission fluid and concurrent with or subsequent to said application of said ultrasonic transmission fluid, applying a source of ultrasonic energy to said ultrasonic transmission fluid, wherein said source of ultrasonic energy is applied in a manner which avoids fiber-damaging heat which could scorch, shine or flatten fabric, wherein the source of ultrasonic energy includes means to prevent the generation of heat said means selected from the group consisting of temperature means, and electronic means.

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