Garment stain treatment bag
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1. A stain treatment apparatus comprising:
- a liquid impermeable receptacle sized to receive a garment and comprising a closure;
a stain treatment compound, wherein the liquid impermeable receptacle retains the stain treatment compound;
a thermochromatic label responsive to a temperature within the receptacle to indicate an optimum temperature range for use of the stain treatment compound; and
an electronic timer that is initiated in response to contact with a fluid.
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Abstract
A stain treatment apparatus uses a transparent plastic bag with a recloseable opening into which a stained garment is placed. A stain treatment compound is contained within the bag, such as within an ampoule or pouch that releases upon compression or that releases upon exposure to water added to the bag. A thermochromatic indicator assists in filling with water of an appropriate temperature. A completion indicator further assists in indicating completion of the stain treatment regimen. A plurality of stain-specific treatment assemblies may be included that are optimized for a category of stains (e.g., protein, tannin, oil, dye/ink).
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18 Claims
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1. A stain treatment apparatus comprising:
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a liquid impermeable receptacle sized to receive a garment and comprising a closure; a stain treatment compound, wherein the liquid impermeable receptacle retains the stain treatment compound; a thermochromatic label responsive to a temperature within the receptacle to indicate an optimum temperature range for use of the stain treatment compound; and an electronic timer that is initiated in response to contact with a fluid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A stain treatment apparatus comprising:
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a resealable liquid impermeable receptacle, the receptacle comprising a closure and an inner cavity, the inner cavity configured to receive a garment; a first stain-specific treatment assembly configured to treat a first stain and comprising; a first label visible to the user and configured to identify the first stain; a first stain treatment compound capable of treating the first stain; a first container affixed to an interior surface of the inner cavity, the first stain treatment compound being retained within the first container and being selectively releasable in response to a stimulus; and a second stain-specific treatment assembly configured to treat a second stain and comprising; a second label visible to the user and configured to identify the second stain; a second stain treatment compound capable of treating the second stain; and a second container affixed to the interior surface of the inner cavity, the second stain treatment compound being retained within the second container and being selectively releasable in response to a stimulus; and an electronic timer that is initiated in response to the stimulus. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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