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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 1992
Filed:
Oct. 01, 1990
Ernest W Middleton, Racine, WI (US);
Racine Industries, Inc., Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
A portable desktop kit for demonstrating principles relating to carpet care includes a carrying case divided into a first compartment and a second compartment by a barrier. At least one tube is slidably secured by the barrier for representing an erect strand of carpet in a demonstration position. The first compartment is divided to at least two carrying cavities, one of the cavities being sized to receive the tube when the kit is arranged for carrying. The first compartment also contains demonstrating means for describing the construction of carpet while the second compartment contains means for soiling a portion of the tube for demonstration purposes. The second compartment also contains means for cleansing the soil from the tube. Methods for using the kit are also disclosed.