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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2006
Leland J. Smith, Midland, MI (US);
Michael J. Banco, Racine, WI (US);
Douglas A. Soller, Racine, WI (US);
Roberta A. Wick, Racine, WI (US);
Jeanne A. O'brien, Racine, WI (US);
Christopher R. Sheridan, Racine, WI (US);
Leland J. Smith, Midland, MI (US);
Michael J. Banco, Racine, WI (US);
Douglas A. Soller, Racine, WI (US);
Roberta A. Wick, Racine, WI (US);
Jeanne A. O'Brien, Racine, WI (US);
Christopher R. Sheridan, Racine, WI (US);
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
A device for applying stain formulation to a garment or article of clothing while it is being worn is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir with a valve assembly for dispensing an effective stain removal formulation directly to the stain, spot or mark. The device also includes a shell accommodating absorbent pads. After the stain removal formulation is applied, an absorbent pad is pressed and/or rubbed on the stain to lift and remove the stain and to absorb or wick excess fluid thereby reducing the amount of time the resulting wet spot takes to dry. Effective stain removing formulations for on-the-go use are also disclosed.