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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2007
Leland J. Smith, Midland, MI (US);
Michael J. Banco, Racine, WI (US);
Douglas A. Soller, Racine, WI (US);
Roberta A. Wick, Racine, WI (US);
Christopher R. Sheridan, Racine, WI (US);
Jeanne A. O'brien, 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);
Christopher R. Sheridan, Racine, WI (US);
Jeanne A. O'Brien, Racine, WI (US);
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
A device for applying stain treatment formulation to a garment or article of clothing while it is being worn is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir with an applicator tip for containing the formulation and dispensing the formulation to a stain, spot or mark on the garment. The device also includes a shell connected to the reservoir for housing an absorbent member dispensing mechanism. After the stain removal formulation is applied, the absorbent member is pressed and/or rubbed on the stain to lift and remove the stain and to absorb or wick excess formulation thereby reducing the time needed for the resulting wet spot to dry. Effective stain removing formulations for on-the-go use are also provided.