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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 19, 2009
Matthew Defranco, Rockaway, NJ (US);
Michael Peters, Glen Rock, NJ (US);
Matthew DeFranco, Rockaway, NJ (US);
Michael Peters, Glen Rock, NJ (US);
Other;
Abstract
The present invention comprises a portable apparatus for warming and sterilizing a towel or other fabric article. Provided is an enclosure having at least five sides an opening at the top and means for using the unit in either a free standing or hanging configuration. The present invention is formed of lightweight heat resistant material, the invention's overall size is only slightly larger than that of a standard bath towel, and moreover, the overall size and weight of the device are conducive to travel and allow the unit to be stored compactly under a bed or in a small closet when not in use. The device features a door, a pivoting towel support with integrated heating means and a sterilizing means.