WO2018109634A1

WO2018109634A1 - Clothes conditioning device

Info

Publication number: WO2018109634A1
Application number: PCT/IB2017/057781
Authority: WO
Inventors: Preethy Sundar RAO
Original assignee: Rao Preethy Sundar
Priority date: 2016-12-12
Filing date: 2017-12-11
Publication date: 2018-06-21

Abstract

A device to condition clothes is disclosed. A clothes to be conditioned is held stretched over stretch wires and various fluids sprayed on surface of the clothes using dispenser tubes. When steam is passed through the dispenser tubes, its moist heat along with stretch caused by stretch wires relaxes and removes the wrinkles on the clothes. A crease tool can be used to create creases where required on the clothes. Starch can be passed through the dispenser tubes to impart stiffness to the clothes, and scent to impart a fresh odour to the clothes. Further, any or a combination of water, clothes washing solution, steam and dry hot air can be passed through the dispenser tubes to wash and dry the clothes.

Description

CLOTHES CONDITIONING DEVICE

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a device to condition clothes. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to a device that conditions clothes where the clothes are not damaged during the conditioning process.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] Clothes such as pants, shirts etc. are stitched from pieces of fabric that are termed as cloths. Clothes are used to indicate both singular and plural for stitched items such as pants, shirt, skirt, trousers and the like. Clothes get wrinkled due to usage as well as consequent to washing and drying. While manually intensive washing process has long been mostly replaced by easier methods using washing machines, tumble dryers etc., removal of wrinkles from clothes by a process called as ironing remains a manual, time consuming and frustrating process. So much so that ironing is considered one of the worst household chores by many.

[0004] Ironing is a manual process that consumes large amounts of energy, labor and time. Besides, it wastes a lot of energy that is dissipated as heat lost to environment. In addition, heat and pressure of the ironing machine when applied to clothes suddenly heats up the clothes' surface. This sudden temperature increase can damage the quality of clothes and the strands of such clothes can get weakened after each ironing thereby shortening their life considerably.

[0005] Use of a domestic ironing machine is hazardous since it has hot plates that are left exposed. Such plates can cause injuries to children playing around. If left unattended for long, an ironing machine is a potential fire hazard as well.

[0006] Industrial ironing machines are very bulky and use large frames and fixtures to affix clothes that need de-wrinkling and have separate fixtures to further hold and stretch clothes as required. Besides, they also have the disadvantages of domestic ironing machines elaborated above. [0007] While de-wrinkling is a major type of conditioning of clothes, there are several other types of conditioning required on various clothes. Some clothes need starching to impart stiffness. Sometimes a scent is provided on clothes to impart a nice fresh odor to them. Of course, washing of clothes is another conditioning process. However, all these are presently manual and cumbersome processes particularly for clothes of general household use that need such conditioning in limited quantities.

[0008] Hence there is a need in the art for a clothes conditioning device that can provide various types of conditioning to clothes as elaborated above in an easy, energy efficient, fast and safe, using little space and without damaging the clothes.

[0009] In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

[0010] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0011] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention. [0012] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide for a clothes conditioning device that does not damage clothes.

[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide for a clothes conditioning device that is much faster than ironing and provides clothes ready to wear after removing wrinkles on them.

[0015] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide for a clothes conditioning device that uses less labor.

[0016] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide for a clothes conditioning device that does not dissipate much heat.

[0017] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide for a clothes conditioning device that is much safer than conventional devices and also saves energy.

[0018] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide for a clothes conditioning device that uses less space and materials.

[0019] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide for a clothes conditioning device that can be used as a washing machine as well.

[0020] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide for a clothes conditioning device that can be used in a vertical washing machine to hold the clothes firmly while the vertical washing machine cleans the clothes on both sides.

SUMMARY

[0021] The present invention generally relates to a device to condition clothes. More particularly, it pertains to a device that conditions clothes wherein clothes are not damaged during the conditioning process.

[0022] In an aspect, present disclosure elaborates upon a device to condition clothes, the device including: a hanger assembly to hang the clothes on, at least one stretch wire to stretch the clothes over the hanger; and at least one dispenser tube to spray a fluid on surface of the clothes, wherein the stretch and the fluid serve to condition the clothes.

[0023] In another aspect, the hanger assembly can be T-shaped, and can include one or more arms used to hang the clothes on.

[0024] In yet another aspect, the at least one dispenser tube can be operatively coupled with a supply pipe, the supply pipe being configured to supply the fluid to the at least one dispenser tube.

[0025] In an aspect, the at least one dispenser tube can be held in a corresponding dispenser tube recoiler.

[0026] In another aspect, the at least one dispenser tube can include a clip at its end to prevent the at least one dispenser tube from going completely inside its corresponding recoiler when released.

[0027] In yet another aspect, the at least one stretch wire can be held in a corresponding stretch wire recoiler.

[0028] In an aspect, the fluid can be any or a combination of steam, water, dry hot air, a starch, a scent, and a clothes washing solution.

[0029] In another aspect, the device can further include a creaser tool to make creases on the clothes.

[0030] In yet another aspect, the creaser tool can include two hot plates with a gap in between them to hold the clothes to be creased, the hot plates being configured to pass steam through holes configured on their respective internal surface onto the clothes so as to enable formation of crease on the clothes.

[0031] In an aspect, the flow of the fluid can be controlled using control valves operated by a programmable microprocessor.

[0032] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like features.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a hanger assembly that forms a key component of proposed device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of proposed device, showing a shirt mounted to be conditioned, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [0035] FIG. 2B illustrates a creasing tool for forming creases in clothes being conditioned, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates how proposed device can be used to condition a trouser, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

[0038] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0039] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0040] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.

[0041] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.

[0042] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., "such as") provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[0043] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[0044] The present invention generally relates to a device to condition clothes. More particularly, it pertains to a device that conditions clothes wherein clothes are not damaged during the conditioning process.

[0045] In an aspect, present disclosure elaborates upon a device to condition clothes, the device including: a hanger assembly to hang the clothes on, at least one stretch wire to stretch the clothes over the hanger; and at least one dispenser tube to spray a fluid on surface of the clothes, wherein the stretch and the fluid serve to condition the clothes.

[0046] In another aspect, the hanger assembly can be T-shaped, and can include one or more arms used to hang the clothes on.

[0047] In yet another aspect, the at least one dispenser tube can be operatively coupled with a supply pipe, the supply pipe being configured to supply the fluid to the at least one dispenser tube.

[0048] In an aspect, the at least one dispenser tube can be held in a corresponding dispenser tube recoiler. [0049] In another aspect, the at least one dispenser tube can include a clip at its end to prevent the at least one dispenser tube from going completely inside its corresponding recoiler when released.

[0050] In yet another aspect, the at least one stretch wire can be held in a corresponding stretch wire recoiler.

[0051] In an aspect, the fluid can be any or a combination of steam, water, dry hot air, a starch, a scent, and a clothes washing solution.

[0052] In another aspect, the device can further include a creaser tool to make creases on the clothes.

[0053] In yet another aspect, the creaser tool can include two hot plates with a gap in between them to hold the clothes to be creased, the hot plates being configured to pass steam through holes configured on their respective internal surface onto the clothes so as to enable formation of crease on the clothes.

[0054] In an aspect, the flow of the fluid can be controlled using control valves operated by a programmable microprocessor.

[0055] The present invention generally relates to a device to condition clothes. More particularly, it pertains to a device that conditions clothes wherein clothes are not damaged during the conditioning process, one such conditioning process being de-wrinkling of clothes that is elaborated in detail herein.

[0056] FIG. 1 illustrates a hanger assembly that forms a key component of proposed device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] In an aspect, proposed device can include a hanger assembly that can have a plurality of dispenser tubes that can spray various fluids as elaborated herein on clothes while the clothes are stretched over a frame/template formed by the shoulders of the hanger, stretch wires and clips. As steam is passed through the stretched clothes using the dispenser tubes, the clothes can be de-wrinkled.

[0058] In an exemplary embodiment, the hanger assembly 100 can be in the shape of a T section pipe, wherein arms 102 of the T (interchangeably termed as hanger shoulder herein) can be used to hang the clothes to be de-wrinkled. The arms 102 can be extendable in order to hold different sizes of clothes, for instance, shirts with varying shoulder widths.

[0059] In an aspect, a supply pipe 104 can run along arms 102 of the hanger assembly, said supply pipe 104 being configured to supply various fluids to a plurality of dispenser tubes (shown as 202 in FIG.2A) held in corresponding dispenser tube recoilersl06 configured on the arms 102. In exemplary embodiments, dispenser tube202 can be made of any suitable material such as rubber/silicone/plastic and can have holes on its surface at various points throughout its length to discharge as a fine spray various fluids it receives.

[0060] In another aspect, dispenser tube recoilers 106 can be configured in such a fashion that at least one dispenser tube 202 can be held coiled within, can be extended to the length required by taking it out, and when released, can be recoiled back in the dispenser tube recoilerl06. In alternate embodiments, more than one dispenser tubes can be likewise held in a dispenser tube recoiler. Each dispenser tube can have a clip 108 at its end to affix it as elaborated hereunder, as well as to prevent it from going completely inside its recoiler when released.Recoilersl06 can be positioned at any place within the hanger shoulders by sliding them as required.

[0061] In an exemplary embodiment, a hanger assembly can have four dispenser tube recoilers 106.

[0062] In yet another aspect, arms 102 can include a plurality of stretch wires (shown as 204 in FIG. 2 A) held in stretch wire recoilers 110. In an aspect, stretch wire recoilers 110 can be configured in such a fashion that at least one stretch wire 204 can be held coiled within, and can be extended to the length required by taking it out such that when released, the wire 204 can be recoiled back in the stretch wire recoiler 110. In alternate embodiments, more than one stretch wire can be likewise held in a stretch wire recoiler 110. Each stretch wire can have a clip 108 (or a similar clip) at its end to affix it as elaborated hereunder, as well as to prevent it from going completely inside its recoiler when released. Recoilers 110 can be positioned at any place within the hanger shoulders by sliding them as required.

[0063] In an exemplary embodiment, a hanger assembly can have three stretch wire recoilers 110.

[0064] In another aspect, a stretch wire 204 can be so configured in a stretch wire recoiler 110 so that both its ends can be extended with clips 108 on them.

[0065] In another aspect, each arm 102 can have one or more wire guides 112 that can be positioned anywhere on arm 102 by sliding them appropriately. Wire guide 112 can be used to hold and guide stretch wires 204 or dispenser tubes 202 as required.

[0066] In yet another aspect, arms 102 can be configured to bend downwards or raised upwards as required to accommodate different types and sizes of clothes to be de-wrinkled.

[0067] In this manner, as a clothe is held stretched using hanger assembly 100 and stretch wires 204, dispenser tubes 202 can spray various fluids on surface of clothes in order to condition the clothes. In an exemplary embodiment, steam can be passed in this manner through the stretched clothes in order to de-wrinkle them. It can be appreciated that the fluids can be sprayed over inner, outer or both surfaces of the clothes in this manner and the proposed invention covers all these embodiments.

[0068] FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of proposed device, showing a shirt to be de- wrinkled mounted on a hanger assembly as elaborated above, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] In an aspect, the hanger assembly 100 as elaborated above can be mounted on top surface 216 of a base assembly 222 having other components of proposed device as elaborated hereunder. Hanger assembly 100 can be so mounted by means of a vertical hanger support rod 214 that fits into stem of the T section pipe of hanger assembly 100.

[0070] In another aspect, the proposed device can be used for de-wrinkling as well as other conditioning of clothes by passing water, steam, clothes washing solution, dry hot air, starch and scent through dispenser tubes 202 wherein water, clothes washing solution and dry hot air can be used for washing and drying of clothes, starch can be used for imparting stiffness to clothes (after they have been de-wrinkled using steam as elaborated above), and scent for imparting a fresh odor to them.

[0071] For the purpose, the base assembly 222 of the proposed device can include corresponding components such as a starch/ scent dispenser 206, a water pump 208, a steam generator 210, a dry hot air blower 212, and a clothes washing solution dispenser (not shown). All these components can be operatively connected to dispenser tubes 202 via supply pipe 104 in such a fashion that starch, scent, water, steam, dry hot air or clothes washing solution as required can flow into dispenser tubes 202 that can in turn discharge these in form of fine spray from the holes configured therein. Discharge of these fluids can be controlled via appropriate control valves.

[0072] In an exemplary embodiment, starch/ scent dispenser 206, water pump 208, steam generator 210 and dry hot air blower 212 can be configured with control valves in turn connected to a main supply tube that is in turn connected to supply pipe 104. The control valves can be operated using a microprocessor based control panel, and can deliver starch, scent, water, steam, dry hot air or any combination of these as required to dispenser tubes 202 via the main supply tube and supply pipe 104. The pressure and volume of flow of such fluids into the dispenser tubes 202 can be governed by programs or can be manually set accordingly in the control panel.

[0073] In another exemplary embodiment, the vertical hanger support rod 214 itself can be configured as main supply tube, or can carry the main supply tube. [0074] In a similar fashion, other fluids such as a clothes washing solution can likewise be supplied to dispenser tubes 202.

[0075] In an aspect, top surface 216 can have on its surface lugs 218 that can be used to hold clips 108 as required. Base assembly 222 can have clip holder tubes 220 on its sides that can also be used to hold clips 108 as required.

[0076] In another aspect, structure as elaborated above can be used to stretch clothes using stretch wires 204 that can be extended out of stretch wire recoilers 110 and held stretched by affixing their clips 108 to appropriate lugs 218 or suitable points on clip holder tubes 220. This can make a frame over which the clothes can be stretched using further clips and tightening wires as elaborated hereunder.

[0077] In a similar fashion, dispenser tubes 202 can also be extended out of dispenser tube recoilers 106 where required and held stretched by affixing their clips 108 to appropriate lugs 218 or suitable points on clip holder tubes 220. Any unused portion of a dispenser tube can be blocked simply by pinching it at the appropriate point using clip 108 or anything equivalent.

[0078] It can be appreciated that since hanger shoulders 102 can be raised or lowered and position of stretch wires and dispenser tubes can be adjusted on each hanger shoulder 102 by means of corresponding recoilers and wire guides, the frame and the position of dispenser tubes within can be made to vary as per the type and size of clothes to be mounted on it.

[0079] Once the stretch wires 204 and dispenser tubes 202 are in place, clothes to be de- wrinkled can be stretched over them. The ends of clothes such as shirt or pant can be attached to stretch wires 204 by means of clips 108 (or similar) to stretch the clothes. Further, clips being used at ends of the clothes can have a tightening wire 224 in between that can force the clothes ends to close as well as block the dispenser tubes 202 where the clothes ends so as not to waste any fluid being circulated in them.

[0080] In an exemplary embodiment, after a clothes to be de-wrinkled is so stretched, the proposed device can be started using the microprocessor based control panel to send fluids into dispenser tubes 202 from where they can be sprayed over the clothes as required. Steam can be sprayed over the clothes. Heat and moisture of steam along with stretch caused by stretch wires can relax and remove wrinkles from the clothes. Stretch wires can also help make a crease in the clothes.

[0081] In a similar fashion, other fluids can be sprayed over the stretched clothes as per various conditioning requirements according to which the microprocessor based control panel can be programmed. For example, a spray of steam may be followed by one of starch to de- wrinkle and provide a crisp and fresh look to a shirt. Thereafter, dry hot air can be sprayed to dry and finally, scent can be sprayed to give a nice smell to the shirt.

[0082] In an alternate exemplary embodiment, dispenser tube recoilers 106 may not be required and the dispenser tubes 202 may be fixed permanently between hanger shoulders 102 and top surface 216 / clip holder tube 220 at regular intervals. Dispenser tubes not required to dispense any fluid may be blocked by means of clips.

[0083] Likewise, in another exemplary embodiment, stretch wire recoilers 110 may not be required and stretch wires 204 may be fixed permanently between hanger shoulders 102 and top surface 216 / clip holder tube 220 at regular intervals. Only stretch wires required may be used and the others left unused.

[0084] In an aspect, proposed device can include a crease making tool as illustrated in FIG.2B.

[0085] In an exemplary embodiment, crease making tool 250 can have two plates 252 configured to pass steam through holes 254 configured on their internal surface as shown. The plates can be joined to each other via a pivot 256 to create a gap between them that can be varied using a crease gap control button 258. Plates 252 with pivot 256 can be further attached to a heat insulating handle 262. Steam for the holes 254 can be supplied via a flexible pipe 260 that can connect to steam generator 210(as shown in FIG. 2 A) or any other suitable steam supply. Gap between the steam plates 252 can be varied according to thickness of clothes to be held therein. In an exemplary embodiment, crease making tool 250 can have a motor within that can be operated using button 258 to bring plates 252 closer or further from each other and hence vary the gap between them.

[0086] To operate the tool 250, area of clothes where a crease is to be formed can be held between the two plates 252 and gap between them adjusted so that the plates 252 press lightly on the clothes. Steam can be passed through holes 254 while the tool 250 can be moved using handle 262 to move plates 252 over the clothes held in-between. In this fashion, a crease can be created on crease area of shirt or pant already held stretched by the stretch wires.

[0087] FIG. 3 illustrates how proposed device can be used to de-wrinkle a trouser, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] As can be seen, a trouser can be held stretched over stretch wires 204 using clips 108 attached to lugs 218. Similarly, dispenser tubes 202 can be configured along central axis of each leg of the trouser and can be clipped as required. Bottom ends of the trouser can be closed by clip 108 and tightening wire 224 as already elaborated. [0089] In an aspect, proposed device can as well be used as a washing machine for washing internal surfaces of clothes mounted on it. For the purpose a clothes can be mounted and stretched as elaborated above on to stretch wires. Then, a clothes washing solution can be sprayed from dispenser tubes 202, followed by water, steam and hot air or any combination of these as appropriate. Finally, if required, a scent can also be sprayed via the dispenser tubes 202.

[0090] It can be appreciated that proposed device does not damage clothes as it avoids applying dry heat with pressure to clothes. Moist heat applied by free flowing steam is very safe for clothes, including those made of highly delicate fabrics. There is much lesser danger of burning or melting clothes.

[0091] Proposed device conditions/de-wrinkles clothes in their wearable form. Further, steaming is much faster than ironing and so proposed device saves a lot of time.

[0092] Proposed device is not labor intensive. Many of its operational steps can be automated using a microprocessor based control panel as elaborated above.

[0093] Proposed device does not dissipate heat as dispenser tubes release steam/hot air only till the length of clothes mounted.

[0094] As proposed device does not employ exposed hot plates, it is much safer than conventional irons and also saves energy.

[0095] Proposed device does not use bulky frames and hence saves on material cost. As clothes are mounted vertically in proposed device, it occupies little space.

[0096] While the proposed device has been elaborated with the clothes being held in a vertical plane, it can readily be understood that the device can be configured to hold the clothes in any other plane, for instance, horizontal or at an inclined angle and can perform various functions as elaborated above. All such configurations and embodiments are fully a part of the present disclosure.

[0097] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other or in contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously.

[0098] Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ....and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

[0099] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[00100] The present disclosure provides for a clothes conditioning device that does not damage clothes.

[00101] The present disclosure provides for a clothes conditioning device that is much faster than ironing and provides clothes ready to wear.

[00102] The present disclosure provides for a clothes conditioning device that uses less labor.

[00103] The present disclosure provides for a clothes conditioning device that does not dissipate much heat.

[00104] The present disclosure provides for a clothes conditioning device that is much safer than conventional devices and also saves energy.

[00105] The present disclosure provides for a clothes conditioning device that uses less space and materials.

[00106] The present disclosure provides for a clothes conditioning device that can be used as a washing machine as well.

[00107] The present disclosure provides for a clothes conditioning device that can be used in a vertical washing machine to hold the clothes firmly while the vertical washing machine cleans the clothes on both sides.

Claims

I Claim:

1. A device to condition clothes, the device comprising:

a hanger assembly (100) to hang the clothes on,

at least one stretch wire (204) to stretch the clothes over the hanger assembly (100); and

at least one dispenser tube (202) to spray a fluid on surface of the clothes, where in the stretch and the fluid serve to condition the clothes.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the hanger assembly (100) is T-shaped, and comprises one or more arms (102) used to hang the clothes on, and wherein the arms (102) are extendable.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one dispenser tube (202) is operatively coupled with a supply pipe (104), said supply pipe (104) being configured to supply said fluid to said at least one dispenser tube (202).

4. The device of claim 3, wherein said at least one dispenser tube (202) is held in a corresponding dispenser tube recoiler 106.

5. The device of claim 3, wherein said at least one dispenser tube (202) comprises a clip (108) at its end to prevent said at least one dispenser tube (202) from going completely inside its corresponding recoiler(106) when released.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one stretch wire (204) is held in a corresponding stretch wire recoiler(l 10).

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the fluid is any or a combination of water, steam, dry hot air, a starch, a scent, and a clothes washing solution.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the device further comprises a creaser tool to make creases on the clothes.

9. The creaser tool of claim 8, wherein the creaser tool comprises two hot plates with a gap in between them to hold the clothes to be creased, said hot plates being configured to pass steam through holes configured on their respective internal surface onto the clothes so as to enable formation of creases on the clothes.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the flow of the fluid is controlled using control valves operated by a programmable microprocessor.