Abstract: The present invention relates to a clothes-handing apparatus comprising: a cabinet having a holder opening provided at an upper panel; an air moving part provided inside the cabinet so as to generate an air flow; a holder which is withdrawable from the cabinet through the holder opening and on which clothes are hung; and holder air holes provided at the holder so as to supply air to the clothes hung on the holder.

Abstract: A drying system and apparatus that includes a drying apparatus having a housing having opposite open ends, a plurality of sequentially spaced fans contained within the housing, and a cover member for covering an open end of the housing with the cover member containing a plurality of openings that are in communication with an interior of the housing. The drying system also includes a kit containing various components for drilling into cabinetry or similar enclosed structures and connecting the drying apparatus to the openings that are drilled into the cabinetry or similar enclosed structures.

Abstract: A cooling fan extending vertically to define a longitudinal axis, the cooling fan configured to blow air and mist therefrom. The cooling fan includes a base and multiple stacked duct housings with a fan housing therebetween, each of the duct housing being rotatably coupled to each other. The base includes a water tank associated with an atomizer, an axial flow fan, and a misting tube, the misting tube extending upward from the atomizer along the axis through an air duct defined by the duct housings. Each of the duct housings include an air outlet and a misting outlet to independently disperse air and mist therefrom to be mixed upon exiting the cooling fan. With this arrangement, each one of the duct housings is rotatable about the longitudinal axis relative to an adjacent one of the multiple duct housings to provide directional misted air flow from multiple selected positions.

Abstract: An expandable and collapsible enclosure is provided for a garment refreshing appliance. The appliance has at least either a top or a bottom rigid housing structure. The enclosure comprises a wall structure extending substantially an entire height of the enclosure. The wall structure is made of a flexible material. An opening is provided in the wall structure through which garments can be introduced into or removed from the enclosure. A zipper is attached at the opening to selectively open and close the opening. A snap attachment mechanism is located at either or both of the top and a bottom of the wall structure for securing the wall structure to the top and/or bottom rigid housing structures.

Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly includes a housing at least partially bounding a chamber and a heat exchanger at least partially disposed within the chamber, the heat exchanger containing tubing adapted to allow a heated fluid to travel therethrough and fins outwardly projecting from the tubing, the fins being spaced apart such that air can freely flow between the fins. The heat exchanger also includes an inlet port into which an air mover can be received to provide blown air for the system and an outlet port through which the heated air exits the heat exchanger assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for treatment of multiple articles located in separate chambers (38) for treatment with an ambient or heated, and/or treated air flow stream (44); and processes for drying multiple articles located in the separate chambers (38) using an ambient or heated, and/or treated air flow stream (44). The chambers (38) are within a container or form a container (36), and the chambers (38) are connected in a manner that defines a virtual air flow stream tube having a length in excess of any single nominal length dimension or of any nominal internal width dimension or of any nominal internal height dimension of the container so that any to-be-treated items supported within any chamber is treated with air flow stream (44).

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus or machine to pre-dry fabric prints, wherein said machine comprises: A) a moving heat source that moves along a fixed long straight arm; B) a motor that powers the moving heat source by means of a belt; C) a control unit that commands the motor; and D) a stand for the fixed long arm with the heat source, and for the motor; wherein the heat source moves momentarily forth from a zero position along the long straight arm to a position on the top of a fabric that have been printed with a layer of fabric dye, and then the heat source moves back to the zero position.

Abstract: A portable collapsible clothes dryer system that includes a flexible collapsible lightweight shell that cooperates with a flexurally resilient frame to define an interior volume into which clothes and other articles to be dried are received. A blower blows air into the interior volume to facilitate drying of the articles. The frame is preferably comprised of flexurally resilient, shape-memory elements that permit the structure to collapse into a compact position for traveling and storage.

Abstract: A combination tumble and cabinet dryer appliance includes a housing with a tumble dryer and a cabinet dryer therein. The tumble dryer and cabinet dryer are operable independently of one another. Separate sources of hot air are provided to each of the tumble and cabinet dryers. The cabinet dryer extends over and along one side of the tumble dryer. A portion of the cabinet dryer extends substantially along the height of the housing so as to receive long hanging clothes, such as a dress. Removable shelves are provided in the cabinet dryer for drying sweaters and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is primarily directed to an appliance suitable for refreshing/cleaning cloth items in a refreshing/cleaning cycle, said appliance comprising a collapsible or expandable container that is made from a material that defines an interior void space, a container opening, a humidity provider, a heating element, at least one vent and/or filter, and an air circulation device, wherein said appliance further comprises a device to prevent accidental opening of the appliance's container by the user while a refreshing/cleaning cycle is running.

Abstract: A garment refreshing appliance comprising: an enclosure for receiving at least one garment to be refreshed,a support positioned in said enclosure to receive and suspend said garment in said enclosure, an air moving device arranged to circulate a flow of air within said enclosure, and an air duct associated with said air moving device to direct said circulating flow of air within said enclosure, said air duct having a plurality of flow directing vanes associated therewith to direct said recirculating flow of air against said garment.

Abstract: The present invention is a completely portable film dryer. The film is hung in strips within an encircling shroud. A heater assembly positioned at the top of the shroud blows warm air downward over the suspended film strips and out through exhaust vents near the shroud's bottom. A drip pan at the bottom of the shroud catches any free water drops. The entire unit, with the film placed inside, can be hung from a clothes hanger, shower curtain rod, or other suitable point. Power is provided to the heater assembly via a 110 volt AC plug or a DC adapter (for automotive cigarette lighters and the like). When not in use, the invention collapses to a significantly reduced size so that it can be transported in a suitcase or equipment container.

Abstract: The portable sports equipment drying container comprised: a box shaped body; a cover for the body; the body having opposed side walls and opposed end walls; an input fan mounted in one of the walls; an output fan mounted in a another one of the walls; a heating pad in the box shaped body; perforated or porous insulating structure between the heating pad and clothing or equipment placed in the box shaped body; and electrical circuitry for energizing the fans and the heating pad for drying moist or wet clothing or equipment placed in said container and for circulating air through the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying damp carpet and flooring materials in either a heated or non-heated manner is disclosed. A blower is provided which incorporates coils located near or at the air flow entrance. A fan is included to produce the air. Designed for commercial carpet cleaning, the invention sits at floor level. The invention forces warm-to-hot air across the floor surface. A control is incorporated in the design to regulate the temperature of the forced air. A handle is designed with the housing of the blower on the top portion for carrying ease. The present invention rotates about a base to dry larger areas of flooring.

Abstract: A portable sport equipment bag having an air distributor is connected with a hose to blower and ozone generator operable to move air and ozone under pressure into the air distributor. The air distributor has one or more manifolds located within the bag. The manifolds have a plurality of holes to allow air and ozone in the manifolds to flow into the bag to dry sport equipment and objects within the bag and destroy bacteria, molds and fungus in the bag. One or more air filters mounted on the bag remove odors and foreign matter from the air flow from the bag into the environment adjacent the bag.

Abstract: A new portable clothes dryer for quickly drying clothes and other items, especially in a limited space. The inventive device includes an elongate main housing and a control housing adapted for attachment to a structure. A shaft extends between the top of the main housing and the lower end of the control housing. A hub is rotatably mounted on the shaft to permit rotation of the hub about longitudinal axis of the shaft. A motor is provided for rotating the hub about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. A plurality of elongate arms are radially extended outwards from the hub. The side wall of the main housing has a plurality of openings into the interior of the main housing to permit the passage of air. A heater and fan are provided in the interior of the housing for heating and blowing air.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a portable garment dryer having a support member (10, 14, 60) with a centrally located opening (26) on a top surface thereof. A light but durable, air permeable garment bag (18) is secured about the opening (26) on a bottom surface of the support member (10, 14, 60). An elastic member (28) circumscribes the opening (26) on the other side of the support member (10, 14, 60) and snugly receives a barrel of a hair dryer (22) in an air tight relationship. A pair of adjustable straps (20) are secured to the sides of the support member (10, 14, 60) and supports the support member (10, 14, 60) so that the garment bag hangs freely beneath the support member (10, 14, 60). A damp garment can be hung in the interior of the bag (18) and the hair dryer unit turned on. In a preferred embodiment, foldable flaps (16, 17) extend from the support member (14) to enclose the garment bag (18) folded tightly against the bottom surface of the support member (14) when the garment dryer is not in use.

Abstract: A portable sport equipment bag having an air distributor is connected with a hose to blower operable to move air under pressure into the air distributor. The air distributor has one or more manifolds located within the bag. The manifolds have a plurality of holes to allow air in the manifolds to flow into the bag to dry sport equipment and objects within the bag. One or more air filters mounted on the bag remove odors and foreign matter from the air flow from the bag into the environment adjacent the bag.

Abstract: The conceable drying bar for a clothes hamper provides a simple mechanism to receive and suspend wet or damp towels of clothing externally of the hamper structure.

Abstract: A new Portable Clothes Dryer for providing a system for drying an article of clothing by use of a portable hair dryer. The inventive device includes a bag defining an interior volume adapted for enclosing an article of clothing and an intake port providing communication with the interior volume of the bag. The intake port is adapted for receiving and retaining the outlet nozzle of a portable hair dryer whereby air is discharged out the outlet nozzle of the portable hair dryer, through the intake port, and throughout the bag so as to dry the article of clothing placed therein.

Abstract: This invention is a garment de-wrinkler that includes a garment bag with a threaded opening in the bottom thereof. A device for controlling the interior environment of the garment bag is inserted into the opening in the bag. The environmental controller is in the form of an exterior canister that is open at both end with a fan mounted adjacent the exterior end. A second canister is mounted interiorly of the exterior canister and includes heating electrodes to create steam from the water or other liquid contained in the interior canister. Air heating elements are provided in the area between the interior wall of the exterior canister and the exterior wall of the interior canister so that when ambient air is blown over the coil the air will be heated prior to entering the garment bag.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a portable garment dryer that has a planar base member with a centrally located opening. A light but durable, air permeable garment bag is secured about the opening on one side of the planar base. An elastic grommet-like member circumscribes the opening on the other side of the planar base member and snugly receives a barrel of a hair dryer in an air tight relationship. A pair of adjustable straps are secured to the opposite side of the planar member and supports the planar base so that the garment bag hangs freely beneath planar member. A damp garment can be hung in the interior of the bag and the hair dryer unit turned on. Foldable flaps extend from the planar base member to enclose the garment bag folded tightly against the base member when the garment dryer is not in use.

Abstract: A rack assembly for drying and warming fabric articles which includes an elongated tube having an interior chamber housing an electrical dryer for warming the air and directing the air through the tube and over a plurality of elongated slots formed in the elongated tube to expel the air onto the fabric article. The slots may increase in length preceding away from the dryer and cooperate with a divider wall angling down preceding away from the dryer to reduce the transverse cross-section of the interior chamber to provide a uniform forced air flow from the elongated tube onto the fabric article. The elongated tube may further comprise a plurality ribs on its exterior for spacing the fabric article from the elongated slots. The rack assembly may be mounted to an existing towel rack bar by having openings at each end and a removable cover to extend to bar of the existing rack through the assembly and out the openings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lightweight, portable drying apparatus which naturally, uniformly and quickly drys footwear and small items of apparel such as shoes, hats, gloves and scarves. The portable drying apparatus includes a flexible waterproof bag having an inner support structure for holding multiple pieces of footwear and small articles of apparel. The flexible bag may be rigidly supported by a top panel and a collapsible waterproof tri-fold support insert which defines the boundaries of an enclosed inner chamber. During operation, ambient air is circulated throughout the chamber using a blower assembly mounted on the support structure for drawing air into the chamber, and a vent formed in the flexible bag material for releasing the drawn air from the chamber. In a second embodiment, the support structure includes a base panel for defining a bottom portion of the chamber and two or more removable flexible rods bent in an arch shape to form a dome shaped structure.

Abstract: The present invention is a device that automatically removes wrinkles from clothing, either at home or while traveling. It requires a minimum of effort to assemble, use or dismantle and can be packed for travel in a small, lightweight case. Clothing is placed in a modified "wardrobe" type bag that contains a secured, but removable, hand-held steamer, with an automatic shut-off valve at the bottom. The bag is secured to the top of a doorway or some other spot, the clothes are hung inside the bag at the top, and the door is zippered shut. The switch is then turned on and left on. When the cycle is complete, an automatic shut-off switch turns the steamer and an indicator light off. The clothes may then be removed for drying. When the device is no longer needed to be in use, or in preparation for travel, it can be collapsed and folded into a space that is about 1/10 of a cubic foot.

Abstract: A portable enclosure for the placement of wet articles for storage and at least partial drying. The enclosure includes a rigid plastic frame including an article hanger enclosed by a housing with a top, bottom and sides. At least three of the sides and the top are at least partially formed of a mesh material and at least the bottom is impervious. An exteriorly extending adjustable length strap with Velcro type closure means attached to the frame can be looped over an external support to support the enclosure and contents. A container is located in the bottom of the housing to catch any liquid dripping from the wet articles to contain the dripping within the housing. A zippered opening in one wall is provided for selected entry into the interior of the housing.