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US 10,357,081 B2Granted
Steaming system for articles of footwear or other objects
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorBryan N. Farris
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Abstract
A steaming system includes a housing with a lid, a steaming compartment, and a heating chamber. The system also includes provisions for generating steam and exposing articles to the steam. Articles of apparel, including articles of footwear, may be placed in steaming system to help customize the articles of apparel for a user's fit and comfort. The steaming system can be configured to be portable and carried by a person.
Claims20
A steaming system, comprising:
- a housing, the housing including a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a front wall, a rear wall, a top surface, a lid, and a base portion, wherein:
- the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the front wall, and the rear wall are each attached to the base portion,
- the housing includes an open state and a closed state,
- the lid comprises a first wall and a second wall,
- the lid includes a bent region,
- the first wall and the second wall are joined together along the bent region,
- the lid is raised to form a first opening and a second opening when the housing is in the open state,
- the first opening is disposed along a plane associated with the front wall, and
- the second opening is disposed along a plane associated with the top surface;
- a compartment configured to receive one or more articles of apparel;
- and
- a heating chamber configured to provide steam to the compartment,
- wherein the steam evacuates the compartment through the first opening and the second opening when the housing is in the open state.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.