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US 2012/0222453 A1Published application
Towel washing and drying appliance
OwnerStephen M. Muellerinventor
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Abstract
The high energy usage and high water usage of conventional washing and drying, specifically for towels, is addressed with the present invention. The “towel-station” of the invention is a single-piece sheet-fed appliance to be located at or near the bathroom, shower or pool to efficiently wash, sanitize, dry and warm a towel. Dramatic savings of energy and water result over that of conventional washing and drying. An additional benefit is the availability to the user of a warm towel after bathing without the use of additional energy since warming is performed as part of the drying process.
Claims6
A towel washing and drying appliance comprising:
- a housing;
- a feed table adjacent the housing for supporting a towel thereon;
- drive means within said housing for holding said towel and moving it through the interior of said housing;
- washing means within said housing for spraying water onto said towel as it is being moved;
- electric heating means within said housing for heating said towel after it passes through said washing means, and
- towel storage means located beneath said housing for storing towels that have been washed and dried.
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