Method of collecting, transporting and cleaning soiled textiles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8435311
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12956708

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A method of collecting soiled textiles to be cleaned, comprising the steps of providing a container having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, providing a sling having an open end, a second end, and sides extending therebetween disposed in and supported by said container, providing a water soluble bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween and made of a plastic film having a thickness of at least 1.3 mils, wherein said bag dissolves in water at a temperature of 165° F. in less than about 250 seconds, does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85° F. in 7 days, being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles, and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons, wherein said bag is disposed in and supported by said sling, and wherein soiled textiles deposited in said container are contained in said bag.

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CINTAS CORPORATE SERVICES INC6800 CINTAS BLVD CINCINNATI OH 45040

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gerlach, Richard Loveland, US 11 32
Hartman, Keith Hamilton, US 2 11
Magee, Tim New Braunfels, US 2 11
Mesko, David Wyoming, US 9 47

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