Water soluble laundry bag and receptacle therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8691257
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12956731

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A water soluble bag for containing soiled textiles, said bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, said bag 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 and does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85° F. in 7 days, and said bag being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons. Also disclosed is a receptacle for collecting soiled textiles comprising a container and a water soluble bag. Also disclosed is a receptacle for collecting soiled textiles comprising a container, a sling, and a water soluble 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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