Dye setting steam chamber apparatus and method

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, A dye setting apparatus for use with carpets mats and, the like comprises a cover having a generally planar interior surface pivotally connected to a support surface. The cover includes a steam containment and support structure having an interior channel flow connected to a steam source. The cover support structure and support surface form a confinement chamber for the carpet. Steam is released into the chamber from apertures in the support structure to set dye in the carpet. The interior surface of the cover is constructed of a material which is generally non-heat conductive and somewhat water absorbent such as plywood, to, preverit steam from condensing as …