Insect repellant-infused disposable articles
US12310360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D2500/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A disposable article infused with an insect repellant and method of making the same. The disposable article includes an outer, water absorbent layer, an inner, waterproof layer and an insect repellant applied to the outer layer. The disposable article can be fabric gowns, shoe-covers, leg coverings, hand coverings, arm coverings, head coverings, body coverings, face coverings, full body coverings and chuck pads. In certain embodiments, the outer, water absorbent layer is spun-bonded polypropylene. In other embodiments, the outer, water absorbent layer is spun-bonded polyester. The inner, waterproof layer can be cast polyethylene. The insect repellant can include an effective amount of DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), OLE (oil of lemon eucalyptus) and essential oils alone or in combination.
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