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Friable foam textile cleaning stick

US4594362A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateOct 31, 1985
Grant dateJun 10, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S521/918
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A dry-type textile cleaning article is disclosed which comprises a friable hydrophilic polyurethane foam body which incorporates abrasive particles, solvents, surfactants, and adjuvants such as fragrance, biocides, and fiber emollients. When rubbed over a textile surface the foam body yields shreds which are effective to remove both liquid and dry soils from textiles.

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