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Antiflea fibers

US5028471A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1988
Grant dateJul 2, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/68
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Melt-spun filaments having a substance incorporated therein to kill fleas and staple length fibers made therefrom are described. Carpets containing these fibers are useful for ridding households and household pets of fleas.

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