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Liquid potpourri and method of manufacture

US5576286A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1995
Grant dateNov 19, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L9/048
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a novel formulation and its method of manufacture, for liquid potpourri utilizing a gelable acrylic acid copolymer, hydroxypropylcellulose, and a water or aqueous alcohol carrier, which form a polymer matrix when the pH raised to between 5 and 7. Encapsulated fragrance droplets are suspended in the matrix.

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