Insect repellent article providing low contact wetness
US6162454A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N31/06
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a portable, disposable article for repelling insects. The article includes a fibrous substrate which can be impregnated with the insect repellent. In one embodiment, the fibrous substrate is disposed intermediate a porous cover and a barrier layer, and comprises fibers having external capillary channels. The porous cover can comprise an apertured plastic film having tapered apertures. The insect repellent can be contained in a breakable packet, such that when the breakable packet is broken, the insect repellent is directed through the fibrous substrate for release through the apertured film.
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