Method of delivering a benefit agent
US6642196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/57
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is provided a method of delivering a benefit agent whereby a benefit agent is first loaded to a surface and subsequently unloaded and transferred and delivered to a second surface. More in particular, the benefit agent is first loaded onto a garment during a laundering process, and subsequently delivered to another surface. The benefit agents can be fragrance agents, perfumes, colour enhancers, fabric softening agents, polymeric lubricants, photoprotective agents, latexes, resins, dye fixative agents, encapsulated materials, antioxidants, insecticides, soil repelling agents, soil release agents, and cellulose fibers.
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