Multi—use fabric care article and method
US7405191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D17/041
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fabric care article made of solid or semi-solid matrix of materials for repetitive or multiple use in a machine drying apparatus such as a tumble dryer. The matrix includes a structuring agent comprising a filler structuring agent and a polymeric structuring agent. The filler structuring agent comprises about 0.2 % to about 10% and the polymeric structuring agent comprises about 0.5 to about 20% by weight of the composition. The matrix further includes up to about 25% of an anionic soap surfactant, about 10% to about 60% of free fatty acid, and about 1% to about 50% of a non-ionic, but is substantially free from cationic surfactant. When the fabric care article is used up, it simply disappears, indicating to a user that the article needs to be replenished.
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