Tacky allergen trap and filter medium, and method for containing allergens
US7727915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/699
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An allergen trap is provided. The allergen trap includes a woven or nonwoven substrate having at least one strata. The trap is impregnated with or otherwise treated with a tacky adhesive by which allergens may be trapped. An example of an allergen is a dust mite. The tacky adhesive, in turn, may be treated with a miticide or activated carbon.
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