Insect repellent fabric
US7887826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An insect repellent fabric. The fabric comprises a fabric base and an active insect repellent ingredient. The active ingredient is contained within microcapsules and the fabric base is impregnated with the microcapsules. The preferred active ingredient is a Citronella extract or DEET.
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