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Additive having ultraviolet radiation protection for a laundry detergent

US9404214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2015
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/259
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation is disclosed which comprises the steps of dispensing a suspension of zinc oxide particles treated with an acid polymer into a washing machine during a time in which a fabric is being washed in the washing machine and mixing the treated zinc oxide particles and the fabric for the treated zinc oxide particles to bind to the fabric. Other methods for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.

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