Title:
APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ADDING FRAGRANCE TO LAUNDRY
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003102291
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The invention provides an apparatus, methods, and compositions for dispensing a fragrance onto laundry in a dryer without substantial loss of that fragrance during the drying process. The apparatus includes an electrostatic vapor generator capable of dispensing a fragrance composition into a dryer. The invention also provides electrostatically dispensable fragrance compositions containing glycols, vegetable oils, and perfumes. The invention further provides a kit and method for enhancing residual fragrance on laundry by adding a fabric conditioning composition and a fragrance composition in separate steps during the laundering process. The invention includes embodiments wherein the dispensation of the fragrance compositions is computer controlled.
Inventors:
CONLEY SAMUEL G
LINS CLAUDIO L K
MORRIS ALLAN J
SIMPSON WILLIAM E
LINS CLAUDIO L K
MORRIS ALLAN J
SIMPSON WILLIAM E
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/016176
Publication Date:
April 08, 2004
Filing Date:
May 22, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
JOHNSON DIVERSEY INC (US)
International Classes:
D06F58/20; D06F58/02; (IPC1-7): D06F58/20
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