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Method and device for conditioning fabrics in a tumble dryer

CA 1280592 C · Owner: Leigh, Arthur George · Inventors: Leigh, Arthur George

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A method for conditioning fabrics in the tumble-dryer comprises applying to the fabrics a fabric conditioner in fine free-flowing powder form and comprising at least 80% by weight of a specified water-soluble soap blend and from 5-20% by weight of C16-C22 aliphatic alcohol 5-30EO ethoxylate. The soap blend contains significant proportions of C12, C14, C16 and C18 soaps and is, preferably a blend of 45-85% tallow soap and 15-55% coconut soap: the ethoxylated alcohol is advantageously tallow alcohol 25EO. The powder may be applied from a sprinkling device that moves freely among the fabrics.

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  • Granted February 26, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 26, 2008.
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FiledMarch 3, 1986
GrantedFebruary 26, 1991
Term endedFebruary 26, 2008
Patent numberCA 1280592 C
Classification (IPC)F26B1/00 +2 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedMarch 3, 1986Patent grantedFeb 26, 1991Term endedFeb 26, 2008

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