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Liquid fabric softener

CA 1290106 C · Owner: Piper-Flatley, Heidi Anne · Inventors: Piper, Heidi Anne; Wahl, Errol H.; Piper-Flatley, Heidi Anne

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Liquid fabric softening composition for use in a rinse bath after washing fabrics with a detergent. The softening composition has a pH of less than about 7 and contains light-unstable red dyes especially D&C Red #28, to provide a pink color the softening, composition being packaged in a container that protects the dye from light. Light destroys the dye on fabrics equipment, etc. to, avoid dye build-up.

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  • Granted October 8, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 8, 2008.
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FiledMarch 14, 1989
GrantedOctober 8, 1991
Term endedOctober 8, 2008
Patent numberCA 1290106 C
Classification (IPC)C11D1/62 +2 more

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1990199219941996199820002002200420062008Application filedMarch 14, 1989Patent grantedOct 8, 1991Term endedOct 8, 2008

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