Electrostatic flocking and articles made therefrom
CA 2431607 C · Owner: Playtex Products, Llc · Inventors: Merovitz, Gerald
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The present invention is directed to an article having at least one surface coated with electrostatically flocked material. The flock material used is one or more fibers preferably synthetic fibers. When electrostatically flocked onto the article surface the flock material is oriented, thus providing a silky smooth feel to the surface. The articles may include for example, elastic articles such as rubber gloves elastic medical drapes or wraps, elastic orthopedic supports / braces and clothing. The present invention also provides a process and apparatus for electrostatically flocking material onto an article.
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- Filed June 10, 2003 and granted October 16, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 10, 2023.
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