US4303725A
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Process for augmenting or enhancing aroma of headspace in dryer using fabric softener article containing 2-oxabicyclooctane derivative
Assignee: International Flavors and Fragrances Inc
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Filing: 1980-08-07
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 2000-08-07
Abstract
Abstract Described is a process for augmenting or enhancing the aroma of a headspace above dried clothing subjected to the action of a dryer-added fabric softener article which dryer-added fabric softener article contains an aroma augmenting or enhancing quantity of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark A. Sprecker
- 👤 Frederick L. Schmitt
- 👤 Manfred H. Vock
- 👤 Joaquin F. Vinals
- 👤 Jacob Kiwala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:24
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D9/00; C11D9/04; C11D9/44; C11D9/442; C11D3/00; C11D3/50; C11D3/502; C11D3/505; D; D06; D06M; D06M13/00; D06M13/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10T; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/20; Y10T442/2352
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A dryer-added fabric softening nonwoven fabric article comprising a non-woven cloth substrate, a substrate coating and an outer coating which comprises 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, which dryer-added fabric softening article is capable of imparting a minty and camphoraceous aroma with woody and piney undertones to the headspace in a dryer on operation thereof, the amount of said 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane being present in the dryer-added fabric softening article being from 0.01% up to 0.5% of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane based on the weight of said dryer-added fabric softening article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A dryer-added fabric softening nonwoven fabric article comprising a non-woven cloth substrate, a substrate coating and an outer coating which comprises 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, which dryer-added fabric softening article is capable of imparting a minty and camphoraceous aroma with woody and piney undertones to the headspace in a dryer on operation thereof, the amount of said 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane being present in the dryer-added fabric softening article being from 0.01% up to 0.5% of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane based on the weight of said dryer-added fabric softening article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A liquid or solid fabric softener composition comprising a liquid or solid fabric softener and imtimately admixed therewith from 0.01% up to 0.5% based on the weight of the liquid or solid fabric softener composition of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A liquid or solid fabric softener composition comprising a liquid or solid fabric softener and imtimately admixed therewith from 0.01% up to 0.5% based on the weight of the liquid or solid fabric softener composition of 1,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octane.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4264456A
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