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Stretchable microfragrance delivery article
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1983-10-11
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Granted: 1985-07-09
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Expires: 2003-10-11
Abstract
Abstract An article comprises sheet material which may be printed and having an adherent coating of microscopic, rupturable capsules in a binder on at least one surface thereof, the article being capable of undergoing plastic deformation and exhibiting: (a) a yield point on a stress-strain curve of less than 225 kg/cm 2 (3200 psi) for a 127 micrometer (5 mil) thick material, (b) a difference in elongation at the yield point compared to the breaking point of at least 5.0 percent, and (c) an elongation at the yield point of less than 25 percent.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman P. Sweeny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/70; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/88; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1405; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24851; Y10T428/24893; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249994; Y10T428/249995; Y10T428/249997; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2848; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2982; Y10T428/2984; Y10T428/2985; Y10T428/2987; Y10T428/2989; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/20; Y10T442/2303
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
An article containing microscopic rupturable capsules, which capsules upon rupture release core material, said article comprising: (1) a support layer comprising printed sheet material of polymeric film or fabric capable of undergoing plastic deformation, and (2) a coating layer comprising microscopic, rupturable capsules with releasable core material therein in a binder coated on at least one surface thereof; said article exhibiting (a) a yield point on a stress-strain curve of less than 225 kg/cm 2 for a 127 micrometer thick material, (b) a difference in elongation at the yield point compared to the breaking point of at least 5.0 percent, and (c) an elongation value at the yield point of less than 25 percent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
An article containing microscopic rupturable capsules, which capsules upon rupture release core material, said article comprising: (1) a support layer comprising printed sheet material of polymeric film or fabric capable of undergoing plastic deformation, and (2) a coating layer comprising microscopic, rupturable capsules with releasable core material therein in a binder coated on at least one surface thereof; said article exhibiting (a) a yield point on a stress-strain curve of less than 225 kg/cm 2 for a 127 micrometer thick material, (b) a difference in elongation at the yield point compared to the breaking point of at least 5.0 percent, and (c) an elongation value at the yield point of less than 25 percent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein said yield point is in the range of 25 to 200 kg/cm 2 .
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein said support is a flexible sheet material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The article according to claim 3 wherein said sheet material is a polymeric film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein said capsules have an average diameter in the range of 5 to 35 micrometers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein said capsules have an average size in the range of 12 to 25 micrometers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein the difference in elongation at the yield point compared to the breaking point is in the range of 10 to 200 percent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein the elongation at the yield point is in the range of 0.1 to 10 percent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein said capsules comprise in the range of 30 to 70 percent of the weight of said coating layer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein the volume payload of said capsules is in the range of 60 to 85 percent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The article according to claim 1 wherein said core material is an odor-releasing substance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The article according to claim 1 further comprising an adhesive layer coated on the second surface or said support.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article according to claim 12 further comprising a release liner overlying said adhesive layer.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
148 words
A method for rupturing microcapsules contained in an article comprising the steps of: (a) providing an article containing microscopic rupturable capsules, which capsules upon rupture release core material, said article comprising: (1) a support layer comprising printed sheet material capable of undergoing plastic deformation, and (2) a coating layer comprising microscopic, rupturable capsules with releasable core material therein in a binder coated on at least one surface thereof; said article exhibiting a. a yield point on a stress-strain curve of less than 225 kg/cm 2 for a 127 micrometer thick material, b. a difference in elongation at the yield point compared to the breaking point of at least 5.0 percent, and c. an elongation at the yield point of less than 25 percent; (b) applying tensile stress to said article sufficient to cause rupture of at least same of said capsules, so as to release core material therefrom.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
148 words
A method for rupturing microcapsules contained in an article comprising the steps of: (a) providing an article containing microscopic rupturable capsules, which capsules upon rupture release core material, said article comprising: (1) a support layer comprising printed sheet material capable of undergoing plastic deformation, and (2) a coating layer comprising microscopic, rupturable capsules with releasable core material therein in a binder coated on at least one surface thereof; said article exhibiting a. a yield point on a stress-strain curve of less than 225 kg/cm 2 for a 127 micrometer thick material, b. a difference in elongation at the yield point compared to the breaking point of at least 5.0 percent, and c. an elongation at the yield point of less than 25 percent; (b) applying tensile stress to said article sufficient to cause rupture of at least same of said capsules, so as to release core material therefrom.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-07-08 | 1989-01-07 | 1989-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-08 | 1993-01-07 | 1993-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-08 | 1997-01-07 | 1997-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |