US4746567A
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Paper product for storing fragrances
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-12-22
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Granted: 1988-05-24
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Expires: 2006-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A paper product for storing fragrances comprises a paper support in which there is embedded a quantity of microcapsules in some of which there is encapsulated a fragrant essence while others are without fragrance, e.g., filled with a neutral fluid. The microcapsules are incorporated in the paper during its preparation from paste. Those neutral microcapsules preserve the integrity of the fragrance-containing microcapsules during handling of the product. The captive fragrance may be released after an indefinite storage period by deliberate crushing or otherwise rupturing of the microcapsules. The product may be a scented card, publicity insert, unwoven paper tissue or the like, and the main application of the invention lies in the perfume industry.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Claude E. Zelter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12; A45; A45D; A45D33/00; A45D33/38; D; D21; D21H; D21H21/00; D21H21/50; D21H21/52; D21H21/54; G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/005; G09F5/00; G09F5/04; G09F2005/046; G09F5/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249994; Y10T428/249995; Y10T428/249997
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A paper product for storing a fragrance comprising a paper support and microcapsules containing a fragrance, the said microcapsules being incorporated in the paper support, said fragrance being releasable upon crushing of the microcapsules by rubbing or like action, said paper product being further characterized in that in addition to said microcapsules containing a fragrance, said paper support incorporates neutral microcapsules without fragrance which are disposed in the paper support in a manner to serve as shock-absorbing means to protect the said microcapsules containing a fragrance from accidental crushing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A paper product for storing a fragrance comprising a paper support and microcapsules containing a fragrance, the said microcapsules being incorporated in the paper support, said fragrance being releasable upon crushing of the microcapsules by rubbing or like action, said paper product being further characterized in that in addition to said microcapsules containing a fragrance, said paper support incorporates neutral microcapsules without fragrance which are disposed in the paper support in a manner to serve as shock-absorbing means to protect the said microcapsules containing a fragrance from accidental crushing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The paper product of claim 1 wherein the neutral microcapsules are of larger diameter than those containing a fragrance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The paper product of claim 2 wherein the microcapsules used to contain the fragrance are small hollow balls of gelatine with a diameter of about 5 microns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The paper product of claim 1 wherein the microcapsules used to contain the fragrance are small hollow balls of gelatine with a diameter of about 5 microns.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The paper product of claim 1 wherein the said neutral microcapsules are hollow balls of gelatine filled with a fluid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The product as recited in claim 1, wherein said microcapsules are incorporated in the paper support during its preparation from a paste by addition of said microcapsules to said paste.
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