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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2006
Filed:
May. 28, 2002
Samuel G. Conley, Gurnee, IL (US);
Claudio L. K. Lins, Racine, WI (US);
Allan J. Morris, Racine, WI (US);
William E. Simpson, New Berlin, WI (US);
Samuel G. Conley, Gurnee, IL (US);
Claudio L. K. Lins, Racine, WI (US);
Allan J. Morris, Racine, WI (US);
William E. Simpson, New Berlin, WI (US);
JohnsonDiversey, Inc., Sturtevant, WI (US);
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus, methods, and compositions for dispensing a fragrance onto laundry in a dryer without substantial loss of that fragrance during the drying process. The apparatus includes an electrostatic vapor generator capable of dispensing a fragrance composition into a dryer. The invention also provides electrostatically dispensable fragrance compositions containing glycols, vegetable oils, and perfumes. The invention further provides a kit and method for enhancing residual fragrance on laundry by adding a fabric conditioning composition and a fragrance composition in separate steps during the laundering process. The invention includes embodiments wherein the dispensation of the fragrance compositions is computer controlled.