Patents Examined by William S. Parker
  • Aerosol preparations for removing lint, hair and other particulate matter from fabric
    Patent number: 5089160
    Abstract: A packaged aerosol preparation is provided for use in removing lint, hair and other particulate matter from fabrics. The sprayable liquid composition is packaged in a valve-equipped aerosol container. The composition includes an acrylic polymer or copolymer resin, a tackifier or plasticizer, and a liquified propellant consisting of either dimethyl ether or a mixture of dimethyl ether with a hydrocarbon propellant. The composition can be applied to absorbent substrates such as paper towels to provide an effective, disposable removal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Alberto-Culver Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Pallone, Larry J. Alania, William C. Weber, Jr., Robert F. Farmer