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EP 0931473 A2 19990728 - A method of cleaning a zip fastener

Title (en)

A method of cleaning a zip fastener

Title (de)

Verfahren zur Reinigung eines Reissverschlusses

Title (fr)

Méthode de nettoyage d'une fermeture à glissière

Publication

EP 0931473 A2 19990728 (EN)

Application

EP 98309902 A 19981203

Priority

GB 9725663 A 19971203

Abstract (en)

A method of cleaning a zip fastener (6), in which a cleaning solution (2) is applied to the fastener (6) during the manufacturing process, is left on the fastener (6) for a period of time, and is then rinsed, prior to finishing. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A44B 19/42

IPC 8 full level

A44B 19/42 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A44B 19/42 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE ES FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

GB 2332020 A 19990609; GB 2332020 A9; GB 9725663 D0 19980204; EP 0931473 A2 19990728; EP 0931473 A3 19991013

DOCDB simple family (application)

GB 9725663 A 19971203; EP 98309902 A 19981203