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(11) EP 1 278 905 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
31.01.2002

(43) Date of publication:
29.01.2003 Bulletin 2003/05

(21) Application number: 01922877.4

(22) Date of filing: 29.03.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: D06M 10/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0110/203
(87) International publication number:
WO 0107/3184 (04.10.2001 Gazette 2001/40)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 29.03.2000 US 192903 P

(71) Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Cincinnati,Ohio 45202 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • ARREDONDO, Victor, Manuel
    West Chester, OH 45069 (US)
  • MELLEA, Michelle, Frances
    Hamilton, OH 45013 (US)
  • PAYET, George, L.
    Cincinnati, OH 45236 (US)

(74) Representative: Peet, Jillian Wendy et al
Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited,Whitley Road,Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9TS (GB)

   


(54) METHODS FOR IMPROVING WATER ABSORBENCY OF FABRICS AND FABRICS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES