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EP 2 036 481 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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22.09.2010 Bulletin 2010/38 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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18.03.2009 Bulletin 2009/12 |
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Date of filing: 26.09.2000 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC):
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE |
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Designated Extension States: |
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AL LT LV MK RO SI |
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Priority: |
27.09.1999 US 156286 P
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Application number of the earlier application in accordance with Art. 76 EPC: |
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00970492.5 / 1290121 |
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Applicant: The Procter and Gamble Company |
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Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (US) |
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Inventors: |
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- Sherry, Alan, Edward
Newport KY 41071 (US)
- Policicchio, Nicola, John
Mason OH 45040 (US)
- Cella, Cynthia, Elaine
Fairfield OH 45014 (US)
- Flora, Jeffrey, Lawrence
Mason OH 45040 (US)
- Trinh, Toan
Maineville OH 45039 (US)
- Morelli, Joseph, Paul
Bothell WA 98011 (US)
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Representative: Morelle, Evelyne Charlotte Isabelle |
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N.V. Procter & Gamble Services Company S.A.
Temselaan 100
1853 Strombeek-Bever
1853 Strombeek-Bever (BE) |
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Premoistened wipes and methods of use |
(57) Disclosed are pre-moistened wipes having a laminate structure comprising
a) an outer scrub or buff layer; and
b) an inner absorptive layer which functions as a liquid reservoir.
The wipes are wetted with a cleaning composition suitable for use after showering
or bathing in a shower stall or bath tub area.