Microcapsule and method of producing same

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PATENT NO 8460792
APP PUB NO 20110123582A1
SERIAL NO

13015227

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A microcapsule which is able to stably retain a benefit agent such as a volatile substance for an extended period, and which is also suitable for encapsulating fragrances and the like. Such capsule encapsulates a mixture comprising a volatile substance, and an additive that has a higher melting point than the volatile substance and is able to undergo mutual dissolution with the volatile substance, wherein the mixture exhibits a melting point range, and a portion of, or all of, that melting point range falls within a range from −20 to 60° C. The present invention also relates to consumer products including cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising such microcapsules, and processes of making and using same.

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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYCINCINNATI OHIO 45202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Iwasaki, Takashi Saitama, JP 145 1060
Nair, Radhakrishnan Janardanan Kobe, JP 12 114
Pintens, An Brasschaat, BE 52 467
Smets, Johan Lubbeek, BE 262 2547
Yasuhara, Takuya Saitama, JP 6 35

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