Franziska Zuza, AT26450B

Verfahren zur Erzeugung von mit appretierten Daunen gefüllten Bettdecken.

Image credit: Zuza, F. (1905)

On November 26, 1906, Franziska Zuza of Vienna patented a method for making down-filled comforters using coated feathers. By blowing a mixture of down and powdered adhesive into the fabric and then activating the coating with heat or steam, her process allowed even filling while preventing dust loss and feather escape.

Date of Application: 2 May 1905

Date of Issuance: 26 November 1906

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Francesca Chiaradia
Francesca Chiaradia
PhD Candidate in Economics

My research interests include innovation, law, and information economics.