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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8338359 | Dryer bar having void volumes Dryer bars having certain defined void volumes. ... | 12/25/2012 |
| 8338360 | Fabric conditioning fabric care articles comprising a particulate lubricant agent A fabric conditioning articles containing a particulate lubricant agent comprising a platelet which is optionally hexagonal in shape, said platelet optionally having a planar aspect ratio of particle size to thickness of from about 50 to about 300. Non-limiting exam... | 12/25/2012 |
| 8188031 | Reusable antistatic dryer products and methods for fabricating the same Dryer products that impart antistatic properties to textiles and methods for fabricating such dryer products are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a dryer product comprises a water-insoluble, moisture-permeable, enclosed container and a desiccant within the wat... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8084412 | Fabric treatment composition A heat activated fabric treatment composition comprising: a) at least 1% by weight of one or more quaternary ammonium fabric softening materials, b) at least 1% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant, such that compon... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8058224 | Multiple use fabric conditioning composition with blooming perfume Multiple use fabric conditioning compositions comprising blooming perfume are useful for conditioning fabric. ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8008247 | Tumble dryer bleach and fabric treatment The invention relates to a treatment article and a method for treating a fabric by delivering one or more powdered benefit agents to a fabric in a tumble dryer and thus providing at least one fabric benefit such as sanitization and/or disinfection, whitening and/or ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7977303 | Multiple use fabric conditioning block with indentations Multiple use fabric conditioning blocks comprising indentations and/or protrusions are useful for conditioning fabric. ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7932223 | Fabric treatment composition A heat activated fabric treatment composition comprising: a) at least 1% by weight of one or more quaternary ammonium fabric softening materials, b) at least 1% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant, such that components a) and b) comprise at least 30% by weight of th... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7871975 | Solid fabric conditioning compositions and treatment in a dryer A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7820614 | Multiple use fabric softening composition with reduced linting An article comprising a multiple use fabric conditioning composition that is operably connectable to the inside of a dryer is useful for softening fabric without staining the fabric and with reduced linting. ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7786069 | Multiple use solid fabric conditioning compositions and treatment in a dryer A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7524809 | Multiple use fabric conditioning composition with improved perfume Multiple use fabric conditioning composition comprising improved perfume are useful for softening laundry in a dryer. ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7456145 | Fabric treatment compositions comprising ester quats and fatty amides and methods for treating fabric in a dryer A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7452855 | Fragrance dispenser for a dryer and a method for dispensing fragrance onto fabric in a dryer A fragrance dispenser is provided according to the invention. A fragrance dispenser is provided for use in a dryer for dispensing a fragrance onto fabric or laundry dried in the dryer. The fragrance dispenser includes a mixture of a carrier component and a fragrance... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7405191 | Multiuse fabric care article and method A fabric care article made of solid or semi-solid matrix of materials for repetitive or multiple use in a machine drying apparatus such as a tumble dryer. The matrix includes a structuring agent comprising a filler structuring agent and a polymeric structuring agent... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7381697 | Fabric softener composition and methods for manufacturing and using A fabric softener composition is provided by melt mixing a fabric softener component and a carrier component to provide a fabric softener composition exhibiting a melting point greater than 90° C. The weight ratio of the fabric softener component to the carrier com... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7348024 | Pull apart fragrance sampler Economical and improved pull apart fragrance sampling device constructed of a film to film laminate. The mechanism for release of fragrance is accomplished by providing a microcapsule layer between a top ply and a bottom ply, which upon drying holds the overlying pl... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338928 | System for releasing encapsulated active ingredients The present invention relates to a controlled release system that can be incorporated in cosmetic, personal care, and household products to effectively encapsulate wide range of active ingredients and sensory markers and release them in response to moisture or over ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7250393 | Fabric treatment compositions and methods for treating fabric in a dryer A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7183249 | Fragrance compositions and delivery systems A dry fragrance composition having from about 0.1 to about 20%, by total carrier weight, of a fragrance composition substantially uniformly deposited on the surface of a nonabsorbent solid inorganic particulate substrate is used to impart a fragrance to a second mat... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7119060 | Controlled delivery system for fabric care products The present invention relates to a controlled delivery system that can be incorporated in liquid, as well as, dry granular, or powder, fabric care products, such as fabric softeners, laundry detergents, rinse added products, and other fabric care products, to enhanc... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7094748 | Soil redeposition inhibition agents and systems The present invention relates to soil redeposition inhibiting agents, soil redeposition inhibiting articles comprising such soil redeposition inhibiting agents, method for using such soil redeposition inhibiting articles for removing soils from dry or essentially dr... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087572 | Fabric treatment compositions and methods for treating fabric in a dryer A fabric treatment composition is provided. The fabric treatment composition includes a fabric treatment agent and a carrier component for containing the fabric treatment agent in a solid form during operation conditions in a dryer. The fabric treatment composition ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087194 | K-type polarizer and preparation thereof A process for preparing a polarizer is described whereby a pre-polarizing article comprising an oriented, vinylalcohol polymer film layer, and an acid donor layer comprising a thermal acid generator, is exposed to radiant energy at a temperature sufficient to effect... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7053127 | Quaternized amido cyclic amine surfactant A quaternary surfactant comprising a cyclic diamine group, compositions comprising the quaternized amido cyclic amine surfactant, a gelled aqueous composition comprising the quaternized amido cyclic amine surfactant, use of the gelled aqueous well treatment applicat... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7053034 | Targeted controlled delivery compositions activated by changes in pH or salt concentration The present invention relates to a novel controlled release carrier system for pH or salt triggered release and targeted delivery of fragrances and other active ingredients onto fabric, hair, skin, and other biological surfaces and which provides prolonged release o... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7015187 | Fabric softening compound The present invention relates to a biodegradable softener compounds with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided. The softener can be incorporated into softener compositions to form solid and liquid compositions, includ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7001879 | Articles and methods for treating fabrics based on acyloxyalkyl quaternary ammonium compositions Disclosed are automatic dryer added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing fabric conditioning compositions comprising from about 20 percent to about 80 percent by weight of a mixture of quaternary ammonium compounds, and between about 80 percent to abou... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998380 | Fabric treatment composition A heat activated fabric treatment composition comprises from 3 to 75 wt % of one or more fabric treatment active ingredients, from 5 to 60 wt % of a nonionic surfactant and from 10 to 50 wt % of water. The composition is provided in a dispensing device which, in use... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6995122 | Method for imparting substantive fragrance and, optionally, anti-static properties to fabrics during washing and/or drying procedure and compositions useful for effecting such processes Described is a method for imparting a substantive fragrance to fabrics being washed or dried in a washing machine or clothes dryer by means of tumbling the fabrics with one or more sachets, each of which contains fragrance-containing particles. The polymer particles... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6995124 | Methods for laundering delicate garments in a washing machine A product and process for laundering delicate or dry-clean only garments in a conventional home washing machine. The process represents a home version of the commercial wet-cleaning processes for cleaning of delicate garments. The product comprises a liquid combinat... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6958317 | Fabric softener compositions The present invention relates to a method of use of a fabric softener composition for the wrinkle recovery treatment or the reduction of wet soiling of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric s... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6956020 | Fabric softener compositions The present invention relates to a method of use of a softener composition for enhancing the abrasion resistance of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least on... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6949503 | Fabric softener compositions The present invention relates to a method of use of a softener composition for the antipilling treatment of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949207 | K-type polarizer and preparation thereof A process for preparing a polarizer is described whereby a pre-polarizing article comprising an oriented, vinylalcohol polymer film layer, and an acid donor layer comprising a thermal acid generator, is exposed to radiant energy at a temperature sufficient to effect... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6949495 | Cleaning solution for removing residue A solution for washing away residue, comprising an aqueous solution of a water-soluble high molecular compound in which is dissolved at least one kind of dissolving agent selected from an amine and a fluoride. The washing solution is capable of effectively washing a... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6939835 | Cyclic compounds and their use as precursors of fragrant alcohols Compounds of the formula in which the dotted lines indicate the position of single or double bonds, R1 represents a radical belonging to a fragrant alcohol of the formula R1OH, X represents a nucl... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6939843 | Fabric softener compositions The present invention relates to a method of use of a softener composition for imparting hydrophilicity to textile fiber materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least one additive selected f... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6916780 | Fabric treatment composition A heat activated fabric treatment composition comprises from 3 to 75 wt % of one or more fabric treatment active ingredients, from 10 to 50 wt % of water, from 5 to 40 wt % of an oil and optionally from 2 to 30 wt % of a nonionic surfactant. The composition is provi... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6906025 | Articles and methods for treating fabrics based on acyloxyalkyl quaternary ammonium compositions Disclosed are automatic dryer added fabric conditioning articles and methods utilizing fabric conditioning compositions comprising from about 20 percent to about 80 percent by weight of a mixture of quaternary ammonium compounds, and between about 80 percent to abou... | 06/14/2005 |
