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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7763180 | Wrinkle-removing composition The present invention provides a wrinkle-removing composition capable of removing wrinkles in fiber products without deteriorating the texture, even if heat treatment such as ironing and steam pressing is not carried out. The present relates to a wrinkle-removing co... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7749401 | Self-steaming benefit composition Self-steaming benefit compositions for treating fabrics are described. The present invention relates to compositions which are both self-steaming and include one or more benefit agents to provide benefits to fabrics. The present invention also relates to a method fo... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7425222 | Process for improving the sun protection factor of cellulosic fibre material A process for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of cellulosic fibre materials and blends thereof, which comprises contacting said materials with at least one compound of the formula (1) in which M is hydrogen, an al... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7410594 | Trichromatic dyeing process and dye mixtures used therein The present invention relates to a process for the trichromatic dyeing or printing of hydroxy-group-containing or nitrogen-containing organic substrates with dye mixtures and also to such dye mixtures and hydroxy-group-containing or nitrogen-containing organic subst... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7381345 | Fiber product treating agent The present invention relates to a fiber product treating agent and a method of increasing the longevity of perfume in a fiber product treating agent. The present invention specifically relates to a fiber product treating agent containing (a) a compounds represented... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374697 | Color-safe fabric wrinkle removing and refreshing composition Composition spray applied on fabrics to de-wrinkle and refresh while protecting colors which leaves no discernable residue. Quality water, one or more alcohol(s) and one or more surfactant(s) penetrate the fabric weave. One or more acids lower pH to stabilize sensit... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7354457 | Tanning agent and curing agent based on dialdehydes Tanning agents can be prepared by reacting at least one aldehyde of formula I, with at least one further identical or different aldehyde of formula I, where Z is a single chemical bond, unsubstitute... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7320713 | Treatment of fiber with water containing fine powder of noble metal dispersed therein A method of burning noble metals in high-pressure water using hydrogen and oxygen to produce noble metal micro-dispersion water in which super-fine noble metal particles are dispersed, and use the obtained noble metal micro-dispersion water to treat fiber products i... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7262160 | Dye product and method of treating clothing for UV blocking Enhanced UV blocking is provided to clothing by washing the clothing in a composition including a UV blocking dye and at least one additional water-soluble material which serves as a matrix and/or a dispersant for the dye in the washing machine. The dye is initially... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7214652 | Anionic surfactant-containing hypochlorite bleach composition and methods of making and use A liquid composition comprising an aqueous mixture of a softener emulsion and alkali metal hypochlorite wherein said softener emulsion contains an anionic stabilizing surfactant. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214718 | Quaternary ammonium salt composition The present invention provides a softening base and a softener having biodegradability employing a quaternary ammonium salt composition comprising (M) a monoester quaternary salt represented by the formula (I), (D) a diester quaternary salt represented by the formul... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201778 | Ionic cross-linking of ionic cotton with small molecular weight anionic or cationic molecules A process for producing an ionic crosslinked fibrous material, such as a cellulosic fabric, paper, or other substrate, wherein the ionic crosslinked fiber exhibits an increased wrinkle resistance angle. A process for producing a cationized chitosan, wherein the cati... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192937 | Oligosaccharide-containing compositions and uses thereof The use of compositions containing one or more oligosaccharides in an amount effective to disinfect and/or preserve medical devices, pharmaceutical preparations, and the like is described. Buffered solutions containing one or more oligosaccharide-containing composit... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7166135 | Product and method for treating cotton A process for producing an ionic crosslinked fibrous material, such as a cellulosic fabric, paper, or other substrate, wherein the ionic crosslinked fiber exhibits an increased wrinkle resistance angle. A process for producing a cationized chitosan, wherein the cati... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147928 | Compositions and methods for imparting stain resistance The invention concerns a stain resist composition comprising: (a) a component selected from the group consisting of (1) a naphthalene condensate, (2) a lignin sulfonate, (3) a phenol sulfonate derivative, a mixture thereof and (4) a (meth)acrylic polymer comprising ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125833 | Cyclodextrin laundry detergent additive complexes and compositions containing same Cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of hydrophobic actives are useful in liquid and solid laundry detergent formulations. The inclusion complexes are stable and capable of releasing their active ingredients gradually during wash and rinse cycles. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125831 | Detergent composition for dry cleaning comprising a cyclic polysiloxane and a polyether modified silicone The invention can provide a detergent composition for dry cleaning which comprises a nonionic surfactant as the component (a), a cyclic polysiloxane as the component (b) and a polyether modified silicone having a HLB value of at most 6 as the component (c), wherein ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7118684 | Treatment of fiber with water containing fine powder of noble metal dispersed therein Burn noble metal in high-pressure water using hydrogen and oxygen to produce noble metal micro-dispersion water in which super-fine noble metal particles are dispersed, and use the obtained noble metal micro-dispersion water to treat fiber products in order to provi... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7109135 | Soft tactile coating for multi-filament woven fabric A polyolefin woven fabric extrusion coating with superior soft tactile characteristic is disclosed comprising ethylenic elastomer and thermoplastic vulcanizate. The combination performs in a synergistic fashion to obtain more pleasing soft tactile characteristic tha... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101835 | Compositions for lipophilic fluid systems comprising 1,2-hexanediol Compositions for treating fabric articles, especially articles of clothing, linens and drapery, wherein the compositions provide improved cleaning of soils from and/or care of and/or treatment of fabric articles, especially while providing superior garment care for ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7037346 | Textile substrate having coating containing multiphase fluorochemical and cationic material thereon for image printing A textile coated with a coating having multiphase fluorochemical and a cationic material. A printed image is subsequently placed on the coated textile. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6984336 | Clothes treatment for dry wrinkle resistance The invention concerns the treatment of clothes for dry wrinkle resistance, in particular in-wear wrinkle resistance. The clothes are treated with an amphoteric polymer and secured in the desired configuration, preferably during a process of ironing. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6916778 | UV absorbers with affinity for textile fiber The invention relates to the use of compounds (A) with at least one structural unit of formula (I), wherein X represents groups of formula —CR1═CR2— or a carbonyl group C═O, R1 and R2 meaning hydrogen or essentiall... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913628 | Waterborne fabric and textile coating or treatment Novel waterborne vinyl copolymer dispersions useful as a fabric coating or treatment to improve the performance properties of textile products are disclosed and claimed. The compositions contain vinyl monomers, a vinyl silane and hydroxy fatty acid ester compounds h... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6814882 | Fabric coating composition with latent heat effect and a method for fabricating the same A fabric coating composition with latent heat effects and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The composition at least includes 1 part of the polymer binder, the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution and the thickener, wherein the hydrophilic microca... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6776921 | Composition for textile printing The present invention features novel methods and compositions for coating textile substrates, wherein the coating compositions are composed of a coating agent selected from one of (a) an azetidinium polymer, (b) a guanidine polymer, (c) a mixture of an azetidinium p... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6773811 | Treatment for substrates A water-dispersible particle wherein the material comprises (i) one or more polymeric deposition materials having an average repeat unit (I): wherein at least one or more R groups of the polymer are independent... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6755987 | Wrinkle reducing composition There are provided wrinkle reducing compositions and method for treating fabrics in order to improve various properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, by means of an aqueous composition comprising a nonionic polyhydric alcohol ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6746617 | Fabric treatment composition and method Compositions and methods for wrinkle reduction in fabrics, including washable clothes, dry cleanable clothes, linens, bed clothes, draperies, window curtains, shower curtains, table linens, and the like requiring little, if any, pressing, ironing, and/or steaming ar... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6740413 | Antistatic compositions An antistatic composition comprising (a) at least one polymeric salt consisting of (i) at least one polyoxyalkylene ammonium cation, and (ii) a fluorinated anion. The composition exhibits good antistatic characteristics. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6723253 | Domestic treatment of fabrics with film-forming materials and blowing agents Fabrics are treated with a film-forming material and a blowing agent, typically ammonium carbonate or bicarbonate, and ironed. The fabrics thus acquire dry wrinkle resistance, in addition to the benefit provided by the film-forming material. ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6702951 | Scent adsorbing liquid formulation An odor-absorbing liquid formulation, one embodiment thereof comprising a preservative, an alkali metal salt, and a particulate odor-adsorbing agent such as activated carbon. The formulation may further include an alkylaryl polyether nonionic surfactant a... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6656923 | Uncomplexed cyclodextrin compositions for odor and wrinkle control The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing and wrinkle controlling composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of s... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6652766 | Articles to aid the ironing of fabrics and methods of use Polymer compositions, while providing suitable wrinkle control, also tend to dispense poorly when sprayed. The present invention shows that when viscosity of polymer compositions is minimized spray dispensing improves. Several approaches to minimizing the... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6649686 | Washable spray formulation and a method of making this formulation A washable spray formulation that includes a decorative component is provided. The decorative component may be glitter, pigment, dye, other materials that provide special effects or coloration, or combinations thereof. The preferred embodiment of the spra... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6645392 | Method of removing wrinkles from fabric The present invention relates to selecting dispensers having optimal spray patterns for use together with aqueous wrinkle removal and/or reduction compositions to minimize the potential to stain fabrics and significantly reduce drying time associated with... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6613244 | Ironing aid composition This invention relates to an ironing aid composition which is suitable for pouring directly into the water reservoir chamber of a steam iron.... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610214 | UVR attenuation of fabrics and finished textiles Materials for, and methods of protecting yarns, fibers, fabrics and finished textiles from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation. The materials include at least one physical UVR attenuator, having an average particle size below 1000 nanometers,... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6569345 | Wrinkle reducing composition There are provided wrinkle reducing compositions and method for treating fabrics in order to improve properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, by means of an aqueous composition comprising a nonionic polyhydric alcoh... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6569344 | Wrinkle reducing composition There are provided wrinkle reducing compositions and method for treating fabrics in order to improve properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, by means of an aqueous composition comprising a water-soluble wetting age... | 05/27/2003 |
