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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7261921 | Method of producing an enhanced painted appearance A method of creating an image with an antique appearance includes the step of providing an image formed with an image-forming component on a fibrous material. The image is then antiqued by dissolving the image-forming component with a first chemical solution. The im... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7144431 | Textile finishing composition and methods for using same Novel textile finishing compositions for finishing textile articles are provided via the present invention. The textile finishing compositions disclosed herein comprise a cross-linking agents and a catalytic amount of an esterification agent. The cross-linking agent... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7008457 | Textile finishing composition and methods for using same Novel textile finishing compositions for finishing textile articles are provided via the present invention. The textile finishing compositions disclosed herein comprise a cross-linking agent and a catalytic amount of an esterification agent. The cross-linking agents... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6989035 | Textile finishing composition and methods for using same Novel textile finishing compositions for finishing textile articles are provided via the present invention. The textile finishing compositions disclosed herein comprise a cross-linking agent and a catalytic amount of an esterification agent. The cross-linking agents... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6861093 | Wrinkle-resistant fabrics having desirable aesthetic characteristics, and method for making same A fabric having good wrinkle resistance and a soft hand is described. A process for producing the fabric is also described. The process involves applying a softener to one side of the fabric and applying a wrinkle-reducing resin to the opposite side of the fabric us... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6841198 | Durable press treatment of fabric A post mill or post manufacturing process for reducing wrinkle and crease problems in fabric articles is provided. The process involves the domestic or commercial laundry application of a phosphonate- and phosphinate-containing polycarboxylate cross-linking agent fo... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6825138 | Wrinkle free-water resistant fabrics and garments and method A textile treatment process, treatment bath, and treated fabric are disclosed. The process imparts water repellant, stain resistant, and wrinkle-free properties as well as aesthetically pleasing hand properties to a fabric made in whole or in part of fibers having a... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6811811 | Method for applying a treatment fluid to fabrics The present invention relates to methods and/or systems for applying treatment fluid to a plurality of fabric articles in a fabric treatment apparatus. The present invention is also directed to an apparatus capable of carrying out such methods and/or systems. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6750277 | Composition and treatment agent A composition comprising (A) a copolymer which comprises (I) repeating units which are derived from a monomer having a fluoroalkyl group, a carbon-carbon double bond, (II) optional repeating units which are derived from a monomer having at least two urethane or urea... | 06/15/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6719809 | Textile finishing process A process for treating a textile fabric to impart or enhance at least one property of the fabric comprising: introducing the fabric into an aqueous formaldehyde containing solution to provide a wet pickup of an effective amount of the solution by the fabric, ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6716255 | Textile finishing process A process for treating a textile fabric to impart or enhance at least one property of the fabric comprising: introducing the fabric into an aqueous formaldehyde containing solution to provide a wet pickup of an effective amount of the solution by the fabric, ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6616980 | Emulsion polymerized acrylated silicone copolymer for wrinkle reduction A method of reducing wrinkles in fabric is disclosed wherein the method comprises the steps of: A) forming a coating of a carrier and a polymer on a fabric surface, wherein the polymer comprises a polymerized acrylated or methacrylated siloxane having... | 09/09/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6524494 | Compositions to enhance fabric freshness and appearance A fabric refreshing composition is disclosed, which provides long-lasting fragrance retention, malodor reduction, and wrinkle abatement. This composition includes a water soluble silicone of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein M is 40 to 200, N is 0 to 20, an... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6495058 | Aqueous wrinkle control compositions dispensed using optimal spray patterns 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... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6495057 | Wrinkle removing composition and process A composition containing water, alcohol and a silicone surfactant containing at least one polyether substituent group per molecule is useful in treating wrinkled fabric to reduced the amount of wrinkling.... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6491840 | Polymer compositions having specified PH for improved dispensing and improved stability of wrinkle reducing compositions 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... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6372674 | Wrinkle free-water resistant fabrics and garments A textile treatment process, treatment bath, and treated fabric are disclosed. The process imparts water repellant, stain resistant, and wrinkle-free properties as well as aesthetically pleasing hand properties to a fabric made in whole or in part of fibe... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6121167 | Moisture-controlled curing durable press process A wrinkle-free/wrinkle-resistant cellulosic fiber-containing fabric which retains tensile-, tear- and abrasion-strength due to the reduction of hydrogen bonding in the fabric is obtained by a process which comprises pretreating the fabric with the process... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6033443 | Process for treating cellulose fibres This invention relates to a process for treating Lyocell cellulose fibers, which comprises treating the Lyocell cellulose fiber with at least one compound of formula ##STR1## wherein X is --NR-- or --S--, A is an aliphatic radical containing 1 to 18 ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5965517 | Fabric treatment composition A method of treating fabric comprising: i) applying a composition comprising a polycarboxylic acid or derivative thereof; and ii) curing the composition using a domestic process, is described herein. The invention also relates to compositions for use in s... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5948120 | Process for producing a controlled rumpled effect to denim or twill garments A process for instilling cellulosic garments with a worn and rumpled appearance without the use of fabric degrading chemicals or device, said process including treating the garments with a casting composition and curing while the garments are positioned o... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5879749 | Crosslinkable fabric care compositions The present invention relates to fabric treatment compositions that contain an aqueous solution of a poly-functional molecule comprising at least two functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, anhydride and amine; and a poly(hydroxy... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5763022 | Solvent-resistant textile binder The invention provides a process for improving the resistance to solvents in finishing and stabilizing fiber materials with textile binders, wherein the textile binder used is an aqueous copolymer dispersion or a redispersible copolymer powder of copolyme... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5670572 | Impregnating resins for films and edgings The present invention relates to melamine-formaldehyde resins comprising a guanamine, to processes for their preparation and to their use for the production of melamine resin films and edgings.... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5667848 | Use of aqueous polymer dispersions as textile auxiliaries for easy-care finishing of textiles Aqueous polymer dispersions obtainable by polymerizing free-radically polymerizable unsaturated monomers in aqueous phase in the presence of a saccharide or of mixtures of saccharides by the method of free-radical aqueous emulsion polymerization are usefu... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5639281 | Method of obtaining a uniform surface finish effect on fabrics or garments using a gel and composition therefor This invention relates to methods of applying finishes to garments. More particularly, this invention relates to improved methods for applying specialty finishing on the garments using a cellulose-type based carrier and to a carrier/finish composition for... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5573695 | Compositions for removal of wrinkles in fabrics Compositions for removal of wrinkles in textile fabrics particularly including wool and silk, a primary active ingredient of the compositions being a cationic surfactant or surfactants, preferably based on low molecular weight vegetable oils. A preferred ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5532023 | Wrinkle reducing composition The present invention relates to a wrinkle reducing composition for use on fabrics, particularly clothing. The composition comprises a wrinkle reducing active, which is made up of an effective amount of silicone and an effective amount of film-forming pol... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5482764 | Method for improving the bleach resistance of dyed textile fiber and product made thereby A method to improve the bleach resistance of a textile fiber is provided by having the steps of: (a) applying a solution or dispersion of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5464545 | Use of reverse-water-soluble polymers as non-formaldehyde-releasing binder resins for textile-finishes A method and compositions for textile finishing utilizing non-formaldehyde-releasing, reverse water-soluble polymers as binder resins for textile finishes. Textiles treated by the disclosed method. The present invention is advantageous for health and safe... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5346725 | Treatment for nylon and other textiles Running and tearing of nylon hosiery and other hydrophobic fabrics are prevented by immersing the hosiery and fabrics in a special aqueous treatment comprising a film-forming polymeric solution, a wetting agent, a substantive quaternary compound and fabri... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5340608 | Method of reducing static-charge on easter grass Bales of filamentary material are separated into weighted charges of the material by disintegrating the bales in a rotating drum to produce tufts that are passed to a picking chamber wherein a toothed roll strips individual filaments from a supply roll fo... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5296269 | Process for increasing the crease resistance of silk textiles An improved silk textile is described which exhibits more desirable wet wrinkle-recovery and tear strength than untreated silk. The silk textile contains polycarboxylic acid cross-links which are relatively strong and resistant to hydrolysis. A process fo... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5252233 | Silicone textile finishes A durable hydrophilic silicone textile finish is produced on cellulose-containing textiles to impart durable hydrophilic softness and durable press properties to the textile. The silicone finish is produced from an aqueous solution of glyoxal, a reactive ... | 10/12/1993 |
