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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7833585 | Hyperbranched maleic anhydride-diene polymers A hyperbranched polymer having pendent olefinic groups and comprising polymer units derived from one or more terminally-unsaturated, acyclic aliphatic diene and polymer units derived from maleic anhydride. Optionally, the hyperbranched polymer may further comprise p... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7740913 | Copolymers for stain resistance A method for imparting resistance to staining to a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a copolymer comprising the monomers of Formula wherein D is at least one vinyl monomer... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7704561 | Methods of treating surfaces with ionic organosilicon compositions This invention is directed to methods of treating inorganic surfaces with aqueous compositions including ionic organosilicon compounds. Surprisingly, it has been found that the application of water soluble ionic organosilicon compounds, which until the present inven... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7329367 | Enhancement of durable soil release and soil resist, stain resist water and oil repellency and the softness of fibrous substrates, the substrates so treated and the treating composition A formulation comprising a fluorochemical, cross linking agent, a soil releasing agent, soil resisting agent and a stain resist agent, enhance the soil resist, soil release, stain resist, water and oil repellency and softness of fibrous substrate, the formulation ma... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7276085 | Methods of treating and cleaning fibers, carpet yarns and carpets Methods of enhancing stain resistance of fibers, carpet yarns and carpets are disclosed. In one aspect, the invention relates to a method of treating fiber, yarn or carpet comprising applying an aqueous treating composition to fiber, yarn or carpet, wherein the aque... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7253952 | Handsfree fieldglasses having full field of view Handsfree fieldglasses providing increased clarity and magnification of a visual target in an outdoor application are disclosed. The handsfree fieldglasses can include eyeglasses, binoculars, and a customized connector coupling the eyeglasses and binoculars. The eye... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252740 | (per) fluoropolyether carboxylic acids and use thereof for the oleo-repellent paper sizing Carboxylic acids comprising perfluoropolyether chains, of formula: T1—CFW1—O—Rf—CFW2—T2 (I) wherein T1, T2, equal to or different from each other, are sel... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247352 | Method for manufacturing a carpet with improved liquid barrier properties A method of producing carpet having the steps of: providing a carpet having a pile side formed from yarn fibers projecting through a primary backing layer, and an underside region comprising back stitch yarn fibers and the primary backing layer; applying effective r... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238391 | Abrasion resistant coating for stacks of fiber cement siding This invention relates to a novel stack of siding, comprising: first and second coated siding pieces comprising an outer topcoat layer, an inner decorative coating layer and a fiberboard cement substrate layer; and a liner positioned between the first and second coa... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7211327 | Oil and water repellent compositions and methods of application thereof An oil and water repellent composition for protecting fabric, wool, and other substrates is described. The oil and water repellent composition comprises: (a) a cationic fluoroacrylate copolymer with a glass transition temperature near ambient temperature; (b) a cati... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7173241 | Sample plate for matrix-assisted laser desorption and ionization mass spectrometry A method of making a sample plate for mass spectrometric analysis of a specimen is provided comprising applying a mask to a substrate to form at least one sample site. The sample plate comprises a substrate having an electrically conductive surface, a mask applied t... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7157121 | Method of treating carpet for enhanced liquid repellency To improve the liquid barrier properties of a carpet, a repellency compound, such as a fluorochemical, is applied to the backstitch side or underside of the primary backing layer of a carpet. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7144600 | Wax-free lubricant for use in sizing yarns, methods using same and fabrics produced therefrom A finishing composition containing a nonionic hydrophilic macromolecule can replace wax in sizing while providing lubrication to yarns during weaving. Softer yarns and fabrics are obtained than with conventional sized yarns while also providing improved adhesion and... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141140 | Aqueous compositions of perfluoropolyether phosphates and use thereof to confer oleo-repellence to paper Aqueous compositions of (per)fluoropolyether phosphates of formula: T—O—[Rf—CFY—L—O]P(O)(O−Z+)(OH); (A) and/or (OH)m(O−Z+)2-mP(O)[O—L—Y... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7070822 | Powdered adhesive for foods The present invention is directed toward a free flowing powdered blend of a polysaccharide and a crystalline polyol for use as an edible adhesive for particulate materials such as seasonings and flavorings. The powdered adhesive blend can easily be mixed with season... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7045016 | Use of mono- and bifunctional (per) fluoropolyether derivatives in the treatment of ceramic materials Use in the treatment of ceramic materials for obtaining an easy stain removal, of mono- and bifunctional (per)fluoropolyether derivatives having the following structures: [Rf—CFY-L-O]mP(O)(O−Z+)3-m... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7029725 | Process for providing barrier properties to porous substrates The invention relates to an improvement in a process for imparting barrier properties to porous substrates, such as, concrete, masonry products, and wood products. The process comprises the steps of: applying an aqueous based sealing composition comprising a polymer... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026389 | Labeling paint for use with metallic stencils on oriented strandboard finishing line The present invention is a stable labeling paint suitable for use on an OSB finishing line in conjunction with metal stencils. The labeling paint is water-based and can include opacifying agents, viscosity enhancing agents, surfactants, a polymeric binding agent wit... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7019054 | Formulation for achievement of oil and grease resistance and release paper properties A formulation, and a process for making same, is disclosed which is useful as a coating or treatment for imparting oil and grease resistance to an underlying substrate. The formulation does not contain any fluorochemicals. At the same time, however, the formulation ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7012033 | Fluorochemical-containing textile finishes that exhibit wash-durable soil release and moisture wicking properties Wash-durable fluorochemical-containing textile and/or fiber treatments that simultaneously impart soil resistance (or soil-release) properties and moisture wicking characteristics to target fabric substrates are provided. Such treatments surprisingly impart these tw... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6994890 | Cleaning and multifunctional coating composition containing an organosilane quaternary compound and hydrogen peroxide Cleaning and multifunctional coating compositions containing hydrogen peroxide and an organosilane quaternary compound in aqueous formulations are used to improve water and soil repellency and residual antimicrobial activity. Various surfaces may be treated includin... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6989037 | Carpet tile renewal process and products Refurbishing and/or renewing cut or loop pile carpet products including carpet tiles by passing the product under a high pressure water or liquid dispensing head projecting a stream of water against the subject product at a pressure in the range of 100-2000 p.s.i.g.... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6984418 | Water-metachromatic laminate, and process for its production On a support, a porous resin layer which is opaque in a water-unabsorbed state and capable of turning transparent in a water-absorbed state is formed, and also a water-repellent resin layer is so provided as to exist in the porous resin layer at its some area or are... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6974691 | Surface treatment with dormant bacteria and adhering agent to control odor The present invention provides in one aspect for a method for controlling odor associated with spills of organic material which can cause odors on carpets. The method comprises applying to the carpet a preparation of dormant bacteria, which when activated are effect... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6949256 | Non-gelatin capsule shell formulation A film-forming hydrocolloid composition comprising kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, a bulking agent, plasticizer and water is described. The ratio of bulking agent to total carrageenan is from about 1:1 to 20:1. Kappa carrageenan is present in an amount of less ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6933338 | Water-and oil-repellent composition To provide a water- and oil-repellent composition excellent in durability and excellent in safety and preservation of the environment. A water- and oil-repellent composition which comprises (A) a polymer, (B) an aqueous medium and (C) a surfactant in a mass ratio of... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6899923 | Methods for imparting reversibly adaptable surface energy properties to target surfaces The present invention relates generally to substrates that exhibit useful, auto adaptable surface energy properties that depend on the environment of the substrate. Such surface energy properties provide relatively high advancing and receding contact angles for liqu... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6890360 | Fluorochemical urethane composition for treatment of fibrous substrates Fluorochemical urethane compositions comprising one or more fluorochemical urethane compounds, and one or more auxiliary compounds for treatment of a fibrous substrate are described. The fluorochemical compositions are capable of improving one or more of the oil- an... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6872424 | Durable finishes for textiles The present invention relates to textile treatment compositions for imparting desirable characteristics durably to textile fibers and fabrics, including softness, hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, surface lubricity, abrasion resistance, tear resistance, improved drape,... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6869643 | Self-priming architectural coatings The present invention relates to a process for the coating and water-repellent impregnation of mineral building materials, in which an architectural coating composition containing from 1 to 30 % by weight of C1-C20-alkyl-C1-C6 | 03/22/2005 |
| 6860926 | Fluorine-containing compound, and water and oil repellent composition The following fluorine-containing compound is presented which is capable of providing dry soil resistance when incorporated to a water and oil repellent. Rf1R2OCOCH2CHR1COOR3Rf2 (wherein each o... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6852134 | Method of imparting stain resistance to a differentially dyeable textile surface and the article produced thereby A method of treating articles having a textile surface (such as broadloom carpets or carpet tiles) with a stainblocker composition is disclosed. A pile surface structure having pile elements containing nylon yarns having both acid dyeability and cationic dyea... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6840871 | Composite grip for golf clubs A golf club grip made up of a composite strip that includes a first segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of which is bonded a polyurethane that is embossed with a friction enhancing pattern and a second segment having a felt layer to the upper surface of... | 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 |
| 6818253 | Method of producing textile substrates having improved durable water repellency and soil release A process for imparting durable water and oil repellency and durable soil release characteristics comprises the application of an aqueous mixture having a water repellent component such as a fluorocarbon polymer and a separate hydrophilic soil release polymer to a t... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6811574 | Method of after-treatment of a dyeable nylon textile surface with a stain resist and the article produced thereby A method of treating articles having a textile surface (such as broadloom carpets or carpet tiles) with a stainblocker composition is disclosed. After coloring, a stainblocker composition having a temperature from twenty to ninety-five degrees Celsius (20 to 95° C.... | 11/02/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6811824 | Repulpable wax Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as palm and soybean, are used to render cellulosic materials resistant to water. Unlike cellulosic materials rendered water resistant with waxes obtained using petroleum-derived or synthetic waxes, the water resistan... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6767587 | Hydrophobic coating compositions, articles coated with said compositions, and processes for manufacturing same Hydrophobic coating compositions are provided as are processes to coat articles with the compositions. Extremely hydrophobic coatings are provided by the compositions. Durable, weatherable and scratch-resistant coatings are provided by compositions comprising a trif... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6740251 | Fluorinated treatment for soil resistance A soil resist agent comprising a dispersion of a polyfluoro organic compound having a least one of a urea, urethane or ester linkage, and at least one anionic surfactant wherein the ratio of polyfluoro organic compound to surfactant is from about 0.075:1.0 to about ... | 05/25/2004 |
