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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7198731 | Optical brighteners The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims as optical brighteners as well as to new mixtures of optical brighteners. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7148280 | Polymer microspheres containing latent colorants and method of preparation The present invention relates to a polymer microsphere comprising at least one polymer and at least one bound latent colorant, wherein the microsphere is stabilized by at least one stabilizing polymer. The invention also includes a method of preparing polymer micros... | 12/12/2006 |
| 6904865 | Wetness indicator having improved colorant retention and durability Wetness indicating compositions having improved colorant retention and durability and to wearable articles comprising this wetness indicating composition are provided. ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6864196 | Method of making a laundry detergent article containing detergent formulations A laundry sheet is disclosed which is a substrate having a laundry detergent applied thereto. The laundry detergent readily solubilizes off of the substrate sheet during the washing process to provide a total laundering process that cleans and softens. Also disclose... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6814881 | Polyamide fiber substrate having stain resistance, composition and method Semi-bleached to bleached sulfonated aromatic condensation resin alone or in combination with a semi-soluble methacrylic polymer of high molecular weight provides improved resistance to staining by acid colorants in a fibrous polyamide or wool substrate. ... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6787228 | Flame-resistant and high visibility fabric and apparel formed therefrom A yarn, fabric, and apparel formed from modacrylic fibers and high energy absorptive fibers. When the yarn is formed into a fabric comprised substantially of the yarn, the fabric meets the American Society for Testing and Materials standard for flame resistance and ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6706650 | Flame-resistant and high visibility fabric and apparel formed therefrom A fabric for use in safety apparel and items of apparel formed substantially from modacrylic yarns and a cationic dye applied to the fabric so that the dyed fabric meets both the American National Standards Institute guidelines for high-visibility safety apparel and... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6395655 | Polyamide fiber substrate having strain resistance, composition and method Semi-bleached to bleached sulfonated aromatic condensation resin alone or in combination with a semi-soluble methacrylic polymer of high molecular weight provides improved resistance to staining by acid colorants in a fibrous polyamide or wool substrate.... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6342305 | Colorants and colorant modifiers The present invention relates to a substrate having therein or thereon a composition containing, at least one molecular includant. In one embodiment, the molecular includant comprises a cyclodextrin. The present invention also relates to the substrate fur... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6339117 | Whitened polymers and the use thereof in coating slips for coating substrates The present invention relates to polymers whitened with optical brighteners obtained by (a) emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile with or without a comonomer in the presence or absence of a graftable substrate, and (b) addition of an optical brightener befo... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6228783 | Laundry article which attracts soil and dyes A laundry article effective for inhibiting transfer of extraneous dyes and soil to articles in a wash liquor, said laundry article comprising a support matrix and a functionalized polyamine attached to or entrapped in the support matrix. The functionalize... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6211941 | Matte process for composite photography The present invention provides a matte process employing an improved backing screen having particular application for use in composite photography. In particular, the present invention relates to color difference composite photography, whether still, moti... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6117189 | Protective method The present invention relates to a method for the improvement of the sun protection factor (SPF) of textile fiber material, comprising applying to the textile fiber material a detergent comprising at least one fluorescent whitening agent, which absorbs ra... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6117525 | Multi-elevational tissue paper containing selectively disposed chemical papermaking additive A chemically enhanced paper structure having a discrete pattern of a chemical composition is disclosed. The paper structure comprises a cellulose substrate, such as tissue paper. The substrate has a topography comprising at least two different elevations.... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6086966 | Method for authenticating a textile product and a thread and a woven label usable therewith A method for authenticating a textile product, wherein a colorless composition is applied to at least one portion of at least one thread of the textile product. The composition comprises one of a pair of a colorformer and an activator which react when mix... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6034003 | Ultraviolet radiation protective clothing The present invention relates to UV-resistant fabric, articles of clothing made from such fabric, and methods of making such fabric. The method includes 1) preparing an aqueous solution of anthraquinone (10) and NaOH (62), 2) immersing the fabric to be tr... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5897413 | Travelling mat backing The present invention provides an improved backing screen having particular application for use in composite photography. In particular, the present invention relates to color difference composite photography, whether still, motion picture, video, solid s... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5873913 | Optical brightening agents Optical brightening agents for use in textiles, paper, detergents correspond to the formula ##STR1## where R, R1 are preferably derived from amino-acids, particularly glutamic and iminodiacetic acids.... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5869410 | Fabric treatment and softener system for in-dryer use A system for the softening or other treatment of fabric articles is provided which comprises a vented bag comprising a fastening system and flexible sheet releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a liquid fabric-treatment composition.... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5840403 | Multi-elevational tissue paper containing selectively disposed chemical papermaking additive A chemically enhanced paper structure having a discrete pattern of a chemical composition is disclosed. The paper structure comprises a cellulose substrate, such as tissue paper. The substrate has a topography comprising at least two different elevations.... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5698476 | Laundry article for preventing dye carry-over and indicator therefor A system for removing extraneous, random free-flowing dyes from laundry washing applications which comprises a novel unitary dosing laundry article that can freely circulate among items being laundered. The laundry article further comprises a dye absorber... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5358769 | Process providing durable stain-resistance by use of maleic anhydride polymers Processes and compositions which at the same time impart resistance to staining of polyamide substrates caused by acid dyes and improved durability to shampooing and resistance to yellowing caused by exposure to UV and/or NOx, whereby the stain... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5356689 | Process providing durable stain-resistance using methacrylic acid polymers Process for imparting to polyamide substrates resistance to staining by acid dyes which is durable to shampooing and resistance to yellowing caused by exposure to UV and/or NOx, comprising applying to said substrate (A) one or more epoxy resins... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5230950 | Extended polymer compositions and textile materials manufactured therewith Extended polymer compositions are provided which comprise polymers containing pendant functional groups of the formula: ##STR1## extended, i.e. admixed with a chalcogenide having the empirical formula ##STR2## wherein R1 is a divalent... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5077119 | Fabric conditioning A fabric conditioning article is provided comprising a substrate and, applied to the substrate, a fabric-softening material and a bleach agent, wherein the substrate comprises at least two separate areas, the first area comprising softening material and b... | 12/31/1991 |
| 4900614 | Glass fiber base material for print wiring substrate A glass fiber base material for print wiring substrate is disclosed, comprising a fluorescent whitening agent attached to the surface of a sheet made of glass fibers such as woven fabrics, non-woven fabrics and paper. The glass fiber base material has exc... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4248928 | Laundry additive product Additive products for use in the washing of textiles are provided comprising an organic peroxy bleach precursor on a non particulate solid substrate that can be added to conventional inorganic persalt containing detergent liquors to enhance their bleachin... | 02/03/1981 |
| 4245007 | 1,4-Bis-[azol-2'-yl]-naphthalenes and process of using the same New 1,4-bis-[azol-2'-yl]-naphthalene compounds, a process for their preparation as well as a process for optically brightening organic materials on using said compounds are disclosed.... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4177586 | Yellowing resistant label comprising a porous polyamide layer containing a plasticizer A yellowing resistant label to be attached to articles of clothing, bedclothes, sundry goods or the like which comprises a fabric base and a porous nylon resin layer formed on the surface of the base, said nylon resin coating composition being prepared by... | 12/11/1979 |
| 3983288 | Fibers and fabrics containing optical brightening agents Quaternary salts having a pyrido-[1,2-a]-indole nucleus are useful optical brightening agents for synthetic and natural fibers and fabrics. The quaternary salts are especially useful optical brighteners for paper and acrylic fibers.... | 09/28/1976 |
