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| 8114169 | Compositions for biobleaching coupled with stone washing of indigo dyed denims and process thereof Disclosed herein are novel compositions for biobleaching coupled with stone washing of indigo dyed denims comprising a blend of glucose oxidase, catalases and cellulases in the ratio of 1.0:10.0:1.0 along with sugar base, peroxide source and optional adjuvants and a... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7628822 | Formation of patterns of fades on fabrics This invention relates to a fabric having a pattern of fades and a methodology for their creation, both industrial and artistic. The fades are created by contacting at least one portion of the fabric with a hypochlorite salt-containing composition. The resulting fab... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7364890 | Thermal tolerant avicelase from The invention provides a thermal tolerant (thermostable) cellulase, AviIII, that is a member of the glycoside hydrolase (GH) family. AviIII was isolated and characterized from Acidothermus cellulolyticus and, like many cellulases, the disclosed polypeptide an... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361487 | Enzyme fusion proteins and their use Cellulase fusion proteins comprising an endoglucanase core region and a heterologous cellulose binding domain are described. The fusion proteins may be produced by recombinant techniques using appropriate polynucleotides, expressing vectors and host cells. The fusio... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347878 | Method of achieving a permanent “stone-wash” effect on textile fibre materials A method of achieving a permanent stone-wash effect on textile fiber materials, in which method the textile fiber materials are dyed with naphthol dyes and the dyed textile material is then after-treated with a stone-wash finish. Very fast dyeings having a permanent... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7273748 | Cellulases, the genes encoding them and uses thereof Genes encoding novel cellulases, and a gene encoding a protein that facilitates the action of such novel cellulases, the novel cellulases and a protein that facilitates the action of such cellulases, and enzyme preparations containing such proteins are described. Th... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7256032 | Enzymes The present invention relates to novel cellulase enzymes, especially novel endoglucanases including endoglucanase fusion proteins, preparations and compositions containing these endoglucanase enzymes and fusion proteins, expression vectors, host cells and methods fo... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252688 | Decolorization apparatus and decolorization method for textile product The present invention provides an apparatus suitable for decolorizing a textile product using ozone. The apparatus of the present invention enables the decolorization rate to be adjusted by adjusting the water content of the textile product and controlling the ozone... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7214248 | Multi-component kit and method for temporarily dyeing and later decolorizing hair The composition for dyeing fibers is obtained before use by mixing a first component A1, containing at least one enamine of the formula (I) with a second component A2, containing at least one carbonyl compound. A... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211119 | Coupling components Keratin fibers are colored by an agent comprising a coupler which is a m-phenylenediamine derivative of the formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1–C4 alkyl grou... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7163564 | Method for brightening virgin mechanical pulp A method for brightening virgin mechanical pulp. The method comprises combining: (i) an aqueous solution comprising sodium borohydride and sodium hydroxide; and (ii) an aqueous solution comprising sodium bisulfite, in a chemical mixer and adding output of the chemic... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144461 | Method of removing acid component in deteriorated acetate film There is provided a method of removing acids from the surface and interior of an acetate film produced by deterioration during storage. Such methods are characterized by extracting and removing the acids from the surface and interior of the acetate film, and the ext... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140313 | Antiquing whole cloth quilt fabric Process for antiquing a quilt and resulting product includes providing a first fabric panel containing at least some of a first selected fiber, a second fabric panel containing at least some of a second selected fiber and a batting panel containing at least some of ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7141078 | Oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fiber and dyeing method using same The invention concerns an oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibers, and in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a medium suited for dyeing, (a) as first coupling agent at least a 3,5-diamino-pyridine derivative suitably selected;... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7141075 | Process for selective decolorizing fabric A process for removing dye on the surface of synthetic textiles and cotton utilizing ozone. The process also prevents redeposit of dye which is residual in a dyeing process. The time and temperature of the process is dependent upon the type of dye and the temperatur... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7070847 | Abraded fabrics exhibiting excellent hand properties and simultaneously high fill strength retention The inventive method provides highly desirable hand to various different types of fabrics through the initial immobilization of individual fibers within target fabrics and subsequent treatment through abrasion, sanding, or napping of at least a portion of the target... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7060109 | Hair dyeing agents containing indigo derivatives Compositions and method for coloring keratin fibers consisting of derivatives of benzo[b]furan-3-one and/or benzo-[b]-thiophen-3-one compounds with special reactive components. These compositions form intensely colored compounds when applied to keratin fibers. The c... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7035945 | Method and apparatus for identifying computer expansion cards One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates identifying expansion cards installed in a computer system. The system operates by first examining a device tree for the computer system to identify nodes within the device tree that are asso... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7015022 | Mammalian catalase-dependent oxidation processes and methods for stimulating oxidative activities A catalase-dependent enzymatic oxidation process wherein a substrate to be oxidized is contacted with catalase in the absence of hydrogen peroxide is provided. Also provided are methods for using this process in a variety of biomedical, clinical and diagnostic appli... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014662 | Vintage fading method for jeans A method for creating faded designs in selected areas of fabric includes providing a plurality of fabric pieces and placing at least one cord on at least one selected area of at least one fabric piece of the plurality of fabric pieces in accordance with a selected p... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6974366 | Garment image abrasion system and method A garment image abrasion system and method for abrading an image into a garment is disclosed. The garment image abrasion system includes a template member having a template surface in the shape of an image desired to be abraded into a garment. In the disclosed metho... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6916349 | Method of producing non-directional range-dyed face finished fabrics Range-dyed fabrics that possess excellent hand characteristics and simultaneously exhibit substantially nondirectional appearances are provided. Such a combination permits the production and utilization of an extremely comfortable apparel fabric that can be attached... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905553 | Device for removing residues from surfaces and a method for accomplishing the same The present invention involves a solvent vapor transfer device for holding an absorbent pad, which receives and disperses solvent vapors over a lacquer-based residue on a textile. A solvent is poured or dripped into an absorbent pad portion of the vapor transfer box... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6890359 | Lightening dyed textile material Described is a process for lightening or partially decolorizing vat- or sulfur-dyed textile materials, which comprises treating the material with aminoalkanesulfinic acids in a neutral or weakly acidic medium, and preparations of the aminoalkanesulfinic acids for ca... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6878171 | Method for forming a distinct pattern in an article of apparel A method of forming a distinct pattern in an article of apparel formed of fabric, including the steps of: impregnating a viscous blocking agent into the fabric of the article of apparel in the distinct pattern; treating at least a portion of fabric surrounding the b... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6773698 | Tattoo removal Three solution application method for tattoo removal. ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6682571 | Process for making pattern on dyed fabric and dyed fabric obtained by the process A process for making a pattern according to intended design on cloth or clothing, particularly denim clothing, dyed with a colorant or a dye through decolorizing is provided. Fabric or clothing dyed with a colorant or a dye is impregnated with a substance... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6663677 | Methods for use in wool whitening and garment washing Improved methods for wool whitening and garment washing are provided. More particularly, methods of the present invention employ a first reducing agent, preferably a borohydride material, and a second reducing agent, preferably a bisulfite material, to in... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6652601 | Agent for dyeing fibers comprising an indoline/indolium derivative The object of the present invention is an agent for dyeing fibers obtained by mixing two components and characterized in that one component (component A2) contains at least one carbonyl compound and the other component (component A1) contains at least one... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6540791 | Stable alkaline hair bleaching compositions and method for use thereof An alkaline hair bleaching composition comprising (a) from about 0.01% to about 12%, by weight, of at least one oxidizing agent; (b) from about 0.2% to about 20%, by weight, of a buffering system, present in an amount sufficient to generate a pH of the co... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6494923 | Agents and method for producing temporary colorations of keratin fibers In the method of temporarily coloring and later decoloring hair a hair colorant is applied and allowed to remain on the hair for an exposure time of 10 to 45 minutes at 20 to 50° C. and then rinsed out. Then at a later time, as desired, the hair is decol... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6451063 | Cellulase for use in industrial processes A method for treating cellulosic materials is disclosed which comprises contacting the cellulosic material with a cellulase obtainable from Thermomonospora fusca corresponding to E5 or a derivative thereof. Particularly preferred methods comprise stonewas... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6440177 | One-step bleach and coloring composition for hair and method of using same In the present invention there is provided a single-step process and composition of hair bleach, which can simultaneously lighten the hair up to seven levels and effectively neutralize any undesirable warmth, provide natural tones or deposit fashion shade... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6409771 | Process for removal of excess dye from printed or dyed fabric or yarn The present invention provides a process for removal of excess dye from newly manufactured printed or dyed fabric or yarn, comprising treatment with a rinse liquor comprising at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of enzymes exhibiting per... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6365136 | Compositions for removing or lightening hair color The composition for removing or lightening hair color is in the form of a hair color lightening suspension and is mixed with an aqueous oxidizing composition immediately prior to use. The composition includes a combination of from 0.1 to 80 percent by wei... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6312478 | Colorant and method for producing temporary hair colors The method for temporarily coloring and later decolorizing hair includes applying a colorant to the hair, which contains a monomethine or polymethine dye of formula (Ia/Ib), or a salt thereof, W=L-V'(Ia).revreaction.W'-L=V (Ib), wherein W=L-V' and W'=L-V are t... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6248134 | Process for removal of excess dye from printed or dyed fabric or yarn The present invention provides a process for removal of excess dye from newly manufactured printed or dyed fabric or yarn, comprising treatment with a rinse liquor comprising at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of enzymes exhibiting per... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6217621 | Textile substrate dye stripping Matrix-dyed textiles of cellulose acetate, cellulose triacetate, silk, wool, flax, nylon, acrylic, polyethylene terephthalate, cotton, and rayon are stripped of their dyes in a dye stripping system comprising a reducing agent in an aqueous bath produced b... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6187059 | Shading of paper A method and a color mixture for shading paper, and a shaded paper that comprises or consists of one or more layers made of the same or different pulps, which paper is intended to be used in connection with foodstuffs. The pulp or paper layer is treated w... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6171347 | Compositions, methods and kits for reductively removing color from dyed hair A multicomponent kit for coloring and later removing color from fibers is described, which consists of a first component and a second component. The first component includes a composition for oxidative dyeing of hair and the second component includes an a... | 01/09/2001 |
