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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7625411 | Insecticidally treated fabric having improved wash durability and insecticidal efficacy and method for its production The invention provides a method for preparing an insecticidally treated textile having improved properties. A novel combination of an insecticide and certain polymeric binder(s) or dye fixatives is used to coat and/or impregnate fabric via a combination of applicati... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7597718 | Method and washing machine for imparting antistaticity to fabric structure and fabric structure imparted with antistaticity Provided are a method capable of imparting antistaticity to a fabric structure in a simple manner without causing any color change in the fabric structure, a fabric structure imparted with antistaticity by the method, and a washing machine that imparts antistaticity... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7585331 | Long-term antibiotic and deodorant textile with mesoporous structure and processing method thereof A long-term antibiotic and deodorant textile with mesoporous structure and processing method thereof are provided. At first, a textile is dipped into an aqueous solution of a surfactant containing nanoparticles. An aqueous solution of a silicon source is prepared an... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7485154 | Textile treatment compositions including a sublimable material A textile treatment delivery system adapted to impart textile conditioning composition and fragrance to a fabric while it is being dried in a heated drier, the delivery system comprising at least one textile conditioning composition and at least one fragrance in a s... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7425279 | Fluorochemical composition for treatment of a fibrous substrate The present invention relates to a fluorochemical composition for rendering fibrous substrates oil repellent, water repellent and/or stain or soil repellent. Additionally, the invention also relates to fluorochemical compositions for providing stain release or soil ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7419721 | Sizing composition and glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin The present invention is directed to sizing compositions for glass fibers and glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resins. The sizing composition comprises a maleic anhydride copolymer. Thermoplastic polyamide resin articles reinforced with glass fibers at least par... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416678 | Processing agents for synthetic fibers A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains a lubricant, a functional improvement agent and an emulsifier, each containing a specified kinds of components by a specified amount and also by a specified amount and also by specified total amount so as to have impr... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7407514 | Processing techniques for preparing moisture management textiles An integrated processing technique for preparing moisture management textiles or fabrics wherein fibers are treated with compositions which impart a hydrophobic or hydrophilic property such that when incorporated into the fabrication of composite structured textiles... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7407519 | 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... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7381226 | Method of laundering coloured fabrics A method of treating coloured fabrics with a luminance (L*) less than 50, preferably black garments, which comprises contacting the fabrics with a wash liquor comprising 0.001-0.1 g/L of a hydroxyl C2-C4 alkyl derivative of a beta 1-4 polysaccharide, which is prefer... | 06/03/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7354458 | Preparations based on water and/or organic solvents and their use as a finish on flat materials A composition based on water and/or organic solvents and their use as a finish on flat materials, comprising | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351350 | Processing agents for synthetic fibers A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains a lubricant, a functional improvement agent and an emulsifier, each containing a specified kinds of components by a specified amount and also by a specified total amount so as to have improved characteristics of preve... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341619 | Olefin waxes having improved hardness or viscosity In one embodiment, we disclose hardened olefin waxes and processes for preparing them. In another embodiment, we disclose oxidized olefin waxes having low viscosity and processes for preparing them. The waxes are suitable for use as polishes, coatings, or inks, amon... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338533 | Methods of fire retarding textiles with aqueous suspensions of pentabromobenzyl acrylate A process for the fire retardation of textile materials comprising applying to the textile materials aqueous suspensions of finely ground pentabromobenzyl acrylate particles, suspending agents chosen from xanthan gums, anionic purified suspending agents, nonionic pu... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7318842 | Agents and methods for treating biodegradable synthetic yarns An agent and method for treating biodegradable synthetic yarns fabricated from a polymer comprising lactic acid as a main component, which enable improved lubricity, cohesion, etc. to be so imparted to the biodegradable synthetic yarns that the yarns can be prevente... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316984 | Textile product A textile product having arginine impared thereto; a process for producing the product; and a method for the pretreatment of a textile product. The textile product compensates for the water-retaining function of the horny layer and enhances metabolism. It hence has ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311960 | Products and method of core crush prevention Stiffness-treated honeycomb sandwich structures which exhibit reduced core crush and/or reduced void content are provided. Additionally, stiffness-treated prepreg plies which exhibit increased frictional resistance when disposed on other prepreg plies are also provi... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309682 | Stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain dialkylhydroxyamine stabilizers, dialkylhydroxylamine stabilizer salts, nitrone stabilizers or amine oxide stabilizers. Dyed products and articles are effect... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300976 | Fluorochemical oligomeric polish composition A method of treating hard substrates by contacting the substrate with a fluorochemical composition comprising: a fluorochemical urethane component and a base component is described. The compositions provide desirable repellency, antisoiling and anti-staining propert... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294357 | Plasma coated sutures Suture filaments coated by a plasma polymerization process exhibit a good balance of knot run down and knot security characteristics, superior tissue drag characteristics, and improved fray resistance. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285588 | Low polarity dimerate and trimerate esters as plasticizers for thermoplastic compositions A plasticized thermoplastic composition including a thermoplastic, and plasticizer compound selected from the group consisting of a cyclic dimerate ester, a cyclic trimerate ester plasticizer, and mixtures thereof. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279220 | Highly flame-retardant cross-linked acrylic fiber and highly flame-retardant composite The highly flame-retardant acrylic fiber of the invention comprises 1 to 20 weight % of a glycidyl methacrylate polymer and 1 to 20 weight % of antimony oxide in an acrylonitrile copolymer obtained with use of monomers containing 20 to 70 weight % of at least one ha... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7244371 | Compositions and methods for treating a textile using such compositions Certain compositions provide excellent repellency, durability, and soil/stain release properties when applied to a textile or fabric. Such compositions may include: a repellent component, a hydrophilic resin component, a soil release component; and a crosslinking co... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7232855 | Low polarity dimerate and trimerate esters as plasticizers for thermoplastic polymer/elastomer composites A thermoplastic polymer/elastomer composite composition including one or more thermoplastic polymers, a natural or synthetic rubber, and a long chain cyclic dimerate ester and/or long chain cyclic trimerate ester plasticizer. ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7208017 | Processing agents and methods for synthetic fibers A processing agent for synthetic fibers contains four specified kinds of components (Components A, B, C and D) each by a specified amount and also by a specified total amount so as to have improved characteristics of preventing occurrence of fluffs yard breaking and... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7186273 | Treatment of textiles with fluorinated polyethers A polymer adapted for the Shrink resist treatment of textile materials imparting water, stain and/or oil repellency. The polymer includes a fluorinated polyether. ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175930 | Conducting polymer-grafted carbon material for fuel cell applications A composition comprising particulate carbonaceous material and a conducting polymer containing hetero atoms. The composition can further comprise a metal. Devices comprising the composition can be constructed including supported electrocatalysts, membrane electrode ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168140 | Flame resistant fabrics with improved aesthetics and comfort, and method of making same Fabrics having improved aesthetic characteristics in addition to good FR characteristics and strength are described, as well as a method for making the fabrics. The fabrics are made by subjecting a fabric containing inherently flame resistant fibers to a fluid treat... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160397 | Alkoxylate mixture and its use as a cleaning agent for hard surfaces The invention relates to an alkoxylate mixture having H formula (I) where PO is a propyleneoxy unit, EO is an ethyleneoxy unit, n has an average value in the range 1.6–3.3 per 2-ethylhexyl group and m has an average value in the range 3.0–5.5 per 2-ethyl-hexyl g... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153447 | Formulation of a highly viscous mineral oil for the production of filters for tobacco products The present invention relates to an emulsion for use as a lubricant in the production of threads, containing: a) 30 to 90 percent by weight of a mineral oil with a viscosity of at least 8.5 mm2/s at 100° C. and b) 11 to 60 perce... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7148269 | Interfacial polymer incorporation of nanotubes A method for producing a composite material containing nanotubes and an interfacial polymer, and a composite material made by the method. The method involves contacting two mutually insoluble monomer solutions, at least one of which contains nanotubes, to provide an... | 12/12/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7144937 | Adhesion promoters for sealants A sealant composition comprising a sealant, an adhesive resin, and a long chain ester, particularly dimerate and trimerate esters, is capable of unexpected adhesion to substrates such as ceramic substrates (e.g., concrete), glass substrates, metal substrates such as... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141626 | Fiberglass non-woven catalyst The present invention relates to novel catalysts for use with a fiberglass non-woven binder. The catalyst can be a Lewis acid, an organic acid salt, a free-radical generator, or a mixture thereof. The catalyst provides stronger bonding, increased crosslinking densit... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138450 | Vulcanized rubber composition with a liquid adhesion promoter containing an adhesive resin and ester A rubber composition including a natural or synthetic rubber, and an adhesive resin capable of unexpected adhesion to metal, polymer and glass substrates, particularly cords in radical tires, hoses, conveyor belts, transmission belts, and the like by the addition of... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128674 | Frictionally engaged driving belt The invention relates to a frictionally engaged driving belt having a base body (2) and a cover layer (1) that consists of rubber or a rubber-like synthetic material which is provided with a tractive support layer (3) that is embedded into the r... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122592 | Adhesion promoters for cord-reinforced thermoplastic polymeric materials and substrate/thermoplastic polymeric material composites A thermoplastic polymeric material composition including a thermoplastic polymeric material selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic polymer and a thermoplastic polymer alloy, an adhesive resin, and a long chain ester, particularly dimerate and trimerat... | 10/17/2006 |