Patents Assigned to Westpoint Stevens Inc.
  • Patent number: 6123739
    Abstract: A method for imparting wrinkle free properties to cotton or cotton blend fabrics. These wrinkle free properties are achieved through the use of a combination of a DMDHEU based reactant at high levels with a catalyst at a low level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Westpoint Stevens Inc.
    Inventors: George A. Andrews, Robert W. Bugg, Jr., B. Jay Bogan
  • Patent number: 5707404
    Abstract: An improved method of treating a fabric comprising the step of contacting a fabric with the cis isomer of a compound having the general formula; ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are the same or different and each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 represent branched or straight chain alkyl, carbocyclic or aryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: WestPoint Stevens, Inc.
    Inventors: George A. Andrews, Joseph Peterson, William Hough
  • Patent number: 5599613
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for providing fibrous polyamide materials and wool materials with stain resistance and superior lightfastness that are more durable against alkaline washing. This is accomplished by treating the materials with an aqueous solution comprising a combination of a partially sulfonated novolak resin, methacrylic polymer and a soluble aluminum compound or a combination of a partially sulfonated novolak resin and a soluble aluminum compound. This invention additionally relates to polyamide and wool materials as treated by the aqueous solution for imparting stain resistance and superior lightfastness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: WestPoint Stevens Inc.
    Inventor: Richard D. Smith
  • Patent number: 5478603
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for providing fibrous polyamide materials and wool materials with stain resistance and superior lightfastness that are more durable against alkaline washing. This is accomplished by treating the materials with an aqueous solution comprising a combination of a partially sulfonated novolak resin, methacrylic polymer and a soluble aluminum compound or a combination of a partially sulfonated novolak resin and a soluble aluminum compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Westpoint Stevens Inc.
    Inventor: Richard D. Smith