Patents by Inventor David S. Klutz

David S. Klutz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of making dual function fabrics
    Patent number: 7901733
    Abstract: A method of making fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics by virtue of having been treated with different chemical treatments is described. In addition, fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics, such as one surface exhibiting oil and water repellency and optionally, soil release characteristics, and the opposite surface exhibits moisture transport characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: David S. Klutz, William C. Kimbrell, Dale R. Williams
  • Method of making dual function fabrics
    Publication number: 20090178205
    Abstract: A method of making fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics by virtue of having been treated with different chemical treatments is described. In addition, fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics, such as one surface exhibiting oil and water repellency and optionally, soil release characteristics, and the opposite surface exhibits moisture transport characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: David S. Klutz, William C. Kimbrell, Dale R. Williams
  • Dual function fabrics and method of making same
    Patent number: 7517819
    Abstract: A method of making fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics by virtue of having been treated with different chemical treatments is described. In addition, fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics, such as one surface exhibiting oil and water repellency and optionally, soil release characteristics, and the opposite surface exhibits moisture transport characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: David S. Klutz, William C. Kimbrell, Dale R. Williams
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabrics having desirable aesthetic characteristics, and method for making same
    Patent number: 6861093
    Abstract: A fabric having good wrinkle resistance and a soft hand is described. A process for producing the fabric is also described. The process involves applying a softener to one side of the fabric and applying a wrinkle-reducing resin to the opposite side of the fabric using a foaming application method, such that the respective finishes are concentrated on the surface to which they were applied. Preferably, the softener is applied to the face of the fabric and the resin chemistry is applied to the back of the fabric. The resulting fabrics have hand characteristics comparable or superior to those of pure finished fabrics, while having wrinkle-resisting characteristics of typical resin-treated fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: David S. Klutz, Dale R. Williams, David Osbon, Kimila C. Sasser
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabrics having desirable aesthetic characteristics, and method for making same
    Publication number: 20030190430
    Abstract: A fabric having good wrinkle resistance and a soft hand is described. A process for producing the fabric is also described. The process involves applying a softener to one side of the fabric and applying a wrinkle-reducing resin to the opposite side of the fabric using a foaming application method, such that the respective finishes are concentrated on the surface to which they were applied. Preferably, the softener is applied to the face of the fabric and the resin chemistry is applied to the back of the fabric. The resulting fabrics have hand characteristics comparable or superior to those of pure finished fabrics, while having wrinkle-resisting characteristics of typical resin-treated fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Milliken & Company
    Inventors: David S. Klutz, Dale R. Williams, David Osbon, Kimila C. Sasser
  • Wrinkle-resistant fabrics having desirable aesthetic characteristics, and method for making same
    Publication number: 20030013366
    Abstract: A fabric having good wrinkle resistance and a soft hand is described. A process for producing the fabric is also described. The process involves applying a softener to one side of the fabric and applying a wrinkle-reducing resin to the opposite side of the fabric using a foaming application method, such that the respective finishes are concentrated on the surface to which they were applied. Preferably, the softener is applied to the face of the fabric and the resin chemistry is applied to the back of the fabric. The resulting fabrics have hand characteristics comparable or superior to those of pure finished fabrics, while having wrinkle-resisting characteristics of typical resin-treated fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: David S. Klutz, Dale R. Williams, David Osbon, Kimila C. Sasser