Patents by Inventor Matthew David Butts
Matthew David Butts 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).
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Publication number: 20100175984Abstract: A method for making nanoparticles comprises: providing a water-in-oil microemulsion comprising water, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate and an oil phase; and adding a tungsten compound to the microemulsion. The molar ratio of water to sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate is equal to or greater than 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Butts, Qijia Fu
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Publication number: 20100166666Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one zwitterionic moiety, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core, having a core surface essentially free of silica, and a shell attached to the core surface. The shell comprises at least one silane-functionalized zwitterionic moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michacl Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20100166664Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one zwitterionic moiety, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core, having a core surface essentially free of silica, and a shell attached to the core surface. The shell comprises at least one silane-functionalized zwitterionic moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michael Ernest Marino
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Publication number: 20100166665Abstract: Compositions of nanoparticles functionalized with at least one zwitterionic moiety, methods for making a plurality of nanoparticles, and methods of their use as diagnostic agents are provided. The nanoparticles have characteristics that result in minimal retention of the particles in the body compared to other nanoparticles. The nanoparticle comprises a core, having a core surface essentially free of silica, and a shell attached to the core surface. The shell comprises at least one silane-functionalized zwitterionic moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew David Butts, Robert Edgar Colborn, Peter John Bonitatibus, JR., Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Bruce Allan Hay, Andrew Soliz Torres, Brian Christopher Bales, Michael Ernest Marino
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Patent number: 7439217Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising at least one detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; a coacervate phase forming cationic polymer; and one or more fabric care ingredients selected from the group consisting of one or more cationic silicone polymers comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more nitrogen moieties; one or more amino silicone polymers; one or more nitrogen-free silicone polymers; and mixtures thereof; and a liquid carrier for providing cleaning and fabric care benefits. A process for preparing such compositions, a method for treating substrates, a method for providing certain fabric care benefits and the use of such compositions are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Stefano Scialla
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Publication number: 20080171684Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising at least one detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; a coacervate phase forming cationic polymer; and one or more fabric care ingredients selected from the group consisting of one or more cationic silicone polymers comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more nitrogen moieties; one or more amino silicone polymers; one or more nitrogen-free silicone polymers; and mixtures thereof; and a liquid carrier for providing cleaning and fabric care benefits. A process for preparing such compositions, a method for treating substrates, a method for providing certain fabric care benefits and the use of such compositions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 7273837Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising at least one detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; a coacervate phase forming cationic polymer; and one or more fabric care ingredients selected from the group consisting of one or more cationic silicone polymers comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more nitrogen moieties; one or more amino silicone polymers; one or more nitrogen-free silicone polymers; and mixtures thereof; and a liquid carrier for providing cleaning and fabric care benefits. A process for preparing such compositions, a method for treating substrates, a method for providing certain fabric care benefits and the use of such compositions are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Stefano Scialla
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Publication number: 20070205706Abstract: Optical substrates such as films and sheets, and methods for making optical substrates are described. The optical substrates contain at least one layer that contains glass or polymeric materials and boron nitride particles. The boron nitride particles have the requisite optical properties as well as excellent thermal conductivity, thus minimizing the potential for cracks, waves and wrinkles due to excess heat generated in applications such as liquid crystal displays, projection displays, traffic signals, and illuminated signs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: MASAKO YAMADA, Matthew David Butts, Moitreyee Sinha, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Donald Lelonis, Cynthia Andersen
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Patent number: 7147671Abstract: A silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or siloxane oligomer functionalized with at least one amino group and at least three functional groups capable of cross-linking wherein the polysiloxane or siloxane oligomer imparts flame retardancy on a cellulose-containing substrate. Further embodiments of the present invention include a method for making and a cellulose-substrate comprising the aforementioned silicone composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, Kathryn Ann Shaffer
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Patent number: 7118733Abstract: A silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin, and at least one molecular hook wherein the molecular hook comprises a hexafluorophosphate counterion, a tetrafluoroborate counterion, a triflate counterion, or combinations thereof. Further embodiments of the present invention include a method for substantially increasing the thermal stability of a silicone composition and a method for making the silicone composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2001Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, Christopher Michael Byrne, Steven James Stoessel
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Patent number: 6849264Abstract: A composition and method for making a silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook wherein the molecular hook comprises a heterocyclic trimethylpyrimidinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
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Patent number: 6849265Abstract: A composition and method for making a silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook wherein the molecular hook comprises a heterocyclic trimethylpyrimidinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
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Patent number: 6844002Abstract: A composition and method for making a silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook wherein the molecular hook comprises a heterocyclic trimethylpyrimidinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
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Patent number: 6841164Abstract: A composition and method for making a silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook wherein the molecular hook comprises a heterocyclic trimethylpyrimidinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
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Patent number: 6833344Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric treatment compositions comprising at least one or more cationic silicone polymers, comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more quaternary nitrogen moieties, and an nitrogen-free silicone polymer wherein the ratio by weight of the cationic silicone polymer to the nitrogen-free silicone polymer is from 10:1 to 0.01:1, preferably from 5:1 to 0.05:1, and more preferably from 1:1 to 0.1:1. A process for preparing such compositions, a method of treating substrates and the use of such compositions are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese
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Publication number: 20040242768Abstract: A silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or siloxane oligomer functionalized with at least one amino group and at least three functional groups capable of cross-linking wherein the polysiloxane or siloxane oligomer imparts flame retardancy on a cellulose-containing substrate. Further embodiments of the present invention include a method for making and a cellulose-substrate comprising the aforementioned silicone composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Kathryn Ann Shaffer
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Patent number: 6752984Abstract: A composition and method for making a silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook wherein the molecular hook comprises a heterocyclic trimethylpyrimidinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
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Publication number: 20040092425Abstract: The invention is directed to a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising at least one detergent ingredient selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactant, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and mixtures thereof; a coacervate phase forming cationic polymer; and one or more fabric care ingredients selected from the group consisting of one or more cationic silicone polymers comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more nitrogen moieties; one or more amino silicone polymers; one or more nitrogen-free silicone polymers; and mixtures thereof; and a liquid carrier for providing cleaning and fabric care benefits. A process for preparing such compositions, a method for treating substrates, a method for providing certain fabric care benefits and the use of such compositions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Stefano Scialla
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Publication number: 20040092424Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric treatment compositions comprising at least one or more cationic silicone polymers, comprising one or more polysiloxane units and one or more quaternary nitrogen moieties, and an nitrogen-free silicone polymer wherein the ratio by weight of the cationic silicone polymer to the nitrogen-free silicone polymer is from 10:1 to 0.01:1, preferably from 5:1 to 0.05:1, and more preferably from 1:1 to 0.1:1. A process for preparing such compositions, a method of treating substrates and the use of such compositions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese
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Patent number: 6733840Abstract: A method for treating a cellulose-containing substrate is provided in the present invention, the method comprising contacting a silicone composition comprising at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin containing at least one functional group comprising at least one dialkylacetal group, at least one anhydride group, at least one reactive group, or combinations thereof with the cellulose-containing substrate; and curing the silicone composition on the cellulose-containing substrate at a temperature in a range between about 25° C. and about 200° C. A further embodiment of the present invention includes a formulation containing the aforementioned silicone composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Christopher Michael Byrne, Matthew David Butts, Kathryn Ann Shaffer, Steven James Stoessel, Michael Craig Burrell