Patents by Inventor Michelle A. Ivy

Michelle A. Ivy 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).

  • Compositions for the treatment of articles, and articles treated therefrom
    Patent number: 11352740
    Abstract: A composition for the treatment of fiber, yarn and fabrics, said composition comprising at least one highly dispersible clay nanoparticle component, at least one silicone polymer component; and water. Also provided is fiber surface treated with these compositions as well as articles including yarns, fabrics and carpets of the surface treated fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: INV Performance Surfaces, LLC
    Inventors: Michelle A. Ivy, Carlos Carrillo, Mary Glesner, Keegan Rhoades, Anand Viswanath
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ARTICLES, AND ARTICLES TREATED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20190218709
    Abstract: A composition for the treatment of fiber, yarn and fabrics, said composition comprising at least one highly dispersible clay nanoparticle component, at least one silicone polymer component; and water. Also provided is fiber surface treated with these compositions as well as articles including yarns, fabrics and carpets of the surface treated fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Michelle A. IVY, Carlos CARRILLO, Mary GLESNER, Keegan RHOADES, Anand VISWANATH
  • COMPOSITION AND APPLICATION METHOD FOR SURFACE TREATMENT OF CARPETS
    Publication number: 20170223965
    Abstract: A surface fiber treatment, carpets, carpet tiles, rugs and flooring systems prepared with the treatment and a method for applying the treatment for various purposes including pest control are provided. Pesticides such as diatomaceous earth, borax, and silicon dioxide are applied to a carpet backing in a manner that preserves fiber softness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A R.L.
    Inventors: NATALIE M. GIBSON, ISAAC K. IVERSON, MICHELLE A. IVY, FRANKLIN CARTER WEXLER
  • Liquid and soil repellent compositions for fibers
    Patent number: 9657436
    Abstract: Included are compositions for fibers which include a clay nanoparticle and a wax. The composition provides the fibers with oil and water repellency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: INVISTA North America S.รก.r.l.
    Inventors: Isaac K Iverson, James E Copenhafer, Charles N Kelcey, Michelle A Ivy
  • Soil Repellant Fiber and Methods Of Making The Same
    Publication number: 20160298288
    Abstract: A fiber and method for making the same is disclosed that comprises a surface treatment, wherein the surface treatment comprises at least one clay nanoparticle component present in an amount greater than 2000 ppm on the surface of the fiber. Also disclosed is a fiber and method for making the same, comprising a surface treatment, wherein the surface treatment comprises at least one clay nanoparticle component and excludes flourochemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Michelle A. IVY, Kelcey K. CHARLES, Isaac K. IVERSON, Sundar Mohan RAO
  • Exercise mat for standing and non-standing yoga postures
    Publication number: 20160263423
    Abstract: An exercise mat, comprising at least one non-padded portion sufficiently thin to provide excellent support and balance for standing exercises; and at least one padded portion sufficiently thick to provide excellent comfort for non-standing exercises. The non-padded portion has a thickness of no more than about ? inch, and the padded portion has a thickness of no less than about ? inch. The exercise mat preferably comprises a plurality of non-padded portions and a plurality of padded portions. The exercise mat is especially suitable for performance of a wide variety of standing and non-standing yoga postures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Elise Michelle Ivy
  • LIQUID AND SOIL REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS FOR FIBERS
    Publication number: 20150004351
    Abstract: Included are compositions for fibers which include a clay nanoparticle and a wax. The composition provides the fibers with oil and water repellency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A R.L.
    Inventors: Isaac K. Iverson, James E. Copenhafer, Charles N. Kelcey, Michelle A. IVY
  • FLUORESCENT NITRIC OXIDE PROBES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140120574
    Abstract: Nitric oxide probes comprising a compound represented by Formula I are provided. Methods of using this nitric oxide probes to detect nitric oxide are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Eric V. Anslyn, Youjun Yang, Michelle A. Ivy