Patents by Inventor Steve C. James

Steve C. James 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).

  • Silicone softener viscosity reducer
    Patent number: 6140413
    Abstract: A process for making a textile softening composition having a viscosity of up to about 100 cps, involving the steps of: (a) forming a primary mixture by combining, with agitation: (i) acetic acid; (ii) an alkoxylated alcohol; and (iii) water; and (b) adding to the primary mixture, with agitation, the following components: (iv) a first portion of a polyorganosiloxane having at least one pendant sterically hindered 2.degree. amine functionality; (v) a first portion of a base component; (vi) a second portion of the polyorganosiloxane; and (vii) a second portion of the base component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Lindsay N. Castles, Steve C. James, John Stewart
  • Viscosity-stabilized amide composition, methods of preparing and using same
    Patent number: 6071429
    Abstract: Amide compositions useful for softening textile materials, such as fabrics. A concentrate composed of the amide softener and an alkylpolyglycoside is diluted to provide a softening solution of low viscosity stable over extended periods, which on application to a fabric provide improved hand (softeners) and scorch resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Wofford, Steve C. James
  • Viscosity-stabilized amide composition, methods of preparing and using same
    Patent number: 5562848
    Abstract: Amide compositions useful for softening textile materials, such as fabrics. A concentrate composed of the amide softener and an alkylpolyglycoside is diluted to provide a softening solution of low viscosity stable over extended periods, which on application to a fabric provide improved hand (softeners) and scorch resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventors: James A. Wofford, Steve C. James