Patents by Inventor William A. Moggio

William A. Moggio 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).

  • Alginate gel particle inks or dye liquors for imparting color to textiles
    Patent number: 4713084
    Abstract: Gel particle dye liquors for imparting color to textiles are disclosed. The gel particles are prepared by mixing a first composition comprising a alginic acid or an alginic acid derivative with a second composition comprising a mixture of at least one monovalent chloride salt and at least one polyvalent metal salt.At least one of the compositions contains a dye resulting in the formation of a colored suspension of gel particles in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter J. Bohrn, Robert D. Lewis, William A. Moggio
  • Coloration method for textiles
    Patent number: 4222740
    Abstract: A coloration method for textiles using chemically formed gels is disclosed. The method provides considerable freedom for making color designs and precise pattern prints, and can be used with conventional dyeing and printing equipment. In one embodiment of this invention, gelled regions are formed by separately applying a gelable composition containing alginic acid or an alginic acid derivative and a gelling agent composition to a textile material, and then over-dyeing the material, the gelled regions serving as dye resist regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: Armstrong Cork Company
    Inventors: Walter J. Bohrn, William A. Moggio