Patents by Inventor Casey Bownds

Casey Bownds 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 obtaining color effects on fabric or garments using foam carriers and cellulase enzymes
    Patent number: 5435809
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of denim fabrics or garments to achieve a worn or distressed look wherein treatment comprises contacting a plurality of denim fabrics or garments with an effective amount of a foam composition which contains an effective amount of a cellulase enzyme. The enzyme is capable of altering the color depth of the dye in the fabric materials. The garments or fabrics are vigorously tumbled so that they repeatedly contact and rub against one another so that abrasive rubbing contact between the garments or fabrics is ensured, which imparts a worn or distressed look to the fabrics or garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Dexter Chemical Corp.
    Inventors: L. Thomas Holst, Casey Bownds, Richard Craven, Robert Waddell