Patents by Inventor David Butts

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).

  • Patent number: 6833344
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese
  • Publication number: 20040242768
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Kathryn Ann Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20040162857
    Abstract: A method for managing a factory build environment. The method includes storing a plurality of files, versioning each of the plurality of files, grouping the plurality of files into a file set, versioning the file set, grouping a plurality of file sets into a factory build environment, and versioning the factory build environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: David A. Butts
  • Publication number: 20040134144
    Abstract: A precast panel for building reinforced concrete walls has a metal liner that forms a front surface of the panel. A concrete mass is disposed behind the liner. The panel has reinforcement structure within the concrete mass that can be used to provide continuity of reinforcement between adjacent panels. Edges on the concrete mass are recessed, facilitating the connection of a splice end on a reinforcing bar with a splice end on an adjacent panel. The liner, reinforcement structure, and concrete mass form a composite steel-concrete structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Donald MacKenzie Morrison, J. Ricky Simmons, Roger David Butts
  • Patent number: 6752984
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
  • Publication number: 20040092425
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Stefano Scialla
  • Publication number: 20040092424
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Roland Wagner, Matthew David Butts, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese
  • Patent number: 6733840
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Byrne, Matthew David Butts, Kathryn Ann Shaffer, Steven James Stoessel, Michael Craig Burrell
  • Publication number: 20030228419
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Byrne, Matthew David Butts, Kathryn Ann Shaffer, Steven James Stoessel, Michael Craig Burrell
  • Patent number: 6619294
    Abstract: A composition and method for making a silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin containing at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne
  • Publication number: 20030103928
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
  • Publication number: 20030095939
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
  • Publication number: 20030086891
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
  • Publication number: 20030086889
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
  • Publication number: 20030086890
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
  • Publication number: 20030082127
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Christopher Michael Byrne, Steven James Stoessel
  • Patent number: 6544499
    Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected thiol compound having the formula R—(S—Pr)m where R is a functional group, S is sulfur, and Pr is a heterocyclic protecting group, and m is an integer between 1 and 100. The invention further relates to systems which comprise this protected thiol compound and an activating mechanism. The protected thiol compounds of the present invention may be used in hair care compositions, textile care compositions, cosmetic compositions, oral care compositions, skin care, nail care, laundry care, acne care and animal care compositions. A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a silicone composition and method for making. The composition comprises a polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Alan Roy Katritzky, Eric Block, Matthew David Shair, Matthew David Butts
  • Patent number: 6506371
    Abstract: A composition and method for making a silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one molecular hook, and at least one linker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne
  • Patent number: 6488921
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Matthew David Butts, Susan Adams Nye, Christopher Michael Byrne, Alan Roy Katritzky, Jon Walter Merkert
  • Patent number: 6451869
    Abstract: Cyclopentadienylplatinum (IV) compounds having C7-20 aromatic radical substitution on the cyclopentadienyl ring have been found to impart enhanced cure speed and shelf-life stability to irradiation-curable silicone mixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Matthew David Butts