Patents by Inventor Garrett A. Screws

Garrett A. Screws 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).

  • Enzymatic discharge printing of dyed textiles
    Patent number: 5951714
    Abstract: A process for enzymatic discharge printing of the surface of dyed fabric, especially cellulosic fabric such as denim, including an oxidoreductase and enhancing agent system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Biochem North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory K. Hall, Charles W. Stewart, Garrett A. Screws
  • Process for the treatment of cellulosic fabrics with cellulases
    Patent number: 5707858
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved cellulase treatment of cellulosic fabrics to improve fabric quality with respect to handle and appearance without loss of fabric wettability. Cellulosic fabrics are subjected to two treatments with cellulase. The resulting fabric has a soft and smooth feel and reduced pilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Garrett A. Screws, Gitte Pedersen