Patents by Inventor Susanne St. Onge-Simpson

Susanne St. Onge-Simpson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240125046
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Susanne St Onge-Simpson, James Barton Sights, Jennifer Schultz
  • Patent number: 11920293
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Levi Strauss & Co.
    Inventors: Jennifer Schultz, James Barton Sights, Berke Aydemir, Susanne St Onge-Simpson
  • Patent number: 11702794
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Levi Strauss & Co.
    Inventors: Jennifer Schultz, Susanne St Onge-Simpson, James Barton Sights
  • Publication number: 20230193557
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Susanne St. Onge-Simpson, James Barton Sights, Berke Aydemir, Jennifer Schultz
  • Patent number: 11578457
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Levi Strauss & Co.
    Inventors: Jennifer Schultz, Susanne St. Onge-Simpson, James Barton Sights, Berke Aydemir
  • Publication number: 20220120034
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jennifer Schultz, James Barton Sights, Berke Aydemir, Susanne St Onge-Simpson
  • Patent number: 11208761
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Levi Strauss & Co.
    Inventors: Susanne St. Onge-Simpson, Jennifer Benefiel, James Barton Sights, Berke Aydemir
  • Publication number: 20190382955
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Jennifer Schultz, Susanne St Onge-Simpson, James Barton Sights
  • Publication number: 20180160756
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Jennifer Benefiel, Susanne St. Onge-Simpson, James Barton Sights, Berke Aydemir
  • Publication number: 20180160753
    Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Susanne St. Onge-Simpson, Jennifer Benefiel, James Barton Sights, Berke Aydemir