Patents by Inventor Terry M. Fannon

Terry M. Fannon 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 for improving the bleach resistance of dyed textile fiber and product made thereby
    Patent number: 5573553
    Abstract: A process for protecting a dyed textile fiber from decolorization caused by exposure to bleach, and improving colorfastness is provided by applying an aqueous solution of non-volatile, polymeric salt forming monomers, such as hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid, to the textile fiber followed by drying the fiber to polymerize the monomers and form a non-volatile, polymeric salt film thereon. The process is especially suitable for treating dyed polyamide fiber used in floor covering products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Milliken Research Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel T. McBride, Terry M. Fannon