Patents by Inventor Thomas Kaaret

Thomas Kaaret 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: 20070256252
    Abstract: A fabric treatment composition that includes at least one zeta potential modifier and a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C. that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Particularly preferred compositions include at least one zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater than zero millivolts. Particularly preferred compositions also include a fluoropolymer. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking or direct spray application, or added to the treatment liquor, that is either the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Victor Casella, Thomas Kaaret, Scott Mills, Gregory Buskirk, Malcolm DeLeo, Cheryl Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20060247151
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a viscoelastic oxidizing formulation comprising, in aqueous solution: an effective amount of an oxidizing compound; a thickening system which comprises (i) at least one alkali metal soap and (ii) a hydrotrope selected from the group consisting of amine oxides, betaines and mixtures thereof, each in amounts appropriate to create a viscoelastic composition having a Zero-shear viscosity in the range of 140-265 cP; a Stress ½ value greater than 10 Pa and a Relaxation constant greater than 0.05 second; and a buffer/electrolyte in an amount effective to stabilize the oxidizing compound. The oxidizing formulations may further be formulated to have an oxidant stable opacifier or colorant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Kaaret, Daniela Fritter, Gregory Buskirk, Michael Petrin
  • Publication number: 20050229327
    Abstract: A fabric treatment composition that includes a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C. and optionally, a fluoropolymer, that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Compositions may further include a zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater, than zero millivolts. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to drying or ironing, through soaking or direct spray application, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or clothing refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device. The fabric treatment is complete when the fabric treated by contact with the protective composition is then cured by drying and/or heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Victor Casella, Thomas Kaaret, Scott Mills, Gregory Buskirk, Malcolm DeLeo, Cheryl Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20050204477
    Abstract: A fabric treatment composition that includes at least one zeta potential modifier and a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C. that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain and soil resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Particularly preferred compositions include at least one zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater than zero millivolts. Particularly preferred compositions also include a fluoropolymer. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking or direct spray application, or added to the treatment liquor, that is either the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Victor Casella, Thomas Kaaret, Scott Mills, Gregory Buskirk, Malcolm DeLeo, Cheryl Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20050166333
    Abstract: A fabric treatment composition that includes at least one zeta potential modifier and a hydrophobic agent with a melting point or glass transition temperature below 100° C. that imparts fabric protection benefits, including improved stain resistance, oil repellency, water repellency, softness, wrinkle and damage resistance, and better handfeel to treated fabrics. Particularly preferred compositions include at least one zeta potential modifier in an amount sufficient to adjust the zeta potential of the composition to be positive and greater than zero millivolts. Particularly preferred compositions also include a fluoropolymer. The composition can be used as a pretreatment prior to washing, through soaking or direct spray application, or added to the wash or rinse cycle of an automatic washing machine, or used prior to or during the drying cycle of an automatic drying machine or refresher machine, or used prior to or in conjunction with an ironing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Kaaret, Malcolm DeLeo, Scott Mills, Victor Casella, Gregory van Buskirk
  • Publication number: 20050025668
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disinfecting article, a sealable housing system for disinfecting articles, and a disinfecting composition comprising a hypohalite composition and a surfactant, for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, with improved stability and extended efficacy for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces with residues such as foods, dirt, microorganisms and many other common contaminates. The disinfecting article is preferably a wipe that is comprised of high denier fibers and stored in a sealable housing system to ensure the stability of the substrate in the hypohalite releasing solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: George Katsigras, Surinder Bains, Lily Cheng, Thomas Kaaret, William Smith