Patents by Inventor Veronica A. Pinto

Veronica A. Pinto 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).

  • Compositions and methods for embossing and debossing fabrics
    Patent number: 9982385
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: CRAYOLA LLC
    Inventors: Cheryl Krieger, Veronica A. Pinto
  • Compositions and methods for embossing and debossing fabrics
    Patent number: 9593443
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Crayola LLC
    Inventors: Cheryl Krieger, Veronica A. Pinto
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR EMBOSSING AND DEBOSSING FABRICS
    Publication number: 20170009397
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Crayola LLC
    Inventors: Cheryl KRIEGER, Veronica A. PINTO
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR EMBOSSING AND DEBOSSING FABRICS
    Publication number: 20140144795
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for chemically embossing and debossing fabric. A composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol is applied to fabric in the shape of a design, and the fabric is dried. Upon the fabric drying, the surface of the fabric is embossed and/or debossed in the shape of the design. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol that is at least about 90% hydrolyzed. A kit for embossing and/or debossing fabric includes a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol inside of a container, and one or more applicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Cheryl Krieger, Veronica A. Pinto