Patents by Inventor William C. Kimbrell
William C. Kimbrell 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).
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Patent number: 8722551Abstract: A flame retardant composition comprises a phosphorous-containing polymer. The phosphorous-containing polymer can be produced by first reacting a phosphonium compound and a nitrogen-containing compound to produce a precondensate compound and then reacting the precondensate compound with a cross-linking composition. The resulting phosphorous-containing intermediate polymer can then be oxidized to convert at least a portion of the phosphorous atoms in the polymer to a pentavalent state. A textile material comprises a textile substrate and a phosphorous-containing polymer, such as that described above.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Richard A. Mayernik, Shulong Li, William C. Kimbrell
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Publication number: 20130252495Abstract: A flame retardant composition comprises a phosphorous-containing polymer. The phosphorous-containing polymer can be produced by first reacting a phosphonium compound and a nitrogen-containing compound to produce a precondensate compound and then reacting the precondensate compound with a cross-linking composition. The resulting phosphorous-containing intermediate polymer can then be oxidized to convert at least a portion of the phosphorous atoms in the polymer to a pentavalent state. A textile material comprises a textile substrate and a phosphorous-containing polymer, such as that described above.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Richard A. Mayernik, Shulong Li, William C. Kimbrell
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Patent number: 7901733Abstract: A method of making fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics by virtue of having been treated with different chemical treatments is described. In addition, fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics, such as one surface exhibiting oil and water repellency and optionally, soil release characteristics, and the opposite surface exhibits moisture transport characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: David S. Klutz, William C. Kimbrell, Dale R. Williams
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Publication number: 20090258557Abstract: This invention relates to the field of industrially launderable textile substrates possessing enhanced antifungal attributes. Specifically, the instant invention relates to industrially launderable textile substrates such as napery items, bar towels, shower curtains, and uniforms that possess antifungal properties, said antifungal properties being retained after multiple industrial laundering cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: William C. Kimbrell
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Publication number: 20090178205Abstract: A method of making fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics by virtue of having been treated with different chemical treatments is described. In addition, fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics, such as one surface exhibiting oil and water repellency and optionally, soil release characteristics, and the opposite surface exhibits moisture transport characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: David S. Klutz, William C. Kimbrell, Dale R. Williams
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Patent number: 7550399Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substrates that exhibit useful, auto adaptable surface energy properties that depend on the environment of the substrate. Such surface energy properties provide relatively high advancing and receding contact angles for liquids when in contact with the target substrate surface. The substrates exhibit low surface energy quantities of at most about 20 millijoules per square meter (mJ/m2) at a temperature of about 25 degrees C. and a surface energy greater than about 20 mJ/m2 at, or with exposure to, a temperature of about 40 degrees C. More specifically, encompassed within the present invention are textile substrates having this highly desirable unique surface energy modification property and which exhibit wash durable oil and water repellency and stain release features. Novel compositions and formulations that impart such surface energy modifications to substrates are also encompassed within this invention, as well as methods for producing such treated substrates.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: William C. Kimbrell, Jr., Xinggao Fang, Yunzhang Wang, Dominick J. Valenti, Daniel T. McBride
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Patent number: 7517819Abstract: A method of making fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics by virtue of having been treated with different chemical treatments is described. In addition, fabrics having first and second surfaces that exhibit different performance characteristics, such as one surface exhibiting oil and water repellency and optionally, soil release characteristics, and the opposite surface exhibits moisture transport characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: David S. Klutz, William C. Kimbrell, Dale R. Williams
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Publication number: 20080160850Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substrates that exhibit useful, auto adaptable surface energy properties that depend on the environment of the substrate. Such surface energy properties provide relatively high advancing and receding contact angles for liquids when in contact with the target substrate surface. The substrates exhibit low surface energy quantities of at most about 20 millijoules per square meter (mJ/m2) at a temperature of about 25 degrees C. and a surface energy greater than about 20 mJ/m2 at, or with exposure to, a temperature of about 40 degrees C. More specifically, encompassed within the present invention are textile substrates having this highly desirable unique surface energy modification property and which exhibit wash durable oil and water repellency and stain release features. Novel compositions and formulations that impart such surface energy modifications to substrates are also encompassed within this invention, as well as methods for producing such treated substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: William C. Kimbrell, Xinggao Fang, Yunzhang Wang, Dominick J. Valenti, Daniel T. McBride
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Patent number: 7141076Abstract: A hydrolizable polymer-containing textile article and method for producing the same is provided that has been chemically modified by treating the article with certain branched chain amines to reduce the strength of the fibers contained therein, thus rendering the article less prone to the formation of objectionable pill balls, thereby increasing wearer comfort and retaining the desired appearance of the article, and thereby extending the useful life of the article.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventor: William C. Kimbrell
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Patent number: 7137999Abstract: A hydrolizable polymer-containing textile article and method for producing the same is provided that has been chemically modified by treating the article with certain branched chain amines to reduce the strength of the fibers contained therein, thus rendering the article less prone to the formation of objectionable pill balls, thereby increasing wearer comfort and retaining the desired appearance of the article, and thereby extending the useful life of the article.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventor: William C. Kimbrell
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Patent number: 7037346Abstract: A textile coated with a coating having multiphase fluorochemical and a cationic material. A printed image is subsequently placed on the coated textile.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2001Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Elizabeth Cates, Daniel T. McBride, William C. Kimbrell, Kirkland W. Vogt
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Patent number: 6899923Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substrates that exhibit useful, auto adaptable surface energy properties that depend on the environment of the substrate. Such surface energy properties provide relatively high advancing and receding contact angles for liquids when in contact with the target substrate surface. The substrates exhibit low surface energy quantities of at most about 20 millijoules per square meter (mJ/m2) at a temperature of about 25 degrees C. and a surface energy greater than about 20 mJ/m2 at, or with exposure to, a temperature of about 40 degrees C. More specifically, encompassed within the present invention are textile substrates having this highly desirable unique surface energy modification property and which exhibit wash durable oil and water repellency and stain release features. Novel compositions and formulations that impart such surface energy modifications to substrates are also encompassed within this invention, as well as methods for producing such treated substrates.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: William C. Kimbrell, Jr., Xinggao Fang, Yunzhang Wang, Daniel T. McBride
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Patent number: 6833335Abstract: A fabric having a unique combination of stain resistance, fluid barrier properties, aesthetic characteristics and drape ability is described, and a method of making such fabrics. The fabric includes a fabric substrate that has been treated with a low surface energy stain resist compound on at least one of its surfaces, and one or more layers secured to the other of its surfaces, with the layers providing the fabric with the unique combination of characteristics. In addition, the fabric is desirably provided with flame resisting and ultraviolet resisting characteristics, to enable it to be used as a seating material for transportation vehicles. Methods for making the fabric are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Roy P. DeMott, William C. Kimbrell, Thomas E. Godfrey, Samuel J. Lynn
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Patent number: 6818253Abstract: A process for imparting durable water and oil repellency and durable soil release characteristics comprises the application of an aqueous mixture having a water repellent component such as a fluorocarbon polymer and a separate hydrophilic soil release polymer to a textile substrate, followed by a drying step. Optionally, a curing or thermosetting step may also be employed, if desired. This process is carried out in a preferred embodiment in a generally mild pH, which allows the process to be performed on a wide variety of textile substrates that may not be capable of withstanding more extreme pH values. Polyamides, aramids, polyesters, and poly/cotton substrates, when treated according to the present process, have all yielded improved performance with respect to durable water and oil repellency and durable soil release characteristics. A novel mixture or bath and novel treated substrates are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventor: William C. Kimbrell
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Patent number: 6769146Abstract: A fabric having a unique combination of stain resistance, fluid barrier properties, aesthetic characteristics and drape ability is described, and a method of making such fabrics. The fabric includes a fabric substrate that has been treated with a low surface energy stain resist compound on at least one of its surfaces, and one or more layers secured to the other of its surfaces, with the layers providing the fabric with the unique combination of characteristics. In addition, the fabric is desirably provided with flame resisting and ultraviolet resisting characteristics, to enable it to be used as a seating material for transportation vehicles. Methods for making the fabric are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignees: Milliken & Company, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Todd Copeland, Roy P. DeMott, Thomas E. Godfrey, Masato Ishibashi, William C. Kimbrell, Jr., Samuel J. Lynn, Patricia Scott
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Publication number: 20040137818Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substrates that exhibit useful, auto adaptable surface energy properties that depend on the environment of the substrate. Such surface energy properties provide relatively high advancing and receding contact angles for liquids when in contact with the target substrate surface. The substrates exhibit low surface energy quantities of at most about 20 millijoules per square meter (mJ/m2) at a temperature of about 25 degrees C. and a surface energy greater than about 20 mJ/m2 at, or with exposure to, a temperature of about 40 degrees C. More specifically, encompassed within the present invention are textile substrates having this highly desirable unique surface energy modification property and which exhibit wash durable oil and water repellency and stain release features. Novel compositions and formulations that impart such surface energy modifications to substrates are also encompassed within this invention, as well as methods for producing such treated substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: William C. Kimbrell, Xinggao Fang, Yunzhang Wang, Dominick J. Valenti, Daniel T. McBride
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Publication number: 20040107507Abstract: A hydrolizable polymer-containing textile article and method for producing the same is provided that has been chemically modified by treating the article with certain branched chain amines to reduce the strength of the fibers contained therein, thus rendering the article less prone to the formation of objectionable pill balls, thereby increasing wearer comfort and retaining the desired appearance of the article, and thereby extending the useful life of the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: William C. Kimbrell
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Publication number: 20040102113Abstract: A fabric having a unique combination of stain resistance, fluid barrier properties, aesthetic characteristics and drape ability is described, and a method of making such fabrics. The fabric includes a fabric substrate that has been treated with a low surface energy stain resist compound on at least one of its surfaces, and one or more layers secured to the other of its surfaces, with the layers providing the fabric with the unique combination of characteristics. In addition, the fabric is desirably provided with flame resisting and ultraviolet resisting characteristics, to enable it to be used as a seating material for transportation vehicles. Methods for making the fabric are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Roy P. DeMott, William C. Kimbrell, Thomas E. Godfrey, Samuel J. Lynn
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Publication number: 20040068803Abstract: A hydrolizable polymer-containing textile article and method for producing the same is provided that has been chemically modified by treating the article with certain branched chain amines to reduce the strength of the fibers contained therein, thus rendering the article less prone to the formation of objectionable pill balls, thereby increasing wearer comfort and retaining the desired appearance of the article, and thereby extending the useful life of the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventor: William C. Kimbrell
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Publication number: 20040064899Abstract: A hydrolizable polymer-containing textile article and method for producing the same is provided that has been chemically modified by treating the article with certain branched chain amines to reduce the strength of the fibers contained therein, thus rendering the article less prone to the formation of objectionable pill balls, thereby increasing wearer comfort and retaining the desired appearance of the article, and thereby extending the useful life of the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventor: William C. Kimbrell