Coating Or Impregnation Contains An Optical Bleach Or Brightener Or Functions As An Optical Bleach Or Brightener (e.g., It Masks Fabric Yellowing, Etc.) Patents (Class 442/130)
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Patent number: 11192986Abstract: An environmentally friendly, aqueous binder composition that includes a metal salt and a polyol is provided. The metal salt may be a water soluble salt, including salts of boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, tin, zirconium, thallium, lead, and bismuth. The polyol may include water miscible or water soluble polymeric alcohols including polyvinyl alcohol. The binder composition may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven mats, among other products.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: Bryan Alan Albani, Jesus M. Hernandez-Torres, Jose Mendez-Andino, Scott William Schweiger
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Patent number: 10722728Abstract: A textile has an active outside surface and an active inside surface including optical fibers covering at least partially the active outside surface, wherein the active outside surface captures light, which is transmitted by the optical fibers to the active inside surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Inventor: Arturo Solis Herrera
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Patent number: 8815755Abstract: The instant invention relates to polydiorganosiloxane oils having branched carbamate functions, their preparation and their use as softeners in the textile industry.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventor: Pascal Steffanut
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Patent number: 8524621Abstract: A laminate material for lighter-than-air vehicles includes at least one monofilament yarn layer, a polymeric film layer adjacent to the at least one monofilament layer, and a metallized coating adjacent to said polymeric film layer. A clear film cover layer may be adhered to the metallized coating, and one or more fluorescent dyes may be incorporated into the clear film layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Paul E. Liggett, Dennis L. Carter, Anthony L. Dunne, Dhiraj H. Darjee, Gerald W. Placko, James I. Mascolino, Lowell J. McEowen
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Publication number: 20130183510Abstract: The present invention relates to a diffuse reflector comprising a nonwoven sheet of fibers wherein in the nonwoven sheet has a reflectance and a delamination selected from the group consisting of a reflectance of at least about 97.0% and a delamination of at least about 0.18 N/cm, a reflectance of at least about 96.0% and a delamination of at least about 0.49 N/cm, and a reflectance of at least about 95.0% and a delamination of at least about 0.70 N/cm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventor: E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company
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Patent number: 8221588Abstract: The instant invention relates to storage stable solutions of optical brighteners based on certain salt forms of anilino-substituted bistriazinyl derivatives of 4,4?-diaminostilbene-2,2?-disulphonic acid which do not need extra solubilising additives.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventors: John Martin Farrar, Andrew Clive Jackson, Margaret Mahon
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Publication number: 20120110748Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing additive article comprising a water-insoluble textile substrate, and to a washing additive composition comprising a bleaching agent present in solidified form on the substrate. In order to fix the bleaching agent particles, the washing additive composition comprises a film-forming polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Francesca Corbellini, Gabriele Hürtgen, Matthias Sunder
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Publication number: 20100279081Abstract: A system and method for depositing a substance onto a substrate comprises continuously transporting the substrate in a transport direction while traversing a deposition arrangement across the substrate to deposit the substance in a number of swathes. During such movement the positions of the deposition arrangement and the substrate are controlled with respect to one another such that the swathes complement one another to provide substantially uniform coverage of the substrate. As a result of the defined arrangement, improved substrate speeds can be achieved since there is no need for the substrate to stop at each traverse.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: XENNIA HOLLAND B.V.Inventors: Gerrit KOELE, Alan HUDD
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Publication number: 20100159763Abstract: The instant invention relates to storage stable solutions of optical brighteners based on certain salt forms of anilino-substituted bistriazinyl derivatives of 4,4?-diaminostilbene-2,2?-disulphonic acid which do not need extra solubilising additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2006Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: John Martin Farrar, Andrew Clive Jackson, Margaret Mahon
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Publication number: 20100143684Abstract: An impregnated fibrous veil comprises a nonwoven fibrous veil including a prebinder and reinforcing fibers. The fibers are selected from a group consisting of glass fibers, ceramic fibers and mixtures thereof. The nonwoven fibrous veil has at least one face impregnated with a surface finish formulation. The surface finish formulation includes about 50 to about 95 weight percent filler, about 5 to about 50 weight percent binder and about 0 to about 10 percent optical brightener.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2005Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicants: OWENS CORNING, OWENS-CORNING VEIL NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Paul A. Geel, Thomas S. Miller, Dirk Kranendonk
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Patent number: 7198731Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims as optical brighteners as well as to new mixtures of optical brighteners.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventor: Andrew Clive Jackson
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Patent number: 6864196Abstract: A laundry sheet is disclosed which is a substrate having a laundry detergent applied thereto. The laundry detergent readily solubilizes off of the substrate sheet during the washing process to provide a total laundering process that cleans and softens. Also disclosed are several laundry detergent formulations which are preferably applied onto the substrate to make the laundry sheet of the present invention and a process for making the laundry sheet.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignees: NewLund Laboratories, Inc., Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: Lonzell Graham, Samuel Mark Gillette
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Patent number: 6814881Abstract: Semi-bleached to bleached sulfonated aromatic condensation resin alone or in combination with a semi-soluble methacrylic polymer of high molecular weight provides improved resistance to staining by acid colorants in a fibrous polyamide or wool substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Trichromatic Carpet Inc.Inventor: Yassin M. Elgarhy
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Publication number: 20040192134Abstract: A fabric for use in safety apparel comprising yarns spun from a blend of staple fibers. At least 60 percent of the staple fibers are flame resistant fibers and up to 40 percent are non-flame resistant fibers. At least one dye type is applied to the fabric and is selected to dye both the flame resistant and non-flame resistant fibers in the blend. When dyed, the fabric meets both the American National Standards Institute standard ANSI/ISEA-107 minimum conspicuity requirements for occupational activities for high-visibility safety apparel and the American Society for Testing and Materials standard ASTM F-1506 for flame resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Richard M. Gibson, Willis D. Combbell, Albert E. Johnson, Kenneth P. Wallace, Allen J. Hawks
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Patent number: 6787228Abstract: A yarn, fabric, and apparel formed from modacrylic fibers and high energy absorptive fibers. When the yarn is formed into a fabric comprised substantially of the yarn, the fabric meets the American Society for Testing and Materials standard for flame resistance and the National Fire Protection Association standard for arc thermal performance exposure.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Glen Raven, Inc.Inventors: Willis D. Campbell, Richard M. Gibson, Albert E. Johnson, Kenneth P. Wallace
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Patent number: 6706650Abstract: A fabric for use in safety apparel and items of apparel formed substantially from modacrylic yarns and a cationic dye applied to the fabric so that the dyed fabric meets both the American National Standards Institute guidelines for high-visibility safety apparel and the guidelines of the American Society for Testing and Materials for flame resistant textiles.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Glen Raven, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Gibson, Willis D. Campbell, Jr., Albert E. Johnson, Kenneth P. Wallace, Harry R. Byrd, Jr., Allen J. Hawks
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Publication number: 20030207630Abstract: A laundry sheet is disclosed which is a substrate having a laundry detergent applied thereto. The laundry detergent readily solubilizes off of the substrate sheet during the washing process to provide a total laundering process that cleans and softens. Also disclosed are several laundry detergent formulations which are preferably applied onto the substrate to make the laundry sheet of the present invention and a process for making the laundry sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: November 6, 2003Applicants: NewLund Laboratories, Inc., Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.Inventors: Lonzell Graham, Mark Gillette
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Publication number: 20030203688Abstract: A yarn, fabric, and apparel formed from modacrylic fibers and high energy absorptive fibers. When the yarn is formed into a fabric comprised substantially of the yarn, the fabric meets the American Society for Testing and Materials standard for flame resistance and the National Fire Protection Association standard for arc thermal performance exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Willis D. Campbell, Richard M. Gibson, Albert E. Johnson, Kenneth P. Wallace
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Publication number: 20020137417Abstract: The invention relates to a textile material for a garment (10) which has microparticles bound in a binding agent in a demarcated area which will later face outwardly on the garment and can have, for example, the form of a registered trademark (12). The microparticles impart a changed appearance to the textile material in the demarcated area. The microparticles preferably contain fluorescent, phosphorescent, thermochromic or photochromic colorants. The purpose of the microparticles is to make imitation of the textile material more difficult.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2002Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Gerold Tebbe
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Patent number: 6395655Abstract: Semi-bleached to bleached sulfonated aromatic condensation resin alone or in combination with a semi-soluble methacrylic polymer of high molecular weight provides improved resistance to staining by acid colorants in a fibrous polyamide or wool substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Trichromatic Carpet Inc.Inventor: Yassin M. Elgarhy
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Publication number: 20020049019Abstract: Methods for improving the brightness and durable press properties of fabric comprise treating the fabric with an aqueous solution comprising formaldehyde, catalyst for crosslinking the formaldehyde with natural fibers in the fabric, and silicone elastomer or precursor thereof, and heating the treated fabric to react the formaldehyde with natural fibers in the fabric. Methods for improving the brightness and shrinkage resistance properties of fabric comprise treating the fabric with an aqueous solution comprising formaldehyde, catalyst for crosslinking the formaldehyde with natural fibers in the fabric, and silicone elastomer or precursor thereof, and heating the treated fabric to react the formaldehyde with natural fibers in the fabric. Cellulose fabric which has a crosslinked formaldehyde durable press treatment and has been subjected to laundering with a brightener-containing detergent exhibits enhanced brightness after the laundering.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Victoria Anne Maxfield, Michelle Frances Mellea, George L. Payet, Lori Joanne Walker
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Patent number: 6342305Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate having therein or thereon a composition containing, at least one molecular includant. In one embodiment, the molecular includant comprises a cyclodextrin. The present invention also relates to the substrate further comprising at least one ultraviolet radiation transorber and also to the substrate further comprising a colorant. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of making the substrate in which a composition comprising a molecular includant is incorporated into or onto the substrate. In one embodiment of this invention, the substrate has thereon or therein a colored composition comprising a colorant and a molecular includant. In another embodiment, the colorant is a mutable colorant which, upon irradiation in the present of an ultraviolet radiation transorber, can be mutated.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1999Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: John Gavin MacDonald, Ronald Sinclair Nohr
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Patent number: 6339117Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers whitened with optical brighteners obtained by (a) emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile with or without a comonomer in the presence or absence of a graftable substrate, and (b) addition of an optical brightener before, during, or after the emulsion polymerization.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Udo Eckstein, Siegfried Korte, Ulrich Feldhues, Hans-Peter Geiger, Bernhard Hunke, Thomas Roick, Günter Sackmann
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Publication number: 20010049244Abstract: The present invention relates to substrate comprising fabric, the substrate treated with a composition comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventors: Robb Richard Gardner, Janet Sue Littig, Mark Robert Sivik
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Publication number: 20010027073Abstract: A non-asbestos friction material is made by molding and curing a composition comprising a fibrous base, a filler and a binder. The filler is at least partially composed of 1-35 vol %, based on the overall composition, of high-tar cashew dust having a tar content of at least 10 wt %. When used as a brake lining in drum brakes, for example, the friction material exhibits low wear during high-speed braking, excellent heat resistance, stable braking effectiveness and good strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: October 4, 2001Inventors: Mitsuru Kobayashi, Shinya Sawamura
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Patent number: 6228783Abstract: A laundry article effective for inhibiting transfer of extraneous dyes and soil to articles in a wash liquor, said laundry article comprising a support matrix and a functionalized polyamine attached to or entrapped in the support matrix. The functionalized polyamine comprises the reaction product of (A) a cyano- or guanidino-containing compound and (B) a polyamine prepared from at least one monomeric amine. The laundry article inhibits dye transfer, soil redeposition, and provides color protection to fabrics in a wash liquor. In addition, the laundry article does not interfere with the removal of stains from fabrics washed in the presence of the laundry article. Furthermore, the laundry article containing the functionalized polyamines are economical and environmentally safe.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1998Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Alvie L. Foster, Jr., Ivonne C. Weidner, Klein A. Rodrigues, Allen M. Carrier
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Patent number: 6211941Abstract: The present invention provides a matte process employing an improved backing screen having particular application for use in composite photography. In particular, the present invention relates to color difference composite photography, whether still, motion picture, video, solid state digital electronic or electrophotographic imaging, in which foreground and background scenes are separately recorded and subsequently combined using known “blue screen” or special color background techniques to form a single image. The present invention includes a biaxially stretchable fabric of synthetic fibers treated with a dye formulation, including fluorescence which is reactive to the visible spectrum, to achieve any of a variety of specific spectral loci and luminances, for the purpose of providing a precise chromatic actinic stimulus response for a silver halide photographic film, or similar response for electronic imaging devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1997Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Inventor: Jonathan Erland
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Patent number: 6117525Abstract: A chemically enhanced paper structure having a discrete pattern of a chemical composition is disclosed. The paper structure comprises a cellulose substrate, such as tissue paper. The substrate has a topography comprising at least two different elevations. The chemical composition may include a chemical softener composition or a surface-active composition and is selectively disposed in register with one of the elevations of the cellulose substrate, preferably the higher elevation regions. The paper structure is suitable for use as bath tissue or facial tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1998Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Dennis Trokhan, Dean Van Phan, Joe Brian Melvin
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Patent number: 6117189Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the improvement of the sun protection factor (SPF) of textile fiber material, comprising applying to the textile fiber material a detergent comprising at least one fluorescent whitening agent, which absorbs radiation in the wavelength range 280-400 nm, preferably by washing the textile fiber material with a detergent containing said fluorescent whitening agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1995Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Dieter Reinehr, Peter Fankhauser, Claude Eckhardt
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Patent number: 6086966Abstract: A method for authenticating a textile product, wherein a colorless composition is applied to at least one portion of at least one thread of the textile product. The composition comprises one of a pair of a colorformer and an activator which react when mixed to produce a spectral response. The textile product is authenticated as genuine by applying the other of the pair of the colorformer and activator to at least one portion of the at least one thread to produce the spectral response. The textile product may be a thread or a woven label.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Nocopi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arshavir Gundjian, Abraham Kuruvilla
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Patent number: 6034003Abstract: The present invention relates to UV-resistant fabric, articles of clothing made from such fabric, and methods of making such fabric. The method includes 1) preparing an aqueous solution of anthraquinone (10) and NaOH (62), 2) immersing the fabric to be treated in the solution (64), 3) heating the solution/fabric mixture (66), 4) adding to the solution/fabric mixture an appropriate reducing agent (68), and 5) rinsing the fabric thus treated with hydrogen peroxide (70). White fabrics can be treated (72) with a conventional bleaching, or whitening, agent. Colored fabrics can contain, as an additional UV-absorbing compound, one of the class of compounds known as melanins, including those formed from the free radical polymerization of compounds derived from the precursor amino acid tyrosine (24), such as 5,6-dihydroxyindole (34).Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1997Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Inventor: Kui-Fong Lee
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Patent number: 5897413Abstract: The present invention provides an improved backing screen having particular application for use in composite photography. In particular, the present invention relates to color difference composite photography, whether still, motion picture, video, solid state digital electronic or electrophotographic imaging, in which foreground and background scenes are separately recorded and subsequently combined using known "blue screen" or special color background techniques to form a single image. The present invention includes a biaxially stretchable fabric of synthetic fibers treated with a dye formulation, including fluorescence which is reactive to the visible spectrum, to achieve any of a variety of specific spectral loci and luminances, for the purpose of providing a precise chromatic actinic stimulus response for a silver halide photographic film, or similar response for electronic imaging devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1996Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Inventor: Jonathan Erland
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Patent number: 5873913Abstract: Optical brightening agents for use in textiles, paper, detergents correspond to the formula ##STR1## where R, R.sub.1 are preferably derived from amino-acids, particularly glutamic and iminodiacetic acids.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventors: John Stuart Cowman, John Martin Farrar, Mark David Graham, Neil Mackinnon
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Patent number: 5869410Abstract: A system for the softening or other treatment of fabric articles is provided which comprises a vented bag comprising a fastening system and flexible sheet releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a liquid fabric-treatment composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignee: Creative Products Resource, Inc.Inventors: James A. Smith, George W. Kellett
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Patent number: 5840403Abstract: A chemically enhanced paper structure having a discrete pattern of a chemical composition is disclosed. The paper structure comprises a cellulose substrate, such as tissue paper. The substrate has a topography comprising at least two different elevations. The chemical composition may include a chemical softener composition or a surface-active composition and is selectively disposed in register with one of the elevations of the cellulose substrate, preferably the higher elevation regions. The paper structure is suitable for use as bath tissue or facial tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul Dennis Trokhan, Dean Van Phan, Joe Brian Melvin
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Patent number: 5698476Abstract: A system for removing extraneous, random free-flowing dyes from laundry washing applications which comprises a novel unitary dosing laundry article that can freely circulate among items being laundered. The laundry article further comprises a dye absorber and a dye transfer inhibitor which are introduced into a wash liquor via a support matrix. The dye absorber maintains a relational association with the support matrix in the wash liquor, whereas the dye transfer inhibitor is delivered up from the support matrix to the wash liquor and may be evenly distributed throughout the wash liquor. The laundry article of the present invention provides a method for preventing the redeposition of extraneous dyes onto other wash items, while simultaneously providing an indicator system for the manifestation of such scavenging process.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Kaj A. Johnson, Gregory Van Buskirk, Samuel M. Gillette