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WO/2005/005710A2
Methods of improving shrink-resistance of natural fibers (e.g., wool, wool fibers, animal hair, cotton), synthetic fibers (e.g., acetate, nylon, polyester, viscose rayon), or blends thereof (e.g., wool/cotton blends), or fabrics or yarns...  
WO/2004/110933A2
A bacterium, designated BAV 1 belonging to the Pinellas group within the Dehalococcoides cluster has been discovered. BAV 1 is able to completely metabolize chloroethenes to non-toxic products. The isolate is able to grow with dichloroet...  
WO/2004/098503A2
The present invention relates to fiber compositions comprising gels or hydrogels. The invention further relates to the composition of a gel or hydrogel loaded biodegradable fiber and methods of fabricating such fibers. The present invent...  
WO/2004/098291A2
The present invention relates to a method of preventing or inhibiting fungal growth on or in a manufactured material, the method comprising the addition of at least one bacterial cell and/or at least one spore thereof to the material dur...  
WO/2004/097104A2
A rot resistant durable natural fibres/jute geo-textiles having flexibility, permeability, lightweight and cost-effective characteristics , a synergistic/ selective rot-resisting treatment media for treating natural fibres/ geotextiles e...  
WO/2004/094715A2
Improvements in the high-temperature wash durability and discoloration levels for fabrics having topically applied silver-ion treatments (such as ion-exchange compounds, like zirconium phosphates, glasses and/or zeolites) are provided. S...  
WO/2004/094646A1
The present invention provides xyloglucan conjugates useful as molecular anchors for attaching various functional chemical groups to cellulose or cellulosic materials. The functional groups in the xyloglucan conjugates can serve as dyes,...  
WO/2004/087224A1
Hazardous substance (20) is removed by the use of hazardous substance removing material (10) comprising support (11) and, borne thereon, antibody (12). The humidity of ambient atmosphere around the antibody (12) is adjusted to one in whi...  
WO/2004/087226A1
The invention relates to an antimicrobial substrate having adhered to at least a part of its surface an organosilicon quaternary ammonium salt compound, such as 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl-dimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, and a cationi...  
WO/2004/081278A1
It is intended to provide an antibacterial pectocellulose fiber or a pectocellulose fiber fabric obtained by treating a pectocellulose fiber or a pectocellulose fiber fabric with at least one chemical selected from the group consisting o...  
WO/2004/070106A1
It is intended to provide a method of shrink-proofing an animal hair fiber characterized by comprising subjecting the animal hair fiber to a pulse corona processing or an oxidation treatment with the use of a chlorine-free oxidizing agen...  
WO/2004/065683A1
The invention relates to a method for finishing keratin-free textile fibrous materials during textile processing stages to pH values ranging from 4 to 7. Said processing stages are devoid of oxidising chemical products.  
WO/2004/065319A2
A composite structure is prepared from an aqueous slurry comprising a mixture of an inorganic material and a cellulose ether additive. The inorganic material hydrates in the presence of the additive to form a composite core substantially...  
WO/2004/065024A1
The invention concerns a method for ensuring the presence and the fixing, at a support (1, 1'), molecules (2, 2') exhibiting an activity, in particular chemical, biochemical, physical or the like, either against organisms or undesirable ...  
WO/2004/059074A1
The present invention relates to a method for treating textiles with a carbohydrate oxidase and/or a fatty acid oxidizing enzyme.  
WO/2004/059075A1
This invention relates to a method of reducing the pilling propensity or color clarity of polyester containing fabrics and/or garments, which method comprises treating the fabric with a polyester hydrolytic enzyme without the presence of...  
WO/2004/055261A1
The present invention relates to a method for finishing woollen textiles. According to the method, the woollen textile in an aqueous solution is brought into contact with protease enzyme in a large amount of water so that the woollen tex...  
WO/2004/054561A1
The invention relates to the use of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and/or diterpenes and the derivatives thereof for reducing the adhesion of keratinophilic fungi on surfaces. The invention also relates to washing and/or cleaning agents, t...  
WO/2004/050963A2
Improvements in the wash durability and discoloration levels for fabrics having topically applied silver-ion treatments (such as ion-exchange compounds, like zirconium phosphates, glasses and/or zeolites) are provided. Such solid compoun...  
WO/2004/050962A2
Improvements in the wash durability and discoloration levels for fabrics having topically applied silver-ion treatments (such as ion-exchange compounds, like zirconium phosphates, glasses and/or zeolites) are provided. Such solid compoun...  
WO/2004/041312A2
The present invention is directed to a nonwoven anti-microbial hard surface wipe, and more specifically to an anti-microbial hard surface wipe that more readily releases a disinfectant or anti-microbial agent. In a first embodiment, the ...  
WO/2004/036993A1
Topical antimicrobial floor covering treatments comprising solid antimicrobial particles that become embedded within target fibers to impart a durable antimicrobial finish are provided. Such a topical treatment includes specific inorgani...  
WO/2004/022841A1
A polymer article is provided. The polymer article includes a polymer substrate having micro-cracks on the surface thereof, a functionality-imparting layer formed in the micro-cracks of the polymer substrate and comprising at least one f...  
WO/2004/020729A1
The present application relates to a method for the controlled and/or slow release of a biologically active hydroxyl group containing substance on a substrate which comprises reacting said hydroxyl group containing substance subsequently...  
WO/2004/016669A2
The present invention relates to a process for enzymatic hydrolysis of cyclic oligomers of poly(ethylene terephthalate), which process comprises subjecting the cyclic oligomer to the action of one or more lipolytic and/or biopolyester hy...  
WO/2004/010930A2
The present invention relates to compositions comprising high molecular weight polymers, particularly polyethylene oxide polymers, wherein the high molecular weight polymer serves as an anti-misting agent to reduce the potential of aeros...  
WO/2004/001128A1
Fibrous webs that retain less of cationic lotion components are obtained by treating the fibers of the web with a solution of a chemical blocking material prior to soaking the web with a chemical lotion containing the cationic lotion com...  
WO/2003/097927A1
A method of treating fibers of animal origin (wool from sheep, cashmere, rabbit, mohair, Ilama, goat, camel, among others), characterised in that it consists of bringing the fiber into contact with a solution of modified proteases, bonde...  
WO/2003/093395A1
The invention is drawn to a fire retardant compositions and method of making thereof. The compositions are prepared by reacting a natural or synthetic polymer containing hydroxyl groups with a catalyst, such as ammonium hydroxide, and an...  
WO/2003/089526A2
The present invention relates to methods for imprinting solid particles onto materials that enhance the performance characteristics, such as the odor adsorption capacity, of the material. The present invention uses a xerographic imprinti...  
WO/2003/087464A1
The invention relates to a method for improving the abrasion resistance and tensile strength of durable press finished cellulosic materials, such as cotton. According to the method of the present invention the cellulosic material is trea...  
WO/2003/080911A2
The present invention provides a method for making the antimicrobial yarn. The present invention also provides a yarn with antimicrobial effects. The antimicrobial antifungal effect of the yarn is derived from nanosilver particles (diame...  
WO/2003/071871A1
The invention relates to a textile substrate and to a method for producing the same. Into said textile substrate (12) microcapsules (4) are introduced which contain a vaporizable active substance. Said active substance diffuses the membr...  
WO/2003/070004A1
A long−lasting antimicrobial wipe using metallic silver as the oligodynamic agent. The wipe has an outer layer of a flexible textile fabric having metallic silver deposited thereon, bonded to an inner layer of a fibrous water−retaini...  
WO/2003/069051A1
A method for treating proteinaceous textile materials, comprising subjecting the material to a treatment in tyrosinase. The treatment in tyrosinase is typically carried out after an oxidation treatment.  
WO/2003/066957A1
The invention provides a method of modifying a polymer having epoxy-reactive groups, which comprises contacting it with an aqueous solution of a quaternary amino-2,3-epoxypropane and a polymer modified by the incorporation into the molec...  
WO/2003/064755A2
An aqeous composition and method for controlling oder associated with spills of organic material which can cause odors on carpets. The method comprises applying to the surface the aqueous composition comprising one or more strains of dor...  
WO/2003/060222A2
Embodiments of the invention provide a method for manufacturing woven or knit fabrics with improved shrink and crease resistance and good shape memory after repeated washing. The method comprises (a) contacting an enzyme treatment compos...  
WO/2003/060227A2
Specific extraction of the oligomers from cotton fibers can be: achieved by a 24-hr incubation at 37°C with trypsin, chymotrypsin, proteinase K or pepsin, followed by a second 24-hr incubation at 37°C with cellulase (Trichoderma reesei...  
WO/2003/057950A1
A composition to be used as a topical treatment for carpet and textiles, and a process for producing the composition are provided. The composition has desirable antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, and is made up of a...  
WO/2003/057760A1
The present invention contemplates poly(aminoamide) pre-polymers, polyamide polymers, a multi-step process for the synthesis of these pre-polymers and polymers using acrylates and at least one monomer containing at least two primary amin...  
WO/2003/056096A1
The present invention provides in one aspect for a method for controlling odor associated with spills of organic material which can cause odors on carpets. The method comprises applying to the carpet a preparation of dormant bacteria, wh...  
WO/2003/054185A1
The invention relates to a novel alkaline protease of the subtilisin type made from Bacillus gibsonii (DSM 14391) and sufficiently related proteins and the derivatives thereof. The invention also relates to washing and cleaning agents wi...  
WO/2003/052105A1
Cellulase preparations containing endoglucanase originating in Zygomycetes, proteins lacking the cellulose-binding domain thereof, modified proteins thereof or homologs thereof together with a reducing agent. A method of processing a cel...  
WO/2003/045143A1
The present invention concerns an antimicrobial, sporicidal composition, method of making the composition, products made incorporating the composition, and methods of making products incorporating the composition. The composition compris...  
WO/2003/038082A2
The invention relates to novel alkaline protease variants. These variants have, when enumerating the alkaline protease from Bacillus lentus, variations in amino acid position 61, positions 199 and/or 211 and, optionally, at least one mod...  
WO/2003/033809A1
A fiber treating agent which comprises an aqueous dispersion having an ultra−fine powder of a noble metal which comprises water and, dispersed therein, an ultra−fine powder of a noble metal. The aqueous dispersion having an ultra−f...  
WO/2003/032726A1
A method for forming an antimicrobially-treated fabric is provided. The method includes forming a solution from a liquid and an antimicrobial agent, such as 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyloctadecyldimethyl ammonium chloride. In one embodiment,...  
WO/2003/033813A1
The invention makes available a method to introduce specific chemical groups onto the surface of any polymeric carbohydrate material to alter the physico-chemical properties of said material. In particular, the method comprises the contr...  
WO/2003/023130A2
The invention relates to a method of depositing and binding molecules, particularly bioactive molecules, colorant molecules or compound molecules having specific physical characteristics, to a support, such as a support made from natural...  

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