Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1990
Title: Annie Giorgio: Innovator in Fluorinated Products and Waterproofing Technologies
Introduction
Annie Giorgio is a prominent inventor based in Villeurbanne, France. She has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of emulsions of fluorinated products and waterproofing processes for textiles. With a total of two patents to her name, her work showcases innovative approaches to enhancing material properties.
Latest Patents
Annie Giorgio's latest patents include two notable inventions. The first patent focuses on emulsions of fluorinated products. This invention involves creating an emulsion of a fluorinated product in the presence of a derivative of morpholine. The derivative can be morpholine itself or its saturated and non-saturated derivatives, such as morpholinoethyl methacrylate. The fluorinated product may be a fluorinated monomer, specifically 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl methacrylate. The emulsion process is achieved by adding the derivative of morpholine to the fluorinated product along with a surface-active agent, followed by mechanical stirring to achieve the desired liquid consistency.
The second patent pertains to a grafting process that ensures the waterproofing of polymeric materials. This process occurs after impregnating the polymeric material, which has been activated to create free radicals within an emulsion containing the fluorinated monomer and a graftable derivative of morpholine. The preferred reagents for this invention are morpholinoethyl methacrylate and 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl methacrylate. This invention is particularly applicable to waterproofing textile articles made from materials such as cotton, silk, and linen. The grafted material remains waterproof when cold, and can be washed, dyed, or printed by transfer when heated.
Career Highlights
Annie Giorgio is associated with the Institut Textile De France, where she continues to advance her research and development efforts. Her work has significantly impacted the textile industry, particularly in enhancing the durability and functionality of fabrics.
Collaborations
Annie has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Jacques Poulenard and Louis Gavet, who have contributed to her research endeavors.