Sugar Hill, GA, United States of America

James Anthony Riggs

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.. Active years: 2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: James Anthony Riggs. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/james-anthony-riggs

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Forward Citations = 44(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2000

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Title: Innovations by James Anthony Riggs

Introduction

James Anthony Riggs is an accomplished inventor based in Sugar Hill, GA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of nonwoven fabric technology. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique patent that enhances the properties of nonwoven substrates.

Latest Patents

James Anthony Riggs holds a patent for "Nonwoven Fabric Substrates Having a Durable Treatment." This invention discloses an improved composition and method for treating substrates such as nonwoven fabrics to impart durable properties like wettability. The composition includes a viscosity modifier that reduces the viscosity of normally viscous treating agents, allowing them to be applied at room temperature without adversely affecting the desired properties of the treated substrate. The treating composition features an alkyl polyglycoside with 8 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain and a surfactant blend of ethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil and sorbitan monooleate. Nonwovens treated according to this invention exhibit a durability of at least 2 cycles in accordance with the runoff test. The treating compositions are stable and suitable for many conventional treating systems. Treated substrates find applications in personal care products, wipers, and environmental fabrics.

Career Highlights

James Anthony Riggs is associated with Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., where he has contributed to advancements in nonwoven fabric technology. His work has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that enhance product performance and durability.

Collaborations

James has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Ali Yahiaoui and Charles Edward Bolian, II. Their combined expertise has fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation and the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion

James Anthony Riggs is a notable inventor whose work in nonwoven fabric technology has led to significant advancements in the industry. His patent for durable treatment methods showcases his commitment to innovation and improving product performance.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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