This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation. Active years: 1999.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1999
Title: Michael C. Hazelwood and Textile Permanent-Press Innovation.
Introduction
Michael C. Hazelwood is an inventor associated with Knoxville, Tennessee, and National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation. His patent work addresses a textile-finishing method designed to give cellulose-containing fabrics lasting smoothness and wrinkle resistance.
Latest Patents
Hazelwood is credited with 1 patent: “Polysaccharide Aldehydes and Acetals as Permanent Press Agents.” The invention describes applying an aqueous solution of a polysaccharide aldehyde and/or acetal to a textile containing cellulose fibers at a pH between 1 and 8. The textile is then heated under conditions that allow the treatment to react with the fibers while water is removed.
The method is intended to impart permanent-press properties and improve resistance to abrasion during later laundering. Treated textiles are described as showing fewer wrinkles than untreated fabrics, retaining smoothness after laundering, and maintaining a soft feel.
Career Highlights
Hazelwood’s documented patent contribution focuses on textile chemistry and fabric care. The invention offers a treatment approach for improving the appearance and durability of cellulose-based textiles.
Collaborations
The patent record also names A. Levent Cimecioglu and Klein A. Rodrigues as coworkers associated with Hazelwood’s work.
Conclusion
Michael C. Hazelwood’s patent highlights an innovation in textile finishing that aims to combine lasting wrinkle resistance, laundering durability, and a soft feel.
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