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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 30, 2000
Filed:
May. 24, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Gary J Calton, Elkridge, MD (US);
John B Cook, Phoenixville, PA (US);
Assignee:
OdorPro, Inc., Elkridge, MD (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C11D / ; D06L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
8137 ; 8142 ; 510278 ; 510281 ; 510282 ;
Abstract
An improved method for the removal of stains from textiles is disclosed. The method involves the use of novel mixtures of zeolites and imides. The method of the invention provides superior performance in the removal of stains, especially those from animal wastes or fluids. The zeolite/imide mixtures are useful to remove stains from various textile fabrics and fibers, e.g. carpets, clothing, and upholstered goods.