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...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7452917 | Emulsions made from particular emulsifers Oil-in-water emulsions comprised of: (a) a polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate polyester; (b) an alkyl polyglycoside; (c) an oil; and (d) from 5 to 30% by weight water. When used as paper additives, the emulsions significantly improve the softness and feel of the paper p... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7427406 | Aerosols Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations comprising (a) a carbonate of the formula (I): wherein R1 is a linear alkyl and/or alkenyl group having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms, a 2-ethylhexyl, isotridecyl or isoste... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7408087 | Process for making unsaturated coconut and/or palm nut fatty alcohols Unsaturated coconut and/or palm nut fatty alcohols having an iodine number in the range from 65 to 85, which essentially comprise unsaturated fatty alcohols and mixtures of saturated fatty alcohols of the formula (I): R1OH   (I) in... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7384904 | Method for producing alkyl oligoglucoside and alkenyl oligoglucoside carboxylic acid salts with reduced organochloride compounds A process for reducing the amount of halocarbons in a mixture containing water and at least one of an alkyl or alkenyl glycoside carboxylic acid. The amount of halocarbon is reduced by heating the mixture at a temperature of 50° C. to 120° C. at a pH of from 10-14... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7365235 | Processes for producing branched compounds via condensation and hydrogenation Processes for producing branched compounds are described wherein a carbonyl compound is condensed in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of acids and bases, to form an α,β-unsaturated condensation product; and the α,β-unsaturated conden... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351871 | Processes for producing poly-alpha-olefins, and poly-alpha-olefins produced thereby Process for producing poly-α-olefins are described wherein the processes comprise: (a) providing a primary alcohol; and (b) polymerizing the primary alcohol in the presence of an acidic alumino layer silicate to form a poly-α-olefin. Water formed during the polyme... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7332466 | Lightly-foaming tenside mixtures with hydroxy mixed ethers A low-foaming surfactant composition comprising: (a) a hydroxy mixed ether corresponding to formula I: R1O[CH2CH(CH3)O]x(CH2CHR2O)y[CH2CH(OH)R3]zâ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318929 | Cosmetic preparations A cosmetic composition containing a polyether urethane thickener corresponding to formula I: wherein R1, R2 and R3, independently of one another, represent linear or branched alky... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7300963 | Hardeners for water-based epoxy resin systems and processes for using the same Hardeners for water-based epoxy resin systems, the hardeners being obtainable by reacting a mixture of: (A) at least one epoxidized polyalkylene oxide selected from the group of epoxidized polyethylene oxides, epoxidized polypropylene oxides and polyethylene propyle... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285283 | Paper substrate impregnated with an emulsion having a polyol, poly-12-hydroxystearate emulsifier, an oil component and water A paper substrate impregnated with an emulsion containing: (a) a polyol poly-12-hydroxystearate; (b) an oil component selected from the group consisting of a dialkyl ether, a dialkyl carbonate, a glyceride, a hydrocarbon, a silicone oil, and mixtures thereof; (c) up... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7268259 | Random fatty alcohol alkoxylates with low temperature stability, and methods of producing and using the same Random fatty alcohol alkoxylates with low temperature stability which are polymerization products of fatty alcohols, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, according to the general formula (I): R1O[(EO)n(PO)m]—H   (I) | 09/11/2007 |
| 7268107 | Highly concentrated, free-flowing pearly lustre concentrates A pearlizing composition containing: (a) from about 30 to 55% by weight of a pearlizing wax; (b) a nonionic emulsifier; (c) optionally, a zwitterionic emulsifier; (d) from about 0.1 to 5% by weight of a polyol ester; and (e) water, all weights being based on the wei... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262239 | Internal softening additives for polyolefin-containing materials and methods of using the same Methods for imparting softness to polyolefin-containing articles are described wherein the methods comprise: (a) providing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of the general formula (I) and compounds of the general formula (II): | 08/28/2007 |
| 7253139 | Surfactant preparations comprising α-hydroxy acids A process for enhancing skin, mucous membranes and textile compatibility with an anionic surfactant composition involving: (a) providing an anionic surfactant composition; (b) providing an acid selected from the group consisting of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a salt o... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247463 | Enzymes with lipase/acyltransferase activity, nucleic acids encoding the same and methods of use thereof Polypeptides with lipase/acyltransferase activity are described with an amino acid sequence which has identity to the sequence reported in SEQ ID NO 2 of at least 49%, also polypeptides which display this activity, as well as nucleic acids (genes) which code for the... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244856 | Processes for recovering phytosterols via crystallization Processes for recovering phytosterols are described. The processes comprise: (a) providing a liquid mixture containing a phytosterol, methanol, and one or more additional compounds, wherein the methanol is present in an amount of from 25 to 75% by weight, based on t... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241910 | Processes for producing conjugated linoleic acid Processes for producing conjugated linoleic acid are described which comprise: (a) isomerizing a linoleic acid lower alkyl ester in the presence of an alkali metal alcoholate to form a conjugated linoleic acid lower alkyl ester; (b) saponifying the conjugated linole... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241875 | Method for the production of surface active agent mixtures An aqueous surfactant mixture comprised of an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside ether carboxylic acid is made by a process comprising reacting in an aqueous solution an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside and an ω-halocarboxylic acid or a salt or ester thereof in... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7214730 | Dispersant compositions containing glycerol carbonate and polyester-based dispersants Dispersant compositions are described which contain: (a) a carrier medium comprising glycerol carbonate, the carrier medium present in an amount of from 10 to 80% by weight based on the composition; and (b) one or more polyester dispersants present in an amount of f... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214261 | Fatty acid esters based on branched fatty acids and their use as printing ink solvents Fatty acid esters of which the fatty acid constituents are fatty acids containing a total of 12 to 22 carbon atoms and of which the alcohol constituents are saturated and/or mono- or polyolefinically unsaturated monoalcohols containing a total of 1 to 22 carbon atom... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7199096 | Detergent tablets Detergent tablets are disclosed, which are characterized by containing surfactant granules, obtained by granulating and compacting anionic and/or non-ionic surfactants in the presence of dispersing agents. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192478 | Fatty (meth) acrylates and their use in dispersing pigments Fatty (meth)acrylates having a %-EpO content of below 0.6, which are reaction products of epoxidized compounds selected from the group consisting of epoxidized fatty acid esters, epoxidized triglycerides and mixtures thereof, and acids selected from the group consis... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186678 | Tenside granules with improved disintegration rate A process for making a surfactant composition having an improved dissolution rate in cold water involving: (a) providing a hydroxy mixed ether surfactant; (b) providing a disintegrator component; and (c) granulating and compacting the hydroxy mixed ether surfactant ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179929 | Method for producing conjugated linoleic acid glycerides Processes for preparing conjugated fatty acid glycerides comprising: (a) isomerizing a fatty acid lower alkyl ester corresponding to the general formula (I) in the presence of a basic catalyst at a temperature of from 100 to 160° C., to form a conjugated fatty acid... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179880 | Cosmetic preparation containing polycarbonates A cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition containing: (a) a polycarbonate having a molecular weight of from about 300 to 100,000; (b) optionally, an oil component; (c) optionally, an emulsifier; and (d) optionally, water. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7176171 | Low-viscosity opacifiers without anionic surface-active agents An emulsifier mixture for use in a wax-based opacifier composition is comprised of: (a) an alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; (b) a fatty acid partial glyceride and optionally (c) at least one amphoteric surfactant, with the proviso that the ratio by weight of (a)... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169959 | Unsaturated palm oil fatty alcohols Unsaturated palm oil fatty alcohols with an iodine number in the range from 65 to 85, which contain substantially unsaturated fatty alcohols and mixtures of saturated fatty alcohols of the formula (I): R1OH   (I) in which R1 | 01/30/2007 |
| 7157513 | Hydrophilic additives The invention relates to hydrophilic additives for synthetic fibres containing polyolefin; said additives are represented by general formula (I): A—B—C—B—A wherein A is a radical R—COO, wherein R represents a saturated, cross-linked or non-cross-linked alk... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7145001 | Method for producing solid sugar surfactants A process for making solid sugar surfactants involving: (a) providing a glycose component; (b) acetalizing the glycose component with a fatty alcohol to form a technical mixture containing excess fatty alcohol and alkyl and/or alkenyl oligoglycoside; and (c) contact... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138256 | Processes for preparing conjugated linoleic acid from conjugated linoleic acid esters Processes for preparing conjugated linoleic acid are described wherein a conjugated linoleic acid lower alkyl ester is subjected to hydrolysis in the presence of an enzyme to form a hydrolyzate comprising a conjugated linoleic acid and a lower alkanol, wherein at le... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7132483 | Water-based coating compositions containing epoxy resin(s) and (meth)acrylate(s), and methods of using the same Water-based coating composition comprising: (a) from 0.5 to 90% by weight of at least one epoxy resin other than self-dispersing epoxy resins; (b) from 0.5 to 90% by weight of at least one (meth)acrylate of a polyol; (c) from 5.0 to 98.0% by weight of water; and (d)... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7094816 | Water-based coating compositions containing epoxy resin(s) and (meth)acrylate(s), and methods of using the same Water-based coating composition comprising: (a) from 0.5 to 90% by weight of at least one epoxy resin, wherein the epoxy resin is solid at 20° C., and wherein the epoxy resin is self-dispersing in water; (b) from 0.5 to 90% by weight of at least one (meth)acrylate ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7094917 | Processes for refining compositions containing dialkyl carbonates Processes for refining dialkyl carbonate-containing compositions are described, wherein a composition comprising a dialkyl carbonate is provided; and the composition is subjected to a rectification wherein low-boiling impurities are removed, and a rectification wher... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091012 | Processes for obtaining sterols and polar lipids from vegetable oil lecithin fractions Processes for the simultaneous production of sterols and polar lipids, in which preparations of vegetable oil lecithin fractions are subjected to ultrafiltration and, on the one hand, the sterols in the permeate and, on the other hand, the polar lipids in the retent... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7091168 | Liquid detergents An aqueous laundry detergent composition containing a hydroxy mixed ether. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087684 | Self-dispersing, hardenable epoxy resins, processes for producing the same and methods of using the same Self-dispersing, hardenable epoxy resins produced by reacting one or more α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid esters with one or more aminopolyalkylene oxide compounds, and reacting the thus formed intermediate with one or more polyepoxide compounds, are described. Pr... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087570 | Detergent tablets Detergent tablets comprising surfactant granules obtained by granulation and compaction of a nonionic surfactant, selected from the group consisting of hydroxy mixed ethers, in the presence of a disintegrant, are described. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083780 | Cosmetic composition containing hydroxyethers The use of hydroxyethers obtainable by ring opening of olefinic oxides having 6 to 18 carbon atoms with alcohols having 1 to 18 carbon atoms andlor polyols having 2 to 18 carbon atoms and 2 to 10 hydroxyl groups or water are proposed as oil bodies in cosmetic and/or... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7084286 | Method for producing conjugated fatty acid esters Processes for preparing conjugated fatty acid products are described wherein (a) a composition which comprises a fatty acid ester having at least two unconjugated, carbon-carbon double bonds is provided; (b) the fatty acid ester is conjugated in the presence of a wa... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7084313 | Three stage processes for the separation of supercritical or near-critical mixtures Processes for separating supercritical or near-critical mixtures containing hydrogen, a solvent gas, methanol and a fatty alcohol under an initial pressure of from 100 to 300 bar are described, wherein the processes comprise: (a) reducing the pressure of such a mixt... | 08/01/2006 |
