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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5547595 | Aqueous lubricant and process for cold forming metal, particularly pointing thick-walled metal tubes A lubricant composition including ethoxylated long chain primary alcohols and, preferably, boron compounds but excluding most other previously used organic lubricant materials gives superior results in tube pointing operations, especially with thick walle... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5522971 | Dry neutralization of olefinically reactive organic liquid phases Pure, substantially neutral, low-volatile organic compounds including reactive double bonds are advantageously isolated from a liquid feedstock which contains said compounds in combination with acidic reaction components or auxiliary materials by (i) addi... | 06/04/1996 |
| 4871777 | Emulsifying compositions for suppository bases and suppositories produced therefrom A composition for suppository bases consisting of a water-insoluble fat and an adduct of 5 to 50 mol ethylene oxide with 1 mol hardened castor oil as emulsifier enables suppositories containing aqueous active-principle solutions to be prepared. The emulsi... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4871665 | Process for the preparation of exocellular biopolymers Process for the preparation of exocellular biopolymers having a thickening effect in aqueous media by aerobic culture of microorganism strains forming the biopolymers in an aqueous nutrient medium present as disperse aqueous phase in a water/oil emulsion ... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4871592 | Spinning preparations for melt spinning synthetic fibers A spinning preparation, for the melt spinning of synthetic fibers, containing a smoothing agent, an emulsifier, a wetting agent, an antistatic agent, and an epoxidized compound containing at least 8 carbon atoms to produce a cohesion promoting effect on t... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4868220 | Lanolin substitute and composition containing the same A substitute for lanolin which comprises 40 to 60% by weight of a mixed ester of about equimolar amounts of a di-fatty acid ester of pentaerythritol and a di-fatty alcohol citrate, 20 to 45% by weight of monoglycerides and diglycerides of oleic acid, 3 to... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4867183 | Dispenser for hair cosmetics There is disclosed a dispenser for hair treating solution and the like in the form of a comb or brush having a hollow spine and teeth of absorbent material inserted therein in capillary-active communication with treatment solution in a reservoir in the sp... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4866193 | Purification of phosphorous acid esters Process for the purification of phosphoric acid partial ester mixtures in which, after the addition of a basic, non-volatile inorganic or organic compound, the unreacted fatty alcohol is directly removed from the partial ester mixture by distillation.... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4866023 | Process for the shaping agglomeration of particulate solids and solids produced by the process A process for producing shaped, agglomerated, particulate solids, by combining finely divided solids with a polymeric binder solution and curing the combination with polyvalent metal cations; and the products of such process.... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865774 | Surface-active hydroxysulfonates Aqueous solutions of surface-active hydroxysulfonates are obtained by reaction of unsaturated fatty alkenyl or fatty alkenyl polyalkoxyl esters, for example of oleyl acetate or oleyl polyethoxyl acetate, with sulfur trioxide, introduction of the reaction ... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865653 | Zinc phosphate coating process The present invention relates to a composition and process for metal finishing involving the formation of zinc phosphate coatings of desired morphology on a ferrous surface. The inclusion of a hydroxylamine agent in the phosphating bath expands the range ... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4865614 | Quaternary 2-alkylimidazolinium salts as fabric softeners The reaction of 2-alkylimidazolines with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide gives quaternary 2-alkyl-2-imidazolinium salts corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## wherein R1 represents a straight-chain or branched-chain subs... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4863629 | Cleaning preparations for hard surfaces Aqueous cleaning preparations for hard surfaces containing surfactants and from 1 to 20% by weight propylene glycol tert.-butyl ether as an essential component.... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4863523 | Process for cleaning soiled solid molded articles A process for cleaning a soiled solid molded article in an aqueous detergent wash bath in the presence of ultrasound whereby pigmented and/or fatty soils are loosened from the soiled article. The wash bath is contacted with a soil-collecting polyfunctiona... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4863299 | Applicator for liquid floor treatment preparations A container for liquid floor treatment preparations adapted to be mounted at its back to the handle of a long-handled floor wiper, wherein the container includes a return flow cutoff funnel with an inlet, and a lower outlet tube with an exit port coupled ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4861863 | Process for the production and purification of SH-terminated prepolymers and use thereof Process for the production and purification of SH-terminated prepolymers by reaction of polyhydroxy compounds with thioalkane carboxylic acids, wherein one or more adducts of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide with triols or tetraols corresponding to t... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4861516 | Laundry pretreatment composition for oily and greasy soil A laundry pretreatment composition comprising an invertmicellar ternary mixed phase containing from 5 to 15% by weight of at least one anionic surfactant or from 25 to 45% by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant, and from 50 to 55% by weight of at l... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4861510 | Porous layer silicate/sodium sulfate agglomerate An agglomerate containing sodium sulfate and as layer silicate, a synthetic layer silicate which has a smectite-like crystal phase, increased contents of bound alkali metal and silicate and a distinctly reduced swelling power compared with pure smectites.... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4861508 | Moulded detergent compositions Improved mouldability and surface smoothness is provided for moulded detergent compositions, for example bar soaps, containing from 30 to 70% by weight of a sodium C12 -C18 alkyl sulfate, from 5 to 25% by weight of a C12 -... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4859746 | Air-drying lacquer binder based on polyoctenylene Air-drying lacquer binder of a ring-opening product of (I) an epoxidized polyoctenylene or cylco-octene-cycloene copolymer having an average molecular weight of from 600 to 3000 and (II) one or more of (a) an unsaturated carboxylic acid containing from 6 ... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4859721 | Adducts of carboxylic acids and isocyanates with epoxides, aqueous dispersions containing these adducts, processes for their preparation and their use in the autophoretic coating of metallic surfaces The invention relates to polymers of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 represent optionally substituted alkylene, cycloalkylene or phenylene radicals, A represents hydrogen or carboxyl groups, B represents hydrogen or grou... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4859351 | Lubricant and surface conditioner for formed metal surfaces A lubricant and surface conditioner for formed metal surfaces, particularly beverage containers, which reduces the coefficient of static friction of said metal surfaces and increases their mobility without adversely affecting the adhesion of paints or lac... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4859206 | Hair dye preparations containing nitrodiphenylamine derivative This invention encompasses compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 independently are hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, or C2-4 hydroxyalkyl; one of R3 to R7 is --SO3 H or --... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4857623 | Alkoxysilane-terminated, moisture-hardening polyurethanes and their use in adhesives and sealing compositions Alkoxysilane-terminated, moisture-hardening polyurethanes obtained by reaction of OH-terminated diols and/or triols with diisocyanates to form NCO-terminated polyurethanes having an NCO functionality of at least 2, and reaction of some of the NCO groups w... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4857216 | Lubricant system for the processing of polyvinyl chloride A lubricant system for emulsion PVC of high K-value comprising: I. at least one ester from each of sections (A) and (B): A. a neutral ester substantially free from hydroxyl and carboxyl groups which is: (1) a mixed ester of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, or aromatic... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4856542 | Expandable hair curler A radially expandable hair curler comprising a generally cylindrical hollow body, a detachable holding strap stretching from one longitudinal end of the body to the other, and internal mechanical device for expanding and contracting the curler body.... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4855273 | Acid-resistant catalysts for the direct hydrogenation of fatty acids to fatty alcohols Process for the production of a new copper (II) chromite spinel catalyst using colloidal silica gel and to its use for the direct fixed-bed hydrogenation of fatty acids to fatty alcohols of corresponding chain length.... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4852591 | Apparatus for the care of contact lenses A process and apparatus for the care of contact lenses in which the process comprises supporting contact lenses on a lens holder within a treatment container provided with a motor-driven stirrer and introducing into the container a liquid, e.g., salt wate... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4851525 | Conversion of organophosphonic acids into their salts using intense shear Process for the conversion of an organophosphonic acid of the formula ##STR1## in which n=3-5 and R=H or C1 -C3 alkyl, into an alkali metal or ammonium salt comprising reacting the moist filter cake which accumulates during the ... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4851149 | Non-toxic acid cleaner corrosion inhibitors Acid cleaning/pickling compositions for metal surfaces containing (A) at least one protein-derived polymer, sugar-derived polymer, sorbitol, tannin, or vinyl-based polymer, (B) at least one iodine or iodine-affording compound; acids solutions prepared the... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4851148 | Method of controlling an aluminum surface cleaning composition In chromium-free aqueous acidic washing solutions for cleaning the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum-alloy particles, so as to remove therefrom smut and lubricating oil left on the surfaces thereof after metal forming operations, which solutions contain f... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4851142 | Fluid loss additive for well drilling fluids An additive for drilling fluids employed in the deep well drilling industry, which additive comprises an organometal compound of titanium, zirconium or vanadium with humic acid and a further organic moiety which is at least one of fatty acid alkoxylates, ... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4851140 | Aqueous liquid fabric treatment preparation A liquid fabric treatment composition comprising aliphatic hydrocarbon, fatty acid, fatty acid salt, fatty acid ester, and a fatty acid condensate of a natural fat and hydroxyalkyl polyamine in aqueous medium. The composition provides washed fabrics treat... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4850075 | Manual surface wiper assembly with handle and support therefor A self-standing manual surface-treating wiper assembly comprising a floor-engaging wiper head and an elongate handle pivotally-attached thereto at a central location for vertical extension to enable manual movement of the wiper head over a surface to be t... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4849125 | Process for preparing a phosphate-reduced granular detergent A phosphate-reduced, granular free-flowing detergent containing (a) from 5 to 40% nonionic surfactant, (b) from 3 to 20% anionic surfactant, (c) from 15 to 50% zeolite, (d) from 0.5 to 15% homopolymeric or copolymeric carboxylic acid or alkali metal salts... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4847197 | Method for determining the disinfecting effect of a disinfectant and a test strip suitable therefor A method for determining the disinfecting effect of a disinfectant, in which the disinfectant is applied to filter paper, polulated with luminescent or luminous bacteria, with a number average pore size of 6 to 8μ and the reduction in luminescence or lum... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4847016 | Process for the continuous hydrogenation of fats, fatty acids and fatty acid derivatives in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst For continuous heterogeneous hydrogenation, fats, fatty acids and/or fatty acid derivatives are brought into contact with hydrogen in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst dispersed in a liquid phase in a tubular packed reactor, of which the length-to-... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4846997 | Stable suspensions of sodium hydrogen cyanamide Monosodium cyanamide is suspended in chemically and physically stable form in certain, high-boiling ether alcohols corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## The suspensios are an easy-to-handle, meterable form of NaHNCN in which it may be ... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4846990 | Fabric-softening detergent A detergent composition containing a surfactant, builder, and a fabric softener component comprising one or more tertiary amines containing at least one long-chain alkyl or alkenyl group and a synthetic layer silicate having a smectite-like crystal phase ... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4846897 | Process and composition for treatment of titanium and titanium alloys A chemical conversion treatment solution for titanium or titanium alloy which comprises fluoride ions in a concentration of between about 5 to 40 g/l, a nitrate ion to fluoride ion weight ratio between about 0.005:1 to 0.2:1, a sulphate ion to fluoride io... | 07/11/1989 |
