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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168701 | Concrete or mortar admixture composition A concrete admixture composition concurrently using (A) a polycarboxylic acid type water-reducing agent for concrete, (B) a hydroxycarboxylic acid type water-reducing agent for concrete, and (C) a polysaccharide type thickening agent is offered, with the view to man... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8097666 | Cement additive for stucco applications An additive composition, a cement composition, and method for modifying rheology of an uncured masonry cement, comprising the use of at least one extra-cellular biopolymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and at least one cationic or amphoteric surfactant. Preferab... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097296 | Method for retarding the setting of mortar and concrete surfaces An exemplary method for set retarding the surface of a mortar or concrete material, comprising applying to the surface of a mortar or concrete, or to the inner surface of a mold for forming the mortar or concrete, a hot melt coating composition which is heated to as... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8079184 | Skid resistant surfaces Pedestrian trafficable skid-resistant flexible articles (24) are described. These articles (24) include a flexible substrate (17) having a non-skid coating that may be either a pressure-sensitive adhesive (13) or a highly- filled, texture... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8070875 | Slump retention in cementitious compositions The present invention relates to dispersants such as superplasticizers for hydratable cementitious compositions, and more particularly to methods for achieving variable degrees of longer slump life in concrete and mortar without loss of stability. This is achieved b... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8058377 | Phosphate-containing polycarboxylate polymer dispersants Phosphate-containing polycarboxylate polymer dispersant compositions of the invention comprise a polymer made from polyoxyalkylene groups, acrylic acid groups, mono-ester groups, and optionally di-ester and tri-ester groups, all in specific molar ratios. The polymer... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7972436 | Air management in cementitious mixtures having plasticizer and a clay-activity modifying agent An exemplary surface active agent admixture composition of the invention comprises (1) a first surface active agent comprising a betaine, an alkyl or aryl or alkylaryl sulfonate, or mixture thereof; and (2) a second surface active agent comprising a nonionic oxyalky... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963422 | Double-action fluid weighing and dispensing process and system Apparatus and process for dispensing fluids, such as chemical concrete admixtures, using an air-operated pump and load cell for supporting and measuring at least substantially 100% of the weight of the pump and fluid dispensed through the pump. A double-action, dual... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7927418 | Coordinated metal compounds for reducing chromium Methods and compositions involving the use of nitrogen-containing coordinated metal compounds for stabilizing chromium VI reducing metal cations. Exemplary uses include processes for making cement, and exemplary compositions include cement additives, concrete admixt... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922811 | Biomass-derived grinding aids Compositions and methods for increasing grinding efficiency of cement, cement clinker, raw materials for cement, and other inorganic particles. Use of biomass-derived polyols such as diols, triols, or mixtures thereof, optionally with a conventional grinding aid, ce... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7846251 | Integrally waterproofed concrete An exemplary composition for enhancing water repellency in cementitious material comprises a hydrophobic material solute that is dissolved in a glycol ether solvent. Thus, the composition is provided in the form of a non-aqueous solution or emulsion wherein water is... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7863380 | Erucamide-free closure and liner compositions An exemplary erucamide-free composition for making container closures or closure sealants includes a matrix polymer, a silicone lubricant such as poly(dimethyl)siloxane, and a slip aid comprising a saturated amide, oxidized polyethylene, or combination thereof. ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7842348 | High yield spray application Method and device for ensuring high yields during spraying of a settable slurry composition. The slurry is conveyed through a length of hose to a nozzle spray-orifice, and a set accelerator is introduced into the slurry at a distance “D” from the nozzle spray-or... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7749352 | Process for making bi-tapered reinforcing fibers Non-fractured, non-fibrillatable short fibers, for reinforcing matrix materials such as concrete, have substantially uniform transverse cross-sectional areas along their length for maximum efficiency in pull-out resistance, and two different tapering characteristics... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7634877 | Skid resistant surfaces Pedestrian trafficable skid-resistant flexible articles are described. These articles include a flexible substrate having a non-skid coating comprising polymer units that degrade upon exposure to light and/or heat, preferably via chain scission. These articles may b... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7607623 | Container device for hollow rung ladder Disclosed is a simple, inexpensive utility container device for use with a hollow rung ladder. The container device includes a rung insert member and a container for holding a liquid material. The container includes a pair of aligned openings that are offset rearwar... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7565779 | Device for in-situ barrier The present invention relates to a multi-layer fluid delivery device for post-installation in-situ barrier creation. The device provides a medium for post-installation injection of remedial substances such as waterproofing polymeric resins or cementitious materials,... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7550187 | Moisture barrier membrane with tearable release liner composite An exemplary moisture barrier membrane 10 comprises a waterproof adhesive layer, (14) a carrier support, (12) and a release liner (16) composite having a paper sheet, (20) cutting strings, (22) a polyolefin (24) coati... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7462392 | Bi-tapered reinforcing fibers Non-fractured, non-fibrillatable short fibers, for reinforcing matrix materials such as concrete, have substantially uniform transverse cross-sectional areas along their length for maximum efficiency in pull-out resistance, and two different tapering characteristics... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7462236 | Gluconate broth for cement and concrete admixture Methods and compositions of the invention involve the use of crude intermediate fermentation broth, derived from industrial glucose fermentation processes prior to completion of purification steps, as additives and admixtures for cementitious compositions. ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7459180 | Process for making skid resistant moisture barriers Skid-resistant moisture barriers of the invention, such as house wrapping, waterproofing membranes, and roofing underlayrnents, have a carrier sheet with polymer nodules deposited thereon through a rotating screen roll or by transfer means such as a gravure roll. Pr... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7232483 | Cement composition having chromium reducer Exemplary compositions and methods for reducing hexavalent chromium in cementitious compositions involve the use of a liquid additive composition, comprising stannous chloride. Along with the stannous chloride may be used at least one co-additive comprising an antio... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7219479 | Avoiding cracking and curling in concrete flooring upon which water-based adhesives are employed The invention provides a method for making a concrete floor slab using sub-grade waterproofing in a manner that favors the use of water-based adhesives for affixing floor covering materials. The method comprises casting a hydratable cementitious composition onto a f... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201820 | Flexible flashing for multiplanar building surfaces The invention pertains to a novel method for flashing a door, window, ductwork or other rough opening in a building surface. The method involves the use of a tape strip having a continuous, non-perforated, machine-direction-splittable plastic release sheet liner whi... | 04/10/2007 |
| D517426 | Cosmetic dispenser | 03/21/2006 |
| D515938 | Cosmetic dispenser | 02/28/2006 |
| 6991780 | Aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salts with low M:CI ratio Disclosed are enhanced efficacy aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt compositions that have a metal (Al+Zr) to chloride (or anion) ratio of about 0.90 to about 1.00. These salts also typically exhibit an HPLC peak 5 area content of about 33% or more, preferably at... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6916468 | Post-foaming shave gel A soap-free self-foaming shave gel composition is disclosed which maintains superior performance attributes while avoiding the harshness and drying associated with soap-based and other ionic shave preparations. The composition is a non-ionic shave gel composition wh... | 07/12/2005 |
| D507076 | Cosmetic appliance | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911195 | Gel antiperspirant composition containing volatile linear silicone and calcium enhanced antiperspirant salt Disclosed are antiperspirant compositions, particularly clear gel antiperspirant compositions, that are water-in-silicone oil emulsions. The emulsion includes a water phase, typically comprising about 65% to about 95% by weight of the emulsion, and a silicone oil ph... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6902723 | Enhanced efficacy antiperspirant compositions containing strontium The present invention relates to enhanced efficacy antiperspirant salts containing strontium and an amino acid or a hydroxy acid and particularly to stabilized aqueous solutions of such salts. The present invention also embraces methods of making these antiperspiran... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6726901 | Stabilized antiperspirant compositions containing aluminum-zirconium salts with low M:Cl ratio Disclosed is an anhydrous topical antiperspirant composition comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier and a perspiration reducing effective amount of a particulate antiperspirant salt suspended in the carrier. The antiperspirant salt comprises an aluminum-zi... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6703006 | Deodorant compositions A deodorant composition for topical application, which comprises a plurality of particles dispersed and a carrier, each particle comprising a glass microsphere at least partially coated with zinc oxide, a zinc salt, or any mixture of two or more thereof.... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6682726 | Self-foaming shaving lotion The present invention is directed to a self-foaming shaving composition in the form of a lotion. The shaving composition comprises water, a water dispersible surface active agent capable of forming a lather, a volatile self-foaming agent, and a water solu... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6649152 | Aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salts with high peak 5 Al content Disclosed are enhanced efficacy aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt compositions which exhibit an HPLC peak 5 area content of about 33% or more, preferably at least 45%, more preferably at least 50%, most preferably at least 55%. Especially preferred a... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6627185 | Non-aerosol Shaving gel free of thickening and gelling agents The present invention is directed to a non-aerosol shaving composition in the form of a gel, preferably a clear gel. The non-aerosol shaving gel comprises water, an alkanolamine soap, preferably a triethanolamine soap, and a solubilizing agent for the soa... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6594904 | Shaving system A shaving unit that comprises at least one blade and a skin engaging member that has a surface for engaging the user's skin adjacent the blade edge is described herein. The shaving unit may be of a disposable cartridge type adapted for coupling to and unc... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6569411 | Serine carbonates Serine carbonates of formula I are precursors for organoleptic compounds, masking agents and antimicrobial agents. Further they are alternative substrates for malodor producing enzymes. The symbols in formula I are defined in claim 1.... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6436381 | Aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salts with high peak 5 al content Disclosed are enhanced efficacy aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt compositions which exhibit an HPLC peak 5 area content of about 33% or more. Especially preferred are aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt compositions which, in addition to the afor... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6375938 | Antiperspirant and deodorant compositions containing a low molecular weight polyethylene gellant The present invention embraces an anhydrous topical antiperspirant or deodorant composition comprising an antiperspirant or deodorant active, a dermatologically acceptable volatile silicone liquid carrier vehicle and a polyethylene homopolymer dissolved i... | 04/23/2002 |
