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...that in the early 1940s GE engineer James Wright was charged with a task of utmost importance to the war effort: develop a cheap substitute for rubber that could be used to produce tires, gas masks and a whole host of military gear. Wright tackled the task diligently -- and wound up inventing Silly Putty.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8057588 | Formulation for coating material The present invention relates to a Solvent-free coating material and treating agents used as wood coating material as a protective agent. The wood coating material is used to provide a short period of time ultra-violet (UV) radiation curing. Furthermore the coating ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7381250 | Interior protectant/cleaner composition The present invention provides a liquid protectant composition composed of a cationic microemulsion of a natural wax (carnauba wax) nanometer sized particles and zinc oxide nanometer sized particles in combination with a quaternary siloxane compound. The protectant ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7297193 | Wax-biocide wood treatment A method for preserving wood by contacting wood with an aqueous composition comprising a paraffin wax, at least one nonionic surfactant, and at least one organic wood preservative. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294189 | Wax emulsion preservative compositions and method of manufacture An emulsion comprising water as the continuous phase, a wax as the discontinuous phase, an emulsifier and a preservative having the general structure: wherein R1 can be a heterocycle containing nitroge... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7258883 | Food and beverage perservative Non-toxic, naturally derived, preservative compositions are provided for beverage products, food products and other consumer products which include d-limonene, beeswax and monohydric alcohol. Methods for manufacturing and using such preservative compositions are als... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7226610 | Compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of disease in plants Non-toxic, naturally derived and economical compositions for treating and preventing bacterial or fungal disease in plants, especially citrus canker, wherein such compositions include various combinations of d-limonene, wax and monohydric alcohol are provided. Metho... | 06/05/2007 |
| 6821631 | Method and composition for treating substrates A method of treating substrates, such as wood, including the steps of applying an alkali silicate solution to one or more substrates and applying an alkali borate solution with boric oxide (B2O3) content to the substrates. Substrates that have ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6743756 | Suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents Liquid suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents are extremely stable over long periods of time with minimum separation of the solvent and no hard packing of the dispersed particles. The suspensions enable a user to rapidly add the suspension to water and to ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6692557 | Antifouling of shellfish and aquaculture apparatus An antifouling coating composition comprising a carrier and an antifouling agent belonging to the families of isothiazolones or furanones, wherein the composition is substantially non-toxic to a cultured marine or aquatic animal when applied to the animal... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6051155 | Preparations containing wax Wax-containing preparation for treating wood and leather surfaces, comprising very fine transparent titanium dioxide particles with a crystallite size of between 5 and 50 nm offer long-term protection of wood and leather surfaces against the harmful effec... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5993891 | Pruning sealant composition and methods of making and using A pruning sealant composition comprising lanolin and a drying agent effective for forming a film upon an exposed surface of the pruning sealant composition. An optional high temperature viscosity modifier may be included in the sealer composition. Also di... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5938824 | Supersaturated solutions and a method of preparing supersaturated solutions The invention provides a method of preparing a supersaturated solution of an inorganic solute in an aqueous solvent, to such solutions and to a method of treating wood by impregnating it with such solutions. The method of preparing the solution involves m... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5882731 | Method of applying a mildewcide laden film and composition for the use therewith A method is disclosed for applying a mildewcide compound laden film to surfaces by applying an aqueous, film-depositing composition onto said surfaces, allowing to stand momentarily, and rinsing with water. After rinsing, a residual, durable, virtually in... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5843215 | Insect repellent coatings Coatings which comprise a water-based or water soluble resin and plant secondary compounds are described. The plant secondary compounds useful in the present invention consist of those compounds which have insecticidal characteristics. The coatings of the... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5792734 | Slip enhancer composition for printing press operations The disclosure deals with a slip enhancer composition for use in printing operations, such as web heatset and gravure printing operations, said composition comprising: (a). about 0.05% to about 7% by weight of a water soluble polymer having an average mol... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5639295 | Method of making a composition containing a stable chlorite source A process for preparing a composite which provides sustained release of chlorine dioxide which includes mixing a hydrophilic material containing an amine and a base with a hydrophobic material containing an acid releasing agent, the hydrophilic and hydrop... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5476686 | Wood protection composition A wood protection composition comprising whey saponified with an alkali. The saponification may be carried out using caustic soda solution or sodium carbonate. In particular, diluted whey is used. The wood protection composition is suitable primarily for ... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5468284 | Method of waterproof wood and associated composition A method of treating wood to provide anti-stain and anti-decay waterproofing properties includes applying to the wood a water solution having about 1.3 to 2.75 weight percent of a quaternary ammonium compound, about 1 to 2 weight percent of a hydrated sta... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5348576 | Antifouling composition An antifouling composition for coating fishnets consisting essentially of (A) at least one phenol compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## or the formula: ##STR2## (in which Y is hydrogen atom or hydroxyl group; ##STR3## m is 0 or... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5228905 | Water-borne treatment compositions for porous substrates A treating composition for a porous substrate such as wood is provided in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion comprising a dispersed phase of an organic solvent in relatively low amounts to reduce V.O.C., a water repellent, and a stabilizing surfactant... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5190579 | Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods o... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5154747 | Antifouling composition using alkyl-phenols An antifouling composition for use in the control of noxious aquatic life comprising as an active ingredient, one or more phenol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a C3 ~C21 saturated hydrocarbon residue; X | 10/13/1992 |
| 5077098 | Process for reducing the discoloration of wood A process for protecting wood by applying to the wood an aqueous solution of a composition comprising sodium borate and sodium carbonate. Adverse effects on the color of the wood are reduced by including in the composition a component selected from a weak... | 12/31/1991 |
| 5007961 | Aqueous additive systems, methods and polymeric particles Aqueous application systems for applying additives to polymeric particles, methods of preparing aqueous emulsions which include at least one processing, stabilizing or other functional polymer additive and an emulsifiable wax. Also disclosed are methods o... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4920107 | 1-methyl-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclodecane compounds, a method for preparing these compounds, and their use in the control of microorganisms in aqueous systems A method of preserving an aqueous system which is susceptible to microbiological degradation, comprising the step of adding to the system a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an anion selected from the group consisting of sulfate, ... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4788008 | Flame retardant vinylidene chloride latexes and coatings thereof A latex copolymer composition is produced having good flame retardancy. The copolymer is typically made from vinylidene chloride monomers, conjugated diene monomers, vinyl substituted aromatic monomers, and functional monomers such as unsaturated mono or ... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4749411 | Disinfecting and high-speed buffing composition comprising polyethylene glycol and quaternary ammonium germicide, and method of use A composition for simultaneously disinfecting a surface and depositing a film thereon that can be high-speed buffed to produce a high-gloss, slip-resistant surface. The composition is a solution wherein the solvent portion is water and the solute portions... | 06/07/1988 |
| 4654080 | Rodent repellent paint and bars Rodent repellent paints and solid are disclosed which are comprised of thujone oil or cedar leaf oil in a suitable carrier such as lacquer, sodium silicate or paraffin.... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4631303 | Underwater formulation and method for cleaning and waxing simultaneously A wax coating composition capable of underwater application to submerged faces consisting of a mixture of from about 3.5% to about 6.0% of a polyethylene homopolymer having a softening point at 85° C. (ASTM E28), a hardness of 90 (ASTM D5), a density of... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4612255 | Water dispersible compositions for preparing aqueous water repellent systems, aqueous water repellent systems, and process for treatment of permeable substrates therewith Water dispersible compositions containing hydrocarbon wax are described which are useful in preparing aqueous water repellent systems. Aqueous water repellent systems containing a hydrocarbon wax also are described. The water repellent system comprises an... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4588523 | Intumescent fire retardant compositions A heat expanding, fire retardant composition comprising an intumescent component, an organic char-forming component, fillers, plasticizers, fire retardants, and a binder wherein the binder is a polyurethane which is formed in situ.... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4543127 | Organotin-fumed silica derivatives for use as biocidal compositions A biocidal composition is formed from an organotin compound covalently bonded to reactive silanol sites present on the surface of a silica compound to form a solid biocidal particle. Further, the solid biocidal particle can be admixed with a carrier or fi... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4508568 | Biocidal wood preservative composition and method The invention encompasses a petrolatum wax-biocidal composition and a method of preserving wood with the composition.... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4410363 | Underwater applicable antifoulant paint composition This invention provides an underwater antifoulant coating that is of a pa-like viscosity and is applied to an underwater surface by brush and comprises a mixture of multiple chlorinated and/or fluorinated waxes, an antifoulant biocide, and a fumed silica... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4404239 | Treatment of wood with water repellent compositions Water repellent treating compositions are based upon olefin and paraffin materials containing a substantial proportion of compounds containing from 20 to 24 carbon atoms. The treating compositions are especially useful for application to wood. Additives s... | 09/13/1983 |
| 4360385 | Water repellent compositions for the treatment of wood Water repellent treating compositions are based upon olefin and paraffin materials containing a substantial proportion of compounds containing from 20 to 24 carbon atoms. The treating compositions are especially useful for application to wood. Additives s... | 11/23/1982 |
| 4323602 | Water repellent and preservative for wood products A combined water repellent and preservative for wood prepared in a concentrate for mixing with water and utilizing 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate.... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4293339 | Underwater wax formulation and method A wax coating composition capable of underwater application to submerged faces comprises a mixture of from about 2% to about 18% of a polymer having the recurring unit-C2 F3 Cl -; from about 20% to about 40% of a microcrystalline wa... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4277355 | Insulative fireproof textured coating The improved insulative fireproof textured coating composition includes water in a substantial proportion as a vehicle, in which particulate silica flour or the like silica-containing refractory or particulate calcium carbonate or similar non-porous fille... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4184880 | Aqueous polysiloxane emulsions with mica treated with organosilicon compound Aqueous diorganopolysiloxane emulsions containing dispersed inorganic silicates which have been treated with an organosilicon compound to impart hydrophobic properties thereto. The resultant dispersions may be employed as release agents especially in mold... | 01/22/1980 |
