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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110036 | Moisture curable oil and fat compositions and processes for preparing the same A moisture-curable, silane-modified oil is disclosed. The silane-modified oil includes an unsaturated oil having at least one unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain per molecule of the unsaturated oil, and at least one hydrolysable silyl group grafted to the unsatu... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7708822 | Composition for coating fruits vegetables and fowl eggs especially useful for organic produce The invention relates to a composition for coating fruits, vegetables, fowl eggs, and especially for organically-grown produce for protection and extension of the shelf life of said fruits, vegetables and fowl eggs, wherein said composition is an aqueous dispersion ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7214400 | Flavor enhancing oils Disclosed are flavor enhancing oils comprising at least one edible liquid oil and at least one water soluble flavor enhancer. The water soluble flavor enhancer is uniformly dispersed throughout the edible liquid oil. Delivery of water soluble flavor enhancers via a ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7128766 | Triacylglycerol based wax compositions Wax compositions that have a high triacylglycerol content are provided. The wax compositions can be used to produce candle and are particularly useful in the production of container candles. The wax compositions commonly have a melting point of about 50° C. to 57°... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7008670 | Bituminous composition This composition sealant relates to rejuvenating, sealing, and preserving asphalt pavements and concrete surfaces. More specifically, the sealant composition includes soy products and other vegetable products. More specifically, the agricultural sealant composition ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6881253 | Spray binding agent for tattoo stencil The spray binding agent for a tattoo stencil is a chemical composition useful for enhancing the quality of a tattoo when using a stencil. The liquid composition is sprayed on the cleaned skin area prior to tattooing. The composition contains a cosmetic stick composi... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6881781 | Modeling compound A non-toxic malleable, bounceable modeling compound stretchable in a manner similar to chewing gum which is particularly suitable for children. The compound is comprised essentially of a butyl rubber, vulcanized vegetable oil, one or more softening agents, an inorga... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6852349 | Storage stable pan release coating and cleaner The pan release coating is provided which includes water, mono and diclycerides, polysorbate, and an antimicrobial effective amount of acetic acid, citric acid and sodium benzoate. Desirably, the composition of the present invention is composed of water in an amount... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6835327 | Sealant and coating composition for use on wood products and wood material so treated A coating composition and method for applying the same to a wood substrate. The composition includes a major portion of a drying oil such as tung oil in combination with a minor portion of a drying oil such as linseed oil and a wood penetrating compound such as a ca... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6811824 | Repulpable wax Waxes prepared from hydrogenated plant oils, such as palm and soybean, are used to render cellulosic materials resistant to water. Unlike cellulosic materials rendered water resistant with waxes obtained using petroleum-derived or synthetic waxes, the water resistan... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6800325 | Method of producing an interior fitment for vehicles, and interior fitment produced accordingly The invention relates to a method of producing an interior fitment for motor vehicles, the interior fitment having on its facing side a wood molding which is provided with a coating. In order to impart a substantially natural impression to the interior fitment, the ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6793959 | Low viscosity structured lipid pan release compositions and methods Medium chain triglyceride oils are interesterified with long chain domestic oils in order to form interesterified structured lipids. These structured lipids find special application in pan release cooking compositions and methods. The products have a relatively low ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6749677 | Asphalt sealer composition This agricultural sealant relates to rejuvenating, sealing, and preserving asphalt pavements and concrete surfaces. More specifically, the sealant composition includes soy products and other vegetable products. More specifically, the agricultural sealant composition... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6729805 | Methods and compositions for reducing dust and erosion of earth surfaces Dust from and erosion of earth surfaces is controlled by the application of a fatty acid containing material such as used vegetable oil, animal renderings, or a combination thereof such as Yellow Grease to the surface and allowing the surface to harden and dry. The ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6700006 | Internally plasticizing and crosslinkable monomers and applications thereof Novel compounds derived from traditional semi- drying and non-drying oils featuring internally plasticizing and crosslinkable properties are disclosed and claimed. Preferred embodiments include acrylate or methacrylate esters of hydroxy long-chain olefini... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6666952 | Paper sizing compositions and methods This invention relates to paper sizing compositions comprised of at least one sizing agent selected from ASA, AKD and rosin where the at least one sizing agent is emulsified in water, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and from about 0.01% to about 15% by ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6613376 | Storage stable pan release coating and cleaner The pan release coating is provided which includes water, mono and diclycerides, polysorbate, and an antimicrobial effective amount of acetic acid, citric acid and sodium benzoate. Desirably, the composition of the present invention is composed of water i... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6576049 | Paper sizing compositions and methods This invention relates to paper sizing compositions comprised of at least one sizing agent selected from ASA, AKD and rosin where the at least one sizing agent is emulsified in water, at least one emulsion stabilizer, and from about 0.01% to about 15% by ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6541061 | Low calorie fat compositions By this invention, low calorie fat compositions comprising the use of acylated glycerides are provided. Of particular interest is the use of triglyceride compositions having a at least one acylated fatty acid. Preferably, the acylated fatty acid has a mel... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6517884 | Water and oil containing emulsion The invention relates to a food product comprising 0.1 to 1.5 wt % of one or more anti-spattering agents comprising no native soy lecithin or native soy lecithin in an amount of from 0 to 0.05 wt % on total product, whereby the anti-spattering agent is pr... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6495074 | Resaturation of asphalt shingles A method of maintaining as well as restoring the condition of weathered asphalt shingles and strips which are applied to flat roofs, pitched roofs, or vertical walls. The process involves applying resaturant neat or as a water emulsion. Suitable resaturan... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6448366 | Rheological additives and paint and coating compositions containing such additives exhibiting improved intercoat adhesion An improved thickening composition for organic systems, including paints and coatings, is described. The additive provides paints and coatings more than adequate viscosity improvement without affecting intercoat adhesion characteristics.... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6443661 | Method and composition for reducing dust and erosion of earth surfaces A treatment product for earth surfaces, particularly earth surfaces which generate dust such as dirt roads or parking lots, includes a fatty acid containing material and water in at least a temporary semi-emulsion state when applied to the earth surface. ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6372033 | Method of forming and shaping plasticized mixtures and the green bodies made therefrom Powder mixtures and a method of forming and shaping the mixtures. The method involves compounding the components of powder materials, binder, solvent for the binder, surfactant, and non-solvent with respect to at least the binder, the solvent, and the pow... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6363749 | Process for manufacturing surface-sealed hollow glass containers A process for producing surface-sealed hollow glass containers, wherein as part of the production process the hollow glass containers are coated with a water-based cold end coating composition in the region of the exit from the annealing lehr, which is ar... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6017832 | Method and composition for treating substrates for wettability A surfactant composition useful for imparting durability and wettability to a substrate includes first and second surfactants in combination. The first surfactant includes a compound selected from ethoxylated hydrogenated fatty oils, monosaccharides, mono... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5776598 | Fibre treatment A method of treating a surface of a fiber, e.g. cellulosic fiber, with a finish in which the surface finish is applied as an aqueous emulsion stabilized at a first pH value and at the latest when applied to the fiber the emulsion is caused to destabilize ... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5753310 | Protective coating for vehicles A method of protecting a vehicle from insects, leaf stains and the like is provided. A vegetable oil, lecithin composition is applied to the vehicle to provide a protective coating.... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5743948 | Method for continuous production of varnish A method for the production of varnish, the method including the steps of: (a) continuously introducing resin, oil and a gelling agent into a mixing zone of an extruder; (b) heating the resin, oil, and gelling agent to a first elevated temperature in the ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5716440 | Biodegradable molded articles A biodegradable molded article produced by molding under pressure a residue remaining after taking out essential portions of effective elements in foods, and/or in materials thereof, such as lees of Sake, squeezed and strained lees of fruits, etc. This en... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5711794 | Method for continuous production of varnish A method for the production of varnish, including the steps of: a) continuously introducing resin, oil and a gelling agent into a mixing zone; (b) heating the resin, oil, and gelling agent to an elevated temperature; (c) mixing the resin, oil, and gelling... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5653789 | Water base conditioner for acrylic wood flooring A stable condition for surfaces, comprising a stable emulsion containing at least about 25% linseed oil and no more than about 75% water, the percentages being based on the total weight of the conditioner. The conditioner includes a water soluble emulsifi... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5647899 | Sealing composition for concrete An improved sealing composition for concrete which is effective for sealing a concrete surface to prevent the passage of water therethrough comprising a non-refined vegetable oil such as coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, palm oil, rapeseed (canola) o... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5587009 | Adhesive release agent applied to surface for improved cleaning The invention is methods and compositions for removing bonding agents from the hard surfaces of machinery and, in its most preferred mode packaging equipment. The release composition comprises lecithin and a hydrophobic carrier. The method comprises the s... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5575838 | Conditioning fluid A conditioning fluid comprises between one and three parts by volume of silicone fluid and between two and six parts by volume of vegetable oil in a solvent comprising D-limonene and white spirit.... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5503669 | Sulfonate oleochemical derivatives as a new class of lubricating/rheological flow modifying compounds for the paper industry A paper coating composition includes a paper coating color formulation and a lubricating additive selected from the group consisting of: a) sulfonated oleochemical derivatives and b) mixtures of calcium stearate and polymer emulsions.... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5494502 | Asphalt release agent An asphalt release agent and a method of applying the same, wherein said asphalt release agent comprises a fatty oil as the active ingredient together with a foaming agent, a crosslinked copolymer, an alkalinizing agent and a preservative. The release age... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5482636 | Process for the quaternization of triethanolamine fatty acid esters and imidazolinamides and the use of the reaction mixtures in laundry softener compositions A process for the quaternization of triethanolamine fatty acid esters and imidazolinamides with customary quaternizing agents in a reaction medium containing alkoxylated naturally occurring fats or oils, or mixtures thereof with free fatty acids, monoglyc... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5472489 | Solvent compositions for use in pressure-sensitive copying paper A solvent composition for use in pressure-sensitive copying papers comprises a mixture of vegetable oil and a mono- or di-functional ester of a fatty acid or other acid composed of a non-aromatic saturated or unsaturated straight or branched hydrocarbon c... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5472482 | Dilutable liquid surfactant composition useful as release aid and glaze extender Disclosed are compositions of one or more glycerol monoesters of fatty acid; one or more fatty acid esters of polyoxyethylenated glycerol, hexitan, hexitol, or isohexide; one or more polymeric glycerol esters of fatty acid; and edible oil; which are dilut... | 12/05/1995 |
