Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7037955 | Additives and methods for reducing odor Additives and methods for reducing or eliminating odor in oil based media. The additives comprise an essential oil, an essential oil component, or mixtures thereof. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6817152 | Fiber mats for materials of construction having improved tear strength and process for making same The invention relates to a coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating which comprises a cured, non-woven, fiber glass mat containing a polysiloxane wherein the fibers are fixedly distributed in a formaldehyde ty... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6667382 | Polyamine The present invention provides an amine or polyamine, which has a surface activity not inferior to a solid tallow-based amine and an excellent workability. A salt of the amine is suited for emulsifying asphalt and the like, and also provides an asphalt em... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6623554 | Protective coating compositions containing natural-origin materials, and method of use thereof A useful composition for protecting metal equipment from corrosion and/or other damage comprises 1) gilsonite, which is a mined asphalt; and/or some other natural-origin or naturally-derived resin, 2) a naturally-derived solvent such as d-limonene and/or ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6544911 | Fiber mats for materials of construction having improved tear strength and process for making same The invention relates to a coated fiber mat of improved tear strength upon dividing pieces of the coated mat and the coating which comprises a cured, non-woven, fiber glass mat containing a polysiloxane wherein the fibers are fixedly distributed in a form... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6514332 | Coating compositions containing methyl/ethyl esters and methods of using same Coating compositions containing a bituminous material and an effective amount of a methyl/ethyl ester diluent for coating bulk solids are disclosed. The coating compositions of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cak... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6514331 | Coating compositions containing methyl/ethyl esters and methods of using same Coating compositions containing a bituminous material and an effective amount of a methyl/ethyl ester diluent for coating bulk solids are disclosed. The coating compositions of the present invention are particularly suited to reduce dust formation and cak... | 02/04/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6444731 | Modified asphalt A method for manufacturing modified asphalt is characterized by adding a dispersion agent such as furfural or vegetable oil to a modifier material and then mixing the modifier material with asphalt. The dispersion agent facilitates dispersion of the modif... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6261356 | Asphalt-additive composition The present invention provides an additive for asphalt which causes an improvement in anti-stripping effect of asphalt from aggregates, and exhibits the effect quickly. That is, the present invention provides an asphalt-additive composition comprising (A)... | 07/17/2001 |
| 5925182 | Stable liquid suspension compositions A stable liquid suspension composition comprising a liquid carrier, a solid fatty acid or a salt thereof, and a solid particulate is disclosed wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of oils, olefins, terpenes, glycols, esters, e... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5271767 | Odor-free hot-mix asphalt composition An odor-free hot-mix asphalt composition consists essentially of liquid asphalt, or a hot-mix asphalt or a hot mix, cold lay asphalt, or a rubberized hot mix asphalt or a hot mix asphalt with added latex, containing an effective amount of an additive comp... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5164002 | Antistripping asphalt compositions and additives used therein An improved anti-stripping additive for asphalt/aggregate composition used in constructing and repairing highways, pavements, driveways and parking lots consists essentially of a citrus terpene (4-isopropyl 1-methylcyclohexene) D-limonene mixed with a veg... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5096494 | Accelerators for cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of aminoethylpiperazine and either C22 -tricarboxylic acid or C21 | 03/17/1992 |
| 5096495 | Accelerators for cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of aminoethylpiperazine and either C22 -tricarboxylic acid or C21 | 03/17/1992 |
| 5085702 | Accelerators for cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of aminoethylpiperazine and either C22 -tricarboxylic acid or C21 | 02/04/1992 |
| 5085704 | Accelerators for cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries Compositions of matter are disclosed which act as cure rate accelerators for bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries which compositions are formed as the reaction products of aminoethylpiperazine and either C22 -tricarboxylic acid or C21 | 02/04/1992 |
| 4957560 | Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the r... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4861377 | Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries Cationic aqueous bituminous emulsion-aggregate slurries are disclosed to be formed with cationic emulsions prepared at elevated temperatures by emulsifying bitumen, such as an asphalt, in water with a cation-active emulsifier which is the product of the r... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4647313 | Paving asphalt An improved asphaltic cement particularly suited for paving applications and a method for producing same are described. The asphalt comprises between about 80 and about 99 wt. % of a residuum having a viscosity of at least 6000 poise at 60° C. and about ... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4561900 | Use of novel amines as bases for the preparation of emulsions of hydrocarbon binders The present invention relates to novel mixtures based on fatty diamines used for the preparation of surface active agents intended for the preparation of emulsions of hydrocarbon binders, wherein the fatty diamines of said mixtures have the formula: ... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4348237 | Additive composition and method of using same An additive composition and a method for using same are disclosed. The additive is useful in preparation of foamed bitumens such as asphalt used in manufacture of bituminous pavements. The additive is comprised of a metal stearate and a carrier oil, and i... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4255527 | Novel blowing agent for polymeric foam process A process is disclosed for a polymeric foam such as a polyurethane foam prepared from a reaction mixture comprising an organic polyisocyanate compound and a compound having more than one active hydrogen, wherein the blowing agent comprises a mixture of et... | 03/10/1981 |
| 4101322 | Lithographic plate ink receptivity improving composition and method A composition for improving the ink receptivity of lithographic printing images comprises an organic solvent liquid capable of softening the surface of the printing image and a film forming alkali-resistant oleophilic material such as a liquid hydrocarbon... | 07/18/1978 |
