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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7803224 | Paper and coating medium for multifunctional printing A paper coating includes a combination of a primary pigment and a secondary pigment. The primary pigment includes anionic particles having a particle size distribution where at least 96% of the particles by weight have a particle size less than 2 microns. The second... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7396587 | Black film comprised of thermoplastic polyester This invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented film formed from polyester and at least one inorganic black pigment. The inventive films include at least one layer which has, alongside polyester, an amount of from 0.5 to 75% by weight of particles incorp... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7288584 | Mixing scheme and process for the preparation of a refinish coating composition The present invention refers to a mixing scheme containing a plurality of pigmented base paint compositions having defined colors and optionally one or more non-pigmented base paint compositions comprising at least one rheology controlled base paint composition cont... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285162 | Titanium dioxide pigment having improved light stability In various embodiments, methods and compositions are provided comprising titanium dioxide and silica spacers having improved light stability for use in paper, plastic and paints. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7091262 | Particulate inorganic solids treated with organophosphinic compounds A treatment for particulate inorganic solids is provided. This treatment, which uses certain organophosphinic compounds, imparts improved physical and chemical qualities including lacing resistance, improved dispersion and decreased chemical reactivity when these tr... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7018464 | Body pigment and process for preparing the same A body pigment with a good skin feel for cosmetics is provided which has an appropriate crumbling property and combines slipping property and adhesiveness without compromising oil absorption. The body pigment is comprised of a metal-containing compound and has a str... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6979706 | Liquid raw material for producing formed polyurethane or aromatic polyamide, and use of hydrotalcite compound particles therefor A dispersion comprising hydrotalcite compound particles having (1) an average secondary particle diameter of 0.1 to 3 μm as measured by a laser beam diffraction scattering method, (2) a specific surface area of 0.... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6830615 | High surface area incineration product The present invention relates to a high surface area product and its production from solid-containing material, such as waste effluent from a paper-treating plant. The high surface area product comprises calcium carbonate, and is useful as a coefficient of friction ... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6743286 | Inorganic particles and methods of making The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising inorganic solids for use as pigments in paints, papers and plastics. ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6716523 | Spandex and it's preparation with dispersant slurry A dispersant slurry for making spandex, based on phosphated block poly(alkylsiloxane)-poly(alkyleneether) alcohol or aromatic- or alkylaromatic-terminated phosphated poly(alkyleneether) alcohol dispersants, is provided. ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6699318 | Process for preparing and modifying synthetic calcium carbonate The present invention concerns a process for preparing calcium carbonate pigment from calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide in the presence of water. According to the invention, the starting materials are reacted in fluid state contain... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6613138 | Manufactured granular substrate and method for producing the same A manufactured granular substrate composition suitable for use as a carrier for active chemical agents. The composition includes one or more mineral components having a bulk density greater than about 70 pounds per cubic foot. The composition also contain... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610136 | Pigments for ink jet paper Aggregated mineral pigments (such as kaolin clay pigments) having a high surface area and useful in coating and filling compositions for ink jet printing media are manufactured by dry grinding an unground mineral composition starting material and then opt... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6579410 | Pigment materials and their preparation and use A new composite material which is useful as a pigment in paper making or paper coating is produced by precipitating a white insoluble pigment compound, eg calcium carbonate, in an aqueous suspension containing a mixture of fine particulate material eg tit... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6531514 | Dispersant slurries for making spandex A dispersant slurry for making spandex, based on phosphated block poly(alkylsiloxane)-poly(alkyleneether) alcohol or aromatic- or alkylaromatic-terminated phosphated poly(alkyleneether) alcohol dispersants, is provided.... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6511536 | Pigment in thin flakes coated with calcium carbonate and a method for manufacturing the same Pigments of flake substrate coated with calcium carbonate wherein the surface of the flake substrate is coated with fine particles of calcium carbonate. The pigment may be manufactured by a method where calcium carbonate in fine particles is separated out... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6503305 | Non-toxic corrosion inhibitor A non-toxic chemical composition inhibits corrosion in metal substrates. The composition contains a Phosphorus compound, comprising an acid and a metal selected from the group consisting of an alkali, alkaline earth, or transition metal. The composition a... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6440209 | Composite pigments comprising in-situ precipitated metal carbonate crystals Composite pigments comprising particles of silicate or oxide minerals having deposited thereon a multiplicity of particles of a metal carbonate as a result of in-situ precipitation.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6231660 | Manufactured granular substrate and method for producing the same A manufactured granular substrate composition suitable for use as a carrier for active chemical agents. The composition includes about 65 wt % or more of one or more mineral components having a bulk density greater than about 70 pounds per cubic foot. The... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6140376 | Dispersed aqueous suspensions A method of producing a dispersed aqueous suspension of an inorganic particulate material which includes the steps of (a) preparing an aqueous suspension of calcium carbonate particles having a particle size distribution such that at least 35% by weight h... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6136085 | Silica-coated alkaline earth metal carbonate pigment A method for forming a silica coating on at least a portion of the surface of alkaline earth metal carbonate particulates in aqueous suspension and the silica-coated alkaline earth metal carbonate so produced are claimed. The claimed method consists of al... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5989332 | Slurry containing an agglomerated carbonate-containing pigment A slurry containing water, carbonate-containing pigment, and dispersant consisting of 25-70 % by weight of agglomerated carbonate-containing pigment, 0.1-1.0% by weight of a dispersant, the balance being water up to 100%, can be used advantageously in pap... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5873935 | Coating color A coating color comprising 28-51% by weight of water, 43-64% by weight of carbonate-containing pigment with a specific particle distribution and a particle diameter of 0.18-0.28 μm and a specific surface area of 19-26 M2 /g and 6-8% by weight ... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5731034 | Method of coating paper A method of coating paper with a paper coating composition having a solids concentration of at least 45% by weight, consisting essentially of an aqueous cationic dispersion of a particulate calcium carbonate pigment and a nonionic or cationic adhesive, wh... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5726233 | Method for manufacturing a coating additive, an additive, and a paint formulation A process is disclosed for making a resin additive for a liquid paint. The process comprises of the steps selecting a thermosettable organic resin, curing the resin to form a cured thermoset resin, and particulizing the cured resin to a size no greater th... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5437720 | Spheroidal aggregate of platy synthetic hydrotalcite An aggregated synthetic hydrotalcite having a substantially spheroidal shape and an average diameter of up to about 60 μm is disclosed. The aggregates are composed of individual platy particles having plate diameters of from about 0.05 to about 10 μm. T... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5395806 | Dense, granular alkaline earth metal carbonate and alkali metal salt composition for use in glass manufacture A novel alkaline earth metal carbonate product for use as a raw material in the glass manufacturing process is disclosed. The alkaline earth metal carbonate becomes a part of the liquid phase in the glass furnace more readily and at a lower temperature; i... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5308646 | Method of simulating natural desert varnish Means, methods and compositions for simulating natural desert varnish. A solution containing soluble metallic acetate salts selected from the group consisting of iron (II), manganese(II) and mixtures thereof and indigenous clay when appropriate is sprayed... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5296002 | Rhombohedral calcium carbonate and accelerated heat-aging process for the production thereof A form of calcium carbonate having a blocky rhombohedral crystal structure and properties including a surface area of from about 3 to about 15 m2 g, an average discrete particle size of from about 0.2 to about 0.9 micron, wherein the discrete p... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5292365 | Mineral fillers and pigments containing carbonate Mineral fillers, pigments and similar materials containing carbonate are described which are characterized in that they have a) a rhombohedral or primarily round particle form b) a steepness factor of between 1.1 and 1.4 c) ##EQU1## and d) an average sta... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5264030 | Filler for degradable plastics and process for producing the same In order to provide a filler for degradable plastics which can simplify the stages for producing a degradable plastic, give effective plastic-degradability, and stabilize the quality of the plastic article, the filler is used as a carrier substance and ef... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5207997 | Process for producing an inorganic barium-containing solids composition The processing of leaching residues from barium sulfide leaching is described. Sodium sulfide as well as a solid which is useful as an additive for fired clay products, particularly bricks, are obtained as valuable reaction products.... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5194458 | Surface modified fillers and compositions containing the same A surface modified filler comprises sodium aluminocarbonate particles having a surface coating comprising an organofunctional silane or an organofunctional titanate. The surface modified filler is useful as a fire retardant material in thermoplastic and t... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5151124 | Method for forming aggregated kaolin pigment A method for forming a hydrothermally aggregated kaolin clay pigment, comprising: preparing an aqueous slurry of a particulate kaolin clay, sodium silicate, and finely divided calcium carbonate, having a total solids concentration of from about 10 to 20% ... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5120365 | Pigment mixture for the paper industry consisting of calcium carbonate, dolomite or mixtures thereof and a talc-kaoline mixture A new pigment mixture consisting of 40-80% by weight calcium carbonate and/or dolomite and 20-60% by weight talc or 20-60% of a talc-kaolin mixture or 20-60% by weight of a talc-mica mixture gives substantial improvements in the use in the paper industry,... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5000791 | Process for the preparation of an acid-resistant coating on filler particles The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an acid-resistant coating and calcium carbonate particles, in which process a slurry of calcium carbonate particles is mixed simultaneously with the solution of a zinc compound and a solution of a ... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4900533 | Alkaline earth metal carbonates A precipitated alkaline earth metal carbonate is produced by calcining raw alkaline earth metal carbonate, for example a calcium carbonate, under conditions such that substantially all the chemically combined carbon dioxide is driven off to form an oxide,... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4888308 | Glass manufacture using dense, unsintered, granular alkaline earth metal carbonates A glass manufacturing process using a granular, free-flowing form of alkaline earth metal carbonate, e.g., barium or strontium carbonate, is disclosed. The alkaline earth metal carbonate has a relatively high bulk density and is made without sintering, gr... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4888161 | Method of forming dense, unsintered, granular alkaline earth metal carbonates A method of converting fine particle size alkaline earth metal carbonate, e.g., barium or strontium carbonate, into a free-flowing granular form with relatively high bulk density, without sintering, grinding, or briquetting, is disclosed. It involves the ... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4871396 | Granular composition and dentifrice containing the same A novel granular composition comprises a water-insoluble powder material and a water-insoluble inorganic binder capable of binding said water-soluble powder material. Granules in the composition have a specific diameter and collapse under a load of 0.1-10... | 10/03/1989 |
