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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7282072 | Synthetic fuel and methods for producing synthetic fuel The present invention provides synthetic fuels, additives for use in preparing synthetic fuels and methods for producing synthetic fuel. The synthetic fuels include low levels of a chemical change additive selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth oxides ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267811 | Fuel reformer catalyst and absorbent materials Materials that are useful for absorption enhanced reforming (AER) of a fuel, including absorbent materials and catalyst materials, and methods for using such materials for the conversion of carbon-based fuels to a H2-rich product gas. The materials can be... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264788 | Fuel reformer catalyst and absorbent materials Materials that are useful for absorption enhanced reforming (AER) of a fuel, including absorbent materials and catalyst materials and methods for using the materials. The materials can be fabricated by spray processing. The use of the materials in AER can produce a ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7214758 | Rubber adhesive composition for textile materials This invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising: an elastomeric latex; a phenol, an aldehyde and an alkylated melamine-formaldehyde resin suitable for use in the adhesion of textile material to rubber. This invention also relates to a method of promotin... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202197 | Organic lime slurry and method of preparation A method is shown for producing stable, non-settling calcium hydroxide slurries with defined solids, viscosity, reactivity, and particle size. A traditional hydrated lime is first blended with an organic solvent. The hydrated lime and organic solvent blend is then w... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7135127 | Laminated pressed articles A disk-shaped wafer is described which is based on an inorganic sorbent and a binder, with a thickness of less than 700 microns, which can be obtained by pressing a mixture of the inorganic sorbent, about 20 to 60% by weight of the binder and about 10 to 15% by weig... | 11/14/2006 |
| 6960332 | Process for purifying aqueous buffer solutions The present invention describes a procedure for the removal of sodium sulphate from a phosphate solution that has been used for absorption of SO2 from flue gases, in which a precipitate forms when the absorption solution is regenerated by evaporation. In ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6692656 | Amphoteric magnesium buffers A method of using a mixture as an amphoteric buffer is disclosed comprising mixing sulfuric acid, magnesium oxide and/or magnesium hydroxide, and water to form an amphoteric buffer, and applying the buffer to a spill of an acid or alkali so as to neutrali... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6652775 | Adsorbent compositions A water vapor adsorption and water retaining composition containing particulate calcium chloride and particulate vermiculite in a flexible container having a side of spun-bonded polyethylene heat sealed to a side of extrusion coated polyethylene on polyes... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6652821 | Purificating agent for flue gas and incinerated ash and purificating method using the same The present invention provides a purifying agent having an effect of removing or decomposing toxic substances contained in flue gas or incinerated ash. The purifying agent of the present invention contains one or more kinds of salts selected from alkali m... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6649086 | Adsorbent compositions A water vapor adsorption and water retaining composition containing particulate calcium chloride and particulate vermiculite in a flexible container having a side of spun-bonded polyethylene heat sealed to a side of extrusion coated polyethylene on polyes... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6540937 | Adsorbent compositions A water vapor adsorption and water retaining composition containing particulate calcium chloride and particulate vermiculite in a flexible container having a side of spun-bonded polyethylene heat sealed to a side of extrusion coated polyethylene on polyes... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6399036 | Use of solid hydroxides as scavenging materials for cyanide gas The present invention relates generally to the use of a combination of alkali metal hydroxides and alkaline-earth metal hydroxides as a scavenging material for cyanide gas. In particular, the present invention relates to a method and means for either filt... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6340712 | Non-chloride containing regenerant composition for a strong acid cation exchange resin of a water softener Non-chloride containing regenerant compositions of potassium acetate or potassium formate, at least one surfactant and at least one chelating agent as well as methods for efficient regeneration of water softeners utilizing the regenerant compositions are ... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6309618 | Method for treating exhaust gas containing fluorine-containing interhalogen compound, and treating agent and treating apparatus A treating method comprising contacting a fluorine-containing interhalogen compound first with a treating agent for the fluorine component and then with a treating agent for the halogen component, treating agents therefor, and a method for treating exhaus... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6290872 | Composition containing at least sodium bicarbonate, preparation method therefor and uses thereof A composition having sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, and ammonia in the form of ammonium salts is formed by heat treating ammoniacal bicarbonate at a temperature between 20 and 150° C. A method of using the composition includes reacting the composi... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6267802 | Composition apparatus and method for flue gas conditioning The method and apparatus of the present invention are directed to conditioning particulate-containing gas streams using novel additives. The additive is an organometallic salt, preferably of a carboxylic acid, that decomposes in the gas stream to produce ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6203722 | Stabilized liquid lime dispersion for sewage treatment A stabilized lime slurry for treatment of biological solids in sewage. The composition preferably includes 30-36% calcium hydroxide, 10-16% potassium hydroxide, 2-4% potassium chloride, 2-4% magnesium hydroxide, all on a dry basis, and the balance in wate... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6096239 | Method for removal of sulfur dioxide A method for removing sulfur dioxide from gas streams, comprising contacting the gas stream with an aqueous absorption liquid, transferring the liquid to another location, then mildly heating the liquid to recover the sulfur dioxide. This method allows a ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6080282 | Electrolytic solution for use as gel electrolyte and process for making the same The present invention is directed to both an electrolyte solution for use as a gel electrolyte in an electrolytic cell, and a process for making both the electrolyte gel and the electrolytic cell. The electrolyte solution comprises a polymerizable electro... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6036881 | Stabilized liquid lime dispersion for sewage treatment A stabilized lime slurry for treatment of biological solids in sewage. The composition preferably includes 30-36% calcium hydroxide, 10-16% potassium hydroxide, 2-4% potassium chloride, 2-4% magnesium hydroxide, all on a dry basis, and the balance in wate... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6022489 | Reagent for decomposing fluorocarbons Fluorocarbons including perfluorocarbons and hydrofluorocarbons are highly efficiently decomposed by contacting a gaseous fluorocarbon with a reagent comprising carbon and an alkaline earth metal or carbon, an alkaline earth metal and an alkali metal at a... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6013196 | Process and products for deodorising gaseous cooking effluents The invention concerns a process for deodorizing malodorous gaseous effluents from cooking equipment, particularly in restaurants and in the food industry, by washing with an aqueous solution comprising an alkaline or alkaline-earth salt of a dicarboxylic... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5792384 | Concrete masons' hand rinse A buffer solution comprising one or more metal salts, preferably monobasic potassium phosphate and/or monosodium phosphate, dissolved in water creates a rinse having a pH near that of human skin. The buffer solution in various concentrations and compositi... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5785888 | Method for removal of sulfur dioxide A method for removing sulfur dioxide from gas streams, comprising contacting the gas stream with the aqueous absorption liquid, transferring the liquid to another location, then mildly heating the liquid to recover the sulfur dioxide. This absorption liqu... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5709810 | Mercerization wetting agent compositions Described are mercerization wetting agent compositions comprising (a) a compound of the formula ##STR1## (b) a phosphoric ester of the formula ##STR2## The mercerization wetting agent compositions of the invention are notable for good wetting po... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5681503 | Flat sheet CO2 sorbent A technique for preparing a flat sheet, high capacity CO2 sorbent and sorbent assembly is disclosed. The sorbent, which is in the form of a sheet, can be a metal oxide/alkali metal carbonate regenerable sorbent, while the sorbent assembly is co... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5645805 | Reduction of acid rain and ozone depletion precursors A method of reducing acid emissions and ozone deletion precursors from a flue gas produced by the combustion of sulphur-or nitrogen-containing fuel or acid emissions and ozone deletion precursors from chemical plants. The method comprises introducing into... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5639938 | Method of preventing the formation of SO3 -mists from oleum The formation of SO3 mists is prevented by covering the oleum with a natural silicate excluding sand.... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5616283 | High solids lime as a caustic replacement A composition for a pumpable lime slurry which is adapted for use as a replacement for caustic solutions is formed by combining a dispersing agent in lime and water to form an aqueous slurry. The amount of lime used is between 35 to 55% by weight of the s... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5602279 | Primary hindered aminoacids for promoted acid gas scrubbing process A gas treating composition prepared by reacting 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol with KOH, diluting with water and adding K2 CO3 and a vanadium corrosion inhibitor.... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5464547 | Mercerization wetting composition Mercerization wetting compositions comprising a compound of the formula ##STR1## where R1 is hydroxyl or --SO3 M, R2 is C4 -C18 alkyl, M is an alkali metal, n is 0 or 1, and m is from 2 to 6 are described.... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5462693 | Air purifying agent and a process for producing same An air purifying agent comprising a carrier which contains short pulp fiber, on which one or more chemical components selected from the group consisting of acids, alkalis, oxidizing agents, reducing agents and antimicrobial components are supported. Accor... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5458803 | Acid emission reduction A method of reducing acid emission from a flue gas produced by combustion of a sulphur-containing fuel. A pyrolysis liquor containing a thermolabile alkaline earth metal compound is introduced into a flue containing the flue gas. The alkaline earth metal ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5454968 | Flat sheet CO2 sorbent A technique for preparing a flat sheet, high capacity CO2 sorbent and sorbent assembly is disclosed. The sorbent, which is in the form of a sheet, can be a metal oxide/alkali metal carbonate regenerable sorbent, while the sorbent assembly is co... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5439868 | Absorbents for removing low-concentration nitrogen oxides The invention provides first to fourth adsorbents for removing low-concentration nitrogen oxides. The first adsorbent comprises a carrier of gamma-alumina, and ruthenium supported thereon. The second adsorbent comprises a carrier of anatase-type titania, ... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5427994 | Lignosulfonate-modified calcium hydroxide for SO2 control during furnace injection A method is provided for preparing particulate calcium hydroxide/calcium lignosulfonate sorbent by contacting calcium oxide with water.... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5352425 | Sorbent for treatment of effluent gas stream A process for producing a sulfur sorbent composition in a mixer having a mixer paddle an energy supply is disclosed which includes hydrating an alkaline earth metal oxide in an aqueous solution containing a promoting additive selected from a group consist... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5342543 | Neutralizing absorbent for acids and bases A neutralizing absorbent for acids and bases comprising a superabsorbent powder, a neutralizing chemical, and, optionally, a pH indicator. The absorbent comes in solid form for ease of application. A method for treating acid and base spills is also provid... | 08/30/1994 |
