Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7803284 | Heat transfer fluids Heat transfer fluids are used in the presence of metals and/or Lewis acids of mixtures. The heat transfer fluids comprise (A) hydrofluoroethers and/or hydrofluoropolyethers, liquid under the environmental conditions (25° C., 1 atm); and (B) a compound having a fluo... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7670498 | Coolant composition for fuel cell The present invention relates to a coolant composition for fuel cell coolant, comprised of sulfur containing alcohol or sulfur containing phenol having at least one sulfur atom per molecule, which effectively prevents increase of electric conductivity due to oxidati... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7404911 | Heat-transfer media having improved thermal stability and based on higher polyglycols The present invention relates to heat-transfer concentrates for solar installations, containing a) from 92 to 99% by weight of at least one polyglycol of the formula R—O—(CH2—CH2—O)n—H, in which n is an integer... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7390427 | Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7306750 | Carboxylate salts in heat-storage applications The application of carboxylate salts for storing thermal energy is disclosed. The invention is directed to methods for the storage and use of thermal energy comprising contacting mixtures of alkali metal salts or alkali earth metal salts of carboxylic acids, storing... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7276467 | Insulating medium The disclosed invention provides a composition that possesses insulation values approaching that of uncompressed foam neoprene. The liquid composition is incompressible and may be formulated to be neutrally buoyant in water. The composition is suitable for a use in ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270768 | Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids employing triglyceride processing by-products Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252780 | 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone refrigerant and heat transfer compositions comprising a fluoroether Compositions of 1.1.1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4 (trifluoromethyl)-3 pentanone can be used in heat transfer refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The compositions may be in combination with fluoroethers. The compositions may be azeotropic or near azeotropic.... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7128133 | Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122699 | Process for preparing organic boronic acid derivatives using diboronic acid The invention relates to a process for the preparation of organic boronic acid derivatives involving the reaction of an organic compound with diboronic acid in the presence of a Group 8-11 metal catalyst. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7067571 | Antistatic agent and resin composition and formed product An antistatic agent containing a borate ester of polyoxyalklene. An antistatic resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin and a borate ester of polyoxyalkylene. An antistatic plastic resin formed product made from a plastic resin composition comprising a the... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055579 | Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid The present invention comprises a compound represented by the following structure: Rh′(O—Rf)m wherein: m=3–4 Rf is, independently, a perf... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7025070 | Resin composition for purging contaminant in the plastic processing machine A resin composition for purging away contaminants in a plastic processing machine and a method of purging contaminants from a plastic processing machine that involves the use of the resin composition. The resin composition includes a thermoplastic resin and borate e... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018559 | Functional fluid compositions containing epoxide acid scavengers A phosphate ester-based functional fluid composition that generates reduced levels of carboxylic acid during use by incorporating at least one acid scavenger selected from the epoxides of the invention. The phosphate ester-based functional fluids are particularly us... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6953082 | Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid The present invention comprises a compound represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf′ wherein: O is oxygen; Rf and Rfâ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6946026 | Release agent for metallic mold A release agent for metallic molds used for forming plastic molded products which release agent contains a borate ester of polyoxyalkylene. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6916430 | Superconducting heat transfer medium This is a superconducting heat transfer medium which may be placed in a a conduit to rapidly and efficiently transfer heat. ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6852680 | Dithiocarbamates containing alkylthio and hydroxy substituents This invention relates to a low cost, wear inhibitor containing novel dithiocarbamates with alkylthio and hydroxy substituents that can be used to formulate low phosphorus lubricants. In addition to wear inhibition, the dithiocarbamate compositions of the invention ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6828286 | Lubricant compositions Lubricant compositions comprises a lubricant base oil and one or more compounds resulting the modification of a succinimide represented by formula (1) or (2) wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or d... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6818147 | Antifreeze concentrate containing the colorant C.I. Reactive Violet 5 Antifreeze concentrates based on alkylene glycols or derivatives thereof or on glycerol, comprising from 0.0005 to 0.1% by weight of the dye C.I. Reactive Violet 5 (Color Index No. 18097), based on the total amount of the concentrate. ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6814882 | Fabric coating composition with latent heat effect and a method for fabricating the same A fabric coating composition with latent heat effects and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The composition at least includes 1 part of the polymer binder, the hydrophilic microcapsule aqueous solution and the thickener, wherein the hydrophilic microca... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6783693 | Hydraulic fluids, containing cyclic carboxylic acid derivatives Hydraulic fluids, in particular brake fluids for motor vehicles, comprising from 0.01 to 50 wt % of one or more cyclic carboxylates, or cyclic carboxamides, which can carry a linear or branched C1-bis C20 alkyl group on the nitrogen atom. ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6746620 | Use of fluorinated liquids Use of one or more fluorinated liquids as dielectric working fluids in plants or heat transfer circuits comprising parts formed by polymer compound in contact with said fluids, said fluorinated liquids having: boiling point in the range 50° C.-250° C., ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6676848 | Corrosion inhibitors and synergistic inhibitor combinations for the protection of light metals in heat-transfer fluids and engine coolants Corrosion protection of magnesium and aluminum alloys in engine coolants and heat-exchange fluids is achieved by the use of a select group of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylate acids or the alkaline metal, ammonium or amine salts thereof in combination wi... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6649080 | Phosphate ester base stocks and aircraft hydraulic fluids comprising the same Disclosed are phosphate ester base fluids and aircraft hydraulic fluids containing a novel combination of phosphate ester components. The disclosed aircraft hydraulic fluids contain from about 30 to about 45 weight percent, based on the total weight of th... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6635189 | Electro-rheological fluid comprising dried water-soluble starch as a conductive particle The ER fluid comprising water-soluble starch as conductive particles contains less than 5 wt % water. The ER fluid of the present invention comprises water-soluble starch as a conductive particle which is dispersed in non-conductive media. The ER fluid of... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6624123 | Use of surfactants with high molecular weight for improving the filterability in hydraulic lubricants A hydraulic oil, a predominant amount of an oil having a viscosity suitable for lubrication, and from 0.03% to 0.06% of an agent improving filterability, corresponding to the formula R--Z. Z represents an ester of succinic acid comprising the reaction pro... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6558569 | Low viscosity functional fluids compositions Low viscosity functional fluid compositions particularly useful as brake fluids in anti-lock brake systems comprising a borate ester component, an alkoxy glycol component and an additive package which includes a corrosion inhibitor.... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6524497 | Ice storage element with thickened ice storage medium An ice storage element (28), especially for the auxiliary air conditioning system of a motor vehicle, with a hollow body for forming at least one storage space (34) for an ice storage medium (36) which is liquid in the thawed state and which can be brough... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6447692 | Nanometer sized phase change materials for enhanced heat transfer fluid performance A composition for enhanced heat transfer fluid performance, comprising a base heat transfer fluid and a nanometer sized phase change material. Introduction of nanometer sized phase change material into the heat transfer fluid leads to improved, high rever... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6413445 | Antifreeze concentrates and coolant compositions containing these concentrates for cooling circuits in internal combustion engines A description is given of antifreeze concentrates which comprise a) at least one water-miscible alcohol which lowers the freezing point; b) at least one corrosion inhibitor; and c) as reserve alkalinity donor, at least one mono- or polycyclic aromatic compound whic... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6402983 | Flame retardant hydraulic oil containing a partial ester of a polyol and a monocarboxylic acid Disclosed herein is a flame retardant hydraulic oil excellent in the flame retardancy, unaccompanied by the dangers of pinhole fire at sites of use and giving rise to no environmental contamination. This flame retardant hydraulic oil contain a hydraulic base o... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6391225 | Phosphate ester hydraulic fluids with improved properties (law935) A functional fluid that is particularly useful as an aircraft hydraulic fluid is provided. The fluid contains a major amount of an organo/phosphate ester base stock; based on the total weight of the fluid of from about 0.5 to 10 wt % of certain alkoxylate... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6361711 | Flame retardant hydraulic oil containing a synthetic ester formed by reaction of a polyol and a mixture of carboxylic acids including oleic acid and isostearic acid Disclosed herein is a flame retardant hydraulic oil excellent in the flame retardancy, heat stability and oxidative stability, unaccompanied by the dangers of pinhole fire and giving rise to no environmental contamination. This flame retardant hydraulic oil co... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6319423 | Phosphate ester base stocks and aircraft hydraulic fluids comprising the same Disclosed are phosphate ester base fluids and aircraft hydraulic fluids containing a novel combination of phosphate ester components. The disclosed aircraft hydraulic fluids contain from about 30 to about 45 weight percent, based on the total weight of th... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6251302 | Chemically substituted chromophores and fluorophores of high solubility and their use as fluid visualizing agents The present invention provides, a 3 or 4-amino-1,8-naphthalimide compound having polyether substituent groups at the 3 or 4-position and the imide position. The polyether groups are linked to a hydrocarbon directly linked at the 3 or 4-amino position and ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6103673 | Compositions containing friction modifiers for continuously variable transmissions A composition comprising of an oil of lubricating viscosity; a shear stable viscosity modifier; at least 0.1 percent by weight of an overbased metal salt; at least 0.1 percent by weight of at least one phosphorus compound; and 0.1 to 0.25 percent by weigh... | 08/15/2000 |
| 5958849 | High performance metal working oil The present invention is a non-emulsifying, chlorine-free metal working or cutting oil which exhibits the same or superior performance as heretofore exhibited by chlorine containing fluids. The metal working oil contains cosulfurized olefins, polysulfuriz... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5885942 | Multifunctional lubricant additive The multifunctional lubricant additive compositions of the invention preferably contain a methylene bis(dibutyldithiocarbamate) as an antiwear and extreme pressure additive, a 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivative as an antioxidant and antiwear addi... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5852159 | Plastic with reduced sulfur uptake rate The present invention relates to plastics comprising a high molecular weight, sterically hindered amine, wherein the sterically hindered amine is at least one amine from the group consisting of I: oligomerized 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-20(oxiranylmethyl)-7-oxa-... | 12/22/1998 |
