...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7361325 | Methods for making XF•nHOcompounds A substantially dried XF•nH2O2 product is produced by method(s) wherein a feed solution comprised of (i) a XF composition wherein X is K, Na+ or NH4+ and n is an integer from 1 to 3, (ii) hydrogen peroxide (H | 04/22/2008 |
| 7323150 | Methods for recovering at least one metallic element from ore A method for recovering at least one metallic element from ore or other material is described and includes reacting ore or other material with a salt capable of recovering the metallic element from the ore or other material to form a reaction product that includes t... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7294323 | Method of producing a chemical hydride A method of producing a chemical hydride is described and which includes selecting a composition having chemical bonds and which is capable of forming a chemical hydride; providing a source of a hydrocarbon; and reacting the composition with the source of the hydroc... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288234 | Glycols as an adjuvant in treating wastes using the Molten Salt Oxidation process An improved system and method for using polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a processing fluid additive for safely and effectively treating water-wet hogout propellant as well as any other water-wet propellants, explosives and hazardous wastes (solids and liquids) to make ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7264781 | Calcining plant and method Particulate material to be calcined is conditioned and then introduced into a stream of flue gases which transport the material along a sloping drying duct while drying the material. The dried material is then introduced into the same stream of flue gases upstream o... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7211550 | Compositions for controlling scaling and completion fluids An aqueous-based composition containing cesium formate and at least one chelating agent is described. Methods of removing scaling deposits, which may include alkaline earth metal sulfates, present on surfaces, including porous media, such as alkaline earth metal sul... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208131 | Method for the production of hydrogen-bis(chelato) borates and alkali metal-bis(chelato)borates Methods are described for the production of hydrogen-bis(chelato)borates of the general formula H[BL1L2] and of alkali metal-bis(chelato)borates of the general formula M[BL1L2] where M=Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204971 | Shaped microcomponents via reactive conversion of biologically-derived microtemplates The present invention is focused on a revolutionary, low-cost (highly-scaleable) approach for the mass production of three-dimensional microcomponents: the biological reproduction of naturally-derived, biocatalytically-derived, and/or genetically-tailored three-dime... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7186394 | Retarding agents for preparing purified brine The invention relates to a process to produce brine of improved purity wherein a salt source, contaminated with sulphate ions and alkaline (earth) metal ions, is dissolved in water in the presence of an effective amount of a retarding agent comprising at least one l... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7118727 | Method of making oxide particles The present invention provides a process for producing particles, such as oxide nanoparticles, in a substantially water-free environment. The process involves mixing at least one metal compound of the formula MX(m−n) with at least one surfactant and at ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115242 | Method for the synthesis of ferrates A method of synthesis of alkali metal ferrates and alkaline earth metal ferrates, in which a trivalent iron compound is mixed with potash and optionally persulphate, and the mixture is heated at a temperature in the range of about 250 to about 500° C. for about 1 t... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7090827 | Process for immobilizing metallic sodium in glass form A process for immobilizing metallic sodium in glass form. The process comprises: (A) introducing in a dispersed state, into a reactor, an amount of a vitrified matrix precursor, metallic sodium and iron oxide (Fe2O3) sufficient to ensure oxidat... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7077968 | Method for continuously filtering raw brine for use in chlor-alkali electrolysis The method of continuously processing raw brine with a solids content to obtain substantially solids-free pure brine (E) for use in chlor-alkali electrolysis. In this method the raw brine (A) is separated, by means of a decanter (1), into a clear brine (B) wi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7078009 | Lepidocrocite type lithium potassium titanate, method for preparation thereof, and friction material Lepidocrocite lithium potassium titanate characterized as having a composition represented by the formula K0.5-0.7Li0.27Ti1.73O3.85-3.95, and preferably having an arithmetic mean of major and minor diameters of 0.1–100 Î... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7067104 | Shaped microcomponent via reactive conversion of biologically-derived microtemplates The present invention is focused on a revolutionary, low-cost (highly-scaleable) approach for the mass production of three-dimensional microcomponents: the biological reproduction of naturally-derived, biocatalytically-derived, and/or genetically-tailored three-dime... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7045104 | Volume reduction of aqueous waste by evaporative crystallization of burkeite and sodium salts A method of treating aqueous salt solutions to provide a solution suitable for vitrification to a stable glass matrix for long term storage is described. In particular, salt solutions composed of aqueous nuclear waste materials are suitable for treatment by the desc... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6890503 | Silica additive for use in rubbers and similar cross-linked materials The present development is a silica additive for use in rubbers and similar cross-linked materials having a silicon atom intercalated within an oxygenated framework. The additive may be prepared starting with crystalline, fused or amorphous silica powder, thereby re... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6682713 | Iron sulfides, processes for producing the same, iron sulfide mixture, heavy metal treating agent, and method of treating with the agent Novel iron sulfides having excellent durability and excellent treating properties of heavy metals, processes for producing the iron sulfides, iron sulfide mixture, a heavy metal treating agent containing either of these novel iron sulfides as an effective... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6673732 | Process for catalytic ammonia production--preparation and recovery of ammonia synthesis catalyst A catalyst active in ammonia synthesis with improved activity and a process for the recovery of useful components from the catalyst.... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6656588 | Ultrafine powders and their use as lasing media Doped, nanosize metal oxide particles have been shown to exhibit stimulated emission and continuous-wave laser action when energized appropriately, for example by electron beams. The doped particles are useful as solid state lasing devices and "laser pain... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6652820 | Methods of making cesium salts and other alkali metal salts A method of making a cesium salt is described and involves reacting a cesium sulfate containing solution with lime to form 1) a solution containing at least cesium hydroxide and 2) a residue comprising calcium sulfate. The method further involves removing... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6500779 | Molybdenum based oxidation catalysts This invention concerns catalysts comprising a molybdenum compound of formula I, II, III, IV or V I Vq MoAy Oz II NiMox By Oz' III VNiw Mox Cy' Oz" IV CoNi... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6468495 | Treatment of molten salt reprocessing wastes A method of removing from a metal salt ionic species contained therein involves contacting the metal salt with an ionic liquid to dissolve the metal salt, the ionic species or both. At least in the case where both the metal salt and the ionic species are ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6461581 | Clathrate compounds and manufacturing method thereof The present invention provides a clathrate compound which can be used as a thermoelectric material, a hard material, or a semiconductor material. Silicon or carbon are formed into a clathrate lattice, and a clathrate compound is then formed in which speci... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6458333 | Process for recycling alkali metal fluorides and/or difluorides The invention relates to a process for recovering alkali metal fluorides and/or difluorides from waste mixtures containing alkali metal chlorides and/or alkali metal fluorides and/or difluorides and, optionally, organic compounds, by (a) subjecting a wast... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6409978 | Method of removing impurities from mineral concentrates A process for removing impurities contained in the crystal lattice of minerals, comprising the steps of forming a mixture of a mineral capable of structurally reorganizing its crystal lattice which contains an impurity in its crystal lattice and a halogen... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6372156 | Methods of chemically converting first materials to second materials utilizing hybrid-plasma systems In one aspect, the invention encompasses a method of chemically converting a first material to a second material. A first plasma and a second plasma are formed, and the first plasma is in fluid communication with the second plasma. The second plasma compr... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6337132 | Layered rock salt-type oxide particle powder and process for producing the same The present invention provides a lithium nickel-layered rock salt-type oxide particle powder, a lithium cobalt-layered rock salt-type oxide particle powder or a particle powder of a solid solution of these layered rock salt-type oxides, wherein the surfac... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6296679 | Method for hydrocarbon steam reforming In a process for hydrocarbon steam reforming, a primary reformed gas is produced from a mixed gas of hydrocarbon and steam with use of a primary reforming means including an external combustion type of reforming furnace. A secondary reforming reaction of ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6267962 | Compositions and methods of treatment using peat derivatives Novel compositions containing at least one biologically active component derived from peat or similar composition, methods for their preparation and therapeutic uses for a variety of diseases, injuries, and conditions, including wound healing, pain, itch,... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6245923 | Recovery of highly fluorinated carboxylic acids from the gaseous phase The process for the recovery of highly fluorinated carboxylic acids from off-gas streams, in which the off-gas is brought into contact with an alkaline washing solution of density >1.15 g/cm3 so that the salt of the highly fluorinated carboxyli... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6221473 | Rare-earth and alkali sulphide, method for preparing same and use thereof as a pigment The present invention concerns a sulfide of a rare earth and an alkali, a process for its preparation and its use as a colored pigment. The sulfide is characterized in that it has the formula ABS2 where A represents at least one alkali and B re... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6156282 | Crown calix[4]arenes, method of preparation and use for selective extraction of caesium The invention relates to new calixarenes of formula: ##STR1## in which R1 represents a crown ether chain that includes at least two aryl or cycloalkyl rings, R2 is a hydroxyl or alkoxy group, or the two R2 groups together ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6120745 | Method for the oxidation of at least one alkali metal Method for the oxidation of at least one alkali metal, according to which this alkali metal is subjected in molten condition to an oxidation by a reaction with oxygen, characterized in that the molten alkali metal is dispersed in a fluidized bed (6) and i... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6090353 | Method of removing impurities from mineral concentrates A process for removing impurities contained in the crystal lattice of minerals, comprising the steps of forming a mixture of a mineral capable of structurally reorganizing its crystal lattice which contains an impurity in its crystal lattice and a halogen... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6025075 | Mixture of sorbitan ester, magnesium hydroxide and thermoplastic resin A thermoplastic resin containing a flame-retarding magnesium hydroxide has its workability enhanced by a sorbitan ester in admixture with the resin and flame retardant. An admixture of the resin, magnesium hydroxide, and ester may be either a mixture of d... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6015535 | Process for producing purified cesium compound from cesium alum Disclosed is a method for producing a predetermined cesium compound. The method comprises treating a cesium-containing material with a suitable reagent to dissolve at least a portion of the cesium contained in the material and form a slurry; adding a base... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5900220 | Soda ash processing method A process and system for separating solids from concentration soda ash solution is disclosed. In the process, a soda ash solution feed stream containing solids and other impurities is treated with a chemical coagulant to create solid particles having a di... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5900221 | Process of preparing a solution of cesium and rubidium salts The process for preparing a cesium and rubidium salt-containing solution includes a hydrothermal digestion of an uncalcined pollucite and/or calcined lepidolite particulate having an average particle size up to 0.5 mm with an aqueous solution of Ca(OH) | 05/04/1999 |
| 5879830 | Process for regenerating sodium sulphide from the sodium sulphate which forms in treating lead paste from exhausted batteries A process is disclosed for treating lead paste from exhausted batteries. Calcium sulfite and calcium thiosulfite are formed by the reaction: 3Ca(OH)2 +4S°.fwdarw.2CaS+CaS2 O3 +3H2 O(1). The CaS and CaS2 O... | 03/09/1999 |