Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7687449 | Composition for removing engine deposits from turbine components A method and cleaning composition for removing engine deposits from turbine components, in particular turbine disks and turbine shafts. This method comprises the following steps: (a) providing a turbine component having a surface with engine deposits thereon, wherei... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7375065 | Method and composition for cleaning a fluid delivery system A composition for cleaning a fluid delivery system includes an agent which controls the rheology of the fluid so that its apparent viscosity decreases as the fluid is subjected to a shear force. In particular applications, the viscosity of the composition is greater... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7316793 | Formulation of a liquid composition to form an electrical insulator, an antioxidant or a degreaser Formulation of a liquid composition to form an electrical insulator, an antioxidant or a degreaser, obtained from the combination of by-products with mineral origin, whose formulation shall vary to meet different characteristics, becoming an electrical insulator, an... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309684 | Oil-in-water emulsified remover comprising an ethoxylated alcohol surfactant An oil-in-water emulsion composition remover is disclosed. The compositions comprise a solvent, water and a surfactant. The removers are useful in removing non-aqueous and aqueous coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, from substrates to which the coatings, waxes, ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7250392 | Surfactant blend for cleansing wipes A cleansing product containing: (a) a water insoluble substrate; and (b) a surfactant composition impregnated onto the substrate, the composition containing: (i) at least one lathering surfactant; and (ii) at least about 40% by weight, based on the weight of the com... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7135447 | Engine decarbonizing fluids Fluids for cleaning and decarbonizing internal combustion engines include a fuel system and injector cleaner fluid to be added to the fuel tank, an engine oil supplement to be added to the oil crank case, an aerosol air intake cleaner to be aerosol sprayed into the ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7118615 | Biodegradable corrosion inhibitor composition A corrosion inhibitor composition includes between about 90 and about 99 percent by weight ammonium benzoate, and one or more additive components in an amount of between 1 and about 10 percent by weight of the composition. The one or more additive components are sel... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7091165 | Composition and method for removing copper-compatible resist A composition for removing a copper-compatible resist includes: about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an alkylbenzenesulfonic compound; about 10% to about 99% by weight of a glycolether compound; and about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of a corrosion inhibitor. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7033979 | Composition for engine cleaning A composition and method for cleaning gas turbine engines to remove fuel or lubricant residues. The composition can include a mixture of hydrofluorocarbon and hydrofluoroether. The method can include the step of directing a pressurized stream of the cleaning composi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018965 | Aqueous compositions for cleaning gas turbine compressor blades The present invention is directed to a gas turbine cleaner. The composition of the present invention includes a glycol alkyl ether compound, an alkoxylated surfactant with an alkyl chain length of from about 3 to 18 carbons and a metal corrosion inhibitor component.... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6974790 | Cleaning compositions in the form of a tablet A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition which contains a surfactant coated bleach. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6932694 | Vent A ventilation apparatus or vent includes a handle, that is balanced for receiving forces, such that when force is applied anywhere on the handle, it is distributed such that a locking engagement will be broken. The handle can be moved easily, so as to open or close ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6673758 | Decarbonization/conditioning formulation for internal combustion engines and method therefore A decarbonization formulation for removing carbon deposits and the like, and method of application therefore. The preferred embodiment of the present invention teaches a method for removing carbon deposits from an internal combustion engine and compositio... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6541435 | Engine cleaner composition Engine cleaner compositions are reported comprising a single phase solution comprising a polar solvent having a Hildebrand solubility parameter of about 10 cal1/2 cm-3/2 or greater; a non-polar solvent, immiscible with the polar solv... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6525221 | Fuel detergent composed of hydropoly(oxyalkylene) oxyalkyl amine compound A fuel oil detergent which efficiently constricts precipitate formation and octane number requirement increase in a carburetor, injector, and inlet system of an internal combustion engine, i.e., a hydropoly(oxyalkylene) oxyalkyl amine based compound, a pr... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6465404 | Aqueous cleaning composition with controlled PH Aqueous cleaning compositions in which the pH is controlled comprise an acidic metal cleaning compound; at least one nitrogen containing compound to provide a stabilized pH; an emulsifier, a nonionic surfactant and optionally at least one water soluble so... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6429179 | Calcium overbased metal-containing detergents Phenate detergents and salicylate detergents with high TBNs and/or high TBN: % surfactant ratios are useful marine diesel lubricant additives.... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6429178 | Calcium overbased metal-containing detergents Phenate/salicylate overbased detergents with high proportions of phenate and salicylate surfactants in the surfactant system and with TBN; % surfactant ratios of 11 or more are useful marine diesel lubricant additives.... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6417148 | Overbased metal-containing detergents Phenate overbased detergents with high TBN: % surfactant ratios are useful lubricant additives.... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6310022 | Chemical cleaning solution for gas turbine blades The invention is directed to a chemical cleaning composition containing a hydroxylated wetting agent, a chelating agent, an emulsifier, optionally a crown ether, and optionally a non-aromatic solvent. The cleaning composition is 100% biodegradable, water-... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6281179 | Process for preparing an overbased metal-containing detergents A method of manufacturing a calcium overbased detergent, of TBN at least 300, from at least two surfactants, at least one of which is a phenol surfactant or a salicylic acid surfactant. Overbasing is carried out in at least two steps, at a temperature of ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6187736 | Solvent mixtures suited for use with wiping cloth on auto bodies A solvent mixture comprising an alcohol, an aromatic hydrocarbon or an organic compound containing carboxyl but not hydroxyl moieties, and optionally and preferably a non-aromatic hydrocarbon or halohydrocarbon is particularly effective in removing incomp... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6187109 | Cleaning composition for removing fouling and a method for using the same Disclosed is a cleaning composition useful for dislodging fouling from process lines of oil refining or petrochemical plants and a cleaning method using the composition. The cleaning composition comprises 0.01 to 1 wt % of a C8 aromatic compound, 75 to 85... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6042749 | Mixed solvent composition A mixed solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane and at least one component selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and perfluorohexane as the essential components, or a mixed solvent composition compri... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6022838 | Internal combustion engine cleaning and reconditioning composition A cleaning, polishing, and reconditioning composition of matter for internal parts of an engine, particularly suited for a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, composed of abrasive powder, chemical compositions of non-ferrous metals including nickel... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6013612 | Cleaning agent composition A cleaning agent composition which contains as major components an aminodicarboxylic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt, (particularly aspartic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt or glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt) and a glycolic acid salt and of which a cleaning ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5998343 | Composition for cleaning and coating inside of internal combustion engine and method for cleaning and coating inside of internal combustion engine using said composition Provided is a composition for cleaning and coating of the inside of internal combustion engines and cleaning and coating metallic surface of rotating parts and sliding parts of the engines which contains a zinc phosphate, a solvent, a surface active agent... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5929006 | Cleaning agent composition A cleaning agent composition which contains as major components an aminodicarboxylic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt, (particularly aspartic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt or glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid salt) and a glycolic acid salt and of which a cleaning ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5858942 | Engine cleaner composition, method and apparatus with acetonitrile An engine cleaner composition and method for removing carbonaceous deposits from engine fuel-system components such as mechanical and electronic fuel injectors, intake valve seats, valves, combustion cylinders, spark plugs, and oxygen sensors may be used ... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5827454 | Mixed solvent composition A mixed solvent composition, for cleaning electronic components, which consists essentially of dichloropentafluoropropane and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane.... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5798330 | Liquid cleaning compositions An improvement is described in all purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and having an evidenced grease release effect, contains an anionic deterg... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5591376 | Cleaning compositions for hard surfaces A process for cleaning hard surfaces comprising contacting the hard surfaces with a composition containing: (a) from 0.1 to 50% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of an alkyl polyglucoside having the general formula R O Zx wherein R ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5407453 | Deposit cleaning composition for internal combustion engines It has been found that a composition comprising an alkoxy alcohol, an aliphatic alcohol, a liquid petroleum distillate, a liquid fatty acid, a volatile nitrogen base, polyisobutenyl aminoethylethanolamine, and water may be used as an engine deposit cleane... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5401326 | Microemulsion cleansers and their uses This invention relates to microemulsion cleaners comprising (a) an organic solvent (b) a surfactant blend comprising an anionic and nonionic surfactant (c) a glycol ether (d) morpholine, and (e) water. These cleaners can be used for removing baked-on oil ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5332407 | Diesel fuel additive providing clean up detergency of fuel injectors A diesel fuel composition comprising a major portion of a middle distillate fuel oil and a minor portion, effective to clean deposits from diesel fuel injectors, of a diesel fuel detergent comprising the reaction product of: (a) a 4-alkyl-2-morpholinone repres... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5304322 | Cleaning solvent for aircraft hydraulic fluid An environmentally compliant cleaning solvent for removing commercial aircraft hydraulic fluid comprises from about 25 to 35 volume percent perfluorocarbon with from about 4 to 8 carbons in the alkyl chain, from about 25 to 35 volume percent hydrochlorofl... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5279760 | Cleaning agent compositions used for gas turbine air compressors According to the present invention there is provided a cleaning agent composition capable of removing the foulants deposited in gas turbine air compressors even during their operation and thereby cleaning the compressors. That is, there is provided a clea... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5275671 | Aqueous solutions especially for cleaning high strength steel There are provided improved aqueous chemical cleaning compositions for removing organic and inorganic combustion residues from steel products, said compositions meeting the hydrogen embrittlement potential test criteria set forth in ANSI/ASTM F 519-77. Th... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5091017 | Aerosol fuel injector cleaner A method and canister for cleaning engine fuel injectors which includes connecting the injectors to a canister containing an aerosol formulation comprising a liquid cleaner and a compressed air propellant, and thereafter forcing the cleaner through the in... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5076855 | Method of the cleaning agent for cleaning of compressors especially gas turbines Compressors of gas turbines are cleaned with a solution consisting of heteropolar-compound, wash active agents consisting of: at least one substance selected from the group which consists of polymers and copolymers of organic unsaturated acids with a molecular... | 12/31/1991 |
