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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7867967 | Mixture article for cleaning superficially-adhered substances A mixture article for cleaning superficially-adhered substances consists of colloid material (25 wt %-60 wt %), resin (10 wt %-20 wt %), abrasive powders (15 wt %-30 wt %), stabilizer, fibers, and natural turpentine that are bonded together to form a mixture article... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7541323 | Sprayable dry wash and wax composition and method of using same A composition for simultaneously cleaning and waxing non-porous surfaces without the need for additional rinsing of the treated surface with water, has a pH of from about 6 to about 7 and contains by weight: (a) from about 0.04 to about 0.12% of an acrylic-based pol... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7399738 | Sprayable dry wash and wax composition comprising a silicone blend and acrylic-based polymer A composition for simultaneously cleaning and waxing non-porous surfaces without the need for additional rinsing of the treated surface with water, has a pH of from about 6 to about 7 and contains by weight: (a) from about 0.04 to about 0.12% of an acrylic-based pol... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7318871 | Vehicular cleaning concentrate The present invention relates generally to compositions, methods of use and kits for vehicular cleaning employing a cleaning concentrate containing at least one surfactant and at least one rheology modifier, optionally a solvent and/or optionally an alkalinity sourc... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316993 | Combination cleaning and waxing composition and method A single step rub-on, rub-off combination cleaning and waxing composition particularly suited for automobiles, glass, plastics, fiberglass, tile, and floor coverings. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7282101 | Method for dissolving a solid material in a liquid A method for dissolving a measured quantity of a solute in a solvent. First, a tracer is combined with a solute in known proportions to form a mixture. The tracer is capable of increasing the turbidity of a solvent in proportion to the concentration of the solute di... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282100 | Method of cleaning automobile painted surfaces and automobile glass surfaces A system for cleaning acid rain and mineral deposits from glass and/or painted surfaces includes powdered kaolin clay. The glass is preferably cleaned with this system, then a system for more effectively delivering Fibershield 218 and like protectants to glass is us... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7271136 | Aircraft cleaner formula A cleaning composition based on an aqueous or non-petroleum solvent, and useful for cleaning exterior surfaces such as aircraft exterior surfaces and other metal, glass, rubber and polymer surfaces possesses solvent-like properties with respect to greasy soils; inhi... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267728 | System and method for cleaning and/or treating vehicles and the surfaces of other objects The present invention relates to a system and method for cleaning and/or treating a surface, preferably surfaces such as ceramic, steel, plastic, glass and/or painted surfaces such as the exterior surface of a vehicle. The system and method utilize a cleaning compos... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264678 | Process for cleaning a surface A process is described wherein a surface, for example the exterior surface of a vehicle, is contacted with a cleaning composition capable of rendering the surface treated hydrophilic and then rinsed with purified rinse water. Preferably the process also involves a p... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7232479 | Coating composition for a metal substrate The invention relates to a coating composition for a metal substrate exhibiting a free outer surface consisting of a metal coating based on zinc or a zinc-based alloy, characterized in that it comprises: silicate(s) of sodium and/or potassium and/or lithium (3-35 wt... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223722 | Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method A composition and method for use in imparting or maintaining a glossy or shiny finish on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a base polish component or components, and at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In another e... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7144850 | Drycleaning method using dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether A drycleaning method is disclosed. In the method, a composition that comprises at least about 85 wt. % dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) is used. The limited solubility of water in DMM is ideal for drycleaning. The method provides good stain removal and fast d... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7125829 | Solution for removing magnesium chloride compound from a surface contaminated therewith A solution containing approximately 40–60% by weight phosphoric acid, approximately 1–6% by weight a surfactant, approximately 0.5–5% by weight an inhibitor, and the remaining percentage by weight made up of water for removing magnesium chloride from certain m... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119053 | Wheel and tire cleaner composition comprising an ethoxylated quaternary ammonium surfactant An aqueous wheel cleaning solution for removing the dirt form the surface of aluminum, chrome, stainless steel, painted steel, painted aluminum, clear coated aluminum, rubber, and plastic wheels and tires without scrubbing by applying the cleaning solution to the wh... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7091163 | Flushing solutions for coatings removal A flushing solution containing: a) a solvent component, b) an alkaline source; and c) a corrosion inhibitor component is provided. The solvent component preferably contains an alkoxylated aromatic alcohol. The corrosion inhibitor component may contain a fatty acid s... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7055534 | Golf grip cleaning wipe Articles, solutions, and methods for enhancing the grasping of and cleaning athletic equipment grips, in particular a golf club grip. These articles, solutions, and methods preferably comprise a water miscible solvent, a cleaning agent, and water to removes dirt, pe... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6992051 | Combination cleaning and waxing composition and method A single step rub-on, rub-off combination cleaning and waxing composition particularly suited for automobiles, glass, plastics, fiberglass, tile, and floor coverings. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6972277 | Foaming clean and polish emulsions comprising bisquaternary organomodified silicone This invention provides for, inter alia, a cleaning and polishing oil-in-water emulsion which comprises: A. about 0.1 to about 25% of at least one silicone oil with a viscosity ranging between about 20 and about 100,000 mPas.;... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6967190 | Stable wetting concentrate A stable wetting concentrate includes octyl or dodecyl pyrrolidone, an ethoxylated alcohol, and a compatabilizing agent for dilution of the concentrate with water, suitably a polar material, such as an anionic emulsifier, or polyol, which prevents separation of the ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6924257 | Device and method for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent and a method for washing a vehicle A device for generating a liquid detergent concentrate from a solid detergent is provided. The device includes a solid detergent reservoir for holding solid detergent, a stock solution reservoir for holding stock solution, and a hot water heater for controlling the ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6720297 | Cleaning composition A cleaning composition for treating and removing stains from a non-porous surface has one or more salts, such as quaternary ammonium salts, sulfates and chlorides, a chelator and a dispersant, dissolved in an aqueous solution of alcohol. The preferred salts are myri... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6703358 | Cleaning composition for hard surfaces This invention relates to a cleaning composition for hard surfaces, comprising at least one surfactant and a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomeric compound of general formula I; (b... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6696399 | Cleaning composition The present invention provides a low pH microemulsion cleaning composition, with methods for making and using the composition. The composition includes a salt of citric acid; at least one anionic surfactant such as a complex alkyl phosphate ester; at leas... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6670315 | Low pollution solvents and emulsions especially useful in cleaning soils from painted and unpainted metal and plastic surfaces Tertiary-butyl acetate does not produce vapors which are considered as hazardous or polluting as those of other common organic solvents. Accordingly, the present invention discloses a general purpose cleaning composition that is formed by emulsifying t-bu... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6613158 | Methyl ester-based chewing gum remover A chewing gum remover composition containing: (a) a C1-4 alkyl ester of a C6-22 saturated or unsaturated carboxylic acid; (b) a terpene; and (c) optionally, an oil-soluble surfactant, and wherein (a) and (b) are present in the compos... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6569261 | Cleaning composition comprising a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer This invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising at least one surfacatant or at least one cosmetic vehicle and a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6551974 | Polish compositions for gloss enhancement, and method A composition and method for use in imparting or maintaining a glossy or shiny finish on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a base polish component or components, and at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. I... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6532973 | Gloss retention compositions A cleaning composition containing: (A) an alkyl polyglycoside corresponding to formula I: R1 O(R2 O)b (Z)a I wherein R1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms; R2 | 03/18/2003 |
| 6521584 | Liquid multiphase detergents The invention relates to liquid multiphase, essentially CFC-free detergents with at least two continuous phases. The detergents have at least one aqueous phase (I) and a non-aqueous liquid phase (II) that is immiscible with phase (I), and can be temporari... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6511950 | Cleaning composition comprising a salt, chelant, and polyvinyl alcohol A cleaning composition for treating and removing stains from a non-porous surface has one or more salts, such as quaternary ammonium salts, sulfates and chlorides, a chelator and a dispersant, dissolved in an aqueous solution of alcohol. Optional active i... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6455480 | Liquid cleaning agent for boat hulls of composite material A cleaner comprises an active etching ingredient, a surfactant, a rust inhibitor, and a dilutant.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6440909 | Cleaning article used in the absence of a water source A cleaning article used in the absence of a water source, comprises an abrasive substrate and a liquid impregnating it. The substrate is a non-woven abrasive material such as a sheet of plastic fibers and the impregnation liquid is an aqueous solution of ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6419755 | Chemical delacquering process A chemical delacquering composition, process and system for delacquering substrates such as aluminum scrap in which an aqueous solution containing at least one short-chain organic acid, preferably a mixture of two short-chain organic acids, and optional c... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6350725 | Composition and method for road-film removal The present invention relates to compositions useful in the removal of road film and dirt from vehicles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and the like. These compositions contain propoxylated quaternary ammonium cationic surfactants. Alterna... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6339054 | Composition and method for road-film removal A concentrate and a ready-to-use or diluted formulation for an aqueous vehicle cleaner can remove a wide range of different types of traffic film using either low pressure application, hand pressure application, water jet spray apparatus, clean-in-place s... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6273995 | Paper bulking promoter, highly bulky pulp sheet, and process for producing the pulp sheet A paper bulking promoter containing a compound represented by the following formula (1) with which a highly bulky sheet can be obtained without impairing paper strength: RO(EO)m (PO)n H (1) wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6265367 | Composition for cleaning surfaces, and method for preparing the composition A liquid cleaning composition is disclosed that is suitable for cleaning strippable surface. It has an ester solvent with a Hansen solubility parameter in the range of 9.5 to 11 which is present in amount of 3.0% to 7.2% by weight based on the total weigh... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6231678 | Chemical delacquering process A chemical delacquering composition, process and system for delacquering substrates such as aluminum scrap in which an aqueous solution containing at least one short-chain organic acid, preferably a mixture of two short-chain organic acids, and optional c... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6172025 | Vehicular cleaning solution comprising mineral spirits and jeweler's rouge A vehicle cleaning solution is provided including a predetermined amount of mineral spirits and a predetermined amount of jeweler's rouge mixed with the mineral spirits for cleaning various vehicular components.... | 01/09/2001 |
