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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7374592 | Cleaning and polishing composition for metallic surfaces A polish composition for metallic surfaces containing a polish and abrasive alumina nanoparticles in a water in oil emulsion composition composed of surfactants, suspending agents, and aluminum oxide particles of high purity of 200 nanometers or less having a median... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7320940 | Method for manufacturing electronic device including package In a method for manufacturing an acceleration sensor device, a lid for covering an opening of a package body is prepared by stamping. The lid is plated and plating films are formed on surfaces of the lid. The burrs formed on the surfaces of the lid in the plating pr... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7202200 | Hard surface cleaner with improved stain repellency comprising a fluoropolymer and a quaternary ammonium surfactant The invention provides an improved, liquid aqueous hard surface cleaner containing a fluoropolymer having a molecular weight of no less than 5,000, further containing preferably a nonionic surfactant, optionally, a quaternary ammonium compound, a chelating agent/buf... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199094 | Hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a mixture of citric and formic acid Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains. Compositions of the present invention comprise an acidic constituent which comprises either citric acid alone or citric acid in combination with an acid selecte... | 04/03/2007 |
| 6683037 | Cleaning system including a liquid cleaning composition disposed in a water soluble container A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, triethanol amine, water, a perfume and a fatty acid.... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6673762 | Contaminated surface polishing-washing detergent composition A contaminated surface polishing-washing detergent composition comprises a polishing media and a dispersion medium wherein at least a part of the polishing media is made of a fine powder of an RB ceramic and/or CRB ceramic. The composition is effective in... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6653267 | Aqueous dispersion for chemical mechanical polishing used for polishing of copper The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion for chemical mechanical polishing suitable for polishing of copper, which has a high polishing speed and a low erosion rate with overpolishing. The aqueous dispersion for chemical mechanical polishing o... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6478880 | Multi-component solvent systems for fluorinated compounds and cleaners and delivery systems based thereon Multi-component compositions comprising as a first component a fluorinated compound, as a second component a fluorinated aromatic compound and a third component comprising an alkane are disclosed. These compositions can be formulated to provide single pha... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6402857 | Solvent mixture for use in a vapor degreaser and method of cleaning an article in a vapor degreaser utilizing said solvent The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6395699 | Method of removing grease, oil or flux from an article A solvent composition comprising (a) dichloropentafluoropropane, (b) trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and (c) methanol, wherein the proportions of (a), (b) and (c) in the total amount of (a), (b) and (c) are from 57 to 75 wt %, from 20 to 35 wt % and from 5 to ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6358899 | Cleaning compositions and use thereof containing ammonium hydroxide and fluorosurfactant An aqueous composition comprising ammonium hydroxide in an amount of about 1 to about 30% by weight calculated as NH3 and a surface active agent represented by the formula XF2 C(CFY)n SO3 A wherein X=F, OH or SO... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6239096 | Powdered abrasive cleanser containing borax pentahydrate A powdered abrasive cleanser that exhibits superior soil removal properties and surface safety is provided. The cleanser includes a surfactant, an optional source of active chlorine, a borax pentahydrate compound that is preferably sodium tetraborate pent... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6191086 | Cleaning composition and method for removing residues Non-corrosive cleaning compositions that are aqueous based and useful for removing photoresist, plasma etch and CMP residues from a substrate. One preferred cleaning composition comprises: (i) a hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine salt compound; (ii) at leas... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6176942 | Solvent mixture for use in a vapor degreaser and method of cleaning an article in a vapor degreaser utilizing said solvent The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6165284 | Method for inhibiting tarnish formation during the cleaning of silver surfaces with ether stabilized, N-propyl bromide-based solvent systems Silver tarnishing is inhibited when using ether stabilized, n-propyl bromide based cleaning compositions by including a saturated aliphatic alcohol in the compositions.... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6071872 | Cable cleaning solution comprising a brominated hydrocarbon and an ester A cleaning solution including a brominated hydrocarbon and an ester. The cleaning solution is especially useful for cleaning high-voltage power cables prior to splicing.... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6030932 | Cleaning composition and method for removing residues Non-corrosive cleaning compositions that are aqueous based and useful for removing photoresist, plasma etch and CMP residues from a substrate. One preferred cleaning composition comprises: (i) a hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine salt compound;(ii) at least... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6020298 | Solvent cleaning agents including additives of the formula Rf -CFX-L containing perfluoroalkylenic units Use of solvents capable of removing oily substances without solubilizing them, consisting of hydrofluoropolyethers having the general formula HF2 CO(CF2 O)n (CF2 CF2 O)m CF2 H wherein n an... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5990071 | Method for inhibiting tarnish formation when cleaning silver with ether stabilized, N-propyl bromide-based solvent systems Silver tarnishing is inhibited when using ether stabilized, n-propyl bromide based cleaning compositions by including a small amount of an acetylenic compound in the compositions.... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5977051 | Alcohol based natural wax cleaning and dusting composition A cleaning and dusting composition, particularly useful as a treatment for dusting implements such as a cloth or feather duster, comprised of a high quality natural wax in an alcohol solution. In the preferred embodiment, a near-saturated solution of lano... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5977043 | Cleaning compound and method of use A cleaning compound formed of a mixture of hydrated sodium borate and sodium chloride. If desired, an aroma such as lemon may be added to provide a pleasant scent during the use of the product. The cleaning compound is sprinkled over moist or damp residua... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5972862 | Cleaning liquid for semiconductor devices There is disclosed a cleaning liquid for producing a semiconductor device which comprises (A) fluorine-containing compound; (B) water-soluble or water-miscible organic solvent; and (C) inorganic acid and/or organic acid, optionally, further comprises (D) ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5968882 | Mixed solvent composition, and cleaning method and cleaning apparatus using the same Disclosed herein is a nonflammable mixed solvent composition comprising a completely fluorinated organic compound and a partially fluorinated organic compound as essential components, wherein the completely fluorinated organic compound is contained in an ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5965511 | Cleaning or drying compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane In order to replace compositions based on CFC or on HCFC in applications for cleaning or drying solid surfaces (in particular defluxing), the invention proposes azeotropic or virtually azeotropic compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5955417 | Scouring pad A scouring pad is disclosed for cleaning and polishing delicate surfaces. The pad includes a three dimensional lofty nonwoven web made out of a plurality of polyester fibers and a cleansing composition which is present in the voids within the web in dry f... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5938859 | Molecular level cleaning of contaminants from parts utilizing an environmentally safe solvent The invention provides a solvent mixture including n-propyl bromide, a mixture of low boiling solvents and, preferably, a defluxing and/or ionics removing additive and/or at least one saturated terpene. The invention also provides a method of cleaning an ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5913969 | Water based paint protectant A protective composition for automotive painted surfaces is provided, comprising emulsified silicone, an evaporation modifier and an agent which increases wetting speed, dispersed in water.... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5868799 | Surfactants and drying and drycleaning compositions which utilize said surfactants Novel surfactants and drying, drycleaning and soil repellency compositions containing such surfactants which utilize such surfactants. The surfactants are fluorine containing quaternary ammonium salts, and the drying, drycleaning and soil repellency compo... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5858953 | Stabilized 1-bromopropane composition A 1-bromopropane composition is disclosed, which stays stable even under the condition that it is repeatedly used at high temperatures over an extended period of time as in vapor degreasing. The stabilized 1-bromopropane composition comprises 100 parts by... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5851977 | Nonflammable organic solvent compositions Describes nonflammable organic solvent compositions comprising 1,2-dichloroethylene and a halocarbon different than 1,2-dichloroethylene. The 1,2-dichloroethylene consists essentially of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and mixtures th... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5827809 | Low-residue macroemulsion cleaner with perchloroethylene A stable, oil-in-water macroemulsion cleaner is provided which has low toxicity, rapid evaporation rate and leaves low residue after use. The cleaner comprises perchloroethylene, water, ethanol and/or ethyl acetate, and non-ionic surfactant. The macroemul... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5824162 | Molecular level cleaning of contaminates from parts utilizing an environmentally safe solvent The present invention provides a solvent mixture comprising n-propyl bromide, a mixture of terpenes and a mixture of low boiling solvents, and a method for cleaning an article (e.g., an electrical, plastic, and metal parts) in a vapor degreaser using the ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5811383 | High water content, low viscosity, oil continuous microemulsions and emulsions, and their use in cleaning applications Superior high water containing oil continuous microemulsions and emulsions for cleaning contain defined amounts of water, one or more ionic surfactants, and one or more organic solvents so that the compositions have a low conductivity and low viscosity.... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5811473 | Primer activator composition for anaerobic adhesives A primer activator composition useful in cleaning and activating metallic surfaces in preparation for use with an anaerobic adhesive. The composition contains a non-combustible, non-ozone depleting, liquid polyfluoroalkane having at least one carbon-hydro... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5801136 | Stabilized solvents and method for cleaning metallic, electrical and plastic substrates utilizing environmentally safe solvent materials A stabilized, environmentally-safe solvent mixture and method for using the mixture are provided. The solvent mixture has an ozone depletion factor of less than 0.08. The mixture includes about 80-96.8%, by volume, chlorobromomethane and about 3.2-20.0%, ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5759985 | Compositions for the stabilization of bromochloromethane A combination of stabilizers and bromochloromethane are used as a cleaning composition in which the bromochloromethane is stabilized against decomposition and the release of bromine into the atmosphere.... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5744436 | Azeotropic compositions containing perfluorinated cycloaminoether An azeotropic composition includes a perfluorinated cycloaminoether and an organic solvent.... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5739090 | Composition based on stabilized methylene chloride which can be used for degreasing metals The invention relates to a composition based on stabilized methylene chloride composed essentially of at least one 1,2-epoxyalkane and of at least one acetal, and no nitroalkane. The composition according to the invention can be used for degreasing, clean... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5707954 | Stabilized brominated alkane solvent A stabilized solvent composition which is comprised of: a solvent portion which includes at least 90 wt % n-propyl bromide; and a 1,4-dioxane-free stabilizer system which includes 2,2-dialkoxypropane in which each alkoxy group independently contains up to... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5698509 | Pourable abrasive aqueous detergent composition for cleaning hard surfaces A pourable, homogenous, abrasive aqueous detergent composition, suitable for cleaning hard surfaces contains detergent active compound which is preferably a mixture of anionic and nonionic detergent active compounds, and a water-soluble salt in an amount ... | 12/16/1997 |
