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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7879915 | Emulsions for finishing textiles and paper The invention provides water-in-oil emulsions containing (a) 12-21% by weight of polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, (b) 4-7% by weight of a hydrogenated ethoxylated castor oil, (c) 25-35% by weight of mineral oil, (d) 20-30% by weight of further oil substances (e... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7868048 | Heavy oil emulsion stabilizers containing saccharide based emulsion stabilizer Heavy oil emulsions, comprising decant oils and No. 6, No. 5 and No. 4 oils, and water are stabilized by adding certain saccharide-based esters. Preferably, the saccharide-based esters are naturally-occurring saccharide esters such as gallotannins, saponin, red gum,... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7432230 | Metallic soaps of modified fatty acids and rosin acids and methods of making and using same A superior powder form of a metallic soap for enhancing the properties of an invert emulsion drilling fluid may be prepared by a dry process saponification reaction. The process includes mixing a source of metal cations with the product of a Diels-Alder reaction of ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7432329 | Dispersing agents for pigments or extenders based on acrylic acid alkyl ester polymers The present invention relates to dispersing agents for pigments or extenders based on acrylic acid alkyl ester polymers, wherein at least part of the ester groups of the polymers is reacted to form acid amides, wherein the dispersing agent is obtainable by the amino... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7357957 | Spreadable food product The present invention provides a novel cellular solid structure which can be used to structure an oil-water mixture into a semi-solid state. The invention is particularly useful in the manufacture of food products, drug delivery agents, coatings, barrier films and e... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7276093 | Water in hydrocarbon emulsion useful as low emission fuel and method for forming same A water-in-hydrocarbon emulsion includes a water phase, a hydrocarbon phase and a surfactant, wherein the water phase is present in an amount greater than or equal to about 5% vol. with respect to volume of the emulsion, and the water phase and the surfactant are pr... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7196041 | Surfactant comprising alkali metal salt of 2-methyl oleic acid or 2-ethyl oleic acid A surfactant has the formula (R1—X)nZ, where R1 is an aliphatic group comprising a C10–C25 principal straight chain bonded at a terminal carbon atom thereof to X, and comprising at least one C1–... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182797 | Fuel compositions Improved fuel compositions and fuel additive packages are disclosed which serve to increase the combustion efficiency of conventional fuels while reducing the level of CO2 emissions generated upon the combustion of the fuels. The fuels may be essentially ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7137401 | Drag reduction using maleated fatty acids Non-polymeric drag reducing agents in the form of maleated fatty acids and the esters thereof and the organic, inorganic or amine salts thereof are described herein. These additives are useful to reduce drag in hydrocarbon fluids and multi-phase fluids of hydrocarbo... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6995209 | Thermally reversible water in oil in water emulsions A thermally reversible water in oil in water (W/O/W) emulsion including a thermally reversible viscosifying polymer in the continuous aqueous phase of the emulsion. The thermally reversible viscosifying polymer of the W/O/W emulsion includes a block copolymer having... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6951891 | Process to make dispersions The present invention relates to the production of dispersions and is particularly suitable for making dispersions with a viscous or solid dispersed phase in a continuous phase with a lower viscosity. ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6933263 | Emulsified based lubricants The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition comprising (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase and (c) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a w... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6821934 | Flowable preparations of the water-in-oil emulsion type having an increased water content Water-in-oil emulsions (a) with a viscosity of at most 5000 mPa.s (b) with a content of water and water-soluble substances totalling at least 75% by weight, and with a content of lipids, emulsifiers and lipophilic ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6818244 | Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides based on C12 to C22 fatty acids The invention provides baked products incorporating a mixture comprising diacetyl tartaric acid esters on mono- and diglycerides based on C12 to C22 fatty acids, wherein the mixture contains diacetyl tartaric acid glycerol monoesters that contain: ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6649577 | Flowable preparations of the W/O emulsion type with an increased water content Water-in-oil emulsions (a) with a viscosity of at most 5000 mPa.multidot.s (b) with a content of water and water-soluble substances totalling at least 75% by weight, and with a content of lipids, emulsifiers and lipophilic constituents totalling at mos... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6642278 | Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides based on C12 to C22 fatty acids A mixture contains diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides based on C12 to C22 fatty acids or comprises diacetyl tartaric acid glycerol monoesters containing: (A) one fatty acid group, one diacetylated tartaric acid monoester group and a f... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6635299 | Diacetyl tartaric acid esters on mono- and diglycerides based on C12 to C22 fatty acids and succinic acid esters of mono-diglycerides based on C12 to C22 fatty acids The invention provides a mixture comprising esters selected from the group consisting of diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides based on C12 to C22 fatty acids and succinic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides based on C12 to C22 fatty a... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6620770 | Additive for oil-based drilling fluids A method and product is disclosed which provides emulsion stability and filtration control to invert emulsion drilling fluids. The product comprises a blend of a carboxylic acid terminated polyamide and a mixture produced by the Diels-Alder reaction of di... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6596816 | Dispersing agents for pigments or extenders based on acrylic acid alkyl ester polymers The present invention relates to dispersing agents for pigments or extenders based on acrylic acid alkyl ester polymers, wherein at least part of the ester groups of the polymers is reacted to form acid amides, wherein the dispersing agent is obtainable b... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6586479 | Process for preparing fine emulsions The invention relates to fine emulsions comprising at least one W/O emulsifier and at least one hydrophilic component, and to a process for their preparation. The fine emulsions are obtainable by converting a W/O preemulsion comprising at least one W/O em... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6576678 | W/O emulsion bases The invention relates to emulsion bases containing (a) polyol poly-12-polyhydroxystearates, (b) polyol esters selected from the group consisting of sorbitan esters, oligoglycerol esters and partial glycerides, (c) citric acid esters, (d) waxes and (e) metal soaps. ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6552090 | Perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers.... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6495074 | Resaturation of asphalt shingles A method of maintaining as well as restoring the condition of weathered asphalt shingles and strips which are applied to flat roofs, pitched roofs, or vertical walls. The process involves applying resaturant neat or as a water emulsion. Suitable resaturan... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6387840 | Oil soluble coking additive A method for making an oil soluble coking process additive, includes the steps of: providing mixture of a metal salt in water wherein the metal salt contains a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and mixtures t... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6355693 | Fractionated vegetable oil A new method for producing a fractionated vegetable oil from a plant material. The plant material is extracted with a non-polar solvent and the solvent is evaporated giving a crude oil which includes non-polar and polar lipids. The crude oil is mixed with... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6348479 | Water-in-oil emulsifier composition This invention provides a milk lotion, cream or the like which does not undergo oil-water phase separation but remains stable for a long time and, in addition, has a good skin feel with good spreadability. It is a water-in-oil emulsifier composition compr... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6348541 | Process for preparing a water-in-oil emulsion A process for preparing a water-in-oil emulsion of a water-soluble polymer is disclosed, comprising polymerizing at least one water-soluble vinyl monomer in a water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the dissolved oxygen concentration of the emulsion under polymeri... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6339165 | Fatty acid esters composition of a polyglycerine, and a process for the preparation thereof Disclosed are a fatty acid esters composition of a polyglycerine containing more than 70% of a fatty acid monoester which is defined by a specified analysis method, a process for the preparation thereof, a process for the preparation of a highly-purified ... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6248699 | Gelling system for hydrocarbon fluids The present invention relates to a gelled hydrocarbon fluid useful as a fracturing fluid in subterranean formations comprising at least one gelling agent which is a salt of a carboxylic acid having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms. An activator which... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6235312 | Liquid crystalline phase drug delivery vehicle The composition disclosed herein comprises about 55 to about 90 weight percent of a monoglyceride component comprising a monoglyceride having an acyl chain of 12 to 22 carbons, about 5 to about 35 weight percent of an acetylated monoglyceride component co... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6190680 | Oily composition and process for producing the same An oily composition comprises a solid phase containing a water-soluble effective substance and/or a water-dispersible effective substance and an oil phase containing an oily component and an emulsifying agent having an HLB value of not more than 10, where... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6169054 | Oil soluble coking additive, and method for making and using same A method for making an oil soluble coking process additive, includes the steps of: providing mixture of a metal salt in water wherein the metal salt contains a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and mixtures t... | 01/02/2001 |
| 5938824 | Supersaturated solutions and a method of preparing supersaturated solutions The invention provides a method of preparing a supersaturated solution of an inorganic solute in an aqueous solvent, to such solutions and to a method of treating wood by impregnating it with such solutions. The method of preparing the solution involves m... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5863461 | Water-in-oil emulsions Water-in-oil emulsions of preferably polar oils are prepared by adding as emulsifiers or stabilizers 0.1 to 10% to weight, relative to the oil phase, of block polyesters of the general formula (I) R1 CO--(OR2 CO)y--(OC2 H | 01/26/1999 |
| 5763332 | Cleaning articles comprising a polarphobic region and a high internal phase inverse emulsion Wet-like cleaning wipes and similar articles that are particularly useful in removing perianal soils. These wipes comprise a carrier comprising at least one polarphobic region, an optional, preferred substrate such as tissue paper web, and an emulsion app... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5698138 | Microemulsions based on three immiscible liquids comprising a perfluoropolyether Microemulsions substantially consisting of: an aqueous solution, a perfluoropolyether having perfluoroalkyl end groups, a hydrocarbon compound, a fluorinated surfactant and optionally also of a hydrogenated or fluorinated alcohol, said microemulsions being in the f... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5622649 | Multiple emulsions and methods of preparation Water-in-oil and water-n-oil-in-water multiple emulsions and methods of preparation employing polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene block copolymers added to the inner aqueous phase during preparation of said emulsions. The emulsions are useful in numerous app... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5589515 | Cosmetic composition and an emulsion composition A cosmetic composition and an emulsion composition respectively comprising 0.1 to 99 weight % of an oily component and 99.9 to 1 weight % of a watery component are provided and the oily component in the compositions comprises 85 or more weight % of cis-Ɗ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5523021 | Conductive materials based on encapsulated conductive polymers This invention concerns conductive materials based on an encapsulated conductive polymer. Encapsulation in a shell of polymer stabilizes the conductivity of these materials, which can be encapsulated in a shell of film-generating polymer, to give the mate... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5496861 | Cosmetics containing enzymatically debranched starch Emulsion-containing cosmetic compositions, wherein the emulsion comprises an aqueous dispersion of 15 to 40% solids, by weight, of an enzymatically degraded starch, which starch has been debranched by treatment with an alpha-1,6-D-glucanohydrolase to yiel... | 03/05/1996 |
