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 |
| 7323501 | Lignin derivatives, molded products using the same and processes for making the same The present invention provides a process for producing novel lignin derivatives, which comprises using a lignophenol derivative containing a diphenylpropane unit formed by binding a carbon atom at an ortho-position relative to a phenolic hydroxyl group of a phenol d... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7319115 | Adhesives A hardener composition and pine bark tannin-containing resin composition are disclosed. The resin composition is formulated to neutral pH in order to reduce the extent of self-polymerisation and provide a satisfactory shelf life. The hardener composition may be mixe... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7318881 | Process for sizing paper A process for sizing paper comprising adding to an aqueous suspension containing cellulosic fibers, and optional fillers, a sizing dispersion comprising a polymer having an aromatic group, and a sizing promoter comprising a polymer having an aromatic group, wherein ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7264729 | Process for reducing contaminants in condensate resulting from the conversion of bauxite to alumina This invention relates to a process for reducing the contaminants in condensate resulting from the conversion of bauxite to alumina. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7265169 | Adhesive compositions and methods of using and making the same Adhesive compositions produced from abundant and renewable resources such as lignocellulosic materials, particularly decayed lignocellulosic materials or demethylated lignin. Other components present in particular examples of the adhesive compositions include relati... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7232483 | Cement composition having chromium reducer Exemplary compositions and methods for reducing hexavalent chromium in cementitious compositions involve the use of a liquid additive composition, comprising stannous chloride. Along with the stannous chloride may be used at least one co-additive comprising an antio... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7147799 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7132482 | Method for vulcanizing caoutchouc or latex by applying a mixture of sulfur and a complexing agent The invention relates to a method for vulcanizing caoutchouc or latex by adding a mixture M which contains a component a) from a1) 20 to 96% by weight of sulfur, a2) 4 to 80% by weight of a complexing agent, and optionally other additives b) to caoutchouc or latex a... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7087110 | Liquid additive for intergrinding cement Exemplary compositions and methods for reducing hexavalent chromium in cementitious compositions involve the use of a liquid additive composition, comprising stannous chloride. Along with the stannous chloride may be used at least one co-additive comprising an antio... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7026379 | Copolymer resin composition and production process thereof A copolymer resin composition provided by the process of the present invention is of considerable strength and moldability and is produced by polymerization of a monosaccharide or a polysaccharide that is derived from natural objects and has a hydroxyl group, and a ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026390 | Extended binder compositions The present invention provides a variety of extended polyacrylic acid based binder compositions comprising a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid (typically hypophosphite or sulfite terminated), a crosslinking agent (such as triethanolamine or glycerol) and one or ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6984609 | Concentrated, water-soluble, granular plant growth regulator formulation and methods for use of same A water-soluble granular composition including at least 40% of at least one plant growth regulator, at least one binder, at least one disaccharide and at least one surfactant; as well as methods for making and using the composition are disclosed. The water-soluble g... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6969552 | Resin composition containing a reducing agent to be used in a multi-layer laminate for storing liquid foods A pellet to be used in a multi-layer laminate for storing liquid foods, comprising a hydrophilic reducing organic compound and a hydrophilic and water insoluble thermoplastic resin, wherein the hydrophilic reducing organic compound is kneaded with the hydrophilic an... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6926846 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6787590 | Composites comprising plant material from Parthenium spp. and plastic This invention relates to novel composites comprising plastic and plant material derived from members of Parthenium spp. and, in particular, Parthenium argentatum (also known as guayule), Parthenium tomentosum or Parthenium incanum. The inventio... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6743756 | Suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents Liquid suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents are extremely stable over long periods of time with minimum separation of the solvent and no hard packing of the dispersed particles. The suspensions enable a user to rapidly add the suspension to water and to ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6667354 | Stable liquid suspension compositions and suspending mediums for same Stable and environmentally friendly suspensions of solid particulates are provided through the addition of such solid particulates to a suspension medium which is comprised of a liquid carrier, a liquid carrier soluble resin, an organophyllic clay, and an... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6627676 | Antimicrobial biocidic fiber-plastic composite and method of making same An antimicrobial biocidic fiber-plastic composite is capable of killing bacteria on contact. The composite can be produced from a cellulose fiber material obtained from agricultural waste, a plastic material obtained from industrial waste, and one or more... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6512090 | Asphalt emulsion containing solidified pyrolytic wood tar oil Asphalt emulsions containing emulsifiers comprising alkali metal or ammonium salts of solidified pyrolytic wood tar oil. Resinous compositions useful as asphalt emulsifiers comprising: (a) solidified pyrolytic wood tar oil and salts thereof, and (b) rosin... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6509397 | Plastic material made from a polymer blend A plastic material made from a polymer blend, is characterized in that said material contains at least one lignin-based natural polymer, in particular based on alkali lignin produced during the extraction of cellulose, and at least one other synthetic and... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6468645 | Molding finely powdered lignocellulosic fibers into high density materials A molded fiber product is made from plant fibers containing lignin. Plant fibers ranging in size below 0.5 mm are used. Binding agents and other additives may be mixed with the fibers to enhance product or process performance. The plant fiber mixture of f... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6395808 | Thermoplastic resin additive Provided is an additive for a thermoplastic resin prepared by mixing tannin with a coupling agent, and the above additive inhibits the thermoplastic resin from being reduced in a molecular weight in heating and melting and achieves heat stabilization of t... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6359041 | Resin additive Tannin obtained by dehydrating it by heating up to 70 to 230° C. to subject it to polycondensation is used as a resin additive.... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6339116 | Methods of fabricating cross-linked biobased materials and structures fabricated therewith Biobased cross-linked compositions, methods of fabrication and structures, in particular biobased printed wiring boards using the compositions and methods of making the structures are described. Biobased materials such as lignin, crop oils, wood resins, t... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6284838 | Biodegradable composition A biodegradable composition, is obtained by heating a melting together at least one lignin and/or a lignin containing material with a protein. This composition may contain one or more additives. Also disclosed are articles produced with this composition.... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6268414 | Paper sizing composition Paper sizing compositions comprising (a) cellulose-reactive size, (b) dispersant system comprising primary anionic dispersant, and secondary dispersant selected from cationic and/or non-ionic dispersant, and (c) inorganic salt.... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6172204 | Compositions based on lignin derivatives A composition that includes the reaction product of a lignin derivative and a reactant selected from the group consisting of alkylating agents, acylating agents, and combinations thereof, where the reaction product has a measurable cohesive strength, and ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6156817 | Functional form and process for the production of the same A functional form according to the present invention is disclosed, containing a melt form of a forming resin (Y) compounded with a functional component (a) having antimicrobial properties or deodorizing properties, selected from the group consisting of a ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6150438 | Composite resin composition The invention provides a composite resin composition comprising aliphatic polyester resin (component A) having aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid units, one or more biomass material (component B) selected from the group consisting of cellulose, lignocellulo... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6143856 | Process for the production of phenolic-rich pyrolysis oils for use in making phenol-formaldehyde resole resins A phenolic-rich pyrolysis oil is produced by pyrolysing lignocellulosic material at a temperature of no more than about 550° C under an absolute pressure of no more than about 50 kPa to produce pyrolysis vapors, and condensing the pyrolysis vapors to obt... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6124384 | Composite resin composition The invention provides a composite resin composition comprising aliphatic polyester resin (component A) having aliphatic hydroxycarboxylic acid units, one or more biomass material (component B) selected from the group consisting of cellulose, lignocellulo... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6048916 | Method for dispersion of cement A method for the dispersion of cement, which comprises incorporating in a cement composition consisting at least of cement and water a cement dispersing agent formed of a polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer component containing an alkoxy polyalkyle... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6020405 | Preparation of shear-thinning phase change ink jet inks Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device are disclosed to comprise: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and (b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crossli... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6011104 | Footware dressings incorporating fluorocarbons Footware dressings containing fluorocarbons in a carrier base plus optional colorants and additives. These dressings create a relatively slick and non-stick surface with excellent "contamination" resistance.... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6007610 | Corrosion inhibiting phase change ink jet inks Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.) to provide prints that possess high qu... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6001904 | Shear-thinning phase change ink jet inks and method of printing therewith Phase change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device in which recording is conducted by thermally melting the ink at a temperature above ambient temperature (20° C.) to provide prints that possess high qu... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5973036 | Reversibly-crosslinked-polymers for shear-thinning phase change ink jet inks Phase-change (hot melt) ink compositions for use in a phase change (hot melt) ink jet recording device are disclosed to comprise: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more colorants; and (b) from about 0.1 to about 99.9% of one or more reversibly-crossli... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5866642 | Reactive phenolic resin modifier A low molecular weight lignin fraction having a pre-selected molecular weight range prepared from lignin solution by ultrafiltration. The invention also relates to phenol-formaldehyde resin modified by the lignin fraction, adhesive comprising the modified... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5834533 | Stable liquid suspension compositions A stable liquid suspension composition comprising a liquid carrier, a solid fatty acid or a salt thereof, and a solid particulate is disclosed wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of oils, olefins, terpenes, glycols, esters, e... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5705542 | Waste liquor derived from chemical thermal pulping of particle boards and fibreboards containing bonding agents The invention concerns the waste liquor from the chemical-thermal pulping of fibre boards and particle boards containing bonding agents. The waste liquor is produced through a procedure in which fibre boards and wood particle boards are first chopped into... | 01/06/1998 |
