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...that the x-ray was discovered purely by accident? When German physicist Wilhelm Konrad von Roentgen was experimenting with cathode rays in 1895, he put an activated Crookes tube in a book and went out to lunch. When he returned, he discovered that a key that had also been placed in the book showed up as an image on the developed film!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7503964 | Paste wax composition A solvent based paste wax polish composition for metallic, plastic, and painted surfaces containing a blend of synthetic and natural waxes, a blend of silicone fluids, blend of solvents, zinc oxide nanoparticles UV agent having a particle size of 100 nanometers or l... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7393401 | Spray wax composition A water based spray wax composition containing a microemulsion of a cationic wax nanoparticles, a quaternary silicone compound and zinc oxide nanoparticles providing long lasting protection of paint, glass, and metal, plastic, rubber, or elastomeric trim surfaces. T... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7381249 | Wax composition for application to wet surfaces A wax composition for application to a wet surfaces utilizing a polymeric emulsion with a cross-linked copolymer of acrylic acid and C10-30 alkyl acrylate whereby upon application to the surface to be waxed the hydrophilic portion of the polymer instantly collapses ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381250 | Interior protectant/cleaner composition The present invention provides a liquid protectant composition composed of a cationic microemulsion of a natural wax (carnauba wax) nanometer sized particles and zinc oxide nanometer sized particles in combination with a quaternary siloxane compound. The protectant ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7341619 | Olefin waxes having improved hardness or viscosity In one embodiment, we disclose hardened olefin waxes and processes for preparing them. In another embodiment, we disclose oxidized olefin waxes having low viscosity and processes for preparing them. The waxes are suitable for use as polishes, coatings, or inks, amon... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7312266 | Organic thiol metal-free stabilizers and plasticizers for halogen-containing polymers Organic thiol compounds based on pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol are described herein. More specifically, the compounds of the present invention are mixed esters of pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol having at least one sulfhydryl group and preferably a plu... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287306 | Method, system, and device for storing cremains Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a device comprising: a first wooden portion comprising a substantially rectangular and substantially planar face interlocked to an opposing pair of substantially rectangular and substantially planar sides and to an opposing pai... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7250009 | Golf ball lubricant A coating composition for a golf ball is comprised of a slippery, transparent or white, non-sticky lubricant film, and a method for applying same to a golf ball comprises the steps of applying the lubricant to an external surface of the golf ball prior to striking t... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7229486 | Shoe and leather care product The invention provides a water-based low VOC shoe and leather care product having good product properties and characteristics, which can be formulated by making an appropriate and careful selection of ingredients and their amounts. A shoe and leather care product ac... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222455 | Compositions and methods for suppressing cracking and water loss from cherries In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for suppressing cracking, stem browning, and water loss in fruit or vegetables, such as cherries. The methods comprise applying to fruit or vegetables an amount of a wax emulsion effective to suppress cherry crac... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7150923 | Chrome coating composition A metallic coating composition and vacuum metalization process for applying the coating composition on various substrates, for example vehicle wheels, hub caps, bumpers and the like. The process is environmentally compatible and produces a decorative, wear-resistant... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7030073 | Chemical composition A process for making a chemical composition includes the steps of mixing 200–800 parts by volume of petroleum solvent with 10–500 parts by volume of normal paraffin or isoparaffin at room temperature to form a solvent paraffin mixture. A microcrystalline wax is ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7001463 | Polish compositions A polish composition includes a siloxane polymer of the formula wherein each group A independently represents an alkyl group having up to 6 carbon atoms, M represents an alkyl group having up to 6 carbon atoms and Q rep... | 02/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6953500 | Water wax emulsion cleaner and waxer Water based waxing mixtures for protecting surfaces providing ionically neutral ingredients adhering to the surface while repelling environmental impurities, such as dirt. Surface precleaning need not precede the wax application because of an exchange, which takes p... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6936330 | Three dimensional structures useful as cleaning sheets Disclosed are cleaning sheets having substantial macroscopic three-dimensionality. Optionally, the macroscopically three-dimensional cleaning sheets can comprise a contractable material (e.g., a scrim material), which when heated and then cooled contracts so as to p... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6933014 | Peelable stenciling ink and method of using A peelable stenciling ink for imprinting indicia such as letters, numbers and symbols on a surface of an article such as a sport ball made of leather or a synthetic polymer, e.g., a thermoplastic material, consists of a solvent, a dye dispersed in the solvent, and a... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932860 | Wax emulsion A finish for application over an article of furniture includes an emulsion that if formed by blending together an oil-based furniture type of wax with a water based automotive type of wax. The furniture wax is limited to less than one-third the total volume. This re... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6911069 | Stain resistant coating composition Iodine or iodophor stain resistance is imparted to a surface by applying a hardenable coating composition containing an effective amount of a reducing agent having a redox potential sufficient to decolorize an iodine or iodophor stain. The reducing agent reacts with... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6830609 | Polishes and their use This invention relates to a furniture polish comprising a paraffin wax and a microcrystalline wax, preferably in combination wit beeswax and a silicon oil. An organic solvent and water are present, and there may additionally be a surfactant and, in aerosol can appli... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6780212 | Surface finishing composition A finishing composition for a variety of surfaces, including, without limitation, paints, metals, plastics and fiberglass, comprises water, wax, soap, scent, hair conditioner, mineral spirits and abrasives. ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6780228 | Polish compositions and method of use An improved self-cleaning polish is obtained by adding a wax to an oil either pre-heated, or then subsequently heated, with stirring. Subsequently, and optionally, water and/or an acetic acid source, preferably vinegar, is added, either before or after partly or com... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6764750 | Multi-layer surfboard wax system A multi-layer wax bar for waxing a surf board, that includes both a higher melting point base coat wax and a second topcoat wax in the same bar. The two waxes are bonded together so that the surfer can carry a single bar of wax into the water and use it to apply bot... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6733577 | Liquid polish The invention pertains to a liquid polish for metals, glass, plastics and their derivatives: the novel liquid polish reduces application and buffing time significantly compared to prior art polishes using animal fat, glycerides, oils, wetting agents or tallow and us... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730147 | Surface treating agent for ligneous floorings and process for manufacturing the same There is provided a surface treating agent for ligneous floorings that makes the surface of a treated floor resistant to slipping and thus is capable of preventing tumbling. The surface treating agent for ligneous floorings contains a drying oil, Japan wax, candelil... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6685765 | Water based protectant containing UV absorbers A water-based protective composition for automotive surfaces and the like is disclosed, comprising UV absorbers and light stabilizers. A method of using a water-based protective composition as well as methods of applying said compositions are also disclos... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6676733 | Physiologically acceptable and non-corrosive silicone compositions, methods of making and using them to render surfaces water and soil repellent Physiologically acceptable and non-corrosive silicone compositions are used for treating surfaces such as glass, porcelain, ceramic, marble, granite, metal, coated metal, plastic, wood, painted wood, cement, leather, textile, cloth, and other hard or soft... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6669763 | Water based protectant containing a reaction product of two ionic surfactants A composition for application to a surface and a method of making the same, said composition comprising at least one wax; at least one reaction product derived from a first surfactant and a second surfactant; and between 40% and 99.8% water by weight. The... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6660828 | Fluorinated short carbon atom side chain and polar group containing polymer, and flow, or leveling, or wetting agents thereof The polymer of the present invention is derived from cyclic ether monomers, dioxane, dioxalane or trioxane and contains both pendant Rf fluoro groups as well as polar groups. These polymers have good wetting, or flow, or leveling properties. Th... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6648933 | Powder composition and method for polishing stone Powder composition and method for polishing stone. The present invention relates to a powder composition and to a method for polishing stone, in particular granite, said method making use of said powder composition.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6638327 | Method for repairing and lustering defects on hydrophilic coat surface A method for repairing and lustering defects on a hydrophilic coat surface is reported. The method comprises the steps of applying a buffing composition on a hydrophilic coat surface; and buffing the hydrophilic coat surface to which the buffing compositi... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6562114 | Wax and method of wax application A spray wax concentrate adapted to be applied in a highly diluted state in an aqueous spray to a surface, such as a vehicle surface, in the hot sun comprising about 2 to 10 wt. % of a fine polishing powder, of about 10 to about 40 wt. % of mineral spirits... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6533850 | Stable gelled surface polish A smooth stable viscous gelled surface polish composition comprising a mixture of water, a gelling agent, a chelating agent, an abrasive, and colorant or pigment and other property enhancing additives evenly dispersed into the mixture, and an alkaline ele... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6491745 | Water/oil repellent composition The object is to provide a water/oil repellent composition which can simultaneously perform a water/oil treatment and a polishing treatment to leather products such as leather shoes, etc., by using one water/oil repellent composition, and can also exert e... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6432181 | Silicone compositions, methods of making and using VOC free, non-flammable creams, pastes and powders to render nonporous surfaces water, soil and stain repellent Silicone compositions are used for treating nonporous surfaces such as glass, porcelain, ceramic, polished or painted metal, plastic, and the like, to render them water, soil and stain repellent. Volatile organic compound (VOC) free cream, paste, powder a... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6258882 | Wax-resin surface polishes Polish formulations are provided which comprise: a) an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent comprising 0-10% aromatic hydrocarbons; b) an acrylic resin; and c) a wax product that is thermoplastic, transparent, a solid at room temperature and has a melting/softening point ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6193791 | Polish composition and method of use A polish composition comprising a base component and a alkylated fluorochemical oligomer. The oligomer comprises a fluorochemical oligomeric portion, an aliphatic moiety, and a linking group which links the two. The base component of the polish compositio... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6190572 | Polishing composition for leather An aqueous polishing composition for leather containing in intermixture of a water phase and an oil phase is disclosed. The water phase containing a mixture of an antiseptic, an ethylamine, and water. The oil phase containing a mixture of carnauba, bees w... | 02/20/2001 |
| 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 |
