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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7258158 | Increasing stability of silica-bearing material Method and apparatus for prolonging the stability (working life) of a ceramic slurry and other aqueous mixture or dispersion containing a liquid silica-bearing or other component as well as the raw liquid silica-bearing component in ambient air over time by providin... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7189285 | Fire resistant glazings Solutions comprising a sodium silicate waterglass having a modulus of less than 3 and at least 8% by weight of an organic polyhydroxy compound such as glycerol are useful in the production of interlayers used in fire resistant glass laminates. The solutions are drie... | 03/13/2007 |
| 6989057 | Zeolite-containing cement composition A method and cement composition is provided for sealing a subterranean zone penetrated by a well bore, wherein the cement composition comprises zeolite, cementitious material, and water sufficient to form a slurry. ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6569541 | Plaster-based prefabricated structural element exhibiting water resistance A water-resistant prefabricated structural element comprising a substrate based on cured plaster, said substrate being able to be obtained by at least the following steps: (a) homogeneously mixing a dry material, comprising mostly at least one hydratable ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6284819 | Recording medium The present invention provides a recording medium comprising a substrate having a glossy coating thereon, wherein the glossy coating comprises a binder and first and second groups of particles, wherein: (a) the first group comprises metal oxide particles, wher... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6228158 | Preblended carrier starches for corrugating adhesives A dry preblended carrier starch for corrugating adhesive compositions comprising modified starch and a dry alkali, the modified starch being preferably oxidized starch and the dry alkali being sodium metasilicate or trisodium phosphate. The dry preblended... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6056816 | Adhesive compositions for corrugated boxes Novel starch-silicate adhesive compositions are disclosed which are of particular advantage in the manufacture of corrugated board. By the controlled combination of starch, alkali silicate and, optionally, caustic soda and borax it has been found possible... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5863322 | Adhesive compositions comprising water glass, an oligosaccharide, and a mono-, di- or tri-saccharide The invention pertains to adhesive compositions comprising water glass, at least one oligosaccharide with more than three saccharide units, and at least one mono-, di- or tri-saccharide. Preferably, the oligosaccharide is a low-molecular weight dextrin. S... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5807951 | Pharmaceutical composition regulating function of a living body The present invention provides silicate polymers which regulate the function of a living body by restoring and normalizing the lowered cell functions due to diseases. The silicate polymers are preferably water soluble. The molecular weight of the polymers... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5776242 | Silicate-dextrin clay adhesive compositions Disclosed are silicate-dextrin-clay adhesive compositions and process for making the same for use in paper products, such as, paper tubes, corrugated boards and corner boards.... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5571316 | Silicate-dextrin adhesive compositions An adhesive composition comprising (in percent by weight) from about 0.05 to about 0.50% of sodium silicate, from about 10 to about 47% of dextrin, from about 17 to about 70% of an alkali metal silicate, from about 0.05 to about 0.50% of sodium metaborate... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5174821 | Hydraulic composition, formed products therefrom and segregation reduction agent for hydraulic substances This invention provides a hydraulic composition which contains a cementitious material in powder form, ଲ-1,3-glucan, and a superplasticizer. The composition makes it possible to prepare concrete with high resistance to segregation, high fluidity, an... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5154771 | Hydraulic inorganic composition and molded articles thereof A hydraulic inorganic compositions which comprises a hydraulic inorganic powder at least one of polysaccharides selected from the group consisting of ଲ-1,3-glucans, pullulan and XCD-Polymer in an amount of 0.1-10 parts by weight in relation to 100 p... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5043019 | Sealant for concrete or cinder block walls A composition for use as a sealant or coating for concrete block walls is disclosed which includes water soluble silicate, water, fibers, clay and limestone, wherein the limestone accelerates the drying of the composition. The fibers used may be non-aller... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4983218 | Composition and method for hardening an aqueous alkali metal silicate solution Aqueous solutions of alkali metal silicate are hardened using blends of alkylene carbonates and aliphatic alcohols such as alkylene diols, polyalkylene glycols, or hydroxyalkyl ethers. The aliphatic alcohol decreases the set time from that obtained using ... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4873146 | Transparent fire-screening panels A transparent fire-screening glazing panel has at least one solid intumescent layer comprising a hydrated alkali metal silicate and at least one sheet of glazing material, and the layer of intumescent material contains at least one silicate-stabilizing ag... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4828616 | Surface treatment chemical for forming a hydrophilic coating An aqueous surface treatment composition for forming a hydrophilic coating comprising: (a) alkali metal silicate, (b) aminoalcohol, and (c) a water-soluble resin selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble nylon, a natural polysaccharide and a w... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4792357 | Paint A water-based paint which comprises a constituent selected from fillers and pigments as well as an aqueous phase comprising one or more water-soluble salts in an amount sufficient to substantially prevent dissolution in the paint of water-soluble organic ... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4640361 | Thermally responsive aqueous silicate mixtures and use thereof A thermally responsive aqueous silicate composition consisting essentially of an aqueous solution containing an alkali metal silicate and a thermally responsive silicate gelation activator. The thermally responsive silicate gelation activator is a reducin... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4600514 | Controlled gel time for solidification of multi-phased wastes A method of controlling the gelling time during the solidification of multi-phased liquid and semi-liquid wastes comprising admixing the waste with cement, a powdered alkali metal silicate and a liquid alkali metal silicate.... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4504314 | Alkali metal silicate binder compositions A binder composition in aqueous solution, suitable for use in the production of foundry sand moulds and cores is obtained by mixing an alkali metal silicate, glycosylated polyhydric alcohols produced by acid catalyzed condensation of a carbohydrate having... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4487631 | Shot-free millboard A shot-free millboard is asbestos-free and also free of unfiberized material, or shot, which can cause miscrosopic defects in glass sheet. The millboard of the present invention is suitable for use as float roll covering material.... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4437893 | Use of soy polysaccharides as a thickening agent for alkali silicate adhesives A silicate containing adhesive is disclosed which is suitable for the production of laminated paper products comprising an aqueous solution of an alkali metal silicate together with soy polysaccharides in an amount effective to thicken the silicate soluti... | 03/20/1984 |
| 4391642 | Alkali metal silicate binder compositions A binder composition in aqueous solution, suitable for use in the production of foundry sand moulds and cores is obtained by mixing (i) an alkali silicate (ii) a substantially water soluble carbohydrate selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysacchar... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4384894 | Composition and process for modifying gelation of alkali metal silicates A liquid alkali metal silicate composition comprises water, an alkali metal, e.g., sodium silicate, glyoxal, optionally a Group I-III metal salt, e.g., calcium chloride, and hydrogen peroxide, and from 0.5 to 2.0 moles of a polyhydroxy compound per mole o... | 05/24/1983 |
| 4351669 | Impregnating composition, a process for its preparation and products prepared by using the composition Impregnating composition containing the components: (a) an alkaline extract of a lignocellulosic material; (b) a high molecular carbohydrate; and (c) an alkali or alkaline earth metal silicate or colloidal silica; a process for its preparation; and processes for th... | 09/28/1982 |
| 4341559 | Binders based upon solutions of alkali metal silicates This invention is directed to binder compositions based upon aqueous solutions of alkali metal silicates. More particularly, this invention is directed to binder compositions consisting essentially of (a) aqueous alkali metal silicate solutions having a m... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4341878 | Compositions for treating aluminum surfaces for tarnish resistance The subject invention relates to compositions of matter for treating aluminum surfaces for rendering them tarnish and corrosive resistant. The compositions comprise an alkali metal silicate including sodium and potassium and lithium silicates and a solubl... | 07/27/1982 |
| 4338374 | Fireproof material A fireproofing material for application to flammable surfaces is based on an alkali metal silicate solution containing a non-ionic surfactant in combination with an alkali metal tri-silicate powder. The composition according to the invention is easily app... | 07/06/1982 |
| 4329177 | Alkali metal silicate binder compositions A binder composition in aqueous solution, suitable for use in the production of foundry sand moulds and cores is obtained by mixing (i) an alkali metal silicate (ii) a substantially water soluble carbohydrate selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides, polys... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4313753 | Process for producing potassium silicate fertilizer and apparatus for practicing said process A process for producing a citric acid soluble potassium silicate fertilizer comprises a step for kneading a mixture consisting essentially of potassium carbonate, fly ash, pulverized coal, other necessary starting materials and a caustic potash solution a... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4277355 | Insulative fireproof textured coating The improved insulative fireproof textured coating composition includes water in a substantial proportion as a vehicle, in which particulate silica flour or the like silica-containing refractory or particulate calcium carbonate or similar non-porous fille... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4194918 | Alkali metal silicate binder compositions The invention relates to alkali metal silicate binder compositions, particularly for use in the production of foundry moulds and cores. The binders of the invention are in aqueous solution and are obtained by mixing: (i) an alkali metal silicate, (ii) a substa... | 03/25/1980 |
| 4168252 | Process for manufacturing organosilicon synthetic resin from alkali pulp black liquor A method for producing organosilicon oils and resins from alkali pulp black liquors wherein the black liquor is first mixed with a substance having an acidity stronger than silicic acid and then the mixture is heated and concentrated precipitate convert a... | 09/18/1979 |
| 4141744 | Cellular inorganic resin cements, and process and compositions for forming them Process and composition for forming cellular inorganic plastic cements of magnesium oxychlorides and magnesium oxysulfates. A water slurry containing a magnesium salt, magnesium oxide and a water-soluble phosphate is formed and to it are added an anionic ... | 02/27/1979 |
| 4121942 | Molding method The present invention relates to a molding process using a silicate binder substantially based upon an alkali silicate having a higher molecular ratio of silica to alkali. More particularly, it relates to improvements in a molding process, wherein the mol... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4070196 | Binder compositions The breakdown properties of silicate bonded foundry sand moulds and cores can be improved by including with the silicate binder a starch hydrolysate having a dextrose equivalent of less than 5.... | 01/24/1978 |
| 4066463 | Silicate-containing flame-resistant adhesive composition This invention relates to a silicate-containing flame-resistant adhesive composition comprising an inorganic component consisting, with respect to the weight of the total composition, of (a) 20-90wt% of a concentrated aqueous alkali metal silicate solutio... | 01/03/1978 |