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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7255891 | Method for coating implantable medical devices A method for coating an implantable medical device that has the steps of applying a polymer composition onto the device, the polymer composition including a solution of a polymer in a solvent, and drying the polymer composition for a period of time at a drying tempe... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7105047 | Thermal protective coating A coating, method of coating and substrates coated thereby, wherein the coating contains an inorganic adhesive such as an alkali/alkaline earth metal silicate such as sodium silicate, potassium silicate, calcium silicate, and magnesium silicate; a filler such as a m... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7067004 | Grout compositions having high thermal conductivities and methods of using the same Grout slurries are provided that have high thermal conductivities of greater than about 1.4 Btu/hr-ft-° F. and low hydraulic conductivities ranging from about 5×10−9 cm/s to about 1×10−8 cm/s. Such grout slurries comprise water and a grout composition that is... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6964712 | Hardening protection compositions for partial carburization of metallic components Hardening protection compositions based on substances which form boron glass for partial carburization of metallic components, which contain magnesium-silicon compounds as an additive. These hardening protection compositions can be used very advantageously in proces... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6949306 | High temperature stable adhesive In order to provide a high temperature resistant adhesive based on water glass which is particularly suited for sticking metal substrates and which remains gas-tight and does not lose its electrical insulating properties even at high operational temperatures, it is ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6946026 | Release agent for metallic mold A release agent for metallic molds used for forming plastic molded products which release agent contains a borate ester of polyoxyalkylene. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942725 | Inorganic paint composition The invention provides a transparent and tenacious coating film using an inorganic paint composition prepared by adding a borate salt into an alkali metal silicate, and further mixing thereto lepidoblastic transparent silica with a thickness of 0.01 to 0.5 μm and a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6921431 | Thermal protective coating for ceramic surfaces A coating admixture, method of coating and substrates coated thereby, wherein the coating contains colloidal silica, colloidal alumina, or combinations thereof; a filler such as silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, titanium dioxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and bo... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6821631 | Method and composition for treating substrates A method of treating substrates, such as wood, including the steps of applying an alkali silicate solution to one or more substrates and applying an alkali borate solution with boric oxide (B2O3) content to the substrates. Substrates that have ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6589661 | Curable coating compositions for stainless steel An aqueous, curable coating composition comprising a mixture of: (a) at least one water-soluble alkali metal silicate and (b) an effective amount of a water-soluble crosslinking agent comprising an alkali metal aluminophosphate, or an alkali metal alumino... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6579834 | Aqueous release agents for low speed injection die casting This invention provides a release agent for low speed casting, which does not pollute working environment, has a superior running property and lubricating property and further shows a superior cleanability of a die. An aqueous release agent for a low speed inj... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6428616 | Curable coating compositions An aqueous, curable coating composition comprising a mixture of: (a) at least one water soluble alkali metal silicate; and (b) an effective amount of a water-soluble crosslinking agent comprising an alkali metal aluminophosphate, or an alkali metal aluminoborophosp... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6409817 | Fine-celled foam composition and method having improved thermal insulation and fire retardant properties Disclosed is a rigid fine-celled light-weight foam composition and a method of producing it which has improved retention of liquids by absorption/adsorption which improves the thermal insulation and fire retardant properties of the fine-celled foam partic... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6270566 | Process for colouring building materials A process is disclosed for coloring building materials with inorganic pigments in the form of microgranulates. The granulates comprise one or more pigments and one or more compounds selected from boron, aluminum, silicon, titanium, zinc and tin.... | 08/07/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5670259 | Water soluble pyrolytic paint The present invention provides a water soluble, inorganic pyrolytic paint which, when dried to form a paint layer, generates heat from a whole surface of the paint layer by supplying electric current therethrough. The pyrolytic paint is prepared by mixing... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5457262 | Preparation of inorganic hardenable slurry and method for solidifying wastes with the same The present invention discloses a method for preparing the inorganic hardenable slurry and the use of same in the solidification of wastes. In addition to water, the essential parts of the slurry are inorganic components including borates, cement-base pow... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5348914 | Granular materials, a process for their production and their use The present invention relates to abrasion-resistant granular materials which are composed of one or more inorganic pigments, one or more inorganic elements and/or compounds with a Mohs hardness of at least 7 and one or more inorganic and/or organic binder... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5319690 | Internal fuel rod coating comprising metal silicates A fuel element for a nuclear reactor is described having a zirconium alloy cladding tube, with a thin coating of a metal silicate and particles of enriched boron-containing compound burnable-poison particles, such as ZrB2, deposited from a liqu... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5194091 | Geopolymer-modified, gypsum-based construction materials Geopolymer-modified gypsum construction materials. Compositions derived from combining geopolymer adhesives with conventional gypsum wallboard slurry formulations produce an interpenetrating network (IPN) which cures by loss of process water to a refracto... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5082494 | Materials for and manufacture of fire and heat resistant components A composition for use in manufacturing fire and heat resistant components, typically by moulding, comprises a mixture of foamed filler, a liquid binder and one or more frits. The composition may itself be moulded to form such components or may be included... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5022925 | Composition for preparing artificial stone materials A composition for preparing artificial stone materials has the following formulation (mass %): soluble glass: 3-65 limestone: 1-75 aqueous solution of an acid with pH 1-4: 5-52 This composition ensures the production of a wide range of high-strength structural... | 06/11/1991 |
| 4948428 | Grouting composition and method for grouting conduits in well bores A pumpable, rehydratable grout composition comprising a water-swellable clay and an aqueous mixture comprised of a hectorite, an alkaline metal tetraborate, an alkaline metal carbonate and an alkaline metal chloride, the grout composition being useful in ... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4886548 | Fireproofing of building materials A novel and stable coating solution for fireproofing building materials is described. This solution is easy to apply and will reduce the propensity of burnable materials to sustain combustion. Alternatively, the solution may be used as a part of the solut... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4810300 | Binder/suspension composition yielding water insolubility alone or with additives A composition to produce an adherent and water insoluble deposit on substrate surfaces. A coating material for these surfaces is described which can be applied at any temperature up to at least 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, with the resultant deposit (after d... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4806509 | Aluminum resistant refractory composition A refractory composition for use in contact with molten aluminum alloys containing a refractory aggregate, a binder and an additive for imparting aluminum resistance to the refractory composition, the additive comprising synthetic calcium fluoride contain... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4778526 | Gunnable refractory composition An improved refractory composition especially adapted for use as a gunning mix is made of aggregate (for example, periclase) and a bonding material (for example, aluminum sulfate, boric acid, and citric acid) to which is added attapulgite. The composition... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4755226 | Sealing and/or stabilizing and/or binding preparations comprising alkali metal silicate solutions Sealing and/or stabilizing and/or binding preparations comprising modified alkali metal silicate solutions having a molar ratio of SiO2 to Me2 O of from 2 to 4.5 wherein Me represents sodium or potassium; sodium metaborate and/or pot... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4717422 | Anti-scaling or marking composition for application to metal products and method of making and using the composition A method of making a composition suitable for application to metal products for anti-scaling purposes or to produce legible markings on said products, said method comprising; providing first and second soluble alkali metal silicate solutions, preferably s... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4664895 | High concentration boric acid solidification process A process is described for the solidification of concentrated boric acid waste solutions. The waste solution must have a boric acid concentration greater than 30% by weight. Sodium metasilicate is added to the boric acid waste solution and is mixed; a dry... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4521333 | Intumescent silicates having improved stability A fire retardant, intumescent composition is provided which comprises a mixture of alkali metal silicate, represented by the formula M2 O:xSiO2 in which M is the alkali metal; an oxy boron compound selected from boric acid or salts o... | 06/04/1985 |
| 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 |
| 4488908 | Process for preparing a lightweight expanded silicate aggregate from rice hull ash Disclosed is a process for making a lightweight silicate aggregate. The process includes the steps of mixing together dry rice hull ash, an alkali metal hydroxide, boric acid, and water; heating the mixture to a temperature sufficient to initiate reaction... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4483713 | Compositions for preparing inorganic foamed bodies A composition for preparing inorganic foamed bodies which comprises a water-soluble silicate of alkali metal and/or ammonium, a metallic blowing agent, a hardening agent for the silicate, and a foaming stabilizer as active components. Foamed bodies having... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4475951 | Encapsulating sealant for the treatment and preservation of building materials A coating composition particularly useful in sealing and protecting materials used in the construction of buildings and the like is described. This composition comprises a mixture of potassium silicates of varying viscosities catalyzed by a small amount o... | 10/09/1984 |
| 4452635 | Hydraulic cement composition Disclosed is a hydraulic cement composition comprising (A) a water-soluble alkali metal borosilicate or a combination of a water-soluble alkali metal silicate and an alkali metal borate soluble in an alkaline aqueous solution, (B) silicon polyphosphate, (... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4451294 | Water resistant and heat insulating material and method of making same This invention relates to a composition, and a method for its production, of a water resistant and heat insulating silicate material in the form of blocks and articles. Such water resistant and heat insulating material possesses a low bulk mass (of from 1... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4419256 | Building insulation composition A composition for insulation which may be used for reducing thermal transmission, for absorbing sound waves and for providing a fire spread barrier, and which may be sprayed on surfaces in relatively thick coats. The composition includes a blended mixture... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4415364 | One-package inorganic binder composition Disclosed is a one-package inorganic binder composition comprising a powdery mixture of a powdery alkali metal silicate having a water solubility or water dispersibility, an alkali metal borate soluble in an alkaline aqueous solution and silicon polyphosp... | 11/15/1983 |
| 4404030 | Anti-plating agent for one-side hot-dip plating process Disclosed is an anti-plating agent for use in hot-dip plating process, having the following two kinds of composition. The composition of the first kind includes an alkali silicate; boric acid, and alkali hydroxide, magnesia and/or magnesium hydroxide, tit... | 09/13/1983 |
