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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8080176 | Use of yttrium, zirconium, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium and/or neodymium as reinforcing agent for an anticorrosion coating composition The subject of the present invention is the use of at least one element chosen from among yttrium, zirconium, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium and neodymium, in the form of oxides or salts, as reinforcing agent for the anticorrosion properties of an anticorrosion coa... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7972533 | Chromate free waterborne corrosion resistant primer with non-carcinogenic corrosion inhibiting additive A waterborne corrosion resistant primer composition is composed of a waterborne resin system; an optional curing agent; and a non-chromate containing corrosion inhibiting additive. The non-chromate corrosion inhibiting additive includes at least one of an anodic cor... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7968007 | Tungstate based corrosion inhibitors A trace amount of a tungstate added together with an ortho-phosphate and/or phosphonite is disclosed for inhibiting corrosion by a nitrogen fertilizer solution. In particular, an ammonium nitrate fertilizer solution is in contact with ferrous metal storage tanks, pi... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7682526 | Stable imidazoline solutions A imidazoline concentrate, uses of the concentrate, and methods of increasing a storage stability of solutions containing the concentrate are disclosed. The concentrate may include a reaction product of a fatty acid, an alkylene polyamine, a hydrocarbyl succinic aci... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7459102 | Supramolecular oxo-anion corrosion inhibitors A corrosion inhibitor that includes several oxo-anion compositions useful for preventing the propagation of pit corrosion on aluminum and aluminum alloys. The oxo-anion compositions may include soluble polymeric oxidic acids comprising combinations of molybdenum, ph... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7438881 | Anticorrosive pigments The invention submitted concerns anticorrosive pigments of aluminum orthophosphate, their application as anticorrosive pigments in coating agents, as well as a method for their manufacturing. ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7422793 | Non-toxic corrosion-protection rinses and seals based on rare earth elements Rinsing or sealing solutions comprising a rare earth element and a valence stabilizer for barrier films. The treated films contain a rare earth/valence stabilizer complex. The rare earth element is selected from cerium, praseodymium, terbium, or combinations thereof... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7407711 | Non-toxic corrosion-protection conversion coats based on rare earth elements Conversion coatings comprising a rare earth element and a valence stabilizer combined to form a rare earth/valence stabilizer complex are described for substrate metals. The rare earth element is selected from cerium, praseodymium, terbium, or combinations thereof, ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7402263 | Tungstate based corrosion inhibitors A trace amount of a tungstate is disclosed for inhibiting corrosion by nitrogen fertilizer solution, in particular, an ammonium nitrate fertilizer solution, (UAN) in contact with ferrous metal storage tanks, piping, and equipment surfaces. Tungstate added with a dis... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7396802 | Corrosion inhibitor/metal passivator additive composition from waste refinery streams The reaction of the disulphided oil, as obtained from the caustic wash of liquefied petroleum gas, with 2,3,8,9,13,14-hexathia-5,6,11,12 -tetraazatricyclo [8.2.1.14,7]tetradeca-4,6,10,12-tetraene was carried out in one pot and one step to yield a corrosion inhibitin... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7361632 | Water soluble glass as corrosion protector in dishwashing machines A zinc-containing, water-soluble glass composition comprising from 41 to 54 mole % of P2O5, 10 to 30 mole % of alkali oxides, up to 5 mole % of SO3 and up to 25 mole % of ZnO. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7341617 | Corrosion and gas hydrate inhibitors having improved water solubility and increased biodegradability The invention provides the use of compounds of the formula (1) where R1, R2 are each independently C1- to C22-alkyl, C2- to C22-alkenyl, C6... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341677 | Non-carcinogenic corrosion inhibiting additive A non-carcinogenic corrosion inhibiting additive includes an anodic corrosion inhibitor and/or a cathodic corrosion inhibitor and a solubility enhancer for the inhibitors in the form of a metal complexing agent. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7314577 | Deicer compositions including corrosion inhibitors The present invention is directed to improved deicer compositions including corrosion inhibitors for deicing applications, in particular deicer compositions that will be exposed to, or come in contact with, galvanized metal. In an embodiment, the invention includes ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312251 | Synthesis of stable solutions of rare earth tris (organophosphate) in hydrocarbon solvents Stable rare earth tris (organophosphate) solutions comprise a rare earth tris (organophosphate) and a hydrocarbon solvent. From about 2% to about 10% rare earth element, preferably from about 3% to about 8%, is present in the solutions. The rare earth tris (organoph... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7294211 | Non-toxic corrosion-protection conversion coats based on cobalt Conversion coatings based on cobalt are described for substrate metals such as aluminum, zinc, magnesium, titanium, cadmium, silver, copper, tin, lead, cobalt, zirconium, beryllium, or indium, their alloys, or items coated with these metals. The conversion coating c... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291217 | Non-toxic corrosion-protection pigments based on rare earth elements A corrosion-inhibiting pigment comprising a rare earth element and a valence stabilizer combinded to form a rare earth/valence stabilizer complex. The rare earth element is selected from cerium, terbium, praseodymium, or a combination thereof, and at least one rare ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7282266 | Corrosion and alkali-resistant compositions and methods for using the same A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially mela... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7271138 | Compositions for protecting glassware from surface corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances Through-the-wash automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, are provided for protecting glassware from surface corrosion during automatic dishwashing. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264661 | Particulate metal alloy coating for providing corrosion protection Coatings containing particulate metal alloy are disclosed. The coatings provide corrosion protection to a substrate, such as a metal substrate. The coatings contain zinc-metal-containing alloy in flake form, most particularly an alloy flake of zinc and aluminum. The... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252769 | Use of cerium salts to inhibit manganese deposition in water systems Methods to control manganese deposition in an aqueous system, which include introducing a cerium-containing composition, and optionally another deposit control agent, to the aqueous system, are described. Also described, are cerium-containing compositions that promo... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241725 | Barrier polishing fluid The polishing fluid is useful for polishing tantalum-containing barrier materials of a semiconductor substrate. The polishing fluid includes a nitrogen-containing compound having at least two nitrogen atoms comprising imine compounds and hydrazine compounds. The nit... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7208455 | Method to increase electromigration resistance of copper using self-assembled organic thiolate monolayers Methods and solutions for forming self assembled organic monolayers that are covalently bound to metal interfaces are presented along with a device containing a self assembled organic monolayer. Embodiments of the present invention utilize self assembled thiolate mo... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204937 | Metal oxides dispersant composition This invention relates to metal oxides dispersant compositions comprising (a) certain a metal oxides dispersant, and (b) an oxime. The invention also relates to a process for dispersing metal oxides in an aqueous system that involves adding the dispersant compositio... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195723 | Colloidal solutions and nanocomposites of electrides and alkalides and methods of use A colloidal solution and/or nanocomposite having enhanced energy transfer between thermal, electron, phonons, and photons energy states. The composition comprises a synergistic blend of electrides and alkalides within a medium that effectively alters the mean free p... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195782 | Concentrated aqueous bromine solutions and their preparation Described is a process of producing a concentrated liquid biocide formulation. Mixed together are (a) bromine chloride or bromine and (b) an aqueous solution of alkali metal salt of sulfamic acid having a pH of at least about 7, in amounts such that (i) the active b... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7186353 | Alkaline earth or alkali metal salts for antifreeze, deicing, and freeze control Antifreeze, deicing, and freeze control systems comprising aqueous alkaline earth or alkali metal salts of calcium, sodium and magnesium nitrate used separately or in mixtures with other substances currently used for these applications such as sodium chloride, magne... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183239 | Gel plugs and pigs for pipeline use Coacervate gels having excellent shear viscosities and other properties are made with anionic or cationic polymers, a smaller amount of a surfactant having a charge opposite that of the polymer, and a hydrophobic alcohol. The Zeta Potential of the gel is maintained ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179403 | Anti-corrosion solutions for air dehumidification systems Anti-corrosion solutions useful for air dehumidification processes are disclosed. Phosphonate corrosion inhibiting agents or mixtures thereof can be added to halide solutions of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, or mixtures thereof, to minimize corrosion of the ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7176168 | Lubricant containing a synergistic combination of rust inhibitors, antiwear agents, and a phenothiazine antioxidant The present invention describes an improved lubricant composition comprising a particularly effective combination of components comprising ashless antiwear and rust inhibitor additives with an antioxidant liquid mixture formed by reacting an olefin with a mixture of... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7147797 | Deicer and pre-wetting agent A liquid deicer composition suitable for use as a deicer or as a pre-coat for solid deicers is disclosed. The composition typically includes molasses solids, magnesium chloride, and a corrosion inhibitor. In one implementation the liquid deicer composition includes ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141619 | Corrosion and alkali-resistant compositions and methods for using the same A corrosion resistant, alkali resistant coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a binder comprising a reaction product of an epoxy-containing material and a phosphorus-containing material together with a curing agent. Aminoplasts, especially mela... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7135396 | Method of making a semiconductor structure Methods of making a semiconductor structure are disclosed. A refractory metal layer containing W, TiW, Ta, or TaN and semiconductor layer are formed on a substrate that contains copper in, for example, a via therein. A portion of the refractory metal layer and semic... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101833 | Methods for treating glassware surfaces using zinc corrosion protection agents Methods for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, using corrosion protection agents, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials. Methods using corrosion protection agents that form a part of a treatment system ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094740 | Zinc corrosion protection agents for treating glassware surfaces Corrosion protection agents for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials are provided. Treatment systems and composition of matter, which incorporate these corrosion prot... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087251 | Control of biofilm A method of eradicating or at least substantially reducing biofilm on a surface in contact with water, or which comes in contact with water, which method comprises introducing into such water a concentrated aqueous biocidal composition formed from bromine chloride a... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081212 | Solid free-flowing phosphonate composition Solid free-flowing compositions of a magnesium salt of bis(hexamethylene)triamino penta(methylenephosphonic) acid are disclosed. The compositions exhibit desirable scale inhibitor properties and can be used in water treatment. In addition, a method of scale control ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 6984340 | Corrosion inhibiting formulations The present invention relates to formulations for corrosion-inhibiting, emulsifying, lubricating or as a surfactant in organic hydrocarbon and/or water based system containing an acyl amino acid derivative and a triazole derivative. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6953534 | Engine antifreeze composition In general this invention relates to an antifreeze composition that can be used in the cooling systems of internal combustion engines, for example, in heavy-duty diesel engines, light duty trucks and cars. The antifreeze composition can be added to water or other su... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6919364 | Microbiological control in animal processing Fecal bacterial contamination in an animal is reduced by providing it with drinking water containing a microbiocidally-effective amount of halogen-based microbiocide resulting from mixing with water (A) a product formed in water from (i) bromine, chlorine, or bromin... | 07/19/2005 |