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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153034 | Flexible protective coating A composition made up of an inorganic fire-retardant having at least a bimodal distribution of particle sizes. ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8088311 | Flame retarding composition with monomodal particle size distribution based on metal hydroxide and clay The invention relates to a flame retarding composition that comprises a mixture of a metal hydroxide component and a clay component, the mixture being present in the form of dried particles with monomodal particle size distribution. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8029704 | Flexible protective coating A composition made up of an inorganic fire-retardant having at least a bimodal distribution of particle sizes. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7348484 | Method of assisting a compromised barrier The present invention provides method, apparatus, and system to assist in partially or fully reestablishing the fire rating of a barrier that has been compromised by the installation of an electrical box(es) in the barrier. The electrical box includes a faceplate ha... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7255738 | Lightweight cementitious composite material A lightweight cementitious composite material includes expanded synthetic polymer particulate having a particle size of between 0.0625 and 0.5 inches. A dispersant coating on said particulate suppresses electrostatic attraction between particulate particles. A matri... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250178 | Antimicrobial ceramic glaze An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition comprising zinc borate for imparting antimicrobial characteristics to numerous ceramic products. A method for producing the antimicrobial glazing composition and ceramic products incorporating the antimicrobial glazing co... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7189337 | Methods for preventing and/or extinguishing fires In the prevention of the spread of fires and for directly fighting fires, a cross-linked, water-swellable additive polymer in a vegetable oil dispersion is added to firefighting water. The additive has the properties of absorbing large quantities of water, high visc... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7060348 | Flame retardant, electrically conductive shielding materials and methods of making the same Flame retardant EMI shielding materials with improved retention of shielding properties are disclosed. The shielding materials are provided with a dispersed flame retardant on the surfaces of the internal interstices. Methods of making the flame retardant shielding ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6858300 | RED PHOSPHORUS-BASE FLAME RETARDANT FOR EPOXY RESINS, RED PHOSPHORUS-BASE FLAME RETARDANT COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BOTH, EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS FOR SEALING FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES, SEALANTS AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES The red phosphorus base flame retardant for an epoxy resin is provided, which has red phosphorus particles coated with a thermosetting resin containing an anhydrous zinc compound. The coated red phosphorus has properties that a slurry having the coated red phosphoru... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6627122 | Powdery flame retardant A powdery flame retardant which is obtained by mixing a flame retardant which is liquid or a viscous solid at ordinary temperature with an inorganic fibrous substance to adhere or adsorb the retardant to the fibrous substance, and which comprises 5 to 70 ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6569794 | Composition for thermal insulating material Compositions for use as thermal insulation or barriers in articles that are required to function under transient elevated temperature conditions, such as are experienced during a fire. Articles in which compositions according to the invention may be used ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6533967 | Initiating system for solid polyester granule manufacture The invention relates to the use of a diacyl peroxide in combination with an aromatic amine of formula (I) where R1 is C1 -C20 alkyl having at least one hydroxy substituent or --(CH'CHR'--O)n H where n is 1 to 1... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6190581 | Dehydrated antimonate/polymer pelletizing process A dehydrated mixture of hydrated sodium antimonate and ionomer polymer flame retard a polymer or resin composition such as film, fiber, electrical connection and molded part. From 10 to 90 parts sodium antimonate containing 3% moisture mixed with 10 to 90... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6090315 | Fire retarding additive A powdered mixture of various minerals combine to form a fire retardant additive suitable for addition to paints for coating walls and the like. The minerals in a preferred embodiment comprise quartz, mullite, magnesite, zircon and baddeleyite, talc, anda... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6001270 | Sticky high water content gels for extinguishers Sticky high water content gelled fire extinguisher compositions hold the antage of providing a high water content, slightly viscous (sticky) gel with flow properties similar to water. The ability of this material to stick to burning surfaces is what sets... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5989706 | Thermally-protective intumescent coating system and method An intumescent coating system and method therefor is disclosed for thermally protecting a substrate having a surface exposed to fire conditions. The coating system of the present invention is provided as having a having a first film layer which forms a ri... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5749961 | Concrete or mortar resistant to spalling under fire attack Reinforced concrete members consisting of a high-strength concrete are subject to explosive spalling. Such spalling can be prevented by the introduction of a capillary system into the concrete of such members, containing substantially linear capillaries h... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5585174 | Heat-accumulating material and use thereof Disclosed is a heat-accumulating material comprising a thermally inert max which is an open-porosity substance, and a thermosensitive working substance which is a hygroscopic substance capable of reversible dehydration-hydration processes. A heat-accumul... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5582759 | Cellulosic mulch fire extinguishant and retardant A fire extinguisher and retardant material is formed from cellulosic mulch saturated with licorice juice. The licorice juice may be in the form of a foam, and the material may additionally include a binder and water. In order to increase the cohesiveness ... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5580661 | Fireproofing glasses containing special gels and the preparation of fireproofing glasses of this type Fireproofing glasses containing gels free from organic gel formers are characterized in that they have been prepared with gel formers which contain a) acidic aluminium phosphates and b) reaction products of boric acid with alkanolamines, a) and b) being presen... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5556578 | Aggregate containing hydration water in spray applied fireproofing Sprayable fireproofing compositions for structural members such as steel columns are provided. The compositions comprise a cementitious binder such as Portland cement, and a hard aggregate containing water of hydration. Such hard aggregates contribute not... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5522198 | Method of using a woven carbon fabric to protect houses, persons and other structures from flames and heat A method of using carbon fiber cloth (cfc) as a fire protection cover. Carbon fiber cloth, presently manufactured in 42 inch widths, would be snapped together to form 10-20 foot widths then used to cover houses and other items for fire protection. The car... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5472497 | Concrete or mortar resistant to spalling under fire attack Reinforced concrete members consisting of a high-strength concrete are subject to explosive spalling. Such spalling can be prevented by the introduction of a capillary system into the concrete of such members, containing substantially linear capillaries h... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5393437 | Fire extinguishing material A fire extinguishing material that comprises a particulate material to be projected onto a fire having a particle size of no more that 212 microns, a moisture content of no more than 0.50 parts by weight, a hygroscopicity of no more than 3.00 parts by wei... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5338349 | Fire resistant and high temperature insulating composition A fire resistant and high temperature insulating composition is provided. The composition generally comprises a carbonate material in an amount from about 20% to about 80% by weight, an aluminosilicate in amount from about 0.5% to about 15% by weight, tal... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5194184 | Flame-retardant resin composition A flame-retardant resin composition comprising (i) a mixture comprising (A) 50 to 90% by weight of a polyolefin resin, (B) 10 to 50% by weight of a polyamide resin, (C) 1 to 5% by weight of a polyolefin resin modified by an unsaturated carboxylic acid or ... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5180525 | Process for producing granular fire retardant A process for producing a granular fire retardant, which comprises melt-extruding a halogenated carbonate compound of particular structure having a specific viscosity of 0.015-0.10 by the use of an extruder and then immediately cutting the extrudate into ... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5126076 | Low-flammability structural elements, particularly boards, and process for constructing them The invention relates to low-flammability structural elements, particularly boards, and to a process for constructing them. The low-flammability structural elements are constructed utilizing combustible plastics waste material. They contain in addition no... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5085807 | Flame-retardant liquid crystal polyester composition, process for preparation thereof and injection-molded article composed thereof Disclosed is a flame-retardant liquid crystal polyester composition, which comprises (A) 100 wt. parts of a liquid crystal polyester comprising structural units of the following formulae (I), (II), (III) and (IV), in which the amount of units (I) and (II)... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5084213 | Mixed halogenation of cyclododecatriene Composition of heterohalogenated cyclododecatriene (e.g. C12 H18 Brx Cly) are disclosed and methods for preparation thereof.... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5082575 | Method for fire-extinguishment on hardly extinguishable burning materials A very efficient method is proposed for extinguishment of fire involving various dangerous materials hardly fire-extinguishable by conventional methods, such as alkali metal peroxides, alkyl aluminum compounds, diketene and calcium carbide or phosphide in... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5034160 | Sprayable fireproofing composition A sprayable fireproofing composition comprising a hydratable cementitious binder, a porous aggregate, a fibrous material, an air-entraining agent and a rheopectic agent selected from granular attapulgite, sepiolite or mixture thereof having a major amount... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5000879 | Melting point enhancement of partially brominated diphenyl oxide mixtures This invention relates to a process for increasing the melting point of partially brominated diphenyl oxide mixtures having an average bromine content of 7.2 to 7.7. The process comprises: forming a slurry comprised of C1 -C4 alkanol... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4965021 | Flame retardant plastic materials and method for producing same Granular flame retardant agents are disclosed which incorporate halogenated organic flame-retardant compounds, without any binders. The granular agents may further contain desired additives and organic or inorganic flame-retardant synergistic materials. T... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4935457 | Fiberboard method and composition A composition and method for producing a fiberboard. The fiberboard is produced from a mixture of wood-containing material, a binder, a waterproofing agent and a liquid concentrate. The liquid concentrate contains boric acid or a derivative thereof, a wat... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4879083 | Chemically treated wood particle board A method of making a borate treated wood particle board by applying an adhesive resin and a particulate borate treating agent (anhydrous borax or zinc borate) in a dry form to the wood particles to produce treated wood particles (wafers). The treated wood... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4849134 | Granular flame retardant agents and process for their preparation Granular flame retardant agents are disclosed which incorporate halogenated organic flame-retardant compounds, without any binders. The granular agents may further contain desired additives and organic or inorganic flame-retardant synergistic materials. T... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4794032 | Floor structure A floor structure comprising an upper layer containing a hydroxide, a middle layer for providing the structural strength and a lower layer covering the lower surface of the structure, in which at least the middle layer and the lower layer are composed of ... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4778695 | Production of microspheroidal particles of resole resins A resole resin in the form of microspherical particles whose surfaces are partly or entirely covered with a coating of a substantially water-insoluble inorganic salt and which are not larger than 500 μm in size, and a process for producing such resole re... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4746682 | Polyurethane flame retardant A liquid composition is provided suitable for use as a flame retardant additive for polyurethane foams. The composition overcomes the problems of high viscosity and precipitates forming in formulations of phosphate esters and polybromodiphenyl oxides and ... | 05/24/1988 |
