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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435380 | Pseudo-plastic or thixotropic liquid deodorant product for ostomy pouches A pseudo-plastic or thixotropic carrier having anti-malodorous components dissolved or suspended therein is sprayed on the internal surfaces of an ostomy bag or pouch. The viscoelastic properties of the carrier allow the composition to be conveniently dispensed from... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7399571 | Multilayered articles and method of manufacture thereof Disclosed herein is multilayered sheet comprising a core layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an IR absorbing additive; wherein the IR absorbing additive is a metal oxide; and a first cap layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an electromagnetic radiat... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7135530 | Polymeric/oligomeric methacrylate functionalized amide acetals in coatings The present invention relates to polymeric/oligomeric methacrylate functionalized amide acetals are effective in preparing coating composition based on their reaction with isocyanates. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101493 | Method and composition for suppressing coal dust A method and composition for suppressing coal dust include a metal-containing compound, such as an organo-manganese, that provides the additional benefit of being a combustion improver. The organometallic compound is mixed with any appropriate dust suppressant liqui... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083828 | Process for producing detachable dirt- and water-repellent surface coatings Process for producing detachable dirt- and water-repellent surface coatings on articles, wherein during the coating process, hydrophobic particles are applied to the surface of the articles, thus generating a surface structure with elevations on that surface of the ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070709 | Dust suppressant and soil stabilization composition Disclosed are dust suppressant and aggregate stabilization compositions. In accordance with the subject disclosure, hemicellulose is used as a dust suppressant and/or as a stabilization composition for aggregates such as a road bed or soil field. Other ingredients m... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7011766 | Capping and treating a metal-contaminated sediment A method of treating a metal-contaminated sediment includes capping the sediment with a capping product containing sulfur and at least one component selected from the group consisting of clays, clay-sized materials, bulking agents, sand, sand-sized materials, aggreg... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6998067 | Method of dusting-preventive treatment of powder having dusting property A method of dusting-preventive treatment in which a powder having dusting property is treated with fibril-forming PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) to impart non-dusting property thereto and the non-dusting property of the powder, after having been reduced during trans... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6964744 | Surfactant modified oils for dust control of loose-fill insulation The present invention serves to substantially improve the dust capture property of dedusting oils, by modifying these oils with nonionic and/or cationic surfactants. The application of surfactant modified oils reduces dust that is generated when loose-fill insulatio... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6924326 | Method and formulation using passive electrostaticity for improving filter performance A method treats ordinary filters with an electrostatic material that will turn any filter into a passive electrostatic filter. A formulation is sprayed or otherwise applied onto the filter to increase the filter's ability to effectively reduce indoor air particulate... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6811721 | Composition and method for reduction of persistent bio-accumulative and toxic pollutants in carbochlorination processes The present invention provides a composition and a method for reducing the production of persistent bio-accumulative and toxic pollutants in solid carbonaceous reduction reactions in carbochlorination processes. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6551525 | Dust-proof element and a method of its use in an electrical hand-held tool and with a working tool A dust-proof element for reducing creeping dispersion of dust along a free surface formed as one of locally limited dust trap element (5) and dust barrier (7) having a surface with an artificial pimpled microcrystalline structure with bumps and indentatio... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6491746 | Protective coating Compositions and methods for use in temporarily protecting a paint booth surface are described which allow removal of the protective composition and undesired overspray with a low pressure stream of water. The protective composition is a mixture containin... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6288226 | 1,3,5-Triazine carbamates from amino-1,3,5-triazines and organic carbonates and curable compositions thereof Provided is a process for preparing an at least bis-carbamate functional 1,3,5-triazine by contacting an at least diamino-1,3,5-triazine, an acyclic organic carbonate and a base, as well as certain novel compositions producible thereby. Also provided are ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6136058 | Uniformly tacky filter media A filter medium, a tackified binder composition and a method for providing a uniformly distributed tackifier on the glass fibers of an unwoven fiberglass web for improving filtration capacity and efficiency. An emulsified tackifier, such as polybutene, is... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5876622 | Fluid, formulation and method for dust control and dewatering of particulate materials An aqueous, coal dust suppression fluid comprising one or more surfactants and at least one high terpene-containing natural oil. The coal dust suppression fluid can be used in a formulation of water dosed with the aqueous dust suppression fluid for the ab... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5863456 | Fluid, formulation and method for dust control and dewatering of particulate materials An aqueous dust suspression and dewatering fluid comprising one or more surfactants and at least one high terpene-containing natural oil. The fluid can be used in a formulation of water dosed with the aqueous dust suspression and dewatering fluid for the ... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5399282 | Dusting and cleaning composition A dusting and cleaning composition particularly suited for cleaning furniture and similar surfaces, including one or more paraffinic or naphthenic oils, one or more volatile organic solvents, terpene, a glycol ether, a compatible emulsifier system, and wa... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5094770 | Method of preparing a substantially dry cleaning wipe A method of making a substantially flexible dry matrix capable of removing dust, organic film or both, to which no water has been added other than that naturally present therein, said matrix possessing anti-static properties and being capable of removing ... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5091102 | Method of making a dry antimicrobial fabric A method for making a substantially flexible dry matrix and the result and article capable of cleaning a surface by removing dust and/or organic film and rendering the surface substantially static-free, suitable for use as a garment, air filter or mat, co... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5089160 | Aerosol preparations for removing lint, hair and other particulate matter from fabric A packaged aerosol preparation is provided for use in removing lint, hair and other particulate matter from fabrics. The sprayable liquid composition is packaged in a valve-equipped aerosol container. The composition includes an acrylic polymer or copolym... | 02/18/1992 |
| 4946617 | Substantially dry cleaning wipe capable of rendering a cleaned surface static free A substantially flexible dry wipe capable of cleaning a surface by removing dust and/or organic film and rendering the surface substantially static-free comprising a matrix comprising natural or synthetic, woven, non-woven or knitted fibers, or a flexible... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4624890 | Article suitable for wiping surfaces A wiping cloth or similar article especially suitable for wiping glossy hard surfaces to give a streak-free result comprises a flexible absorbent substrate of fibrous material, having a base weight of at least 50 g/m2 and a thickness of at leas... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4196005 | Flame resistant phosphate compositions Compositions comprising normally liquid aromatic phosphate or polycarboxylate and finely divided inorganic (e.g. ammonium) phosphate are highly flame resistant. When sprayed on solid filter media (e.g. fiberglass) to enhance gas filtration, the resulting ... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4075375 | Cleaning material and process for preparation thereof A process for the preparation of cleaning materials comprising a cleaning fibrous substrate and an oiling composition adsorbed and impregnated in said fibrous substrate, said process comprising contacting a cleaning fibrous substrate composed of cellulose... | 02/21/1978 |
| 3971093 | Mop having a washing resistance A mop for dusting use having and an excellent washing resistance employing a special thick cotton folded yarn as mop-head piles, the folded yarn but having a loose twist just within a specific range of twist number calculated from the formulas exhibited i... | 07/27/1976 |
| 3968049 | Solvent cleaning composition A mixture of a holding oil such as mineral oil, a saturating oil such as mineral seal oil, and perchloroethylene such as perchloroethylene with amyl acetate and a dye as optional additives.... | 07/06/1976 |
| 3961891 | Antibacterial laundry oil and dust control oil composition A laundry oil contains 0.0001 to 0.10 weight percent phenyl mercury oleate as an antibacterial agent. Also disclosed is the process of laundering fabrics used to wipe dust with such an oil and a concentrate for adding to an oil prior to its use as a laund... | 06/08/1976 |
| 3956155 | Textile fibrous cleaning structures The invention relates to textile fibrous structures impregnated with nonionic surface active agents and suitable for cleaning purposes, in which the textile fibrous structures are built up from water-insoluble high polymers with a content of carboxyl grou... | 05/11/1976 |
| 3954642 | Impregnated textile fibrous structures for cleaning purposes The invention relates to textile fibrous structures suitable for cleaning purposes and impregnated with surface-active agents, in which the textile fibrous structures are built up from water-insoluble high polymers with a content of carboxyl groups able t... | 05/04/1976 |