Did You Know...
...that Thomas Edison's patent application on his phonograph was approved by the Patent Office in just seven weeks? In contrast, it took Gordon Gould, the inventor of the laser, 30 years to obtain his patent -- finally awarded in 1988!
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7442365 | Process for preparing molecular sieve beads A process for preparing beads of various compositions has been developed. The process involves preparing a reaction mixture of sources of framework elements of a molecular sieve. The reaction mixture can optionally contain molecular sieve seeds. Additional sources o... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7416803 | Solid acid electrolytes for electrochemical devices Improved solid acid electrolyte materials, methods of synthesizing such materials, and electrochemical devices incorporating such materials are provided. The stable electrolyte material comprises a solid acid capable undergoing rotational disorder of oxyanion groups... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7374740 | Process for producing high purity phosphates Phosphate rock is reacted with phosphoric acid to produce monobasic calcium phosphate. Monobasic calcium phosphate is reacted with ammonium carbonate to produce ammonium phosphate. Dibasic calcium phosphate is also produced as a by-product when monobasic calcium pho... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7169728 | Photo-functional powder and applications thereof A condensed phosphate containing an alkaline earth metal is caused to be present on the surface of titanium dioxide fine particles, and as a result, the condensed phosphate is firmly coupled with the fine particles and is barely liberated from the surface of the fin... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7078068 | Methods for coagulating collagen using phosphate brine solutions Methods for coagulating collagen and producing a food product by contacting the collagen with a solution comprising at least about 40% by weight of a phosphate salt mixture wherein the phosphate salt mixture is comprised of at least two phosphate salts selected from... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7060206 | Synthesis of metal compounds under carbothermal conditions Active materials of the invention contain at least one alkali metal and at least one other metal capable of being oxidized to a higher oxidation state. Preferred other metals are accordingly selected from the group consisting of transition metals (defined as Groups ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7060643 | Photo-functional powder and applications thereof A condensed phosphate containing an alkaline earth metal is caused to be present on the surface of titanium dioxide fine particles, and as a result, the condensed phosphate is firmly coupled with the fine particles and is barely liberated from the surface of the fin... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7008566 | Oligo phosphate-based electrode active materials and methods of making same The invention provides an electrochemical cell which includes a first electrode and a second electrode which is a counter electrode to said first electrode, and an electrolyte material interposed there between. The first electrode includes an active material having ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6949236 | Aminosulfonate product-treated nitrogen-containing salt particles Addition of an aminosulfonate product to an inorganic nitrogen-containing salt provides a composition of matter with improved properties. In particular, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and its derivatives can be added to ammonium nitrate to provide improve... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6911188 | Production of two alkali metal salts by a combined ion exchange and crystallization process The invention relates a process for producing an alkali metal nitrate and an alkali metal phosphate in the same process from a phosphate raw material and a nitrate raw material comprising the steps of: a) reacting the phosphate raw... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6893494 | Stable metal zirconium phosphates for color applications The invention provides a stable metal zirconium phosphates having formula (I), in which X is a metal or a combination of metals selected from Co, Mn, Ni, Cu, Cd, Fe, Cr, Al, Sn, V, Zn, Sc, Na, Mg, Ca and Si; and n has a molar value in the range of 1.25 to 22. These ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6890647 | Alumina hydrate particle, alumina hydrate particle dispersion sol and liquid coating for forming ink-receiving layer and substrate having ink-receiving layer Highly transparent alumina hydrate particles having a large pore volume, having a pore diameter which falls in a specified range and, when formed into a high-concentration dispersion sol, exhibiting a low viscosity are provided. Alumina hydrate particles having a co... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6855462 | Lithium metal fluorophosphate materials and preparation thereof The invention provides new and novel lithium-metal-fluorophosphates which, upon electrochemical interaction, release lithium ions, and are capable of reversibly cycling lithium ions. The invention provides a rechargeable lithium battery which comprises an electrode ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6846493 | Synthetic biomaterial compound of calcium phosphate phases particularly adapted for supporting bone cell activity The present invention is directed to a synthetic biomaterial compound based on stabilized calcium phosphates and more particularly to the molecular, structural and physical characterization of this compound. The compound comprises calcium, oxygen and phosphorous, wh... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6818356 | Thin film battery and electrolyte therefor A solid amorphous electrolyte composition for a thin-film battery. The electrolyte composition includes a lithium phosphorus oxynitride material containing a sulfide ion dopant wherein the atomic ratio of sulfide ion to phosphorus ion (S/P) in the electrolyte ranges... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6702961 | Preparation of lithium-containing materials The invention provides novel lithium-mixed metal materials which, upon electrochemical interaction, release lithium ions, and are capable of reversibly cycling lithium ions. The invention provides a rechargeable lithium battery which comprises an electrod... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6585992 | Synthetic biomaterial compound of calcium phosphate phases particularly adapted for supporting bone cell activity The present invention is directed to a synthetic biomaterial compound based on stabilized calcium phosphates and more particularly to the molecular, structural and physical characterization of this compound. The compound comprises calcium, oxygen and phos... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6372451 | Histochemical labeling stain for myelin in brain tissue A novel aurophosphate stain for staining a slide-mounted brain tissue slice or section to label myelin therein, the method of staining, and the method of making the stain. The stain is potassium aurophosphate or sodium aurophosphate produced as the reacti... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6323146 | Synthetic biomaterial compound of calcium phosphate phases particularly adapted for supporting bone cell activity The present invention is directed to a synthetic biomaterial compound based on stabilized calcium phosphates and more particularly to the molecular, structural and physical characterization of this compound. The compound comprises calcium, oxygen and phos... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6274105 | Process for producing high-purity potassium salts The present invention relates to a new selective process for producing high-purity potassium nitrate or potassium phosphate. The process uses a liquid agricultural or fermentation by-product, such as molasses, vinasse or potato thick juice as its potassiu... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6183712 | Production of dicalcium phosphate or monocalcium phosphate from calcium phosphate A method of producing dicalcium phosphate from calcium phosphate includes reacting the calcium phosphate with a mineral acid such as sulphuric acid to produce a calcium salt and phosphoric acid. The calcium salt may then be hydrolyzed to form a calcium al... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6153002 | Ceramic material for fillings and/or dental prostheses and method for the manufacture of the same A method is disclosed for the manufacture of a ceramic material for fillings or dental prostheses, which includes the steps of forming a precipitation product having at least one slightly soluble calcium phosphate compound, which has at least two phases o... | 11/28/2000 |
| 5958353 | Method for reducing atmospheric pollution The invention provides a method for reducing atmospheric pollution caused by a pollutant selected from the group consisting of CO2, SO2 and a mixture thereof, the pollutant being contained in industrial gases being emitted to the atm... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5820841 | Hydrogen peroxide complexes of inorganic salts and synthesis thereof A method of making an inorganic salt-hydrogen peroxide complex includes the following steps: (a) mixing the inorganic salt with sufficient water for a time sufficient to form a soft paste, (b) mixing the paste with an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution to... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5728359 | Method for the preparation of sodium ammonium phosphate Sodium ammonium phosphate and ammonium chloride are prepared from an ammonium phosphate (e.g., diammonium phosphate) and sodium chloride in water. The crystallization of sodium ammonium phosphate may take place between -10° C. to 40° C. Using the presen... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5578107 | Water soluble caking inhibitors for ammonium phosphates There is disclosed a caking inhibitor for mono-and diammonium phosphates which is water soluble and effective at small concentrations rendering the phosphates acceptable in most utilities without separation of the inhibitor. The inhibitor is sodium sulfat... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5498284 | Chemically bonded inorganic polymer coatings and cross-linking hardeners therefor Aqueous coating compositions for glass or ceramic substrates contain at least one water soluble alkali silicate and a cross-linking agent produced by reacting at least one alkali hydroxide with an aluminum phosphate. The coating compositions are applied t... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5478545 | Process for using reactions of gas/solid type in which the solid reactant contains an at least partially hydrated salt Process for using reactions of gas/solid type in which the solid reactant contains an at least partially hydrated salt. The process makes it possible to shift the position of the equilibrium line of the reaction under consideration and to reduce its slope in a... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5437852 | Water-soluble pre-ceramic polymers and methods of their production A method of making water soluble pre-ceramic polymers includes heating hydrated metal salts above their melting points. A flow of air drives off water and most of the ligands. Polymerization occurs in the melt and the remaining side groups make the polyme... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5433766 | Slow-release fertilizer A synthetic apatite containing agronutrients and a method for making the apatite are disclosed. The apatite comprises crystalline calcium phosphate having agronutrients dispersed in the crystalline structure. The agronutrients can comprise potassium, magn... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5296238 | Microbicides The present invention provides a microbicide which comprises a phosphate represented by the following general formula: Ma1 Ab Mc2 (PO4)d.nH.sub.2 O wherein M1 represents at leas... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5294424 | Process for preparing high absorptivity granular sodium phosphates A process for preparing high absorptivity granular sodium phosphate mixtures made of sodium tripolyphosphate, pyrophosphates, metaphosphates and orthophosphates by hydrating and dehydrating a mixture comprising sodium tripolyphosphate in major proportion,... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5227148 | Vitreous compositions based on Li3 PO4 and LiPO3 as network formers and network modifiers Vitreous solid compositions at 25° C. are useful as solid state electrolytes and are comprised of either Li3 PO4 or LiPO3 as a network former and/or network modifier.... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5145520 | Bioactive cement An excellent bioactive cement is provided which can chemically and firmly bond to teeth or bones of living bodies, adapt the shape of defected portions of bones or teeth of living bodies, harden quickly, and exhibit high initial strength, without forming ... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5124137 | Process for the preparation of alkali metal phosphate solutions Alkali metal phosphate solutions having a fluorine content of less than 20 ppm, based on P2 O5, are prepared by first digesting crude phosphate using sulfuric acid, and separating the calcium sulfate from the crude phosphoric acid. A... | 06/23/1992 |
| 4981672 | Composite coating for electrochemical electrode and method The present invention provides a coating for electrodes for use in electrochemical cells having an electrochemically active species and an electrolyte. The coating contains active species material and is selectively permeable allowing for the diffusion of... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4867958 | Homogenous mixtures of polyphosphates A homogeneous, particulate mixture of alkali metal pyrophosphates and tripolyphosphates is prepared by flash drying an aqueous solution of alkali metal orthophosphates having an alkali metal to phosphorus mole ratio in the range of 5:3 to 6:3, and calcini... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4798712 | Homogeneous mixtures of polyphosphates A homogeneous, particulate mixture of alkali metal pyrophosphates and tripolyphosphates is prepared by flash drying an aqueous solution of alkali metal orthophosphates having an alkali metal to phosphorus mole ratio in the range of 5:3 to 6:3, and calcini... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4777026 | Production of phosphates from alkali-processes phosphate rock Process for production of desired phosphates from naturally occurring phosphates is characterized by treating naturally occurring phosphates under alkaline conditions to produce a material comprising trisodium and/or tripotassium orthophosphates, carbonat... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4720598 | Process for preparing a basic lithium phosphate catalyst for the isomerization of alkene oxides Process for preparing a basic lithium phosphate catalyst suitable for the gas phase isomerization of an alkene oxide to the corresponding alcohol, in which process an aqueous solution of a lithium compound is mixed in the presence of an alkali metal hydro... | 01/19/1988 |
