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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| RE40517 | Enhancing the strength, moisture resistance of wood, timber, lumber, similar plant-derived construction and building materials, and other cellulosic material Materials variously treated with sodium silicate were studied until enough information was obtained to find a way to solve the problems that have prevented sodium silicate from being the used as a fire retardant. These problems are: 1) water solubility (miscible wit... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7427316 | Tropolone complexes as wood preservatives Complexes of tropolone and copper and/or zinc were solubilized in ammoniacal solution providing preservative solutions that fully penetrate wood. With loss of the ammonia from the wood, the complexes were stably retained in the wood providing a long lasting preserva... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7297411 | Process of using sodium silicate to create fire retardant products Wood products, specifically wood commonly used in construction including dimension lumber, pressure treated pine, composite wood materials such as plywood, particle board, and wafer board, and samples of paper and fabric were variously treated with concentrations of... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7288146 | Titanium dioxide pigment coated with hollow bodies and method for its manufacture A coated titanium dioxide pigment with good opacity and simultaneously good retention for use in decorative laminating paper characterized by a surface coating containing aluminum oxide phosphate and attached hollow bodies, e.g., hollow microbodies. A manufacturing ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7198663 | Wood preservative composition An aqueous wood preservation composition containing inorganic polymers of one or more of the following metals is disclosed; aluminum (approximately 3.8%–7.0% as Al2O3), zirconium (approximately 5.25%–9.1% as ZrO2), copper (approx... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7189308 | Treated paper product A treated paper product is provided according to the invention. The treated paper product comprises a result of applying a water based emulsion to a paper base sheet to provide an impregnated paper product, and drying the impregnated paper product to a water content... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7160606 | Method of treating building materials with boron and building materials A method of treating building materials with boron and boron treated building materials. The method involves introducing boron during manufacture of the building materials in the form of a water soluble copper-borate complex. The copper-borate complex enables a wide... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7090897 | Electrically conductive MDF surface The present invention provides a method and system for implanting a piece of wood or wood composite to improve the electrostatic attraction thereupon. A method is provided for treating a lignocellulosic substrate such as medium density fiberboard (MDF). The method i... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7056346 | Direct dye composition for the hair, comprising a crosslinked polymer containing acrylic units and C10-C30 alkyl acrylate units The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable support suitable for dyeing the hair, at least one direct dye and at least one crosslinked polymer containing acrylic residue units of the structure | 06/06/2006 |
| 6978724 | Copper complexes and their use as wood preservatives This invention relates to copper complexes that significantly reduce the decay of wood, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin caused by fungi. A process for treating such materials with these copper-containing anti-fungal agents is also disclosed. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6960363 | Treatment method for preservation of plant leaves A treatment method for preservation of plant leaves wherein the plant leaves are immersed in a dehydrating solvent consisting of acetone and ethyl alcohol to replace the tissue water and remove chlorophyll in the leaves by the dehydrating solvent. Thereafter, the le... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6916507 | Aqueous water repellent for substrate treatment, making method, preparation of modified plywood or modified laminated veneer lumber, and preparation of wooden fiberboard An aqueous water repellent useful in the treatment of substrates of lignocellulose-origin materials or the like is characterized by comprising the product of co-hydrolytic condensation of (A) 100 parts by weight of an organosilicon compound having the formula: | 07/12/2005 |
| 6827967 | Treatment process which makes possible the chemical destruction of securities or paper documents The present invention relates to a chemical treatment process which makes it possible to modify the chemical structure of securities, bank notes or paper documents during their transportation or their storage, either in a vehicle or by a man on foot, thus making it ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6743336 | Composition for de-acidification of cellulose material The product is presented in the form of a solution and is composed of carbonated magnesium di-n-propylate, n-propanol, and a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) diluent selected from 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a) and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC 227). The produc... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6660323 | Method for treating cattail blossoms The present invention is a method for treating a cattail blossom. A cattail blossom is soaked in a thinned adhesive mixture. When dry, the resulting treated blossom does not burst and can be used for a very long period of time as a decorative item.... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6630206 | Method for the production of a dehumidifying element The present invention relates to a method of impregnating paper with a suspension of a molecular sieve in waterglass, such as soda waterglass or potassium waterglass, wherein the impregnated paper can be used as a dehumidifying element, and wherein the me... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6582769 | Method for conditioning a metering blade A method for conditioning a metering blade of a paper coating machine. The method includes the steps of providing a paper coating machine having at least one metering blade and passing a movable substrate through the paper coating machine such that the me... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6558755 | Plasma curing process for porous silica thin film Low dielectric constant films with improved elastic modulus. The method of making such coatings involves providing a porous network coating produced from a resin containing at least 2 Si--H groups and plasma curing the coating to convert the coating into ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6514567 | Use of fluorinated compounds to confer release properties Use of fluorinated compounds to confer release properties to cellulosic substrata, selected from the following structures: (A) [Rf --CFY--L--O]m P(O) (O- Z+)3-m (B) (O- Z+)2 P(O... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6486119 | Rinse-added fabric conditioning composition based on specific starch and method using same A rinse-added fabric conditioning composition comprising a starch having a gelatinization temperature of less than 150 degrees C. and a method of imparting crispness properties to fabrics treated with same.... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6464764 | Protective agents for wood Solvent-free coating materials and treating agents used as water-based wood or material protective agents containing emulsifiable binding agents, quaternary ammonium compounds and optional additional active agents. The wood or material protective agents a... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6455125 | Method of manufacturing a paper core material having a design of continuously geometric pattern and the paper core material manufactured by the method A method for manufacturing a paper core material is described. The paper core material has uses such as in the building industry and has the advantage that no toxic home syndrome is caused in a newly built house or office. The paper core material has a co... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6440489 | Moisture exchanging element and a method of its manufacture The invention relates to a bacteriostatic dehumidifying element that includes additives which inhibit the growth of microorganisms. The dehumidifying element is produced by a method that comprises the steps of: a) providing a piece of paper, such as facing pap... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6403154 | Process of applying glue to sheet products Sheet products, such as card stock, envelopes and other paper products (10) are advanced on a vacuum surface conveyor belt (30) beneath a glue applicator drum (35). The glue transfer strips (37 and 38) of the glue applicator drum apply stripes of glue (42... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6391447 | Method for manufacturing an electric device having an insulation system impregnated with a dielectric fluid A method for manufacture of an electric device having at least one conductor and a porous, fibrous and/or laminated electrically insulating dielectric system comprising a solid electrically insulating part impregnated with a dielectric fluid and a porous,... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6383634 | DIELECTRIC GELLING COMPOSITION, THE USE OF SUCH DIELECTRIC GELLING COMPOSITION, AN INSULATED ELECTRIC DC-CABLE COMPRISING SUCH GELLING COMPOSITION, AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INSULATED ELECTRIC DC-CABLE COMPRISING SUCH GELLING COMPOSITION Disclosed is a dielectric gelling composition, exhibiting a thermo-reversible liquid-gel transition at a transition temperature, Tt, wherein the gel comprises an oil and a combined gelator system having molecules of a polymer compound together ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6348243 | Container stoppers A cork stopper for a wine bottle or the like is coated with, for example, silicone rubber to prevent impurities in the cork from contaminating the contents of the bottle. The coating may be applied by dipping or immersion preferably with ultrasonic agitat... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6344243 | Surface treatment A method of treating a substrate comprises contacting a surface of said substrate, with a pressurized fluid comprising carbon dioxide and a surface treatment component, the surface treatment component being entrained in the pressurized fluid and contactin... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6303234 | Process of using sodium silicate to create fire retardant products Cellulosic materials, including dimension lumber, plywood, particle board, wafer board, paper, fabric and similar materials, were treated with sodium silicate (Na2 O.SiO2) in concentrations ranging from 400-0.04 g Na2 O.Si... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6287640 | Surface treatment of substrates with compounds that bind thereto A method of treating a substrate comprises contacting a surface of said substrate with a pressurized fluid comprising carbon dioxide and a surface treatment component, the surface treatment component being one which binds to the substrate. The contacting ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6265030 | Method of producing a dehumidifying element A method of impregnating paper with waterglass, such as soda waterglass or potassium silicate, the impregnated paper being usable as a dehumidifying element, wherein the method includes the steps of a) providing a sheet of paper such as facing paper and/or cor... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6245388 | Wave coating of articles A process and an apparatus are disclosed for coating at least one surface of an article such as a paper plate with a liquid coating. The surface to be coated is passed through a wave of liquid coating, such as an aqueous dispersion, followed by removal of... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6217998 | Method of applying makeup and article A method of applying makeup to one's person including the steps of preparing a liquid makeup composition by mixing together a volatile solvent (20-98%), soluble polymer (0.1-20%) and colorant powder (0.1-40%). The solvents, polymers and colorant powders u... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6200637 | Method of coating a substrate in carbon dioxide with a carbon-dioxide insoluble material A method of treating a substrate comprises contacting a surface of said substrate, with a pressurized fluid comprising carbon dioxide and a surface treatment component, the surface treatment component being entrained in the pressurized fluid and contactin... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6187383 | Surface treatment A method of treating a substrate comprises contacting a surface of said substrate, with a pressurized fluid comprising carbon dioxide and a surface treatment component, the surface treatment component being entrained in the pressurized fluid and contactin... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6165560 | Surface treatment A method of treating a substrate comprises contacting a surface of said substrate, with a pressurized fluid comprising carbon dioxide and a surface treatment component, the surface treatment component being entrained in the pressurized fluid and contactin... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6146766 | Enhancing the strength, moisture resistance, and fire-resistance of wood, timber, lumber, similar plant-derived construction and building materials, and other cellulosic materials A sodium silicate polymerization method was used to incorporate sodium silicate and/or other water soluble inorganic fire retardants into an insoluble matrix. By using a vacuum/pressure technique, a water soluble sodium silicate/borate mixture was forced ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6110533 | Polymeric desiccant articles and process for their manufacture Articles comprising a substrate and a polymeric desiccant either impregnated therein or coated thereon are disclosed as well as processes for their manufacture. The invention also contemplates a process for synthesizing a polymeric dessicant in particulat... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6080448 | Deacidification of cellulose based materials using hydrofluoroether carriers An improved method of deacidifying books, imaged paper and other imaged materials having a cellulose base wherein, for a sufficient time to raise the pH of the materials, the materials are treated with alkaline particles of a basic metal oxide, hydroxide ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6042639 | Fire retarding composition and a method for impregnation of a combustible material Fire retarding and smoke inhibiting aqueous composition and a method for a one-step impregnation of aqueous-absorbable--and normally inflammable materials, such as wood, paper and textiles, said composition comprising ammoniumphosphates, phosphoric acid, ... | 03/28/2000 |
