...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7439211 | Method for preparing a lubricating composition based on polysiloxanes not releasing hydrogen The invention concerns a method for preparing a lubricating composition, characterised in that it comprises mixing two previously prepared oil-in-water emulsions (A) and (B): the prior emulsion (A) comprises: (a) at least a non-reactive linear polyorganosiloxane oil... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7053028 | Grease and grease sealed bearing Disclosed is a grease that provides a prolonged lubricating lifetime to applied portions for use at high temperature, and a grease sealed bearing in which the bearing is sealed with this grease. This grease comprises a base oil, a thickener, and an amide-based wax. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6967189 | Buffered lubricant for conveyor system A method of lubricating a moving surface is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a fatty acid, a neutralization agent, a pH buffer, and a carrier. Also described are compositions in both concentrate and dilute form. The compositions may also c... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6825153 | Lubricating composition based on siloxane, not releasing hydrogen, preparation method and use thereof The invention concerns a lubricating composition, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, based on siioxane and not releasing hydrogen comprising: (a) a polydiorganosiloxane oil non-reactive to the lubricating properties having a dynamic viscosity of the order of 5... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6214774 | Grease for fan bearing A grease for a bearing of a fan comprises a base oil selected from a various kinds of silicone oils having a viscosity of 30 to 500 mm2 /s at 40 degree-C. and a viscosity of 30,000 mm2 /s or less at -30 degree-C., and a diurea compou... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6121210 | Foamable silicone oil compositions and methods of use thereof Foamable, silicone oil compositions and methods of lubricating surfaces with such compositions. Compositions in accordance with the invention may be sprayed onto surfaces from aerosol canisters or other spray containers to form stable foams which do not r... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5846916 | Bearing grease composition for ABS pump A bearing grease composition for ABS pumps comprises: a silicone oils having a viscosity of 100 to 1,000 cSt (at 25 degree-C.), the silicone oil serving as essential components of a base oil portion, and a diurea compound, as a thickening agent, at the compoun... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5721199 | Versatile mineral oil-free aqueous lubricant composition A substantially mineral oil-free aqueous composition useful either as is or to produce a dry lubricant film, the composition consisting essentially of water; a silicone oil, a vegetable oil or a mixture thereof; at least one waxy film-forming material sel... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5549836 | Versatile mineral oil-free aqueous lubricant compositions A substantially mineral oil-free aqueous composition useful to produce a dry lubricant film comprising water; a silicone oil, a vegetable oil or a mixture thereof; at least one waxy film-forming material selected from at least two of the following three g... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5334319 | Composition for hydraulic lubrication and coupling A composition for hydraulic, lubricating and coupling is disclosed herein, which comprises organopolysiloxane and at least one additive selected from the group consisting of an anti-wear agent which is phosphorus type or sulfur type, a metal deactivator a... | 08/02/1994 |
| 4959166 | Fluid composition for use in viscous coupling A fluid composition for use in a viscous coupling is provided, which comprises (A) a base oil made of a polyorganosiloxane fluid having a viscosity of from about 500 to about 500,000 centistokes at 25° C., and (B) at least one component selected from the... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4842753 | Silicone grease composition A silicone grease composition composed of an organopolysiloxane fluid and a thickneing agent is admixed with from 0.5 to 20% by weight of a copper dialkyl dithiocarbamate or, in particular copper diethyl dithiocarbamate as a lubrication improving agent so... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4783274 | Hydraulic fluids The invention is concerned with an anhydrous oily lubricant, which is based on vegetable oils, which is substituted for mineral lubricant oils, and which, as its main component, contains triglycerides that are esters of saturated and/or unsaturated straig... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4521330 | Non-aqueous urea-polyether gel compositions and a method for their preparation A method for gelling relatively high molecular weight polyoxyalkylene-containing materials having a block of at least about 10 weight percent of oxyethylene units by blending therewith a sufficient quantity of a relatively low molecular weight material ha... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4481122 | Lubricant compositions Lubricant compositions adapted for use in lubricating traction motor gears comprising a major proportion of a base oil such as a mineral oil, and a minor proportion of an oil soluble polymer such as a polyisobutylene.... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4443351 | Silicone hydraulic fluids and additive concentrates therefor Compositions are disclosed consisting essentially of: (A) a polydiorganosiloxane fluid in which the organic radicals are predominantly or wholly methyl radicals; (B) a chlorendate diester; (C) a lubricant compound which is an antimony or lead compound of ... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4269739 | Agent for surface treatment and cleaning of records and similar objects An agent for surface treatment and cleaning of objects, in particular records, video or sound heads, tape paths in tape recorders or pickup styli, containing in a dissolved or emulsified form from 0.001 to 1.2% by weight of natural or synthetic wax or wax... | 05/26/1981 |
| 4264460 | Substituted lactone acid materials are friction modifiers Substituted lactone acid materials are usefully incorporated into an automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in an at least friction modifying amount to provide the ATF with a reduced rate of torque change normally found in ATF formulations when subjected to o... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4151101 | Method and composition for controlling foam in non-aqueous fluid systems An improved method and composition for controlling foam in non-aqueous fluid systems having a tendency to foam. The improved method consists of adding to the system a foam control composition containing an organo-silicone antifoam agent and an alkanolamid... | 04/24/1979 |
| 4137189 | Three component common hydraulic fluid comprising a non-linear siloxane fluid A composition is disclosed which consists essentially of (A) select siloxane fluids, (B) select chlorendates and (C) select metal phosphorodithioates or dithiocarbamates. These compositions are useful as hydraulic fluids in power steering, power brake and... | 01/30/1979 |
| 4062785 | Food-compatible lubricant A non-aqueous lubricant which is adapted for use with food-handling machinery. It comprises white mineral oil as the principal constituent and a minor proportion of a fatty amide.... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4059534 | Hydrocarbon/silicon oil lubricating compositions for low temperature use A low temperature lubricant oil composition having improved viscosity-temperature properties, lubricating properties and pour point is described. The composition comprises a homogeneous mixture of from 1% to 50% by weight of poly(dimethylsiloxane) having ... | 11/22/1977 |