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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8207102 | Compositions including hardness ion and threshold agent and methods employing them to reduce corrosion and etch The present invention relates to compositions including a mixture of hardness ions (e.g., magnesium and calcium ions) in an amount greater than the amount of threshold agent, which have a beneficial effect on etch or corrosion during cleaning. The present compositio... | 06/26/2012 |
| 7964544 | Cleaning composition and method for preparing a cleaning composition A cleaning composition concentrate includes about 0.05 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of a surfactant component, about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a dispersant component, and about 0.001 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a sheeting agent component, wherein the composition com... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7829513 | Organic cleaning composition An organic cleaning composition includes effective amounts of citric acid, acetic acid and malic acid. The acids are mixed into a carrier. Optionally glycerin and soybean oil may also be added to the mixture. Preferably the acids are mixed with water wherein the wat... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7642224 | Biodegradable detergent concentrate for medical instruments and equipment An aqueous, concentrated neutral detergent composition for use in cleaning medical instruments and metal components (parts, tools, utensils, vessels, equipment, and surfaces) having scale control and corrosion inhibition properties when diluted to about 1/40 ounce p... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7442213 | Methods of cleaning a situs with a cleaning composition comprising a polymer system The present invention relates to stable polymer systems comprising anionic and modified polyamine polymers. When such polymer systems are employed in cleaning compositions, such cleaning compositions exhibit unexpectedly improved anti-soil re-deposition and situs wh... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7423001 | Surface brightening composition A surface cleaning composition is described comprising polyvinyl alcohol, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the fluorescent whitening agents and at least one surfactant for use in delivering a whitening and brightening effect to a variety o... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7407515 | Method of deodorizing a textile In one aspect of the present invention a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of an inorganic salt, at least one odor-counteracting material, and an optional additive is provided. In another aspect of the present invention a method of using an inor... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7407922 | Deodorizing compositions In one aspect of the present invention a deodorizing composition comprising an effective amount of an inorganic salt, at least one odor-counteracting material, and an optional additive is provided. In another aspect of the present invention a method of using an inor... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7378380 | Dilutable cleaning compositions and their uses A dilutable cleaning composition comprises a pH-elevating component and a pH-lowering component, the composition being such that when it is mixed with water the pH-elevating component dissolves or disperses in the water thereby elevating the pH of the water to at le... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7368418 | Laundry compositions Cleaning compositions functioning in a unique manner are described. These new compositions provide improved cleaning efficacy for all types of surfaces. In addition, in textile laundry applications these compositions provide superior cleaning efficacy for all types ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7329527 | Serine proteases from gram-positive microorganisms The present invention relates to the identification of novel serine proteases in Gram-positive microorganisms. The present invention provides the nuclei acid and amino acid sequences for the Bacillus subtilis serine proteases SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4 and SP5. The p... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329525 | Serine proteases from gram-positive microorganisms The present invention relates to the identification of novel serine proteases in Gram-positive microorganisms. The present invention provides the nuclei acid and amino acid sequences for the Bacillus subtilis serine proteases SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4 and SP5. The p... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329526 | Serine proteases from-gram-positive microorganisms The present invention relates to the identification of novel serine proteases in Gram-positive microorganisms. The present invention provides the nuclei acid and amino acid sequences for the Bacillus subtilis serine proteases SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4 and SP5. The p... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316920 | Serine proteases from gram-positive microorganisms The present invention relates to the identification of novel serine proteases in Gram-positive microorganisms. The present invention provides the nuclei acid and amino acid sequences for the Bacillus subtilis serine proteases SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4 and SP5. The p... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7307055 | Cleaning implements Disclosed herein is a cleaning article as an article of manufacture which includes a substrate onto which a cleaning composition is partially impregnated, leaving a portion of the substrate not impregnated with the composition. The impregnated part or side of the su... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7300912 | Foaming cleansing preparation and system comprising coated acid and base particles A foaming cleansing preparation and system that produce a high quality, self-sustaining foam immediately upon exposure to water without physical agitation or rubbing is provided. The inventive cleansing preparation is made up of at least one dry acid, at least one d... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7288508 | Dilutable cleaning compositions and their uses A dilutable cleaning composition comprises a pH-elevating component and a pH-lowering component, the composition being such that when it is mixed with water the pH-elevating component dissolves or disperses in the water thereby elevating the pH of the water to at le... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7273841 | Encapsulated hard surface cleaning concentrates The invention relates to a water soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, a short chain non-ionic surfactant, optionally, polyethylene glycol; and o... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7271141 | Water soluble packages containing liquid compositions An aqueous liquid composition having a water content of between 20 and 50 wt. %, comprising at least one polyphosphate builder material, potassium ions and sodium ions, wherein the molar ratio of potassium to sodium is between 0.55:1 and 20:1. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267728 | System and method for cleaning and/or treating vehicles and the surfaces of other objects The present invention relates to a system and method for cleaning and/or treating a surface, preferably surfaces such as ceramic, steel, plastic, glass and/or painted surfaces such as the exterior surface of a vehicle. The system and method utilize a cleaning compos... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261780 | Ceramic susceptor and a method of cleaning the same An object of the present invention is to provide a ceramic susceptor for considerably reducing the count number of metal atoms on the surface of a semiconductor after the semiconductor is treated, specifically to 1×1010 atoms/cm2 or lower. It ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256167 | Hard surface cleaner comprising suspended particles and oxidizing agent The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7229505 | Methods and compositions for surfactant-free cleaning The present invention comprises methods and compositions for affecting indoor air quality, such as by reducing particulates in indoor air and providing allergen control comprising using surfactant-free cleaning compositions to remove particulate matter such as soils... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229956 | Anti-static cleaning wipes Wipes are described, premoistened with an anti-static amphoteric cleaning composition. In tests for residual surface charge wipes of the invention showed remarkable charge dissipation properties. Also described are packaged products containing such wipes, use of suc... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7196046 | Hard surface cleaner comprising a suspension of alginate beads The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182673 | Method and apparatus for post-CMP cleaning of a semiconductor work piece A method and apparatus are provided for post-CMP cleaning of a semiconductor work piece. The method comprises the steps of subjecting the work piece to a first cleaning composition having one of an acidic pH and a basic pH and subjecting the work piece to a second c... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7166566 | Kit of water-soluble or water dispersible pouches The present invention relates to a kit comprising at least a first and a second water-soluble or water-dispersible pouch containing at least a first and a second composition, each composition comprising at least one different ingredient. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7129198 | Use of benzotriazole UV absorbers The use of benzotriazole UV absorbers of formula wherein A is a radical of formula B is a radical of formula | 10/31/2006 |
| 7119056 | Free-flowing, amphiphilic, non-ionic oligoesters The invention relates to amphiphilic, non-ionic oligoesters that are free-flowing at an ambient temperature. Said oligoesters are produced by reacting dicarboxylic acid compounds, polyol compounds of water-soluble alkylene oxide addition products and optionally diol... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7090780 | Bactericide for use in water treatment, method for water treatment and apparatus for water treatment A water-treating microbicide, containing an inorganic acid and a corrosion inhibitor, and further containing a carboxylic acid having 8 or less carbon atoms or any of alkali metal salts thereof. The present invention can provide a water-treating microbicide, water t... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081441 | Composition for cleaning and/or treating surfaces A composition for treating and/or cleaning surfaces comprises a nanoparticle component selected from the group consisting of metal oxyhydroxides, modified metal oxyhydroxides and mixtures thereof; a buffer/modifier component; optionally, an adjunct ingredient; and t... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7047589 | Dentition cleaning device and system An oral-care device with a power cleaning head is disclosed. The power cleaning head comprises squeegee wiping elements or squeegee wiping elements and bristles. The power cleaning head is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning tee... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7012056 | Effervescent cleaning composition comprising surfactant, builder, and dissolved gas The present invention provides an aqueous effervescent liquid cleaning composition which upon contact with water provides effervescent action, and which comprises at least 5% wt of a surfactant and a dissolved gas in a sufficient amount to provide the effervescent a... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7005013 | Surfactant-free cleaning compositions and processes for the use thereof Surfactant-free cleaning compositions are provided for use in removing soil and stains from fiber surfaces such as carpets, upholstery and the like as well as for preventing redeposition of soil and stains on such surfaces. Additionally, processes are provided for c... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6974790 | Cleaning compositions in the form of a tablet A water soluble tablet comprising a cleaning composition which contains a surfactant coated bleach. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6968898 | System and method for removing particles from a well bore penetrating a possible producing formation A system and method for removing particles from a well bore penetrating a possible hydrocarbon producing formation, according to which drilling fluid is mixed with a weighted material, and the mixture is introduced into a well bore so that the mixture scours any par... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6903065 | Particulate solids of surface-active compounds The invention relates to particulate solids comprising more than 90% by weight of natural or synthetic surface-active compounds for which a) the mean particle size of the particulate solid particles is 10 to 3000 μm, b) the surface-active compounds ar... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6878797 | Synthesis and applications of polymaleimide A process for producing alkali metal polymaleimide salts by alkaline hydrolysis of maleimide polymers prepared by polymerization of maleimide monomers in the presence of a metal oxide and alcohol initiator or a base. In particular, the process produces alkali metal ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6841528 | Method for the production of liquid cleaning agent or detergent compositions containing at least two separate aqueous phases A method is provided for the production of liquid cleaning agent or detergent compositions which are ready to use and packaged. In rest (quiescent) condition the compositions exist separately in at least two aqueous phases. At least two separate preliminary mixtures... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6835704 | Surfactant-free cleaning compositions and processes for the use thereof Surfactant-free cleaning compositions are provided for use in removing soil and stains from fiber surfaces such as carpets, upholstery and the like as well as for preventing redeposition of soil and stains on such surfaces. Additionally, processes are provided for c... | 12/28/2004 |
