...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7888305 | 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane composition The invention relates to the field of solvents. The invention relates more particularly to a composition based on 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365 mfc). The present invention also relates to a process for dissolving oil. ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7820611 | Composition comprising,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane, methylene chloride and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene The present invention relates to a composition based on 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365 mfc), that can be used in deposition, cleaning, degreasing and drying applications. Its object is also a fluid for cleaning internal heat-transfer systems. The object of the... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7625854 | Ternary azeotropic-like compositions with 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane and 1-bromopropane Ternary azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions containing 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoro-3-methoxy-propane, 1-bromopropane and a third component, and uses thereof, are described. ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7531496 | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane Disclosed are binary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-43-10mee) or nonafluoromethoxybutane. The present invention further includes ternary or quaternary azeo... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7320955 | Compositions comprising complexes of cyclodextrin and at least one laundry treatment active The present invention relates to compositions comprising (A) a complex of cyclodextrin and at least one laundry treatment active wherein the complex is prepared by the steps of: (a) combining cyclodextr... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7288511 | Cleaning compositions containing dichloroethylene and six carbon alkoxy substituted perfluoro compounds Chemical solvating, degreasing, stripping and cleaning agents. The agents are cleaning and solvating mixtures of dichloroethylene and alkoxy-substituted perfluoro compounds that contain six carbon atoms, with optionally highly fluorinated materials to retard flammab... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285231 | Immersion liquid for water-immersion microscopy An immersion liquid for microscopy using water immersion objectives has a refractive index in the range from 1.25 to 1.4 and a kinematic viscosity of greater than 20 mm2/s at 20° C. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7276471 | Azeotrope-like compositions of pentafluoropropane, methanol and dichloroethylene Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoropropane, methanol, and dichloroethylene, and uses thereof, including use in aerosols, refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, and blowing agent compositions. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270717 | Compositions and methods for cleaning contaminated articles Disclosed are compositions and methods for cleaning contaminated articles based on the provision of a zeotropic composition comprising (a) at least one flammable solvent having a boiling point at a first pressure; (b) at least one first nonflammable solvent having a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265082 | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane and carbon tetrachloride The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (HCC-240fa) and carbon tetrachloride and a process for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures. The compositions of the invention are useful as an intermediate in the prod... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7252779 | Transesterification composition of fatty acid esters, and uses thereof This invention is a composition that includes a transesterified fatty acid ester resulting from the reaction of a fatty acid ester, in the presence of an acid, with a hydroxyl-containing compound. The fatty acid esters of the invention are selected from those with a... | 08/07/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7226726 | Aqueous surfactant solution for developing coating film layer The developer of the present invention is used in a method where a water-soluble resin coating layer is applied on a resist pattern formed by the conventional method, and the coating layer is crosslinked by an acid supplied from the resist, and the uncrosslinked are... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7198893 | DNA diagnostics based on mass spectrometry Fast and highly accurate mass spectrometry-based processes for detecting a particular nucleic acid sequence in a biological sample are provided. Depending on the sequence to be detected, the processes can be used, for example, to diagnose a genetic disease or chromo... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7163645 | Solvent composition A solvent composition comprising 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether in an amount of from 25.0 to 75.0% (by mass, and the same applies hereinafter), trans-1,2-dichloroethylene in an amount of from 15.0 to 74.9%, and a C1-3 alcohol in an am... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163646 | Solvent compositions A solvent composition comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorohexane (R52-13), trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (tDCE) and a C1-3 alcohol, wherein the content of R52-13 is from 25.0 to 75.0% (by mass, and the same applies hereinafter), the content of ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144847 | Detergent A detergent for removing deposits on a mold for use in molding a thermoplastic resin, comprising limonene and ethanol is disclosed. Provided, is a detergent for removing mold deposits, said detergent being capable of easily removing deposits (the so-called mold depo... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7132519 | Releasable nonvolatile mass-label molecules Releasable tag reagents for use in the detection and analysis of target molecules, particular in mass spectrometric analyses are provided. Also provided are methods of detection that employ releasable tag reagents. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7105578 | Blowing agent blends Foam blowing agent blends of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and one or more pentanes are provided, as are polyol premixes and foam compositions containing such blends. The resulting foams exhibit dramatic improvement in fire resistance. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7091170 | Solvent composition for washing At least one kind of solvent selected from among nitromethane, nitroethane, d-limonene and 3-methoxybutyl acetate is mixed to 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane to such an extent as not imparting any flammability. Also, propylene glycol based solvent(s) is mixed to 1,1,1,3... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7071154 | Azeotrope-like compositions and their use Azeotrope-like compositions comprising C2F5CF(OCH3)CF(CF3)2 (1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoro-3-methoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-pentane) and an organic solvent, and uses thereof, are described. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7067468 | Azeotrope compositions containing a fluorocyclopentane Novel azeotrope compositions comprised of a mixture of a fluorocyclopentane with a solvent selected from the group consisting of 1-bromopropane, t-dichloroethylene, and methylene chloride. Such compositions are useful as solvents in refrigeration flushing, oxygen sy... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7053132 | Blowing agent blends Foam blowing agent blends of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and one or more pentanes are provided, as are polyol premixes and foam compositions containing such blends. The resulting foams exhibit dramatic improvement in fire resistance. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7053036 | Compositions comprised of normal propyl bromide and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and uses thereof Disclosed is a composition comprised of n-propyl bromide and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane. This invention also relates to cleaning solvent systems comprised of n-propyl bromide and 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and methods for cleaning various solid substrates. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6964941 | Cleaning composition and device for electronic equipment A chemical cleaning composition for cleaning electronic equipment and electric or electronic appliances, a device for the application of such composition, and a method of cleaning such equipment are disclosed. ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6956015 | Solvent composition for dissolving plastic A solvent composition for dissolving plastic comprises at least either isopropyl bromide or n-propyl bromide, and at least either nitromethane or nitroethane. The content of the above-mentioned at least either nitromethane or nitroethane is 5 through 50 wt % with re... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951835 | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane Disclosed are binary azeotrope-like compositions consisting essentially of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-43-10mee) or nonafluoromethoxybutane. The present invention further includes ternary or quaternary azeo... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6942820 | Dimethylpolysiloxane composition A dimethylpolysiloxane composition comprising at least two dimethylpolysiloxanes selected from dimethylpolysiloxanes represented by formula (1) or formula (2), wherein m is an integer with 0≦m≦10 and n is an intege... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6929702 | Compositions and methods for releasing adherent deposits from surfaces and substrates Compositions and methods for release of adherent deposits from surfaces and substrates are provided. The compositions are low volatile organic compound (low VOC) compositions, solutions or mixtures. Adherent deposits removed using the compositions include grease and... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6903063 | Azeotrope-like composition of 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane and hydrogen fluoride The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244fa) and hydrogen fluoride, which are useful as intermediates in the production of HCFC-244fa. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6858571 | Pentafluoropropene-based compositions Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225) and a fluid selected from the group consisting of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (“HFO-1243zf”), 1,1-difluoroethane (“HFC-152a”), trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (“HFO-1234ze”), a... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6855211 | Rapidly evaporating cleaning compositions Disclosed is a composition of about 20 to about 80 wt % benzotrifluoride and about 20 to about 80 wt % trichloroethylene. Up to about 1 wt % of a stabilizer for the trichloroethylene can be included in the composition. ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6849194 | Methods for preparing ethers, ether compositions, fluoroether fire extinguishing systems, mixtures and methods Highly fluorinated, saturated, and unsaturated fluoroethers are efficient, economical, non-ozone-depleting fire extinguishing agents used alone or in blends with other fire extinguishing agents in total flooding and portable systems. Methods for producing ethers, ha... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6835321 | Compositions of a hydrofluoroether and a hydrofluorocarbon This invention relates to compositions that include at least one fluoroether and at least one hydrofluorocarbon. Included in this invention are compositions of a cyclic or acyclic hydrofluoroether of the formula CaFbH2a+2−bOc ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6806247 | Azeotrope-like compositions of tetrafluoroethane, pentafluoropropane, methylbutane and water This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane-245fa and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, he... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6770614 | Cleaner for electronic parts and method for using the same Precision cleaning compositions for electronic and electrical components comprise at least one halogenated, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon other than cis-1,2-dichloroethylene; at least one fluorinated saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon having the formula C | 08/03/2004 |
| 6759381 | Azeotrope-like compositions of 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane and 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane and 1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene that are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-245fa. HFC-245fa is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6753304 | Compositions comprising perfluorobutyl methyl ether and use of said compositions Perfluorobutyl methyl ether forms azeotropic or pseudoazeotropic compositions with esters. These compositions can be used in particular as solvent for cleaning and defluxing electronic components, for degreasing metals, for removing water adsorbed at the surface of ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6743262 | Perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and compositions and applications thereof Described are compositions comprising perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers and, optionally, surfactant; uses for perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ether compounds and compositions thereof, optionally comprising surfactant; and perfluoroalkyl haloalkyl ethers. ... | 06/01/2004 |