Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8097658 | Process for the production of medium density decorative molded foams having good fire retardant properties with reduced mold times, fire retardant compositions and foams produced by this process Fire-resistant, medium density molded polyurethane foams which may be removed from a mold in substantially shorter times than previously possible are produced by the process of the present invention. These reduced de-mold times are achieved by including a solid flam... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7311965 | Strong, high density foam glass tile having a small pore size A strong, high density foam glass tile having a small pore size which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile of the present invention is strong enough that it can also be used as a structural member for a building. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7230046 | Flame-retardant polyphenylene ether compositions, and related articles A flame-retardant composition is described, containing a thermoplastic resin component which includes polyphenylene ether (PPE), along with a low-melting glass having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than about 500° C. The low-melting glass contains phos... | 06/12/2007 |
| 6998536 | Cable sheath including a halogen-free intumescent composition The present invention relates to a sheath (7) for a cable (1), where the sheath contains, at least in part, a halogen-free intumescent composition. The composition of the sheath contains a mixture of a polymer matrix chosen from a polyethylene, a polyp... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6967223 | Fiber-free shaped parts A fiber-free molding composition containing: (a) a binder selected from the group consisting of an epoxide, a polyisocyanate, a furane-resin-free phenolic resin, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a filler mixture containing: (i) an inorganic high-temperature-resistant f... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6783701 | Electrically conductive foam component An electrically conductive foam component free from blooming and having a stable electrically conductive property. The electrically conductive foam component is produced by foaming an electrically conductive composition which comprises a base polymer and a borate co... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6610756 | Inorganic/organic composite foam and process for producing the same An inorganic/organic composite foam that has a foam structure obtained from a combination of a phosphoric acid compound and/or a sulfuric acid compound with a blowing agent therefor, has reduced brittleness due to a cured material of an urethane prepolyme... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6294589 | Polyurethane composition containing antimicrobial agents and methods for use therefor A polyurethane composition for fabricating antimicrobial based products such as polyurethane foam carpet backing materials and carpets having a polyurethane foam carpet backing material. The polyurethane composition includes a plurality of particles compr... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6169124 | Inner parting agents for producing self-parting moldings made of polyisocyanate polyaddition products In a process for producing self-releasing, compact or cellular moldings which comprise polyisocyanate polyaddition products and may contain reinforcing material by reacting a) organic and/or modified organic polyisocyanates with b) at least one compound contai... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6140380 | Blowing agent and method for producing foamed polymers and related compositions A silicate-based blowing agent and method for producing foamed polymers provides a blowing agent containing at least one metal silicate, boric acid or a salt thereof, a peroxy compound, a reaction initiator and, optionally, a desiccant. The blowing agent ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6010565 | Foamed material for fireproofing and/or insulating This invention relates to a foamed material for fireproofing and/or insulating purposes, consisting of 30 to 90 parts by weight of a solution that contains 20 to 70 wt-% Al (H2 PO4)3 and 30 to 80 wt-% water, 5 to 55 parts ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5973015 | Flexible aerogel composite for mechanical stability and process of fabrication A flexible aerogel and process of fabrication. An aerogel solution is mixed with fibers in a mold and allowed to gel. The gel is then processed by supercritical extraction, or by air drying, to produce a flexible aerogel formed to the shape of the mold. T... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5726214 | Self-foaming fluoropolymer composition Fluoropolymer having unstable end groups is used to form foamed fluoropolymer structures without added blowing agent.... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5721281 | Flame retardant porous plastics Opened-celled porous plastics or natural products are made flame retardant by coating the cell walls with a liquid containing carbonization auxiliaries and/or flame retardant agents. The excess liquid is removed and the mass is dried. The open-celled poro... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5639800 | Production of flame resistant, halogen-free polyurethane/polyureas In the production of a flame resistant, halogen-free polyurethane/polyurea from a polyisocyanate and polyol, wherein to the mixture of polyisocyanate and polyol there is added an amine adduct of an acidic metal salt of the formula A1-3 B0-... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5556891 | Prepolymers containing isocyanate groups The invention relates to prepolymers containing isocyanate groups which can be prepared by reacting a) organic isocyanates with b) polyetherols containing at least 2 hydroxyl groups per molecule and having molecular weights of greater than 400 and/or polyester... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5539007 | Catalyst compositions for making polyurethane based on imidazoles and boron compounds A method for catalyzing the blowing reaction and making polyurethane foams employing a catalyst composition consisting essentially of a hydroxy-functional imidazole of the following formula I ##STR1## where R1 is a C1 -C10 | 07/23/1996 |
| 5391583 | Flame-retardant poly (polyisocyanate-organic phosphorus) products Flame-retardant poly (polyisocyanate-organic phosphorus) products are produced by mixing and reacting an organic phosphorus containing compound and a polyisocyanate compound in the presence of a polyisocyante catalyst. No other blowing agent is necessary.... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5373028 | Polyurethane foams having reduced visible emissions during curing In a method of preparing a poly-urethane and/or -urea foam from a formulation including (a) a polyisocyanate, (b) an isocyanate-reactive component, and (c) a visible emissions producing component, wherein (a), (b) and (e) are reacted under reaction condit... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5356942 | Hydroxyl group-containing amine-boron adducts as reduced odor catalyst compositions for the production of polyurethanes An amine-boron composition for catalyzing the urethane reaction, particularly in preparing a polyurethane foam, consisting essentially of the addition product of a tertiary amine and a boron compound of the formula Rn B(OH)3-n where ... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5268393 | Flame-retardant polyurethane foam produced without additional blowing agents Flame-retardant polyurethane foam products are produced by mixing and reacting an organic phosphorus containing compound which will react with a polyisocyanate compound and produce a gaseous compound and a polyisocyanate compound in the presence of a poly... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5177046 | Amine-boron adducts as reduced odor catalyst compositions for the production of polyurethanes An amine-boron composition for catalyzing the urethane reaction, particularly in preparing a polyurethane foam, consisting essentially of the addition product of a tertiary amine and a boron compound of the formula Rn B(OH)3-n where ... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5173515 | Fire retardant foams comprising expandable graphite, amine salts and phosphorous polyols New particularly effective fire retardent elements based on foams and expandable graphite are characterized in that they additionally contain one or more components from the group consisting of phosphate-containing polyols, borates and amine salts.... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5166223 | Hydroxyl group-containing amine-boron adducts are reduced odor catalyst compositions for the production of polyurethanes An amine-boron composition for catalyzing the urethane reaction, particularly in preparing a polyurethane foam, consisting essentially of the addition product of a tertiary amine and a boron compound of the formula Rn B(OH)3-n where ... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5162379 | Amine-boron adducts as reduced odor catalyst compositions for the production of polyurethanes An amine-boron composition for catalyzing the urethane reaction, particularly in preparing a polyurethane foam, consisting essentially of the addition product of a tertiary amine and a boron compound of the formula Rn B(OH)3-n where ... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5118721 | Dispersion polymer polyols A process for preparing a dispersion of a filler e.g., melamine, urea or borax in a dispersion or graft polymer polyol is provided. The process comprises (1) dispersing the filler in a suitable basestock (e.g., a polyether polyol) and (2) thereafter using... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5110834 | Production of chlorofluorocarbon-free urethane-containing soft-elastic moldings having a cellular core and a compacted peripheral zone Chlorofluorocarbon-free urethane-containing, soft-elastic moldings having a cellular core, a compacted peripheral zone and an essentially pore-free smooth surface are produced by reacting a) an organic and/or modified organic polyisocyanate with b) at least on... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5096623 | Process and composition for producing flame retardant rebonded foam products A flame retardant composition and process which is particular useful for rebounded foam products. The composition of the present invention includes a solid component of magnesium sulfate, boric acid, decabromodiphenylethylene oxide (DECA) and antimony tri... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5086081 | Amine-boron adducts as reduced odor catalyst compositions for the production of polyurethanes An amine-boron composition for catalyzing the urethane reaction, particularly in preparing a polyurethane foam, consisting essentially of the addition product of a tertiary amine and a boron compound of the formula Rn B(OH)3-n where ... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5075414 | Resorcinol-modified phenolic resin binder for reinforced plastics A fire resistant resin for use as a binder in reinforced plastics and a resultant reinforced plastic includes the reaction product of (a) at least one resorcinol component selected from the group consisting of resorcinol and resorcinol formaldehyde novola... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5075413 | Resorcinol-modified phenolic resin binder for reinforced plastics A fire resistant resin for use as a binder in reinforced plastics and a resultant reinforced plastic includes the reaction product of (a) at least one resorcinol component selected from the group consisting of resorcinol and resorcinol formaldehyde novola... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5075343 | Flame-retardant polyurethane foam utilizing boric acid Flame retardant polyurethane foams are produced by mixing and reacting a polyol, a low molecular weight compound with 1 or more active hydrogen, an organic polyisocyanate and an acidic boron compound in the presence of an organo-metal urethane catalyst. T... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5057545 | Fire retardant foam materials A fire retardant flexible polyurethane foam and method for its production are provided. The foam is prepared by reacting in the presence of a metallic catalyst and a non-metallic catalyst (a) a polyol having a molecular weight between about 1000 and about... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5039711 | Production of flame-retardant polyol-oxidated silicon-acidic boron emulsion Stable flame-retardant polyol-oxidated silicon-acidic boron emulsions are produced by mixing and reacting a liquid organic polyol, and oxidated silicon compound and an acidic boron compound. This flame-retardant emulsion is useful in the production of fla... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4999383 | Process for the production of flame-retardant polyurethane products Flame-retardant polyurethane products are produced by mixing a basic salt-forming compound with an acidic salt-forming compound containing boron compounds in a polyol and/or a polyisocyanate, then reacting the polyol and polyisocyanate. The flame-retardan... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4968724 | Hydrated salt systems for controlled release of water in polyurethane foams Novel polyurethane resin foam compositions are provided which are only water-blown and require no halocarbon blowing agents, yet suffer no degradation in physical properties. The formulations include a hydrated salt containing at least two hydrated salts ... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4966920 | Smoke and toxic gas suppressant composition The present invention provides a composition comprising a combustible material containing urethane linkages; and as a smoke and toxic gas suppressant, a polyester which has an acid value below 30 mg KOH/g, preferably below 10 mg KOH/g, and which is derive... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4940737 | Chemically modified hydrophilic prepolymers and polymers A class of modified hydrophilic prepolymers and polymers is disclosed which are characterized by their specific reactivity. Isocyanate-capped oxyethylene-based prepolymers are modified by reacting with a compound having an isocyanate-reactive group which ... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4895878 | Flexible polyurethane foam having a high fire resistance A flexible highly elastical polyurethane foam having a density ranging between 25 and 150 kg/m3 and a relatively high fire resistance obtained by the reaction of an isocyanate and/or a chemically modified derivate thereof with a highly molecula... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4857560 | Reaction products useful as catalysts in the production of isocyanate-based plastics A reaction product is formed from a tertiary amine and an acid mixture of (i) boric acid and (ii) a carboxylic acid. The reaction components are generally used in quantities such that the molar ratio of tertiary amine to acid mixture is from 1:0.1 to 1:10... | 08/15/1989 |
