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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7820736 | Intumescing, multi-component epoxide resin-coating composition for fire protection and its use An intumescing, multi-component epoxide resin coating composition for fire protection with a component (A), which contains at least one epoxide resin and at least one vinyl ester, a curing agent component (B), which contains at least one curing agent for the epoxide... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7795328 | Inorganic fire-resistant and thermally insulating paste, use thereof, and shaped parts made therefrom Disclosed is a randomly moldable thermosetting paste containing small mineral balls, an inorganic binder or a mixture of such binders, and a fiber moiety. Said paste is characterized in that hollow mineral microballs are used. The paste which cures starting at room ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7635728 | Flame retardant polymer compositions Flame retardant compositions are disclosed which comprise (a) at least one particulate material which expands on the application of heat and (b) at least one particulate nano-filler, together with at least one polymer and/or at least one curable monomer or oligomer.... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7479513 | Use of thermally expandable graphite intercalation compounds for producing fire-protection seals and method for their production The method of at least one thermally expandable graphite intercalation compound, containing A) a least one metal halide of at least one of the elements Fe, Al, Sb, Zn, Y, Cr and Ni and B) at least one nitroalkane of the general formula CH | 01/20/2009 |
| 7365114 | Flameproof styrenic resin composition The flameproof styrenic resin composition according to the present invention comprises (A) about 70 to 99.5 parts by weight of a rubber-modified polystyrene resin and (B) about 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a ring-shaped alkyl phosphonic acid compound represented by ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7331400 | Fire resistant and smoke suppressing coatings A surface coating includes fire retarding and smoke suppressing constituents dispersed throughout an essentially non-toxic, water-based adhesive binder. The coating comprises a mixture of chemical compounds where each constituent falls into one of six functional gro... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332320 | Protease producing an altered immunogenic response and methods of making and using the same The present invention provides novel protein variants that exhibit reduced immunogenic responses, as compared to the parental proteins. The present invention further provides DNA molecules that encode novel variants, host cells comprising DNA encoding novel variants... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314275 | Recording liquid, liquid cartridge, liquid discharge apparatus and method of liquid discharge An ink containing an ethylene oxide adduct of a dihydric alcohol, having a hydrocarbon group with 9 or less carbon atoms and having an I/O ratio ranging between 1 and 1.37, is supplied via nozzles in the form of liquid droplets onto a recording paper sheet, so that ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7288144 | Non-aqueous ink-jet ink composition A non-aqueous ink-jet ink composition contains at least a pigment, a solvent, and a dispersing agent. The non-aqueous ink-jet ink composition further contains a chelating agent, which is soluble in the solvent. The chelating agent may be a crown ether and/or a crypt... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7214332 | Flame-resistant-thermoset coating A thermosetting-resin-based coating that is capable of forming a substantially flame-resistant barrier upon being exposed to heat. The coating includes a thermoset resin, an acid catalyst having a pKa value of less than 2, a filler selected from glass, mica, talc, p... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211293 | Methods, systems and compositions for fire retarding substrates A closed-loop system and process is used for applying fire retardant chemicals to fibers. Fibers are preferably positioned in a vessel such as a dye machine which circulates the fire retardant chemicals. After absorption of the fire retardant composition, non-absorb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7189775 | Boehmite particles and polymer materials incorporating same A modified polymer material is discloses, including a polymer base and boehmite particles provided in the polymer base. the boehmite particles are made up of mainly anisotropically shaped particles. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178669 | Tire storage system A tire storage system is disclosed, for securely storing one or more tires. The tire storage system consists of two identical tire caps and a connecting spacer. One of the tire caps is placed horizontally on a flat surface. The used tire is placed upon one of the ti... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152385 | In situ molded thermal barriers Methods, systems, and devices for installing barriers in openings of gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors are described herein. At least one barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is p... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153570 | Optical fiber cord An optical fiber cord which is a single core optical fiber cord having an outer diameter of 1.2 mm or less, and has a structure in which an optical fiber core wire having a resin coating is provided at the center, a tensile-strength-fiber layer is provided around th... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7144527 | Fire-protection coating The invention relates to a flame retardant combination comprising, as component A, a phosphinate of the formula (I) and/or a diphosphinate of the formula (II) and/or polymers of these where R1 | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138443 | Reaction product of a phosphorous acid with ethyleneamines, formaldehyde, and amine for flame resistance Flame retardants, and compositions containing the flame retardants are disclosed. The flame retardants are prepared reacting ethylene diamine with polyphosphoric acid; or reacting an ethyleneamine or a mixture of ethyleneamines with phosphoric acid, polyphosphoric a... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7105234 | Flame retardant corrosive resistant conductive fabric article and method Disclosed is a conductive, flame-retardant polymeric fabric composed of a woven or non-woven nylon, polyester or acrylic fabric. A surface of the fabric is provided with a flame-retardant layer applied by coating the flame-retardant directly onto the fabric surface.... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087670 | Flame-resistant intumescent mixtures The invention relates to mixtures containing a) a polymer which may be produced from ethylene, vinyl acetate and optionally further monomers having a vinyl acetate content in the range of 40 to 85 wt. %, b) at leas... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7070653 | Method of providing a fire barrier and article therefor A method of providing a fire barrier that includes coating an opening in a structure with a composition that includes an elastomer. The composition is substantially free of volatile organic compounds and, when dry, exhibits a tensile strength of from about 300 psi t... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7060348 | Flame retardant, electrically conductive shielding materials and methods of making the same Flame retardant EMI shielding materials with improved retention of shielding properties are disclosed. The shielding materials are provided with a dispersed flame retardant on the surfaces of the internal interstices. Methods of making the flame retardant shielding ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052536 | Water-based ink There is provided a water-based ink that gives good coloration and little blurring on regular paper, gives adequate coloration on specialist paper, and has good fixability, and further gives excellent discharge stability with ink jet recording, and moreover exhibits... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7049524 | Impact-resistant self-extinguishing cable Self-extinguishing cable, in particular an electrical cable for low-voltage or medium-voltage power transmission or distribution of data transmission, having at least one conductor and at least one flame-retardant coating positioned externally to the conductor. The ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045079 | Aqueous intumescent fire barrier composition An aqueous fire barrier composition including a latex that includes a polymer, a polyol having 2, 3 or 4 hydroxy groups and a molecular weight of from about 75 to about 1200, and an intumescent agent. ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7033526 | Fire retardant foam and gel compositions A composition which retards the spread of fire, protects assets at risk from fire damage and emits a material which aids in extinguishing the fire. The composition may be either in the form of a gel or a foam and may be used to protect any sort of object, such as pe... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018571 | Flame retardant and smoke supressive additive powder for polymeric thermoplastics and thermoset resins A flame retarding and smoke suppressing additive powder that can be mixed with resins includes a carbonific material, a heat activated blowing agent, a heat activated halogen material, a phosphate material, and an inorganic material. The additive powder, when added ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014915 | Controlled binary macrosegregated powder particles, their uses, and preparation methods therefor A material has a mass of powder particles. The mass of powder particles includes controlled binary macrosegregated powder particles made of at least two constituent elements. Each controlled binary macrosegregated powder particle has a chemically binary structure wh... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011724 | Textile products having flame retardant properties and methods of manufacture A textile product with enhanced flame and/or smoke retardant properties and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The textile product is comprised of a textile material having a primary layer or backing with intumescent particles coated, sprayed, sprinkled, or ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6989113 | Fire retardant Fire retardant composition includes an ammonium phosphate substance, which is in contact with a carbonific, for example, glucose, and a nitrogenous spumific, for example, urea. A polysaccharide and/or a nonionic alkylpolyglycoside surfactant may be present. The comp... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6982049 | Fire retardant with mold inhibitor Fire retardant composition has a mold inhibitor. The composition can embrace a mixture of a substantially neutral ammonium phosphate salt in combination with an active hydrogen-containing nitrogenous organic compound spumific, e.g., urea, and with a hydroxyl-contain... | 01/03/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6960308 | Endothermic heat shield composition and method for the preparation thereof A method for preparing an endothermic heat shield composition, which comprises at least 50 wt/wt % hydrated salt and at least one filler material, the method comprising the steps of: a) heating the hydrated salt to a temperature at... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6943218 | Polyolefins with flame retardancy and abrasion resistance additives A chemical composition and method for the production of polyolefins having enhanced flame retardancy and abrasion resistance properties. Additives are covalently bound to substrate polymers by means of a graft polymerization process. Chemical grafting is facilitated... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6933334 | Silicone-cork ablative material In accordance with the present invention, a material for use in a thermal protection system contains a silicone resin binder, a silicone catalyst, ground cork, glass ecospheres, and a silicone solvent. In a preferred embodiment, the material consists of from 65.3 wt... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6930138 | Flame retardant and smoke supressive additive powder for polymeric thermoplastics and thermoset resins A flame retarding and smoke suppressing additive powder that can be mixed with resins includes a carbonific material, a heat activated blowing agent, a heat activated halogen material, a phosphate material, and an inorganic material. The additive powder, when added ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6917347 | Painted broadcast-frequency reflective component A component that is reflective for broadcast-frequency energy includes a nonmetallic substrate having a substrate surface, and a layered coating overlying and contacting the substrate. The layered coating has an electrically conductive layer overlying and contacting... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6911070 | Flame inhibiting and retarding chemical process and system for general use on multiple solid surfaces A process for an aqueous liquid flame retardant and fire quenching and extinguishing product for various and diverse materials with wide ranging chemical affinity. Preparations are safe, non-toxic, for professional and household use, in a stable colloidal dispersion... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6809129 | Elastomeric intumescent material A moldable elastomeric intumescent material comprises chlorinated polyethylene, plasticizers, phosphate based foaming agents, char forming materials, antioxidants, intumescent materials, flame retardant materials, and graphite and/or expandable graphite. A curing ag... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6747074 | Intumescent fire sealing composition Described is a flexible, solid fire sealant produced by high shear mixing in a substantially volatile-free state and capable of being molded or extruded into a variety of shapes and used as firestops for windows, doors, dampers, shutters, and through-penetrations, t... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6730381 | Intumescent fire-protection strips jacketed on three sides and combined cold- and hot-gas seals Coextruded, intumescent fire-protection strips jacketed on three sides, obtained by coextruding an intumescent composition composed of a thermoplastic elastomer with a processing temperature of not more than 250° C. selected from the class consisting of block copol... | 05/04/2004 |
