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| 20080230740 | Nontoxic Watery Solution Against Freezing and Corrosion and the Regenerator For the Utilized Antifreeze - It is a nontoxic liquid for cooling of all types of engines, anticorrosive protection, boiling point over 130° C., freezing point over −40° C., it's not harmful to people, animals and plants. The inhibitors and additives make the basic protection against freezing and corrosion in engine. The additives are compatible with the additives for cooling systems recommended by some vehicle and motors producers, like Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, so this coolant meets and exceeds their demands. The basic substance and additives are given in description patent The Formulation of Nontoxic liquid Watery Solution Against Freezing and Corrosion (table “A”) as well as the chemical formulas. When the inhibitor from the patent The Formulation of Watery Solution of Inhibitor Against Corrosion for Utilized Antifreeze is used into the basic substance glycerol-water), the inhibitor is added in 10-15% of weight part. Such a product is applicable immediately. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080272331 | Hybrid nanoparticles - A method and composition for making hybrid nanoparticles and use of such nanoparticles are disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the invention, the hybrid nanoparticles comprise a phase change material (PCM) and a metal layer encapsulating the phase change material. In another embodiment of the invention, the hybrid nanoparticles comprise a phase change material, a polymer layer encapsulating the phase change material, and an outer metal layer encapsulating the polymer layer. In another embodiment of the invention, the hybrid nanoparticles comprise an inner core of a PCM encapsulated by a polymer shell containing embedded nanoparticles that have a high thermal conductivity. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080272332 | MICROENCAPSULATED HEAT DELIVERY VEHICLES - Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080302997 | Snow-Melting/Antifreezing Agents - A snow-melting/antifreezing agent which comprises potassium silicate as an active ingredient and a snow-melting/antifreezing agent which comprises potassium silicate and a nitrite salt as active ingredients are disclosed. These snow-melting/antifreezing agents may optionally further contain an alkali metal salt and/or a lower alcohol. These snow-melting/antifreezing agents are safe for the environment and do not cause concrete to deteriorate. They not only have excellent capability to melt snow and ice and to prevent freezing, but also have high profitability and are easy to handle. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080308764 | Leaching resistant pre-wetted deicer composition - A deicer comprises a mixture of a deicing agent, a pre-wetting agent, and a leaching inhibitor. The leaching inhibitor results in decreased liquid migration within and out of a mass of pre-wetted deicer. The deicer can include a deicing salt such as sodium chloride, a pre-wetting agent comprised of magnesium chloride, and a leaching inhibitor such as xanthan gum. The deicer can also include a corrosion inhibitor and/or radiation absorber. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090008597 | Snow Removal Agent and Preparation Method Thereof - Disclosed is a preparation method of a snow removal agent comprising: a crushing step of crushing halite using a crusher; an aging step of aging the crushed halite; a first mixing step of mixing the aged halite with magnesium chloride in a stirring machine and stirring the mixture; and a second mixing step of adding sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium metasilicate and urea and stirring the resultant mixture. The snow removal agent prepared by the present invention is not hardened even when stored for a long period of time and is environment-friendly with no negative effects to plants, fish and shellfish. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008598 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ON-SITE MIXING OF LIQUID DEICER - An apparatus and method for preparing and dispensing a liquid deicer. The apparatus and method allow deicer ingredients or precursors to be combined in an exothermic reaction to produce a heated deicer at the location where it will be used. In one implementation, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid are combined using the apparatus and method to make hot potassium acetate for use in numerous deicer applications, including deicing of airport runways. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090026411 | DE-ICING METHOD - A method of reducing the build up of ice or snow on roads. The method comprising mixing a solid de-icing material such as rock salt with a non brine additive solution such as an aqueous solution of a refined molasses stream. The de-icing material and additive solution being carried on a lorry | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090039310 | Deicing Composition and Use Thereof - Disclosed is a novel deicing composition having improved corrosion inhibition and being obtained by mixing 89-99.98% by weight of an alkali metal formate 0.01-6% by weight of an alkali metal silicate and 0.01-5% by weight of a C | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090072189 | METHOD OF MAKING HEAT CELLS COMPRISING EXOTHERMIC COMPOSITIONS HAVING ABSORBENT GELLING MATERIAL - The present invention is directed to a method of making heat cells that are suitable for incorporation into disposable heating wraps. The heat cells comprise an exothermic composition comprising an absorbent gelling material, wherein the absorbent gelling material provides for improved heat application in the relief of temporary or chronic body aches and pains. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090085003 | Frost-preventive composition - The invention provides a frost-preventive composition which strongly defrosts and melts ice and which prevents frosting for a long period of time and which does not run or sag when applied to a wall surface or the like. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090085004 | Aircraft De-/Anti-Icer - This invention relates to an aircraft de-/anti-icer for use at low temperatures. In particular, the present invention provides the use of a composition comprising 1,3-propylene glycol, one or more surfactants, one or more corrosion inhibitors, one or more pH regulators and water for removing frozen water from the surfaces of aircraft and/or for preventing the formation of frozen water thereon at a temperature below −32° C. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090090887 | Antifreeze compositions - Disclosed is an antifreeze composition comprising a) a water soluble liquid alcohol freezing point depressant, b) a triazine based compound of formula I, c) a mixture of tolutriazole compounds of formulae II and III, d) 2-ethylhexanoic acid or alkali metal salts thereof, e) heptanoic acid or alkali metal salts thereof and f) water, where the compounds of formula I are | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090114876 | ANTIFREEZE COMPOSITION - An antifreeze composition comprising one or more metal chlorides, in particular, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride, and a solution having an alkaline pH in which at least one of the following ions is dissolved: Bromide (Br | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090121177 | SUBSTANCE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MELTING ICE AND PREVENTING SLIPPERINESS AND USE OF BETAINE FOR MELTING ICE AND PREVENTING SLIPPERINESS - The invention relates to a combination of compounds for de-icing and/or anti-skid treatment, which combination comprises betaine and at least one other de-icing agent, which has been selected from the group consisting of acetates, formates, urea and combinations thereof. The invention also relates to a method of de-icing and/or anti- skid treatment, wherein a combination of compounds selected from the group consisting of acetates, formats, urea and combinations thereof, are applied to a slippery surface or a surface vulnerable to slipperiness. The invention further relates to the use of betaine for de-icing and/or anti-skid treatment, when betaine is used in combination with at least one other de-icing agent, which has been selected from the group consisting of acetates, formates, urea and combinations thereof. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090127499 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DUST CONTROL AND FREEZE CONDITIONING - Dust control and/or freeze conditioning compositions and methods of using the compositions are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention provides methods of utilizing the dust control and/or freeze conditioning products. For example, the method can comprise preventing the agglomeration of particulate material comprising coal and the adhesion thereof to surfaces in subfreezing weather. The method can also comprise preventing dust formation from particulate material handling processes. The dust control and/or freeze conditioning compositions can comprise a bottom stream derived from a biodiesel manufacturing process. The dust control and/or freeze conditioning compositions can also comprise a bottom stream of transesterification reactions involving triglycerides. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090152490 | GLYCERIN COATED ICE MELTER - Solid ice melters are improved with a small exterior coating of glycerin which prevents caking and bridging and enhances melt value. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090218541 | Deicing and Anti-Icing Compositions Comprising Renewably-Based, Biodegradable 1,3-Propanediol - Disclosed herein are deicing and anti-icing compositions comprising 1,3-propanediol, wherein the 1,3-propanediol in said deicing or anti-icing composition has a bio-based carbon content of about 1% to 100%. In addition, it is preferred that the 1,3-propanediol be biologically-derived, and wherein upon biodegradation, the biologically-derived 1,3-propanediol contributes no anthropogenic CO | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090250653 | Hydroxycarboxylic Acids and Salts - Compositions which inhibit corrosion and alter the physical properties of concrete (admixtures) are prepared from salt mixtures of hydroxycarboxylic acids, carboxylic acids, and nitric acid. The salt mixtures are prepared by neutralizing acid product mixtures from the oxidation of polyols using nitric acid and oxygen as the oxidizing agents. Nitric acid is removed from the hydroxycarboxylic acids by evaporation and diffusion dialysis. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090261290 | Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids - Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090272935 | Aligned Carbon Nanotube Bulk Aggregate, Process for Producing The Same and Uses Thereof - An aligned carbon nanotube bulk aggregate of the invention is characterized by consisting of plural carbon nanotubes aligned in a predetermined direction and having a density of 0.2 to 1.5 g/cm | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090278078 | ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS - The present invention provides deicing compositions which are environmentally benign, a process for producing the composition from certain waste process streams, and methods of deicing and/or anti-icing. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090294724 | ANTI-ICING MATERIAL AND SURFACE TREATMENTS - An anti-icing composition including a chemically-bound nano-layer based on a multivalent atom such as silicon or titanium, and whiskers of hydroxyls, polyols, polyethers, polyamines, poly-acids or mixtures of such hydrophilic functionalities. This base layer may be used as such or have an additional coating overlying it, e.g., comprising a polymeric polyol such as polyvinylalcohol or polyglycol. The second layer may also be chemically bonded to the surface or to the first layer. Surface treatment with such composition prevents small droplets of water from freezing on the surface and reduces dramatically their friction with the surface. The result is the prevention of icing of the surface, reduction in the adhesion of ice to the surface and reduction in the accumulation of ice layers. The anti-icing composition also makes removal of ice from the surface much easier once accumulated, and is useful in reducing de-icing requirements of aircraft and in retarding in-flight ice formation. Other applications include coating window panels and vehicles exposed to icing conditions and preventing bulk particles from adhering to each other in icy conditions. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090302265 | Supercooling promoting agent - During the investigation of the mechanism that cellular water in woody plants growing in cold districts keeps liquid state at low temperature, the inventors have studied to identify the causative substances. As the results, the present inventors identified supercooling promoting agents in woody plants. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090309061 | DEICING AGENT AND/OR ANTI-ICING AGENT - The invention relates to a deicing or anti-icing agent containing, based in each case on its total weight, from 35.0% by weight to 95.0% by weight of at least one glycol, from 0.001% by weight to 5.0% by weight of at least one dendritic polymer and from 0.01% by weight to 5.0% by weight of at least one further thickener and optionally water. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090314983 | Environmentally benign anti-icing or deicing fluids - Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100012883 | Functional Polymeric Phase Change Materials - A composition comprising a functional polymeric phase change material, the functional polymeric phase change material carrying at least one reactive function, wherein the reactive function is capable of forming at least a first electrovalent bond. In certain embodiments, the reactive function is capable of forming at least a first electrovalent bond with a second material. In other embodiments, the functional polymeric phase change material comprises at least one crystallizable section and may also comprise a backbone chain and a plurality of side chains, wherein the plurality of side chains form the crystallizable section. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100012884 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AND THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE SHEET MOLDED FROM THE THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a thermally conductive material having excellent heat conductivity and insulating properties and having flame retardancy while retaining flexibility and toughness. More specifically, there is provided a thermally conductive material comprising: a hydrogenated copolymer (1) and/or a modified hydrogenated copolymer (2) in which each has a specific structure and is contained in a specific amount; and zinc oxide (3) comprising a core part and acicular crystal parts extending from the core part in four axial directions. The thermally conductive material optionally further comprises a paraffin oil (4), a flame retardant (5), or a filler (6) having a thermal conductivity of 10 to 400 W/m·K (the zinc oxide (3) is excluded). | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100019191 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING 1,2-ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND 1,2-PROPYLENE GLYCOL BY MEANS OF THE HETEROGENEOUSLY CATALYSED HYDROGENOLYSIS OF A POLYOL - A process for preparing 1,2-ethylene glycol and 1,2-propylene glycol by heterogeneously catalyzed hydrogenolysis of a polyol, which comprises using, as a heterogeneous catalyst, a catalyst comprising palladium (Pd) and a support material selected from the group of carbon, zirconium dioxide, titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate, the catalyst not comprising any ruthenium (Ru), and performing the hydrogenolysis in the presence of water. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100025622 | Environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for treating multiple surfaces - The present invention provides compositions for road surface application, aircraft wings and surfaces, helicopter rotor blades or any surface where ice formation is not desired; wherein the composition serves to reduce the freezing temperature of surfaces, repels water, prevents the formation of ice, aids in the removal of ice and reduces contractile deformations and corrosion of surfaces. The compositions may also behave like a protective coating to applied surfaces. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100032611 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE POLYESTER MOLDING MATERIALS - Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising
| 02-11-2010 |
| 20100044622 | ANTISKID SNOW-CLEARING COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a powdery snow-clearing, de-icing and antiskid composition, characterised in that it comprises a mixture of calcium salts containing from 70 to 90 wt % of calcium chloride and from 10 to 30 wt % of calcium carbonate. The invention also relates to a method for producing the same and to the use thereof as a snow-clearing agent. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100044623 | ANTI-FREEZING/DEICING AGENT AND RELATED METHODS - A composition for deicing or inhibiting formation of ice includes waste material from a fermentation process for producing an amino acid from a carbohydrate source, and at least some second anti-freezing and deicing agent or a carrier. The active agent is waste material from a fermentation process for producing an amino acid from a carbohydrate source. The carrier may be water. A method for deicing an icy surface includes applying to that surface an effective amount of waste material from a fermentation process for producing an amino acid from a carbohydrate source. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100102267 | SNOW REMOVAL AGENT AND PREPARATION METHOD - A snow removal agent for melting snow, consisting of magnesium chloride, halite, urea, sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium metasilicate, wherein the sodium tripolyphosphate and the sodium metasilicate each account for an identical weight percentage in the agent, wherein the halite is crushed to a size of 7-20 mm and aged for 24-48 hours. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100117023 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING ICE FORMATION AND ACCUMULATION - The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the formation or accumulation of ice on a solid surface and for reducing the salt out temperatures. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100133464 | Heat storage substance, heat storage agent, heat reservoir, heat transport medium, cold insulation agent, cold insulator, melting point control agent for heat storage agent, supercooling preventive agent for heat storage agent and method for producing main agent of heat storage agent heat transport medium, or cold insulation agent - It is possible to provide a heat storage substance, a heat storage agent, a heat transport medium, and a cold insulation agent having low corrosiveness and a high latent heat quantity at a low cost, their production method, and a cold reservoir and a cold insulator containing the heat storage substance as content. The heat storage substance is characterized by containing a tri-n-butylalkylammonium salt and water. The heat storage substance is characterized by containing either tri-n-butyl-n-pentylammonium bromide or tri-n-butyl-n-pentylammonium chloride and water. The heat storage agent is characterized by containing a tri-n-butylalkylammonium salt and water. The heat storage agent is characterized by containing either tri-n-butyl-n-pentylammonium bromide or tri-n-butyl-n-pentylammonium chloride and water. The heat transport medium is characterized by containing a tri-n-butylalkylammonium salt and water. The heat transport medium is characterized by containing either tri-n-butyl-n-pentylammonium bromide or tri-n-butyl-n-pentylammonium chloride and water. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100294981 | DEICING BLEND AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Novel deicing compositions and methods of using and forming those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise a blend of NaCl, KCl, and MgCl | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100308255 | DEICER SALT SHAPED FORMS - A deicer salt having a predetermined geometric shape such as a cube, a pyramid, a parallelepiped, etc. melts ice and/or snow accumulations on surfaces. The deicer salt has a solid shaped form with a volume of about 25-225 mm | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100314575 | ANTI-ICING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATINGS - Superhydrophobic coating compositions are provided. The compositions comprise nanoparticles between 5-100 nm in size and a polymeric binder. The compositions are effective in preventing ice formation on the surface of various substrates. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100327215 | AIRCRAFT ANTI-ICING FLUIDS FORMULATED WITH NANOCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE - An aircraft anti-icing composition includes a freezing point depressant and a thickener including nanocrystalline cellulose. A thickening composition also includes nanocrystalline cellulose. Also taught is the use of nanocrystalline cellulose in the manufacture of an anti-icing composition and the use of nanocrystalline cellulose in a thickening composition. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100327216 | MICROCAPSULES, THEIR PREPARATION AND USE - Microcapsules, comprising
| 12-30-2010 |
| 20110017943 | USE OF HYDROPHOBINS TO PREVENT ICE FROM FORMING ON SURFACES - The use of hydrophobins for preventing the formation of ice on surfaces, especially for the prevention of ice formation on aircraft surfaces. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110017944 | Method for Encapsulating Latent Heat Storage Material and Products Obtained Thereby - The invention relates to a method for producing an inorganic latent heat storage material that is surrounded by an encapsulating layer that is made of an inorganic-organic polymer material that comprises a metal and/or semi-metal oxygen network with embedded organic groups. The method is characterised in that a liquid or liquefied latent heat storage material, in the form of discrete units that are to be, respectively, encapsulated, is introduced into a liquid or viscous precursor material of the encapsulating material such that the encapsulating material solidifies when coming into contact with the outer surfaces of said latent heat storage material. The invention also relates to an inorganic latent heat storage material that is surrounded by an encapsulating layer and is present in said encapsulation, said encapsulating material being made of an inorganic-organic polymer material that comprises a (semi) metal oxygen network with embedded organic groups, connected, preferably at least partially to (semi) metal. Silane resins are well suited as precursor material. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110024673 | ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS - Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110073796 | DEICING AND HEAT TRANSFER FLUID COMPOSITIONS - A composition for deicing or for the preparation of a heat transfer fluid is provided. The composition comprises a mixture of at least two carboxylic acid salts having a t/c ratio of 2 or lower, including a dicarboxylic salt and a monocarboxylic salt, said dicarboxylic salt being present in the mixture in an amount of at least 50 wt % of the weight of the mixture, on a dry basis. More particularly, said mixture is including a succinate and a formate, wherein the succinate is in an amount of at least 50 wt %, on a dry basis. Also provided is a method for deicing a surface or preventing the accumulation of ice, snow or a mixture thereof on a surface, comprising a step of applying on a surface covered by ice, snow or a mixture thereof, or susceptible of being covered by ice, snow or a mixture thereof, the above composition. The composition is also useful for the preparation of a heat transfer fluid coolant to be used in a heat transfer system comprising a heat transfer fluid provided with a cooling system. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110089364 | PROCESSES FOR REMOVING COLOR DURING PRODUCTION OF RUNWAY DEICER - A method of removing color bodies from a fermentation broth includes precipitating a color-forming impurity (color body) by adjusting the fermentation broth to a pH greater than about 13; filtering our precipitated color-forming impurities from the broth; and bleaching a second color impurity by treating the broth with an oxidizing agent. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110133115 | PROCESS OF IMPROVING MELT VALUE OF MELTERS USING PROCESSED DESUGARIZED SOLUBLES (MDS) - An improved processing of sugar beet molasses (MDS—Molasses Desugarized Solubles) with the addition of applied heat at about 140° F. to about 180° F. for a time sufficient to, along with alkali degradation, at any given concentration of MDS, show an increase in overall melt value performance when compared to non-use of the heat step. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110163257 | ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS EMPLOYING TRIGLYCERIDE PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS - Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110168941 | DEICING SOLUTION - A de-icing and anti-icing composition in the form of an aqueous solution which includes sugars, and an inorganic freezing point depressant in the form of a chloride salt. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110193009 | METHODS OF PREVENTING FROST FORMATION AND FACILITATING THE REMOVAL OF WINTER PRECIPITATION RELATIVE TO A WINDSHIELD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN - Disclosed herein is a winter precipitation barrier composition, comprising: a retaining agent, a solvent, and optionally, an auxiliary component, such as a rheology/viscosity modifier, surfactant, detergent, foaming/defoaming additive, humectant, dye, colorant, fragrance, or a combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the retaining agent comprises a primarily hydrophobic monomer or a hydrophilic monomer. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110210284 | ANTI-ICING COMPOSITION - An anti-icing composition is provided, which comprises methyl cellulose from about 5 to about 15% (v/v); propylene glycol from about 9 to about 11% (v/v); vegetable glycerin from about 9 to about 11% (v/v); isopropyl alcohol (90%) from about 42 to about 49% (v/v), and water from about 10% to about 35% (v/v). Methods of preparing and using the anti-icing composition are also described. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110226984 | HEAT-GENERATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A heat-generating composition is produced by blending magnalium (A1), an oxidizing agent (B), at least one binder (C) selected from a cellulose-based water-soluble polymer and a vinyl-based water-soluble polymer, and a solvent containing water as a main component, and drying the mixture thereof. The heat-generating composition has a water content ratio of not higher than 1.0% by mass. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110248207 | CRITICAL LEVELS OF GLYCERIN BALANCED WITH SALT FINES FOR DE-ICING SALT - Solid ice melters are improved with a small exterior coating of glycerin which prevents caking and bridging and enhances melt value. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248208 | PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (PCM) COMPOSITIONS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT - The present invention relates to a Phase Change Material (PCM) composition comprising a) from 20 to 80 wt % of a PCM; and b) from 20 to 80 wt % of one or more polymers chosen from the group consisting of b1) Very Low Density Polyethylene (VLDPE) having a density equal or lower than 0.910 g/cm | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110278492 | PLANT EXTRACT CONTAINING ANTIFREEZE SUBSTANCE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The objective of the present invention is to provide an antifreeze substance which is suitable for practical use and has excellent antifreeze activity in a safe process flow applicable to food production in a simple, efficient and inexpensive manner. The first method for producing a plant extract containing an antifreeze substance according to the present invention comprises the steps of drying a plant containing the antifreeze substance and extracting the antifreeze substance from the dried plant. The second method for producing a plant extract containing an antifreeze substance according to the present invention comprises the steps of extracting the antifreeze substance from a plant, and treating the obtained extract from the extracting step with an adsorbent. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110303870 | Process For Workup Of Glycol-Containing Aircraft Deicers - The invention provides a process for working up glycol-containing aircraft deicers, by (1) removing the suspended impurities from the used aircraft deicer, (2) treating the product thus obtained in such a way that the thickeners present therein are no longer capable of gel formation, (3) before or after step (2) establishing a pH of >7, (4) and then fractionally distilling off the glycols. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120018668 | Compositions and Methods for Anti-Icing/De-Icing - Methods are provided which minimize loss of an anti-icing/de-icing composition from a surface. This is accomplished by adhering the anti-icing/de-icing composition to a surface using a film-forming polymeric composition. Methods are also provided for preventing snow accumulation and/or ice formation on a surface, delaying ice and/or snow formation on a surface, extending the life of an anti-icing/de-icing composition on a surface, surface anti-icing, and surface de-icing. These methods include the application of a film-forming polymeric composition and the anti-icing/de-icing composition to the surface. Desirably, the anti-icing/de-icing composition is a reagent which reduces the freezing point of water. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120037842 | ANTI-THERMALLY-EXPANSIVE RESIN AND ANTI-THERMALLY-EXPANSIVE METAL - Provided are resin-based and metal-based anti-thermally-expansive members each having small thermal expansion. More specifically, provided are an anti-thermally-expansive resin and an anti-thermally-expansive metal, each including a resin or a metal having a positive linear expansion coefficient at 20° C. and a solid particle dispersed in the resin or metal, in which the solid particle includes at least an oxide represented by the following general formula (1): (Bi | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120043498 | MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM SULFATE DEICER - Deicing compositions comprising magnesium chloride and potassium sulfate are provided. The compositions are pet friendly and have less of a detrimental impact on the environment and vegetation than prior art compositions. Methods of reducing or preventing the build-up of ice or snow on various surfaces are also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120061610 | SUBSTANCE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MELTING ICE AND PREVENTING SLIPPERINESS AND USE OF BETAINE FOR MELTING ICE AND PREVENTING SLIPPERINESS - The invention relates to a combination of compounds for de-icing and/or anti-skid treatment, which combination comprises betaine and at least one other de-icing agent, which has been selected from the group consisting of acetates, formates, area and combinations thereof. The invention also relates to a method of de-icing and/or anti-skid treatment, wherein a combination of compounds selected from the group consisting of acetates, formats, urea and combinations thereof, are applied to a slippery surface or a surface vulnerable to slipperiness. The invention further relates to the use of betaine for de-icing and/or anti-skid treatment, when betaine is used in combination with at least one ether de-icing agent, which has been selected from the group consisting of acetates, formates, urea and combinations thereof. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120074350 | Apparatus, system and method of providing a de-icing saline solution for residential use - A residential de-icing apparatus, system and method. The apparatus, system and method include a first saline solution having a salinity in a range of 150-360 ppt, a residential container having a volume in a range of 2-5 gallons, a second saline solution resident in the residential container and having a salinity in a range of 30 ppt-250 ppt, wherein the second saline solution results from a mixing of the first saline solution with a volume of water, and a hand-held output nozzle physically associated with the residential container for dispersing the second saline solution at a rate in a range of 6-12 gallons per ¼ mile. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120080639 | POTATO SHAPED GRAPHITE FILLER, THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS AND EMI SHIELDING - Various potato graphite filler, thermal interface materials, EMI shielding materials and methods of making thermal interface and EMI shielding materials are disclosed. An example thermal interface material includes a matrix material and a graphite filler suspended in the matrix material. The graphite filler includes potato graphite particles. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120112119 | COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT OF ROADWAY - The heat conductivity of a cementitious roadway is improved by adding into the cementitious concentration a powder mixture of a tin alloy or a tin and other powder. Preferably, the alloy is a tin-niobium alloy. Alternatively, a tin powder and a niobium powder are admixed into the composition. Where the powders are used each of the components are present in a 50:50 weight ratio. The powder admixture can also be incorporated into an aqueous latex topcoat for application to a road surface. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120112120 | USE OF SOLID BETAINE PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - The invention relates to the use of solid betaine for de-icing and/or preventing slipperiness. The solid betaine comprises at least one non-betaine compound affecting water and/or moisture movement in said solid betaine. The invention further relates to a process for the manufacture of solid betaine. A suspension comprising betaine crystals is prepared from a feed liquid and the betaine crystals are separated and washed. The amount of wash liquid is adjusted in order to leave 0.5 to 10 w-% of at least one non-betaine compound in said solid betaine. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120126166 | Environmentally Friendly Chlorine-Free Deicing Composition - The present application relates to a deicing composition, specifically to a chlorine-free deicing composition, comprising at least two active ingredients selected from glycerol, a glycol-type compound and a salt of an organic acid. The deicing compositions of the present invention contain no chlorine-containing material, are relatively less corrosive to concrete and carbon steels, and have no toxic effect on plants. Moreover, the deicing compositions of the present invention have high deicing efficiency, which is, according to the Chinese national standard GB/T23851-2009, up to 200% of the efficiency of sodium chloride or more. In addition, the deicing compositions of the present invention maintain a long-lasting deicing effect (e.g., a deicing effect for up to 3 hours). | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120138849 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR STORING HEAT ENERGY AT HIGH TEMPERATURES - Composite material for storing heat energy at high temperatures (225° C. to 488° C.) formed by a porous carbon structure at least partially filled with LiOH/KOH, wherein a large amount of heat energy may be stored or released very quickly. The carbon structure is characterised by a high volumetric thermal conductivity, a low density, a highly interconnected porosity and a relatively high modulus of elasticity. The significant properties of LiOH/KOH mixtures are: a large amount of energy involved in full melting/crystallisation, a fairly low relative volume expansion upon melting and fairly low subcooling. The main advantages of the resulting composites are a very high energy density, a relatively low volume expansion, highly enhanced heat transfer, thermoadaptability, stability and insignificant hysteresis. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120153214 | AIRCRAFT ANTI-ICING FLUIDS FORMULATED WITH NANOCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE - An aircraft anti-icing composition is provided comprising a freezing point depressant and a thickener comprising nanocrystalline cellulose. A thickening composition is also provided comprising nanocrystalline cellulose. Also taught is the use of nanocrystalline cellulose in the manufacture of an anti-icing composition and the use of nanocrystalline cellulose in a thickening composition. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120193569 | DEICER COMPOSITION - The present disclosure relates generally to deicer compositions comprising a liquid deicing agent which is as an aqueous solution of a deicing salt and an additive that provides reduced corrosiveness and increased residual effect. Aspects of the disclosure are particularly directed to use of the deicer composition as a liquid deicer or an anti-icer. The deicer composition can further include a solid deicing agent such as sodium chloride, where the liquid deicing agent and additive form a pre-wetting agent when mixed with the solid deicing agent to form a pre-wetted deicer. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120205575 | METHOD OF MAKING CALCIUM CHLORIDE - AGGREGATE COMPOSITION - A method of forming a calcium chloride and aggregate composition includes providing a calcium chloride compound, adding an aggregate into the calcium chloride compound, and mixing the aggregate and calcium chloride compound to establish a mixed composition having the aggregate substantially uniformly suspended in the calcium chloride compound. The aggregate may comprise any suitable aggregate material, such as sand, salt or rock salt or the like. The aggregate may be mixed with the calcium chloride when the calcium chloride is in a paste form so as to substantially uniformly mix or blend the aggregate and calcium chloride and to substantially uniformly suspend the aggregate in the calcium chloride paste. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120205576 | MICROCAPSULES WITH A PARAFFIN COMPOSITION AS CAPSULE CORE - Microcapsules of the present invention have a core and a wall. The wall is made of a polymer, which by weight is from 40 to 90% C | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120211694 | Reduced Toxicity Ethylene Glycol-Based Antifreeze/Heat Transfer Fluid Concentrates and Antifreeze/Heat Transfer Fluids - A reduced toxicity ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/heat transfer fluid concentrate is provided comprised of ethylene glycol, a polyhydric alcohol having a boiling point above about 150° C. and that acts as an alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor, such as propylene glycol or glycerol, and selected additives. The antifreeze/heat transfer fluid concentrate may be combined with water to form a coolant solution for use in internal combustion engines. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120261607 | THERMAL STORAGE MEDIUM COMPOSITION AND THERMAL STORAGE MEDIUM - [Object] The invention provides a thermal storage medium composition capable of forming a thermal storage medium which is free from phase separation or liquid phase bleeding and is excellent in shape retention properties even at or above the maximum crystal transition temperature of a paraffin compound and further exhibits excellent fluidity when being shaped. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120292557 | ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS - Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120305831 | Compositions for Deicing/Anti-Icing - A non-toxic deicing/anti-icing fluid includes at least 20% by weight of a freeze point depressant selected from short chain polyols having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. The fluid further includes at least 10% by weight of water, a thickener, a surfactant, and a pH moderator. The fluid meets the requirements of SAE/AMS 1428 or its revisions for a non-Newtonian, Type II, III, or IV aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluid. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120305832 | HYDROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND SALTS - Compositions which inhibit corrosion and alter the physical properties of concrete (admixtures) are prepared from salt mixtures of hydroxycarboxylic acids, carboxylic acids, and nitric acid. The salt mixtures are prepared by neutralizing acid product mixtures from the oxidation of polyols using nitric acid and oxygen as the oxidizing agents. Nitric acid is removed from the hydroxycarboxylic acids by evaporation and diffusion dialysis. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130020529 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MAGNETO CALORIC DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a magneto caloric device. Magneto caloric powders are mixed with thermally conductive powders to form a composite material. An adhesive containing an acrylic resin is poured on the composite material and diffused among the composite material. The adhesive is cured within the composite material at a room temperature. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130062554 | DEICING SALT COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A deicing salt composition, including: between 95 and 98 wt. % of a formate, between 1 and 3.5 wt. % of a silicate, between 0.05 and 0.5 wt. % of sodium metaaluminate, between 0.1 and 1 wt. % of sodium carbonate, and between 0.05 and 0.5 wt. % of a organophosphate containing a phosphoryl group. The formate is selected from the group consisting of sodium formate, potassium formate, or a mixture thereof. The silicate is selected from the group consisting of sodium disilicate, potassium disilicate, sodium metasilicate, potassium metasilicate, or a mixture thereof. The organophosphate containing the phosphoryl groups is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy ethyl disodium diphosphate, 2-phosphate butane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid tetrasodium, α-hydroxy-phosphorus sodium acetate, or a mixture thereof. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130068993 | DEICER COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING DEICERS - The formulation of the current invention provides better deicing and anti-icing performance than commercial acetate-based deicing solutions. The performance is consistently better in all testing categories including melting, penetration, undercutting, and friction. The corrosiveness is similar to commercial deicers, which may include corrosion inhibitors. Chemical analysis reveals that a potassium acetate solution provided by the invention contains formate and lactate in the prepared deicer. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130099155 | HIGH THROUGHPUT BRINE GENERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A brine generation system includes a tank having an upper opening configured for receiving salt crystals to fill the tank. A divider separates a tank volume into an upper portion adapted for holding salt crystals a lower portion adapted for holding a brine solution. The divider is adapted to resist movement of salt crystals into the lower portion but is permeable to allow the brine solution to fall into the lower portion. A fluid conduit disposed within the upper portion includes at least one water jet for injecting water in a direction towards the salt crystals. The tank further includes an outlet positioned in the lower portion of the tank for withdrawing brine. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130126779 | ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS - Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130140483 | MICRO PARTICLE FOR THERMAL CONTROL MATERIAL AND DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME USING ULTRASONIC HIGH-TEMPERATURE VIBRATION SCHEME - Disclosed is a micro particle for a thermal control material capable of being applied as a highly thermal conductive material for thermal control, and an apparatus and a method of producing the micro particle for the thermal control material by using an ultrasonic high-temperature vibration scheme. More specifically, a Boron Nitride (BN) particle having a plate shape and an excellent thermal conductivity is coated on a PCM having a shape of a micro bead, to increase the thermal conduction to the inside PCM, so that a phase change is easily generated, and which allows an easy treatment of the PCM in a liquid state at a temperature equal to or higher than a melting point of the PCM. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140484 | SUBSTANCE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MELTING ICE AND PREVENTING SLIPPERINESS AND USE OF BETAINE FOR MELTING ICE AND PREVENTING SLIPPERINESS - The invention relates to a combination of compounds for de-icing and/or anti-skid treatment, which combination comprises betaine and at least one other de-icing agent, which has been selected from the group consisting of acetates, formates, urea and combinations thereof. The invention also relates to a method of de-icing and/or anti-skid treatment, wherein a combination of compounds selected from the group consisting of acetates, formats, urea and combinations thereof, are applied to a slippery surface or a surface vulnerable to slipperiness. The invention further relates to the use of betaine for de-icing and/or anti-skid treatment, when betaine is used in combination with at least one other de-icing agent, which has been selected from the group consisting of acetates, formates, urea and combinations thereof. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130146803 | ICE CRYSTALLIZATION INHIBITOR DERIVED FROM BASIDIOMYCETE - The objective to be solved by the present invention is to provide an ice-crystallization inhibitor which has a practicable and excellent ice-crystallization inhibiting property and which can be efficiently and stably produced in a safe process suitable for food production. Also, the objective of the present invention is to provide an antibody which specifically reacts with the ice-crystallization inhibitor, and a composition, a food, a biological sample protectant and a cosmetic which contain the ice-crystallization inhibitor. Furthermore, the objective of the present invention is to provide a polysaccharide which is derived from a basidiomycete and which is used for inhibiting ice-crystallization of a liquid containing water, and a method for inhibiting ice-crystallization of a liquid containing water. The ice-crystallization inhibitor according to the present invention is characterized in being a polysaccharide derived from a basidiomycete. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130153818 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THERMAL HYSTERESIS ACTIVITY, METHOD FOR REDUCING THERMAL INACTIVATION OF THERMAL HYSTERESIS ACTIVITY, AND COMPOSITION FOR INCREASING THERMAL HYSTERESIS ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to a method of increasing the thermal hysteresis activity exhibited by a composition containing an antifreeze protein and water, wherein the method includes incorporating the antifreeze protein and any one or more substances selected from the following additive group A into the water. According to the present invention, the method of further increasing the thermal hysteresis activity inherently possessed by an antifreeze protein can be provided. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130175466 | METHOD FOR GENERATING GIANT MAGNETOCALORIC MATERIALS - The invention relates to a method for generating giant magnetocaloric materials, the giant magnetocaloric materials obtained thereby and their use in magnetocaloric heat pumps, magnetocaloric power converters, actuators or magnetic switches. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130175467 | DE ICING FORMULATION UTILIZING CO-PRODUCTS FROM LIGNOCELLULOSE TO BIO FUEL PROCESS - The use of a side stream and residue from the lignocellulose to ethanol process for use in preventing the formation of ice and in melting ice and snow on roadways. The future lignocellulose to ethanol industry will provide a significant proportion of these streams that provide an organic solution that when added to chloride salts of calcium, magnesium and sodium provides an improved environmentally friendly road deicing product with reduced corrosiveness and increased friction. A deicer composition of calcium chloride aqueous solution containing 25-38% by weight calcium chloride mixed up to 50% by volume of hemicellulose hydrolysis side stream can reduce the corrosivity of calcium chloride to 70% less that of a sodium chloride solution. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130207025 | ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGN ANTI-ICING OR DEICING FLUIDS - Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130221265 | Aqueous Delivery System for Low Surface Energy Structures - An aqueous delivery system is described including at least one surfactant and at least one water insoluble wetting agent. Further described are low surface energy substrates, such as microporous polytetrafluoroethylene, coated with such an aqueous solution so as to impart a change in at least one surface characteristic compared to the surface characteristics of the uncoated low surface energy substrate. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130306904 | CITRATE CONTAINING DEICING COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED EUTECTIC TEMPERATURES - Deicing compositions are described for reducing an amount of ice formed on a surface. The deicing compositions may include about 1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a salt of citric acid. The compositions may further include about 23 wt. % to about 28 wt. % sodium chloride when the deicing composition forms an aqueous solution. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130334456 | DEICER COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING DEICERS - The formulation of the current invention provides better deicing and anti-icing performance than commercial acetate-based deicing solutions. The performance is consistently better in all testing categories including melting, penetration, undercutting, and friction. The corrosiveness is similar to commercial deicers, which may include corrosion inhibitors. Chemical analysis reveals that a potassium acetate solution provided by the invention contains formate and lactate in the prepared deicer. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140042357 | Compositions for Deicing/Anti-Icing - A non-toxic deicing/anti-icing fluid includes at least 20% by weight of a freeze point depressant selected from short chain polyols having 3 to 5 carbon atoms. The fluid further includes at least 10% by weight of water, a thickener, a surfactant, and a pH moderator. The fluid meets the requirements of SAE/AMS 1428 or its revisions for a non-Newtonian, Type II, III, or IV aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluid. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140042358 | METHOD OF PRODUCING LOWER ALCOHOLS FROM GLYCEROL - A reactive-separation process converts glycerin into lower alcohols, having boiling points less than 200° C., at high yields. Conversion of natural glycerin to propylene glycol through an acetol intermediate is achieved at temperatures from 150° to 250° C. at pressures from 1 and 25 bar. The preferred applications of the propylene glycol are as an antifreeze, deicing compound, or anti-icing compound. The preferred catalyst for this process in a copper-chromium. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140091251 | SLOW RELEASE ANTI-ICING MATERIAL FOR BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A slow release anti-icing material for a bituminous pavement and a method of manufacturing the same. The material includes X, Y and Z components. The X component is a chloride of 80-95 parts. The Y component comprises sodium silicate sodium gluconate and zinc dihydrogen phosphate. The Z component is an acrylate polymer obtained from polymerization of an acrylate monomer, as a cross-linking agent, and a hydrogen containing silicone oil. The manufacturing method includes preparing the X component, preparation the Y component, mixing the X component and the Y component evenly, and encapsulating the surface of the mixture of component X and Y by the component Z evenly through polymerization, to produce the slow release anti-icing material for a bituminous pavement. The anti-icing effects are remarkable for the bituminous pavement, and the material has effects of completely preventing the pavement from icing at −5 to 0° C. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140091252 | DEICING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a deicing composition comprising (i) a deicing agent selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, calcium magnesium acetate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, potassium acetate, sodium acetate, sodium formate, potassium formate, (ii) a native protein, and (iii) a molasses. It furthermore relates to a process for preparing said deicing composition and to a process for deicing a surface using said deicing composition. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140103249 | CORROSION-INHIBITING DEICERS DERIVED FROM BIOMASS - In some variations, the invention provides a deicer composition comprising alkali acetate, a solvent (such as water) for the alkali acetate, and a corrosion inhibitor comprising lignin or a lignin derivative. The acetate and the lignin or lignin derivative are preferably each derived from the same biomass feedstock. In some embodiments, the alkali is selected from the group consisting of potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the alkali acetate is present in a concentration from about 30 wt % to about 99 wt %. Deicer products may be a crystallized or dried form of the deicer composition. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140110624 | DEICING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a deicing composition comprising (i) a deicing agent selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, calcium magnesium acetate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, potassium acetate, sodium acetate, sodium formate, potassium formate, (ii) a native protein, and (iii) a thickener. It furthermore relates to a process for preparing said deicing composition and to a process for deicing a surface using said deicing composition. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140264149 | Biodegradable Organic Product Designed for Producing a Road Snow Melting Agent - The present invention relates to a completely biodegradable organic product designed for producing a road snow melting/ground thawing agent or a biological agricultural fertiliser, comprising at least one salt, for example in the form of grit, brine or slurry, characterised in that it further comprises a material of plant origin consisting of at least one waste product from an oil pressing/extracting, winemaking or crushing process. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140284518 | DEICING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a deicing composition comprising (i) a deicing agent selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, calcium magnesium acetate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, potassium acetate, sodium acetate, sodium formate, potassium formate, (ii) a lignin derivative, and (iii) molasses. It furthermore relates to a process for preparing said deicing composition and to a process for deicing a surface using said deicing composition. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140312262 | CORROSION INHIBITING, FREEZING POINT LOWERING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to corrosion inhibiting, freeze point lowering compositions comprising a mixture of a freeze point lowering agent and a corrosion inhibiting compound. The corrosion inhibiting, freeze point lowering compositions can be used in deicing brines or deicing solutions. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140319408 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY IMPROVED DEICER COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates generally to deicer compositions comprising a liquid deicing agent which is as an aqueous solution of a deicing salt and additives that provide reduced corrosiveness with reduced biochemical oxygen demand. Aspects of the disclosure are particularly directed to use of the deicer composition as a liquid deicer or an anti-icer. The deicer composition can further include a solid deicing agent such as sodium chloride, where the liquid deicing agent and additive form a pre-wetting agent when mixed with the solid deicing agent to form a pre-wetted deicer. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140339460 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a phase change material, a hydrophobic sorption material, and a viscosity modifier. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material comprising a phase change material and a hydrophobic sorption material. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150014576 | COATED ICE MELTING COMPOSITIONS - Ice melting compositions, methods for manufacturing ice melting compositions, and methods for melting ice are disclosed. The ice melting compositions can include a coarse deicing particle nucleus and a fine deicing particle coating substantially surrounding the coarse deicing particle nucleus. The fine particle coating can be attached or bonded to the coarse particle nucleus with a binder. The coarse particle nucleus and the fine particle coating can have a variety of particle sizes. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150060722 | METHOD FOR PROPORTIONALLY MIXING TWO CRYOGENIC FLUIDS - A method of proportionally mixing two fluids is provided. The method includes introducing a first fluid stream, introducing a second fluid stream, wherein the flow rate of the second stream is modulated by a valve, thereby producing a modulated stream, combining the first fluid stream and the second fluid stream, thereby forming a compounded fluid stream, introducing said compounded fluid stream into a fluid containment region, wherein a vapor fraction and a liquid fraction are formed, determining the composition of the vapor fraction, comparing the composition of the vapor fraction with a predetermined composition to determine a composition error, and modulating the valve to reduce the composition error to a predetermined error. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150108394 | DEICING COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A deicing composition and method of making the same includes an aqueous salt solution comprising sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride. The aqueous salt solution may be naturally produced from an oil, natural gas, or natural salt water well from siliclastic or chemical sedimentary rock type formation or it may be synthesized. The deicing composition may also include fresh water and a corrosion inhibiting mixture that includes sodium gluconate and triethanolamine. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150315444 | Compositions for Deicing/Anti-Icing - A deicing/anti-icing fluid includes at least 20% by weight of a freeze point depressant selected from short chain polyols having 2 to 5 carbon atoms. The fluid further includes at least 10% by weight of water, a thickener, and a surfactant. The fluid meets the requirements of SAE/AMS 1428 or its revisions for a non-Newtonian, Type II, III, or IV aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluid. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150322319 | Deicer and Method of Use - A deicer has Calcium Magnesium Acetate in a concentration greater than 25% by volume, leaving a remaining concentration, rock salt in the remaining concentration to form a mixture wherein water is added to the mixture such that the mixture dissolves in the water when the deicer is ready for use. A method of use for a deicer has the steps of adding water to a deicing mixture of Calcium Magnesium Acetate and rock salt, mixing the water and mixture such that the mixture dissolves in the water, to form a liquid deicer, and spreading the liquid deicer on ice. A deicing traction aid has a mixture comprising Calcium Magnesium Acetate in a concentration greater than 25% by volume, leaving a remaining concentration, rock salt in the remaining concentration, and a plurality of particles, wherein each particle is coated in the mixture. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150344759 | COATED ICE MELTING COMPOSITIONS - Ice melting compositions, methods for manufacturing ice melting compositions, and methods for melting ice are disclosed. The ice melting compositions can include a coarse deicing particle nucleus and a fine deicing particle coating substantially surrounding the coarse deicing particle nucleus. The fine particle coating can be attached or bonded to the coarse particle nucleus with a binder. The coarse particle nucleus and the fine particle coating can have a variety of particle sizes. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150361319 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTION OF ICE BUILD-UP - A composition comprising a silicone oil or fluorosilicone fluid infused in a cross-linked silicone resin matrix. The silicone oil or fluorosilicone fluid may comprise a linear or branched polymeric siloxane that may be functionalized with one or more of: alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl, benzyl, halo, hydride, hydroxyl, -alkyl-OH, -alkyl-SH, halo, -aryl-halogen, -alkyl-COOH, -alkyl(COOH)-alkyl-COO-alkyl, alkenyl, vinyl, -alkyl-acryloyl, -alkylamino, -alkyl-NH-alkyl-NH2, -alkyl-OOC—NH-alkyl-NCO, -alkyl-O-oxiranyl, monofluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, or alkeneoxide co-polymer. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150376104 | HYDROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND SALTS - Compositions which inhibit corrosion and alter the physical properties of concrete (admixtures) are prepared from salt mixtures of hydroxycarboxylic acids, carboxylic acids, and nitric acid. The salt mixtures are prepared by neutralizing acid product mixtures from the oxidation of polyols using nitric acid and oxygen as the oxidizing agents. Nitric acid is removed from the hydroxycarboxylic acids by evaporation and diffusion dialysis. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160009972 | ICE-RESISTANT PAINT FOR WIND TURBINE BLADES, PROCEDURE FOR ITS PREPARATION, USE AND WIND TURBINE BLADE COATED WITH THE ICE-RESISTANT PAINT | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160083635 | CORROSION-INHIBITING DEICERS DERIVED FROM BIOMASS - In some variations, the invention provides a deicer composition comprising alkali acetate, a solvent (such as water) for the alkali acetate, and a corrosion inhibitor comprising lignin or a lignin derivative. The acetate and the lignin or lignin derivative are preferably each derived from the same biomass feedstock. In some embodiments, the alkali is selected from the group consisting of potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the alkali acetate is present in a concentration from about 30 wt % to about 99 wt %. Deicer products may be a crystallized or dried form of the deicer composition. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160129366 | Method For Reprocessing Aircraft De-Icing Agents Comprising Glycol - The present invention relates to a method for reprocessing aircraft de-icing agents comprising glycol, in which (1) the used aircraft de-icing agent, which is possibly contaminated with runway de-icing agents, is collected in a suitable device, (2) the used aircraft de-icing agent collected in this manner is subsequently brought to a glycol content of between 50 and 75% by weight without or after only course prior separation of solid or suspended impurities by expelling water (3) and the concentrate obtained in this manner is separated into a water/glycol mixture and residue by means of a thin-film evaporator, and (4) the water/glycol mixture is collected. | 05-12-2016 |
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