Patents by Inventor Michael C. Tsoucalas

Michael C. Tsoucalas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Aqueous suspensions of aluminosilicate molecular sieves
    Patent number: 5084427
    Abstract: Stable aqueous suspensions of crystalline aluminosilicate molecular sieve particles, particularly hydrophobic crystalline siliceous molecular sieves, are provided in compositions having a consistency ranging from thin lotions to semi-solid "stick" formulations. The aqueous suspensions are maintained using hydrophilic colloids, particularly a mixture of a colloidal magnesium silicate having the structure of smectite and an alkali metal salt of the carboxymethoxy ether of cellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventor: Michael C. Tsoucalas
  • Mousse product
    Patent number: 4906453
    Abstract: A mousse product prepared from a composition including at least water, a drying agent and an emulsifier is provided. The composition is maintained under pressure in an aerosol container and is dispensed from the container as a foam onto wet enameled nails under the action of a propellant. The mousse product dries the wet nail enamel and can then be massaged into the skin to act as a conditioning agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Jumpeer Nails, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. Tsoucalas