Patents by Inventor Richard C. Speak

Richard C. Speak 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).

  • Particulate borate-soap compositions
    Patent number: 4297229
    Abstract: Particulate borate-soap compositions containing sodium bicarbonate are produced by reaction of a fatty acid with a mixture of hydrated sodium tetraborate and alkali metal carbonate in a fatty acid: carbonate mole ratio of about 1:1 to 1:2. The product comprises particles of borate coated with soap and sodium bicarbonate in which the soap represents about 5 to 35% by weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: United States Borax & Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Richard C. Speak, Donald J. Ferm
  • Carpet cleaning and deodorizing compositions
    Patent number: 4244834
    Abstract: Compositions for cleaning and deodorizing carpets comprising hydrated sodium borate, hydrated metal aluminosilicate and perfume. Cationic quaternary ammonium salts are preferred optional components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1981
    Assignee: United States Borax & Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Schwalley, Richard C. Speak
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D243064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1977
    Assignee: United States Borax & Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Everett C. Beeman, Richard C. Speak