Patents by Inventor Tara Weinmann

Tara Weinmann 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).

  • Patent number: 7393401
    Abstract: A water based spray wax composition containing a microemulsion of a cationic wax nanoparticles, a quaternary silicone compound and zinc oxide nanoparticles providing long lasting protection of paint, glass, and metal, plastic, rubber, or elastomeric trim surfaces. The use of microemulsions or nanometer sized particles in the primary ingredients provides a transparent spray wax composition, which provides excellent coverage due to a significantly larger surface area, due to the nanoparticles used in the formulation. It also enables the wax particles to penetrate and fill small cracks and crevices for improved appearance, and durability of the spray wax properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, LLC
    Inventors: Hida Hasinovic, Tara Weinmann
  • Patent number: 7381250
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid protectant composition composed of a cationic microemulsion of a natural wax (carnauba wax) nanometer sized particles and zinc oxide nanometer sized particles in combination with a quaternary siloxane compound. The protectant composition of the present invention cleans, protects preserves and enhances the appearances of leather or vinyl surfaces used for covering items in the home or in vehicles. The product is easy to apply to both smooth and textured surfaces and has a transparent appearance. The product dries quickly and does not leave an oily residue. Utilization of nano technology to select components having nano sized particles provides a uniform deposition of the product leaving a thin film having exceptional protection properties. Unlike conventional protectants, the invention of the instant composition dries quickly and leaves no oily residue behind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, LLC (ALIP)
    Inventors: Hida Hasinovic, Tara Weinmann
  • Patent number: 7374592
    Abstract: A polish composition for metallic surfaces containing a polish and abrasive alumina nanoparticles in a water in oil emulsion composition composed of surfactants, suspending agents, and aluminum oxide particles of high purity of 200 nanometers or less having a median particle diameter of 0.24 microns together with an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent producing a polish having cleaning properties and an enhanced high glossed surface from a single application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, LLC (ALIP)
    Inventors: Hida Hasinovic, Tara Weinmann
  • Publication number: 20070209549
    Abstract: A polish composition for metallic surfaces containing a polish and abrasive alumina nanoparticles in a water in oil emulsion composition composed of surfactants, suspending agents, and aluminum oxide particles of high purity of 200 nanometers or less having a median particle diameter of 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Hida Hasinovic, Tara Weinmann
  • Publication number: 20070163464
    Abstract: A water based spray wax composition containing a microemulsion of a cationic wax nanoparticles, a quaternary silicone compound and zinc oxide nanoparticles providing long lasting protection of paint, glass, and metal, plastic, rubber, or elastomeric trim surfaces. The use of microemulsions or nanometer sized particles in the primary ingredients provides a transparent spray wax composition, which provides excellent coverage due to a significantly larger surface area, due to the nanoparticles used in the formulation. It also enables the wax particles to penetrate and fill small cracks and crevices for improved appearance, and durability of the spray wax properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Hida Hasinovic, Tara Weinmann
  • Publication number: 20070163463
    Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid protectant composition composed of a cationic microemulsion of a natural wax (camauba wax) nanometer sized particles and zinc oxide nanometer sized particles in combination with a quaternary siloxane compound. The protectant composition of the present invention cleans, protects preserves and enhances the appearances of leather or vinyl surfaces used for covering items in the home or in vehicles. The product is easy to apply to both smooth and textured surfaces and has a transparent appearance. The product dries quickly and does not leave an oily residue. Utilization of nano technology to select components having nano sized particles provides a uniform deposition of the product leaving a thin film having exceptional protection properties. Unlike conventional protectants, the invention of the instant composition dries quickly and leaves no oily residue behind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Hida Hasinovic, Tara Weinmann