Patents Assigned to R. B. Cybernetris (1970) Ltd.
  • Method of enhancing oleophilic and hydrophobic properties of absorbent material
    Patent number: 4161460
    Abstract: A process for rendering porous materials oleophilic and hydrophobic so as to improve their ability to immobilize oil comprising coating the surfaces of the material with a non-volatile solid hydrocarbon or fatty acid. In one form the hydrocarbon may be molten paraffin wax. It may also be a solution of wax or fatty acid in a volatile organic solvent such as hexane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1979
    Assignee: R. B. Cybernetris (1970) Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent N. R. Sewell