Patents Assigned to Turtle Wax, Inc.
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Patent number: 11932831Abstract: A water-based graphene dispersion is made by shear stabilization. The method of preparing the water-based graphene dispersion using shear stabilization includes adding a composition containing a graphene powder, a super wetter surfactant and a water dispersible rheology agent into water to form an aqueous mixture; and shearing the aqueous mixture under high pressures to break down the thick layers of the graphene powder to thin layers of graphene platelet particles and to form the water-based graphene dispersion with the graphene platelet particles dispersed in the water-based graphene dispersion. The water-based graphene dispersion is stable without visible phase separation after storage at room temperature for at least one year or even more than one year.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventor: Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: 11897771Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of graphene exfoliation and/or stabilization. Both graphene and silica are mixed in an organic solvent to form a liquid precursor, which is then directed through an orifice formed by a metal cylinder and a flat metal plate. The metal cylinder is pressed against the flat metal plate by a high pressure. The high shear between the metal cylinder and the flat metal plate breaks down the thick layers of graphene to thin layers, which are stably dispersed in the gel formed by the silica.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventor: Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: 11512265Abstract: A water-based graphene dispersion is made by shear stabilization. The method of preparing the water-based graphene dispersion using shear stabilization includes adding a composition containing a graphene powder, a super wetter surfactant and a water dispersible rheology agent into water to form an aqueous mixture; and shearing the aqueous mixture under high pressures to break down the thick layers of the graphene powder to thin layers of graphene platelet particles and to form the water-based graphene dispersion with the graphene platelet particles dispersed in the water-based graphene dispersion. The water-based graphene dispersion is stable without visible phase separation after storage at room temperature for at least one year or even more than one year.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: 11358871Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of graphene exfoliation and/or stabilization. Both graphene and silica are mixed in an organic solvent to form a liquid precursor, which is then directed through an orifice formed by a metal cylinder and a flat metal plate. The metal cylinder is pressed against the flat metal plate by a high pressure. The high shear between the metal cylinder and the flat metal plate breaks down the thick layers of graphene to thin layers, which are stably dispersed in the gel formed by the silica.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventor: Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: 11021315Abstract: A spray cap system is described that can enable a user to more consistently and accurately dispense and work with the contents of a spray can. The system includes a spray cap, spray button, spray nozzle, implement holder, and an implement (such as a brush, a foam pad applicator, or a sponge). By using the spray cap system, a user may achieve a more optimal discharge pattern of the contents of the can with a more efficient and optimal coverage of a surface. In addition, the user may utilize the implement while it is attached to the spray cap or remove the implement to use the implement independently. The spray cap system provides versatility to a user by enabling the user to spray the contents of the spray can regardless of whether the implement is attached to the spray cap.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Gary Cosentino, Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: 10315835Abstract: A spray cap system is described that can enable a user to more consistently and accurately dispense and work with the contents of a spray can. The system includes a spray cap, spray button, spray nozzle, implement holder, and an implement (such as a brush, a foam pad applicator, or a sponge). By using the spray cap system, a user may achieve a more optimal discharge pattern of the contents of the can with a more efficient and optimal coverage of a surface. In addition, the user may utilize the implement while it is attached to the spray cap or remove the implement to use the implement independently. The spray cap system provides versatility to a user by enabling the user to spray the contents of the spray can regardless of whether the implement is attached to the spray cap.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Gary Cosentino, Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: 9550917Abstract: An aqueous polishing slurry having enhanced wettability comprises a detergent blend which includes an anionic alkyl sulfate-based detergent and an alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent together with particulate polishing abrasive.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: 9546295Abstract: A dressing suitable for tires and plastic automotive trim is an alkaline, aqueous emulsion, free from silicone oil, and contains a non-film forming acrylic polymer, an oxidized polyethylene wax, tributoxyethyl phosphate, hydrophilic carbon black, a non-ionic surfactant, and a biocide. The dressing, when applied to a tire or plastic automotive trim produces a lasting, luxurious luster.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Rodel C. Laviste, Daren Kord Herbert
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Patent number: 7981853Abstract: A sprayable wash-and-wax composition which includes biodegradable surfactants and water repelling sealants. The sprayable composition preferably is packaged in an aerosol can and is dispensed as a foamed composition onto the car surface to be clean. The foamed composition is thereafter wiped from the car surface to produce a cleaned surface which is then buffed to a high gloss.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Schultz, Frederic W. Joseph, II, Michael A. Deddo
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Patent number: 7753998Abstract: A liquid polishing composition of the invention suitable for polishing an automobile and the like comprises about 0.01 to about 3 percent by weight of at least one silicone-based wax, about 0.20 to about 10 percent by weight of poly(alpha olefin) compounds including about 0.1 to about 5 percent by weight of at least one hyperbranched poly(alpha olefin), about 6 to about 60 percent by weight of at least one polydimethylsiloxane silicone fluid, about 1 to about 20 percent by weight of at least one volatile cyclic silicone, about 0.25 to about 3 percent by weight of at least one amino-functional silicone, about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight of at least one UV absorber, and a petroleum-based carrier therefor. The liquid polishing composition can be packaged together with a microfiber polishing cloth in the form of a polishing kit.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Schultz, Frederic W. Joseph, II, Michael A. Deddo
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Patent number: 7598216Abstract: A three-phase liquid polishing and cleaning composition of the invention is suitable for polishing and cleaning a painted exterior surface, and includes an organic phase, an aqueous phase, and a particulate phase. The organic phase comprises a petroleum-based liquid and the aqueous phase comprises water. The particulate phase comprises at least one particulate polishing grade abrasive having a mean particle size of not more than about 2.5 microns, which is selected from the group consisting of an abrasive that is harder than the painted surface to be polished and cleaned, and an abrasive that is softer than the painted surface to be polished and cleaned. The composition comprises at least one surfactant (e.g., an anionic surfactant, an emulsifying agent, and a foaming agent) to emulsify the organic and aqueous phases upon mixing (e.g., shaking) the composition, and to suspend the particulate phase in the emulsified organic and aqueous phases.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Schultz, Michael A. Deddo, Frederic W. Joseph, II
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Patent number: 6746977Abstract: A moist wax-impregnated towelette suitable for polishing a lightly-soiled exterior surface of a vehicle without buffing and without abrading the vehicle surface comprises a low-lint fabric such as melt-blown polypropylene non-woven fabric, impregnated with an aqueous silicone-based car wax emulsion in an amount of about 30 to about 170 grams of emulsion per square meter of fabric. The aqueous silicone-based car wax emulsion contains a isopropanol, a silicone oil, an amino-functional silicone, a cationic emulsifier, a nonionic emulsifier, an anti static agent, a silicone polyether wetting agent and optionally contains a wax such as carnauba wax. The wetting agent provides for even distribution of the aqueous car wax emulsion into the fabric and further promotes the even distribution of the car wax onto the vehicle surface when wiped thereon.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Schultz, Karen P. Glover
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Patent number: D787830Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Gary Cosentino, Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: D787831Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Gary Cosentino, Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: D813481Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Daren Herbert
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Patent number: D838170Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventor: Robert C. Jack
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Patent number: D845001Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Gary Cosentino, Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: D881717Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Daren Herbert
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Patent number: D899783Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Turtle Wax, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Gary Cosentino, Michael A. Schultz
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Patent number: D933371Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: TURTLE WAX, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Jack, Gary Cosentino, Michael A. Schultz