Patents Examined by James Siedleck
  • Fire control composition and method
    Patent number: 7670513
    Abstract: A composition and method of controlling a fire are disclosed. The composition contains a superabsorbent polymer, a colorant, an opacifying agent, and water. The method includes a step of applying the composition to a combustible object, either before or after initiation of combustion. The composition and method are especially useful for application to vegetation or foliage to prevent, retard, suppress, and/or extinguish forest fires and wildfires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Seth Erdner, Dwight Pakan
  • Insulation with tape adhering surface
    Patent number: 4946732
    Abstract: Improved insulation segments for fluid conduits such as pipes and ducts, having a nontacky moisture resistant strip which extends along edges of the insulation which are adapted to be secured to other portions of the insulation, or to other insulation segments using a pressure sensitive, adhesive tape. This strip preferably comprises a cured adhesive which bonds to the paper or other surface to which it is applied which provides a good, dry, dirt free, smooth surface to which the pressure sensitive adhesive tape will strongly adhere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Venture Tape Corp.
    Inventors: Lewis S. Cohen, Ivan Rodrigues