Patents by Inventor Carl Horowitz
Carl Horowitz 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).
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Patent number: 7198487Abstract: A power flosser tip incorporating a tooth-whitening coating. The coating is typically abrasive, and whitens teeth by scraping or wearing down hardened plaque or other tooth discolorations. The coating may also whiten teeth through a chemical reaction. The coating may be flavored in order to enhance user enjoyment. The coating is chemically bonded to the flosser tip, and dissolves when in contact with saliva or water at room temperature and pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, John Hoppes, Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Lina Zilberman, Paul Thottahil
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Publication number: 20060276576Abstract: A polymeric coating composition chemically grafts to cellulose or synthetics, and the resulting product serves as a filter in a filtration system which keeps the filtered liquid or gas clean by removing soot, solids, liquids and other contaminants, thus maximizing the life of equipment or engines. The coating is developed using chemical grafting that involves the use of monomers, prepolymers, catalysts, a graft initiator system and/or other ingredients. The resulting coating is used to treat cotton, other cellulose materials, synthetic materials and combinations thereof, and provides for graft-polymerization, thereby forming a polymeric film which is chemically bonded to the cotton fiber, other cellulose fibers, synthetics or combinations thereof with excellent adhesion, thereby imparting all the desired properties to the fiber in terms of increased filtration efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: Puradyn Filter Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Mohan Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Lina Zilberman, Paul Thottathil
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Publication number: 20060177670Abstract: A composition and method for coating a zinc-containing substrate. The composition and method provide a film that is chemically grafted onto the zinc-containing substrate, that is anticorrosive and abrasion resistant, and can be applied as a clear film and is capable of providing an appearance that can mimic various finishes such as chrome, gold, brass, satin chrome, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Mohan Sanduja, Sundershan Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Ella Mayslich, Paul Thottathil
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Patent number: 6994794Abstract: Filtration media having germicidal for use in filtering particles and deactivating, removing and/or destroying microorganisms from a feed liquid passing through the media. The filtration media includes an effective amount of at least one germicidal agent associated to monomers polmerized and chemically grafted and covalently bonded to the surface of the media. The germicidal filter media is prepared by contacting the media with a grafting solution comprising one or more monomers, a catalyst, a surface agent, a curign agent, at least one graft initiator, and at least on germicide and subsequently curing the media at an elevated temperature to chemically graft the polmerizable monomers onto a surface of the media and associate at least one germicide thereto. Filter media suitable for use in the present invention include ceramic spheroids, hollow glass spheres, polmeric type meida, thermoset coated glass spheres, and crystalline microporous materials, such as zeolites.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2001Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Kinetico IncorporatedInventors: Christopher B. Hansen, Samuel Mason, Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Paul Thottathil, Felicia Dragnea
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Patent number: 6908976Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, strength, and has a soft hand.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Healthtex Apparel Corp.Inventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
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Publication number: 20040265598Abstract: A finish is disclosed for a zinc-containing substrate where the finish is a film that is chemically grafted onto the zinc-containing substrate. The film is highly anticorrosive and abrasion resistant and capable of providing an appearance that mimics finishes such as chrome, gold or brass. The film is formed when a coating comprising of a monomer, prepolymer and silver ion graft initiator is applied to the zinc-containing substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Mohan Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Ella Mayslich, Paul Thottathil
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Publication number: 20040202981Abstract: A power flosser tip incorporating a tooth-whitening coating. The coating is typically abrasive, and whitens teeth by scraping or wearing down hardened plaque or other tooth discolorations. The coating may also whiten teeth through a chemical reaction. The coating may be flavored in order to enhance user enjoyment. The coating is chemically bonded to the flosser tip, and dissolves when in contact with saliva or water at room temperature and pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Harold A. Luettgen, John Hoppes, Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Lina Zilberman, Paul Thottahil
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Patent number: 6783865Abstract: Surface modified solid polyethylene and high density polyethylene products, together with compositions and methods for producing these products, are provided. Polymer coatings comprising vinyl, urethane, and/or epoxy are covalently grafted to polyethylene substrates. The grafted coatings optionally colorants, flame retardants, and the like, that impart desired improved properties to polyethylene substrates. Grafted substrates include, for example, boards, sheets, tubing, pipes and the like. The treated products are more fire resistant than untreated polyethylene and unlike untreated polyethylene, are also capable of retaining post-manufacturing paint, markings, or adhesives, as desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Logstor Ror A/SInventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Robert Mishiyev, Paul Thottathil
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Patent number: 6756419Abstract: A composition and method that provides a chemically grafted coating onto a substrate. The composition comprises an acrylate and a grafting initiator. The acrylate may be a waterborne urethane acrylate. The composition may also comprise resistance agents, adhesion agents, UV curing photoinitiators, defoaming agent, and/or deglossing agents. The substrate may be any wood or plastic, but works well with heat shrinkable polyolefin tubing. The composition may also be quick curing such that the coating from the composition may be cured under a D bulb and an H bulb at a rate of 100-160 feet/minute. The coating on the substrate resists delamination and wear. The coating may have indicia printed on the coating, the indicia being composed from ink or other printable materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, Inc.Inventors: Mohan Lal Sanduja, Paul Thottathil, Ella Mayslich, Carl Horowitz
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Patent number: 6726960Abstract: This invention relates to the coating of steel parts with organic polymeric materials for resistance to corrosion, abrasion, impact, salt solutions of high and low pH (both in liquid as well as vapor state) and corrosive atmospheric gases under the environment of high relative humidity and ambient conditions of temperature and pressure. To obtain secure and permanent adhesion of the coating on the steel article a polymeric coating is formulated so as to achieve chemical grafting to the steel face. This involves the use of monomers, prepolymers, catalyst and a graft initiator system. The monomers are preferably polyfunctional and when applied onto a metallic substrate, react via graft polymerization with the metal to form a polymerized layer coated onto the surface of the steel substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: National Crane CorporationInventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Ella Mayslich, Paul Thottathil
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Publication number: 20040076833Abstract: The invention provides a corrosion resistant graft coated metal substrate and a polymeric graft coating covalently bonded thereto. Water-based graft coating compositions and methods for graft coating metal substrates to provide for long term protection from rust and corrosion are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: LOGSTOR ROR A/SInventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Robert Mishiyev, Paul Thottathil, Peter Klokkedal Sorensen, Jorgen Mikael Berth
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Publication number: 20040072948Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, strength, and has a soft hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
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Publication number: 20040050799Abstract: Filtration media having germicidal for use in filtering particles and deactivating, removing and/or destroying microorganisms from a feed liquid passing through the media. The filtration media includes an effective amount of at least one germicidal agent associated to monomers polmerized and chemically grafted and covalently bonded to the surface of the media. The germicidal filter media is prepared by contacting the media with a grafting solution comprising one or more monomers, a catalyst, a surface agent, a curign agent, at least one graft initiator, and at least on germicide and subsequently curing the media at an elevated temperature to chemically graft the polmerizable monomers onto a surface of the media and associate at least one germicide thereto. Filter media suitable for use in the present invention include ceramic spheroids, hollow glass spheres, polmeric type meida, thermoset coated glass spheres, and crystalline microporous materials, such as zeolites.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Christopher B. Hansen, Samuel Mason, Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Paul Thotathil, Felicia Dragnea
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Patent number: 6645256Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, and has a soft hand.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Healthtex Apparel Corp.Inventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
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Patent number: 6645255Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, strength, and has a soft hand.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Healthtex Apparel Corp.Inventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
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Patent number: 6645262Abstract: Disclosed are liquid hydrocarbon fuel concentrates, including low sulfur liquid hydrocarbon fuel concentrates containing at least 5,000 ppm boric acid suspended in the liquid hydrocarbon fuel. The liquid hydrocarbon fuels include gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, jet fuel, boat or motorcycle fuel. Also disclosed are liquid hydrocarbon fuels compositions formed by diluting the concentrate to form compositions containing only from about 10 ppm to about 50,000 ppm boric acid. Also disclosed are liquid hydrocarbon fuel compositions formed of a reaction product of boric acid having a particle size of about 65 microns or less, associated with a liquid hydrocarbon fuel having a monomer or prepolymer chemically grafted thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2000Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Advanced Lubrication Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Satyabrata Mukherjee, Paul Thottahil, William Olliges, Charles T. Foscue
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Patent number: 6638319Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, and has a soft hand.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Healthtex Apparel Corp.Inventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
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Patent number: 6630244Abstract: A coating formulation for application to surfaces associated with combustion, such as fuel injectors, and surfaces subjected to elevated temperatures, such as fuel supply components, to prevent the deposition at high temperatures of carbon or graphite on such surfaces, such as stainless steel and alloyed steel compositions. The coating formulation forms a thin layer of polymer coating on the surface by chemical grafting involving the use of a graft initiator to create active bonding sites, on the metal surface, for the silicone-based prepolymer to undergo polymerization on the metal surface. The bonding and polymerization are completed in a single application process without using complex equipment. The coating and process helps surfaces associated with combustion and surfaces subjected to elevated temperature reduce carbon or coke formation at temperatures up to 700° F. and thereby improves the durability and performance of those surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Delavan Inc.Inventors: Chien-Pei Mao, Purushothaman Kesavan, Mohan Sanduja, Paul Thottathil, Carl Horowitz
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Publication number: 20030079296Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, and has a soft hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson
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Publication number: 20030074740Abstract: A solution for forming a graft substrate containing a graft initiator, a catalyst for activating the graft initiator, a polymerizable silicon softener, and at least one additional prepolymer, each of the softener and the prepolymer which includes a functional group for reaction with an activated site on the substrate for grafting thereto and water. The treated fiber exhibits excellent crockfastness, color fastness, and abrasion resistance, and has a soft hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Mohan L. Sanduja, Carl Horowitz, Izabella Zilbert, Paul Thottathil, Gerald L. Williamson