Patents by Inventor Howard Kestell

Howard Kestell 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).

  • Protective coating for painted or glossy surfaces
    Publication number: 20070178239
    Abstract: A glossy protective coating for painted or glossy surfaces is formed from a substantially silicone-free aqueous emulsion of film-forming agent, solvent, and a fluoropolymer that reduces soil adhesion and increases water repellency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Howard Kestell, Kim Smith, Keith Olson
  • Composition and process for preparing a phosphonate and phosphate-free automatic dishwashing powder
    Publication number: 20060234900
    Abstract: A method for producing phosphonate in the form of a solid or a gel is provided. The solid can be prepared by neutralizing phosphonic acid as a result of mixing a neutralization composition comprising phosphonic acid and a source of alkalinity to provide phosphonate in a solid form without a step of drying. The gel can be prepared by neutralizing phosphonic acid as a result of mixing a neutralization composition comprising phosphonic acid, a source of alkalinity, and silicate to provide phosphonate in a phosphonate composition in the form of a gel. Methods for producing detergent compositions and detergent compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Keith Olson, Howard Kestell, Kim Smith, Michael Besse, Brenda Tjelta, Kent Brittain