Patents by Inventor John R. Roheim

John R. Roheim 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).

  • Neutralizing superabsorbent polymer composition
    Patent number: 7670989
    Abstract: An absorbent and process for the neutralization and absorption of acidic and alkaline liquid spills comprising a mixture of superabsorbent polymer, a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, sodium bicarbonate, and optionally a chlorine neutralizer. The absorbent preferably also contains a chlorine neutralizer for the neutralization of any chlorine vapors and a pH indicator to indicate that the spill has been neutralized and is safe for handling and disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: NCH Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Benton, Katrell Deon Copeland, Robert C. Pearce, III, Alisha D. Roach, John R. Roheim
  • Anti-static fabric softening article for use in an automatic clothes dryer
    Patent number: 5145595
    Abstract: An anti-static softening composition for use in automatic clothes dryers comprising an ethoxylated alcohol, a fatty alcohol and a stabilizer which is a particulate solid and prevents any substantial release of the ethoxylated alcohol/fatty alcohol mixture at a temperature of up to about 45.degree. C. from a substrate which carries the mixture of the ethoxylated alcohol/fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Vista Chemical Company
    Inventors: Patricia A. Morris, Donald L. Wharry, John R. Roheim