Patents by Inventor Patricia L. Slaber

Patricia L. Slaber 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).

  • Thickening agents for industrial formulations
    Patent number: 4737541
    Abstract: Thickened or gelled industrial formulations comprise, for example, an aqueous acid or base formulation thickened with a small amount of a water-soluble polymer comprising acrylamide, an ionic monomer and, optionally, a crosslinking monomer. The thickened formulations can be used as industrial or household cleaners, etc., and exhibit good viscosity stability and retention capability over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: David L. Stavenger, James W. Sanner, Patricia L. Slaber