Patents by Inventor Suzanne M. Greenleaf

Suzanne M. Greenleaf 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).

  • Silicone containing automotive vinyl protectant
    Patent number: 5462587
    Abstract: A method is described for providing a protective finish to a vinyl substrate by applying to the vinyl substrate a vinyl protectant composition. In one embodiment the composition is an abrasive free mixture of a film forming polysiloxane; a diluent; and a wax in the form of micronized particles having an average diameter of 3-12 microns. In another embodiment, the composition is a hydrocarbon solvent free mixture of a film forming polysiloxane; water; and an amorphous silica in the form of fumed silica particles having an average diameter of 7-30 nanometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Suzanne M. Greenleaf, Martin E. Cifuentes
  • Silicone containing automotive vinyl protectant
    Patent number: 5217758
    Abstract: A method is described for providing a protective finish to a vinyl substrate by applying to the vinyl substrate a vinyl protectant composition. In one embodiment the composition is an abrasive free mixture of a film forming polysiloxane; a diluent; and a wax in the form of micronized particles having an average diameter of 3-12 microns. In another embodiment, the composition is a hydrocarbon solvent free mixture of a film forming polysiloxane; water; and an amorphous silica in the form of fumed silica particles having an average diameter of 7-30 nanometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Suzanne M. Greenleaf, Martin E. Cifuentes
  • Polish containing micronized wax particles
    Patent number: 5017222
    Abstract: A polish formulation containing as components thereof at least one member selected from the group consisting of waxes, solvents, surfactants, thickening agents, abrasives, dyes, odorants, and other ingredients normally used in making polishes. The improvement resides in incorporating into the polish formulation at least one wax in the form of micronized particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Martin E. Cifuentes, Suzanne M. Greenleaf