Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Pascente

Thomas J. Pascente 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).

  • Method of preventing combustion by applying an aqueous superabsorbent polymer composition
    Patent number: 5849210
    Abstract: A method of preventing or retarding a combustible object from burning includes the steps of mixing water with a superabsorbent polymer ("SAP") to form one at least partially hydrated SAP, and applying the at least partially hydrated SAP to the combustible object, before or after combustion. In another embodiment, an article of manufacture includes a SAP, that is prehydrated, or hydrated at a later time, is useful for preventing a combustible object from burning, or for providing a human fire shield or preventing penetration of extreme heat or fire to a firefighter or other animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Inventors: Joseph E. Pascente, Thomas J. Pascente