US3781177A
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Isostearic acid coated,non-dusting aluminum particles
Assignee: Alcoa Corp
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Filing: 1973-04-26
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1993-04-26
Abstract
Abstract Aluminum powder coated with isostearic acid exhibits substantially no dusting during handling thereby enhancing safety and environmental aspects.
Inventors
- 👤 T Kondis
- 👤 R Rolles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:51
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B47/00; C06B47/14; B; B22; B22F; B22F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
17 words
The product according to claim 1 wherein said particulate aluminum consists of an atomized grade of aluminum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
Particulate aluminum in bulk according to claim 1 and consisting in part of particles capable of passing through a 325 mesh screen, and characterized by being substantially non-dusting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The product according to claim 3 wherein said particulate aluminum consists of 10 to 100 percent of aluminum particles capable of passing through a 325 mesh screen, said particles being coated with between 0.2 to 5 percent of isostearic acid based on the weight of said aluminum particulates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The product according to claim 3 wherein said particulate aLuminum consists of an atomized grade of aluminum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The product according to claim 3 wherein at least 90 percent of the total aluminum surface area is coated.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
35 words
A method for substantially reducing the dusting of particulate aluminum in bulk which comprises coating said particulate aluminum with between 0.1 to 5 percent of isostearic acid based on the weight of said aluminum particulates.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for substantially reducing the dusting of particulate aluminum in bulk comprising aluminum particles capable of passing through a 325 mesh sieve, which comprises blending said particulate aluminum at room temperature with between 0.1 to 5 percent of isostearic acid based on the weight of said aluminum particulates, thereby to apply to surfaces of said particulates coatings of said isostearic acid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |