US3988160A
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Water-based flemishing composition
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-24
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1994-12-24
Abstract
Abstract Herein are disclosed improved articles of manufacture, a method and composition for making same, involving the imparting of a pleasing "flemish" appearance to a solid substrate of natural or artificial articles having preferably a slightly rough surface including artificial flowers, fruit, vegetables, dried plants and the like by applying to the surface thereof a formulation comprising a powdered metal dispersed in a solution of a water-soluble cellulose polymer binder in solvent. Application to live plants and flowers and cut flowers and plants is feasible. This can be done with no detrimental effects on live plants.
Inventors
- 👤 James J. Trexel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:15
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09D; C09D5/00; C09D5/38; C08; C08K; C08K3/00; C08K3/02; C08K3/08; C09D101/00; C09D101/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A metal dispersion useful for coating solid substrate surfaces with a flemish-like, antique finish, comprising: a. about 0.1 to 15% by weight of water-soluble cellulose polymer selected from the group of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl celluose and hydroxypropyl cellulose; and polyvinyl alcohol or mixtures thereof; b. about 0.1 to 16% by weight of a particulate metal powder selected from the group consisting of aluminum, bronze, copper, gold, silver and mixtures thereof; c. 0 to about 10% by weight of dye or pigment; and d. about 59 to 99.8% by weight of water, polar solvents or water-solvent blends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A metal dispersion useful for coating solid substrate surfaces with a flemish-like, antique finish, comprising: a. about 0.1 to 15% by weight of water-soluble cellulose polymer selected from the group of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl celluose and hydroxypropyl cellulose; and polyvinyl alcohol or mixtures thereof; b. about 0.1 to 16% by weight of a particulate metal powder selected from the group consisting of aluminum, bronze, copper, gold, silver and mixtures thereof; c. 0 to about 10% by weight of dye or pigment; and d. about 59 to 99.8% by weight of water, polar solvents or water-solvent blends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A dispersion of claim 1 wherein the water-soluble cellulose polymer is hydroxypropyl cellulose and the solvent is water.
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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) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |