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Method of treating spray paint collection water in paint spray booths and composition therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-16
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Granted: 1983-04-19
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Expires: 2001-12-16
Abstract
Abstract Spray paint overspray is collected in an aqueous bath containing a composition inclusive of finely divided clays, oils, a rubbery material in solution or suspension, and a foam suppressant; the ingredients serving to coat the paint particles converting them to a sponge-like mass which is filterable and at the same time serving to coat metal components in such fashion that paint does not become secured there to but rather may be quite readily removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R. Maher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:46
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K3/00; C09K3/32; C09D; C09D7/00; C09D7/71; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/93
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A liquid concentrate for addition to water systems recirculated in paint spray booths, which concentrate imparts to the water system, a capacity to convert paint overspray particles to a filterable, spongy mass; said concentrate comprising, (1) an amount of finely divided Kaolin clay, (2) at least an equal amount of water, by weight, (3) a minor amount of a liquid, rubbery substance, composed, essentially of gum Karaya, and (4) a minor amount of water-soluble oil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A liquid concentrate for addition to water systems recirculated in paint spray booths, which concentrate imparts to the water system, a capacity to convert paint overspray particles to a filterable, spongy mass; said concentrate comprising, (1) an amount of finely divided Kaolin clay, (2) at least an equal amount of water, by weight, (3) a minor amount of a liquid, rubbery substance, composed, essentially of gum Karaya, and (4) a minor amount of water-soluble oil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention, as claimed in claim 1, which includes a minor amount of sodium Bentonite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention, as claimed in claim 2, where the sodium Bentonite measures about 1.5 to 6.0 percent based upon Kaolin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention, as claimed in claim 3, wherein the Bentonite is the Black Hills variety.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention, as claimed in claim 4, wherein the amount of water, on a weight basis, is about forty percent (40%) greater than that of the silicate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention, as claimed in claim 5, wherein the Kaolin has a particle size such that about sixty percent (60%) is two (2) microns, or finer, and having a minimum of not more than about three-tenths percent (0.3%) retained on a 325 mesh screen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention, as claimed in claim 6, wherein the water soluble oil measures about six-and-one-half percent (61/2%).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention, as claimed in claim 3, wherein the water soluble oil measures about six-and-one-half percent (61/2%).
Claim 10
Independent Claim
65 words
The method of removing paint overspray particles from a circulating water system employed in paint spray booths, that method comprising the addition to the water system of an aqueous concentrate of Kaolin clay, liquid gum Karaya and water; said clay and water being in the form of a slurry concentrate added to the water system; said concentrate converting paint particles to a spongy filterable mass.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
65 words
The method of removing paint overspray particles from a circulating water system employed in paint spray booths, that method comprising the addition to the water system of an aqueous concentrate of Kaolin clay, liquid gum Karaya and water; said clay and water being in the form of a slurry concentrate added to the water system; said concentrate converting paint particles to a spongy filterable mass.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as claimed in claim 9 wherein the concentrate includes a minor amount of water soluble oil and a minor portion of the clay is Bentonite.
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