US4699807A
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Finish restorer
Assignee: GOLDEN AGE FURNITURE FINISHING PRODUCTS Co A CORP OF NY
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Filing: 1986-10-07
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Granted: 1987-10-13
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Expires: 2006-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A composition containing ethanolamine, a silicate and a protective colloid is useful to restore broken, crazed, or alligatored finishes without removing the intact finish beneath.
Inventors
- 👤 John S. Howell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:21
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09D; C09D1/00; C09D1/02; C09D1/04; B; B44; B44D; B44D7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
32 words
A finish restorer capable of removing a crazed and broken surface layer from a finish and leaving a cosmetically acceptable smooth finish comprising mono-, di-, or triethanolamine, a silicate, lecithin and water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
32 words
A finish restorer capable of removing a crazed and broken surface layer from a finish and leaving a cosmetically acceptable smooth finish comprising mono-, di-, or triethanolamine, a silicate, lecithin and water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A finish restorer according to claim 1, wherein the finish is selected from the group consisting of shellac, lacquer, oil-finish, varnish, oil-based paint, casein paint, and combinations thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A finish restorer according to claim 1, wherein the silicate is sodium or potassium silicate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A finish restorer according to claim 3, comprising 5% to 8% potassium silicate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A finish restorer according to claim 1, further comprising a drying oil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A finish restorer according to claim 5, wherein the drying oil is linseed oil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A finish restorer comprising an aqueous mixture of 3% to 6% triethanolamine, 5% to 8% potassium silicate, and 0.4% to 2% lecithin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A finish restorer comprising an aqueous mixture of 3% to 6% triethanolamine, 5% to 8% potassium silicate, and 0.4% to 2% lecithin.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A finish restorer according to claim 7, further comprising up to 35% linseed oil.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of restoring a partially broken and crazed finish comprising the steps of (a) (a) applying to the broken and crazed finish an aqueous composition comprising mono-, di-, or triethanolamine, a silicate, and a protective colloid; (b) rubbing the composition into the broken and crazed finish to remove in succession surface soil, ground-in dirt, and the broken and crazed part of the finish; and (c) removing the composition to leave a cosmetically-acceptable smooth restored finish.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of restoring a partially broken and crazed finish comprising the steps of (a) (a) applying to the broken and crazed finish an aqueous composition comprising mono-, di-, or triethanolamine, a silicate, and a protective colloid; (b) rubbing the composition into the broken and crazed finish to remove in succession surface soil, ground-in dirt, and the broken and crazed part of the finish; and (c) removing the composition to leave a cosmetically-acceptable smooth restored finish.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method according to claim 9, wherein the finish to be restored is selected from the group consisting of shellac, lacquer, oil-finish, varnish, oil-based paint, casein paint, and combinations thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 10, wherein the composition further comprises a drying oil.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 10, wherein the composition comprises 3% to 6% triethanolamine, 5% to 8% potassium silicate, and 0.4% to 2% lecithin.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 11, wherein the composition comprises 3% to 6% triethanolamine, 5% to 8% potassium silicate, 0.4% to 2% lecithin, and up to 35% linseed oil.
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