US4762643A — Binders and fibers combined with flocced mineral …

Claim 1

Independent Claim 185 words

A flocced mineral material which comprises (1) a binder and (2) a swelled layer silicate gel that has an average charge per structural unit that ranges from about -0.5 to about -1, said silicate containing at least some interstitial cations that have the formula [R 1 C(R 2 )R 3 ]+ wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are independently selected from NH 2 and CH 3 ; provided, however, that at least two or more of R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are NH 2 but further providing that one or more of the hydrogen atoms of R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may instead be a substitutent selected from: a C 1 to C 5 alkyl, a C 2 to C 5 alkenyl and a C 2 to C 5 alkynyl wherein these substituents may be linked to form one or more rings which may be saturated, unsaturated or aromatic; and further, provided that the silicate is a water swelling body of (a) vermiculite, (b) mica, or (c) a mixture of vermiculite and mica.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 185 words

A flocced mineral material which comprises (1) a binder and (2) a swelled layer silicate gel that has an average charge per structural unit that ranges from about -0.5 to about -1, said silicate containing at least some interstitial cations that have the formula [R 1 C(R 2 )R 3 ]+ wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are independently selected from NH 2 and CH 3 ; provided, however, that at least two or more of R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are NH 2 but further providing that one or more of the hydrogen atoms of R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may instead be a substitutent selected from: a C 1 to C 5 alkyl, a C 2 to C 5 alkenyl and a C 2 to C 5 alkynyl wherein these substituents may be linked to form one or more rings which may be saturated, unsaturated or aromatic; and further, provided that the silicate is a water swelling body of (a) vermiculite, (b) mica, or (c) a mixture of vermiculite and mica.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 13 words

A material as described in claim 1 wherein the binder is a polymer.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 13 words

A material as described in claim 2 wherein the polymer is a latex.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 24 words

A material as described in claim 2 wherein the polymer is a resin selected from the group consisting of phenolic resin and melamine-formaldehyde resin.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 40 words

A material as described in claim 3 wherein the latex is selected from the group consisting of: carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene, polyvinylidene, chloride, polystyrene, styrene-butadiene latex, vinyl chloride latex, carboxylated butadiene styrene latex, fluoronated ethylene-propylene latex, acrylic latex, and tetrafluoroethylene latex.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 52 words

The material of claim 1 made by a process wherein the binder was combined with a suspension of the body of (a) vermiculite, (b) mica, or (c) a mixture of vermiculite and mica followed by an ion exchange reaction which placed the interstitial cations into the said body, thereby causing silicate flocculation.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 42 words

The material as described in claim 2 wherein the polymer is selected from: polyamide, polyamide-imides, polyetherimide, polysiloxanes, polyaryl sulfones, polyether sulfones, polyether-imide, polyphenylene oxide, poly carbonates, polyacrylate, polyphenylene sulfide, polyether keytone, polybutalyene terafalate, polyethylene, polyethylene terephalate, polypropylene, polypropylene terephalate, polyacrylate, and polyesters.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 16 words

A material as described in claim 2 which also contains a fibrous material made from polybenzimidazole.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 11 words

The material of claim 1 which also contains a fibrous material.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 69 words

The material of claim 9 wherein the fibrous material is made from a substance selected from the group consisting of: carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene, polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene, polystyrene butadiene, polyvinyl chloride, carboxylated polybutadiene styrene, fluoronated polymers such as fluoronated polypropylene, fluoronated polyethylene, and fluoronated copolymers of polyethylene and propylene, polyamide, polyamide-imides, polyether-imides, polyaryl sulfone, polyether sulfone, polyether-imide, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonates, polybenzimidazole, polyacrylates, polyphenylene sulfide, polyesthers, polyacrylate, poly-phenyls, polyaramids, and polyacetates.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 26 words

The material of claim 9 wherein the fibrous material is made of material selected from the group consisting of: silicone, boron, carbon, ceramic, glass, and metal.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 14 words

A material as described in claim 1 wherein the binder is an organic oligomer.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 13 words

A material as described in claim 1 wherein the binder is an epoxy.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 231 words

A flocced mineral material which comprises: (1) fibrous material in a form selected from the group consisting of: a woven substrate, a non-woven substrate and loose fibers; and (2) a swelled layer silicate gel that has an average charge per structural unit that ranges from about -0.5 to about -1.0, said silicate containing at least some interstitial cations that have the formula [R1C(R2)R3]+, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from NH 2 and CH 3 , provided, however, that at least two or more of R1, R2, and R3 are NH 2 , but further providing that one or more of the hydrogen atoms of R1, R2, and R3 may instead be a substituent selected from: a C 1 to C 5 alkyl, a C 2 to C 5 alkenyl and a C 2 to C 5 alkynyl wherein these substituents may be linked to form one or more rings which may be saturated, unsaturated or aromatic; and further, provided that the silicate is a water swelling body of (a) vermiculite (b) mica, or (c) a mixture of vermiculite and mica, provided however, that the fibrous material was combined with a suspension of the body of (a) vermiculite, (b) mica, or (c) a mixture of vermiculite and mica, followed by an ion exchange reaction which placed the interstitial cations into the said body, thereby causing flocculation of the silicate.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 231 words

A flocced mineral material which comprises: (1) fibrous material in a form selected from the group consisting of: a woven substrate, a non-woven substrate and loose fibers; and (2) a swelled layer silicate gel that has an average charge per structural unit that ranges from about -0.5 to about -1.0, said silicate containing at least some interstitial cations that have the formula [R1C(R2)R3]+, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from NH 2 and CH 3 , provided, however, that at least two or more of R1, R2, and R3 are NH 2 , but further providing that one or more of the hydrogen atoms of R1, R2, and R3 may instead be a substituent selected from: a C 1 to C 5 alkyl, a C 2 to C 5 alkenyl and a C 2 to C 5 alkynyl wherein these substituents may be linked to form one or more rings which may be saturated, unsaturated or aromatic; and further, provided that the silicate is a water swelling body of (a) vermiculite (b) mica, or (c) a mixture of vermiculite and mica, provided however, that the fibrous material was combined with a suspension of the body of (a) vermiculite, (b) mica, or (c) a mixture of vermiculite and mica, followed by an ion exchange reaction which placed the interstitial cations into the said body, thereby causing flocculation of the silicate.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 69 words

The material of claim 14 wherein the fibrous material is made from a substance selected from the group consisting of: carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene, polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene, polystyrene butadiene, polyvinyl chloride, carboxylated polybutadiene styrene, fluorinated polymers such as fluorinated polypropylene, fluorinated polyethylene, and fluorinated copolymers of polyethylene and propylene; polyamide, polyamide-imide, polyether-imides, polyaryl sulfone, polyether sulfone, polyether-imide, polyphenylene oxide, polycarbonates, polybenzimidazole, polyacrylates, polyphenylene sulfide, polyesters, polyacrylate, poly-phenyls, polyaramids, and polyacetates.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 67 words

The material of claim 3 made by a process wherein the binder was combined with a suspension of the body of (a) vermiculite, (b) mica, or (c) a mixture of vermiculite and mica followed by an ion exchange reaction which placed the interstitial cations that have the formula previously indicated into the said body, said ion exchange reaction causing flocculation of both the latex and the silicate.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 27 words

The material of claim 12 wherein the organic oligomer is an epoxy and is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 80% by weight.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 31 words

The material of claim 1 wherein at least some interstitial cations are formed from a member selected from the group consisting of: guanidine, aminoguanidine, diaminoguanidine, methylguanidine, tetramethylguanidine, melamine, 2-aminopyridine, and 2,6-diaminopyridine.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 31 words

The material of claim 3 wherein at least some interstitial cations are formed from a member selected from the group consisting of: guanidine, aminoguanidine, diaminoguanidine, methylguanidine, tetramethylguanidine, melamine, 2-aminopyridine, and 2,6-diaminopyridine.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 31 words

The material of claim 6 wherein at least some interstitial cations are formed from a member selected from the group consisting of: guanidine, aminoguanidine, diaminoguanidine, methylguanidine, tetramethylguanidine, melamine, 2-aminopyridine, and 2,6-diaminopyridine.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 31 words

The material of claim 9 wherein at least some interstitial cations are formed from a member selected from the group consisting of: guanidine, aminoguanidine, diaminoguanidine, methylguanidine, tetramethylguanidine, melamine, 2-aminopyridine, and 2,6-diaminopyridine.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 31 words

The material of claim 12 wherein at least some interstitial cations are formed from a member selected from the group consisting of: guanidine, aminoguanidine, diaminoguanidine, methylguanidine, tetramethylguandine, melamine, 2-aminopyridine, and 2,6-diaminopyridine.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 31 words

The material of claim 16 wherein at least some interstitial cations are formed from a member selected from the group consisting of: guanidine, aminoguanidine, diaminoguanidine, methylguanidine, tetramethylguanidine, melamine, 2-aminopyridine, and 2,6-diaminopyridine.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1991-08-09	1992-02-08	1992-08-09	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1995-08-09	1996-02-08	1996-08-09	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1999-08-09	2000-02-08	2000-08-09	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Binders and fibers combined with flocced mineral materials and water-resistant articles made therefrom

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