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Process and composition for a metal polish
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-11-25
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Granted: 1989-08-01
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Expires: 2007-11-25
Abstract
Abstract The cleaning and polishing composition for metals described herein comprises (a) a flour component, (b) a mineral spirits component, and (c) an abrasive component. The abrasive component comprises various combinations of aluminum oxide, ferric oxide, and chromic oxide, along with various animal fats, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents. Various metals and alloys, such as aluminum, magnesium, gold, silver, brass, copper, stainless steel, and chromium can be cleaned and polished by these compositions.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Potter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:03
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09G; C09G1/00; C09G1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A cleaning and polishing composition for metals, comprising (a) from about 0.25 to about 0.35 wt. % of a flour component, comprising unrefined wheat flour, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, (b) from about 77 to about 82 wt. % of a mineral spirits component, comprising a hydrotreated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and (c) from about 18 to about 23 wt. % of an abrasive component comprising a metal oxide, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A cleaning and polishing composition for metals, comprising (a) from about 0.25 to about 0.35 wt. % of a flour component, comprising unrefined wheat flour, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, (b) from about 77 to about 82 wt. % of a mineral spirits component, comprising a hydrotreated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and (c) from about 18 to about 23 wt. % of an abrasive component comprising a metal oxide, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein said abrasive component is a white product comprising from about 12 wt. % to about 17.5 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh and from about 4.5 wt. % to about 7.2 wt. % of an animal fat composition, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaning and polishing composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein said abrasive component is a red product comprising from about 9 wt. % to about 14 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 2.5 wt. % to about 4.8 wt. % Fe 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 3.6 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaning and polishing composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
The composition of claim 1, wherein said abrasive component is a green product comprising from about 11 wt. % to about 17.7 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 0.5 wt. % to about 3.5 wt. % Cr 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 3.5 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow fats and triglycerides, petroleum oils, and surfactants, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaning and polishing composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
183 words
A process for preparing a cleaning and polishing composition for metals, comprising the steps of mixing a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, from about 12 wt. % to about 17.5 wt. % of an abrasive component comprising metal oxides selected from the group consisting essentially of aluminum oxide, ferric oxide, and chromic oxide, and from about 4.5 wt. % to about 7.2 wt. % of fatty materials selected from the group consisting essentially of animal fats, tallow glycerides, tallow triglycerides, process oils, petroleum oils, surfactants, and wetting agents, and a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, warming and agitating the above mixture, with the final temperature being between about 190° F. and 210° F., and cooling the mixture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
183 words
A process for preparing a cleaning and polishing composition for metals, comprising the steps of mixing a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, from about 12 wt. % to about 17.5 wt. % of an abrasive component comprising metal oxides selected from the group consisting essentially of aluminum oxide, ferric oxide, and chromic oxide, and from about 4.5 wt. % to about 7.2 wt. % of fatty materials selected from the group consisting essentially of animal fats, tallow glycerides, tallow triglycerides, process oils, petroleum oils, surfactants, and wetting agents, and a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, warming and agitating the above mixture, with the final temperature being between about 190° F. and 210° F., and cooling the mixture.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
180 words
A method of cleaning and polishing articles made of silver, copper, brass, or gold comprising (a) applying to the article a cleaning and polishing composition comprising a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present in from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and an abrasive component of a white, waxy appearance comprising from about 12 wt. % to about 17.5 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 4.5 wt. % to about 7.2 wt. % of an animal fat composition, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and (b) wiping or rubbing the metal article to produce a cleaned and polished article.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
180 words
A method of cleaning and polishing articles made of silver, copper, brass, or gold comprising (a) applying to the article a cleaning and polishing composition comprising a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present in from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and an abrasive component of a white, waxy appearance comprising from about 12 wt. % to about 17.5 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 4.5 wt. % to about 7.2 wt. % of an animal fat composition, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and (b) wiping or rubbing the metal article to produce a cleaned and polished article.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
215 words
A method of cleaning and polishing articles made of aluminum, magnesium, or alloys of these metals comprising (a) applying to the article a cleaning and polishing composition comprising a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present in from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and an abrasive component of a red cake or bar appearance comprising from about 9 wt. % to about 14 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 2.5 wt. % to about 4.8 wt. % Fe 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 3.6 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and (b) wiping or rubbing the metal article to produce a cleaned and polished article.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
215 words
A method of cleaning and polishing articles made of aluminum, magnesium, or alloys of these metals comprising (a) applying to the article a cleaning and polishing composition comprising a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present in from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and an abrasive component of a red cake or bar appearance comprising from about 9 wt. % to about 14 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 2.5 wt. % to about 4.8 wt. % Fe 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 3.6 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and (b) wiping or rubbing the metal article to produce a cleaned and polished article.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
209 words
A method of cleaning and polishing chrome or stainless steel articles comprising (a) applying to the article a cleaning and polishing composition comprising a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present in from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and an abrasive component of a green cake appearance comprising from about 11 wt. % to about 17.7 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 0.5 wt. % to about 3.5 wt. % Cr 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 3.5 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow fats and triglycerides, petroleum oils, and surfactants, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and (b) wiping or rubbing the metal article to produce a cleaned and polished article.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
209 words
A method of cleaning and polishing chrome or stainless steel articles comprising (a) applying to the article a cleaning and polishing composition comprising a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present in from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and an abrasive component of a green cake appearance comprising from about 11 wt. % to about 17.7 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 0.5 wt. % to about 3.5 wt. % Cr 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 3.5 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow fats and triglycerides, petroleum oils, and surfactants, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and (b) wiping or rubbing the metal article to produce a cleaned and polished article.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
62 words
A cleaning and polishing composition for metals comprising from about 0.25 to about 0.35 wt. % flour; from about 77 to about 82 wt. % mineral spirits; from about 12 to about 17.5 wt. % Al 2 O 3 ; and from about 4.5 to about 7.2 wt. % of an animal fat composition, the wt. % based on the finished composition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
62 words
A cleaning and polishing composition for metals comprising from about 0.25 to about 0.35 wt. % flour; from about 77 to about 82 wt. % mineral spirits; from about 12 to about 17.5 wt. % Al 2 O 3 ; and from about 4.5 to about 7.2 wt. % of an animal fat composition, the wt. % based on the finished composition.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The composition of claim 9 wherein said Al 2 O 3 has a particle size of about 325 mesh and wherein said Al 2 O 3 and animal fat composition in combination has a specific gravity of about 1.5-2.0.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition of claim 9 wherein said mineral spirits comprise a hydrotreated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
84 words
A cleaning and polishing composition for metals comprising from about 0.25 to about 0.35 wt. % flour; from about 77 to about 82 wt. % mineral spirits; from about 9 to about 14 wt. % Al 2 O 3 ; from about 2.5 to about 4.8 wt. % Fe 2 O 3 ; and from about 3.6 to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents, the wt. % based on the finished composition.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
84 words
A cleaning and polishing composition for metals comprising from about 0.25 to about 0.35 wt. % flour; from about 77 to about 82 wt. % mineral spirits; from about 9 to about 14 wt. % Al 2 O 3 ; from about 2.5 to about 4.8 wt. % Fe 2 O 3 ; and from about 3.6 to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents, the wt. % based on the finished composition.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 12 wherein said Al 2 O 3 and Fe 2 O 3 independently have a particle size of about 325 mesh.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition of claim 12 wherein said mineral spirits comprise a hydrotreated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
85 words
A cleaning and polishing composition for metals comprising from about 0.25 to about 0.35 wt. % flour; from about 77 to about 82 wt. % mineral spirits; from about 11 to about 17.7 wt. % Al 2 O 3 ; from about 0.5 to about 3.5 wt. % Cr 2 O 3 ; and from about 3.5 to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow fats and triglycerides, petroleum oils, and surfactants, the wt. % based on the finished composition.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
85 words
A cleaning and polishing composition for metals comprising from about 0.25 to about 0.35 wt. % flour; from about 77 to about 82 wt. % mineral spirits; from about 11 to about 17.7 wt. % Al 2 O 3 ; from about 0.5 to about 3.5 wt. % Cr 2 O 3 ; and from about 3.5 to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow fats and triglycerides, petroleum oils, and surfactants, the wt. % based on the finished composition.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition of claim 15 wherein said Al 2 O 3 and Cr 2 O 3 independently have a particle size of about 325 mesh.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition of claim 15 wherein said mineral spirits comprise a hydrotreated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
197 words
A process for preparing a cleaning and polishing composition for metals, comprising the steps of mixing a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, from about 9 wt. % to about 14 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 2.5 wt. to about 4.8 wt. % Fe 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 3.6 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaning and polishing composition, and a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 - C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, warming and agitating the above mixture, with the final temperature being between about 190° F. and 210° F., and cooling the mixture.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
197 words
A process for preparing a cleaning and polishing composition for metals, comprising the steps of mixing a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, from about 9 wt. % to about 14 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 2.5 wt. to about 4.8 wt. % Fe 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 3.6 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow glycerides, process oils, and wetting agents, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaning and polishing composition, and a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 - C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, warming and agitating the above mixture, with the final temperature being between about 190° F. and 210° F., and cooling the mixture.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
199 words
A process for preparing a cleaning and polishing composition for metals, comprising the steps of mixing a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and from about 11 wt% to about 17.7 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 0.5 wt. % to about 3.5 wt. % Cr 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 3.5 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow fats and triglycerides, petroleum oils and surfactants, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaning and polishing product, and a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, warming and agitating the above mixture, with the final temperature being between about 190° F. and 210° F., and cooling the mixture.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
199 words
A process for preparing a cleaning and polishing composition for metals, comprising the steps of mixing a flour component comprising unrefined wheat flour passing through a 100 mesh screen sieve, present in from about 0.25 wt. % to about 0.35 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, and from about 11 wt% to about 17.7 wt. % Al 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, from about 0.5 wt. % to about 3.5 wt. % Cr 2 O 3 having a particle size of about 325 mesh, and from about 3.5 wt. % to about 8 wt. % of a composition comprising hydrogenated animal fat, tallow fats and triglycerides, petroleum oils and surfactants, the wt. %s being based on the finished cleaning and polishing product, and a mineral spirits component comprising a hydrogenated middle petroleum distillate of C 14 -C 18 isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, present from about 77 wt. % to about 82 wt. %, the wt. % being based on the finished cleaner and polish composition, warming and agitating the above mixture, with the final temperature being between about 190° F. and 210° F., and cooling the mixture.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the metal oxides have a particle size of about 325 mesh.
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