US5028350A
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Liquid spray mask
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-11-17
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Granted: 1991-07-02
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Expires: 2009-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A masking solution to settle dust and safeguard against overspraying in the area of a vehicle not to be painted, predominately an aqueous solution containing a carrier (e.g. glycerol), a surfactant and Xanthan gum.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick W. Marsek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:46
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D1/32; B05D1/322; B05D1/327
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A masking solution to be applied to the area of a vehicle not to be painted, to settle dust that may be on that area of the vehicle and to trap fall-out dust and paint from an interior area where the vehicle is being painted, consisting essentially of about 76 weight percent water, about 22 weight percent glycerol, balance essentially equal parts by weight surfactant and Xanthan gum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A masking solution to be applied to the area of a vehicle not to be painted, to settle dust that may be on that area of the vehicle and to trap fall-out dust and paint from an interior area where the vehicle is being painted, consisting essentially of about 76 weight percent water, about 22 weight percent glycerol, balance essentially equal parts by weight surfactant and Xanthan gum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A masking solution according to claim 1 including, in the balance, a small amount of a sequestrant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
A method of masking the area of a vehicle not to be painted comprising the steps of edging the area to be painted with strips of peeled back masking paper, masking areas of the vehicle not to be painted with the solution of claim 1, including the area to be covered by the peeled back masking paper, folding over the peeled back masking paper into the field not to be painted, and then spray painting the unmasked area of the vehicle.
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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) | 1994-07-01 | 1994-12-31 | 1995-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-01 | 1998-12-31 | 1999-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-01 | 2002-12-31 | 2003-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |