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Flowable, pressure-compensating material and process for producing same
Assignee: Alden Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1992-03-02
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Granted: 1993-04-20
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Expires: 2012-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A flame-resistant, flowable, pressure-compensating composition is provided. The composition can include a flame retardant such as boric oxide, boric acid, borax, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt or mixtures thereof. The remainder of the composition can include silicone oil, glycerin or a wax/oil material.
Inventors
- 👤 Terrence M. Drew
- 👤 Chris A. Hanson
- 👤 Alden B. Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/001; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/06; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/085; A47C27/12; C; C08; C08J; C08J3/00; C08J3/02; C08J3/09; C08J3/091; C08J3/095; C08K; C08K3/00; C08K3/01; C08K3/016; C08K7/00; C08K7/22; C08K7/24; A41D31/00; A41D31/04; A41D31/28; A41D31/285; C08J2300/00; C08J2300/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/92; Y10S428/921; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/239
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 72
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition, comprising: a) a liquid; b) substantially spherical particles having a diameter of less than about 300 micrometers; and c) a flame retardant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
26 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition, comprising: a) a liquid; b) substantially spherical particles having a diameter of less than about 300 micrometers; and c) a flame retardant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1, wherein said substantially spherical particles are present in an amount from about 15 weight percent to about 31 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1, wherein said liquid comprises a material selected from the group consisting of glycerin, silicone oil and mixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1, wherein said liquid is present in an amount from about 25 weight percent to about 75 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 4, wherein said liquid is present in an amount from about 50 weight percent to about 74 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1, further comprising a material for increasing the viscosity of said liquid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 6, wherein said material is an organic viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of gums, cellulose-based materials, soluble oxide polymers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 7, wherein said organic viscosity-increasing material is selected from the group consisting of guar, agar, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyethyleneoxide, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 7, wherein said organic viscosity-increasing material is present in an amount from about 0.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 9, wherein said organic viscosity-increasing material is present in an amount from about 1 weight percent to about 6 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 10, wherein said organic viscosity-increasing material is present in an amount from about 1.2 weight percent to about 4 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 6, wherein said material is a mineral viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of fumed silica, attapulgite clays and mixtures thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 12, wherein said mineral viscosity-increasing material is present in an amount from about 2 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 13, wherein said mineral viscosity-increasing material is present in an amount from about 3 weight percent to about 20 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 14, wherein said mineral viscosity-increasing material is present in an amount from about 4 weight percent to about 15 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1, wherein said flame retardant is capable of producing a non-flammable gas when heated.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 16, wherein said flame retardant is selected from the group consisting of bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 17, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 17, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 10 weight percent to about 25 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 17, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 15 weight percent to about 20 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1, wherein said flame retardant is selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 21, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 15 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 21, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 7 weight percent to about 8 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1 further comprising an outer enclosure for containing said composition, wherein said enclosure is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl- and polyurethane-based materials.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1, wherein said composition has been treated to kill microorganisms contained therein.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
15 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 1, wherein said liquid comprises wax and oil.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
51 words
A pressure-composition as recited in claim 26, wherein: a) said wax is present in an amount from about 40 weight percent to about 69.3 weight percent; and b) said oil is present in an amount from about 1.7 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
118 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition, comprising: a) a liquid comprising a material selected from the group consisting of glycerin, silicone oil and mixtures thereof in an amount from about 25 weight percent to about 75 weight percent based on the total composition weight; b) a mineral viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of fumed silica and attapulgite clay and mixtures thereof, in an amount from about 2 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
118 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition, comprising: a) a liquid comprising a material selected from the group consisting of glycerin, silicone oil and mixtures thereof in an amount from about 25 weight percent to about 75 weight percent based on the total composition weight; b) a mineral viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of fumed silica and attapulgite clay and mixtures thereof, in an amount from about 2 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
33 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 28, further comprising substantially spherical particles in an amount from about 15 weight percent to about 31 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
157 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition, comprising: a) a liquid comprising water and an alcohol selected from the group consisting of dihydric alcohols and trihydric alcohols; b) an organic viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of gums, cellulose-based materials, soluble oxide polymers and mixtures thereof, in an amount from about from about 0.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 50 weight percent based on the total composition weight; wherein said alcohol is present in an amount from about 42 weight percent to about 74 weight percent based on the total composition weight and said water is present in an amount from about 1 weight percent to about 8 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
157 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition, comprising: a) a liquid comprising water and an alcohol selected from the group consisting of dihydric alcohols and trihydric alcohols; b) an organic viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of gums, cellulose-based materials, soluble oxide polymers and mixtures thereof, in an amount from about from about 0.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 50 weight percent based on the total composition weight; wherein said alcohol is present in an amount from about 42 weight percent to about 74 weight percent based on the total composition weight and said water is present in an amount from about 1 weight percent to about 8 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
29 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 30, wherein said organic viscosity-increasing material is selected from the group consisting of guar, agar, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyethyleneoxide, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
22 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 30, further comprising substantially spherical particles having a diameter of less than about 300 micrometers.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
53 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 30, wherein said water is present in an amount from about 2 weight percent to about 6 weight percent and said alcohol is glycerin and is present in an amount from about 57 weight percent to about 69 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
58 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition, comprising: a) wax; b) oil; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
58 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition, comprising: a) wax; b) oil; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 34, wherein said wax is present in an amount from about 40 weight percent to about 69.3 weight percent based on the total composition weight and said oil is present in an amount from about 1.7 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
28 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 34, further comprising substantially spherical particles in an amount less than about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
112 words
A padding device comprising a flexible enclosure and a flowable, pressure-compensating composition substantially filling said enclosure, said flowable, pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) a liquid; b) an organic viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of guar, agar, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyethyleneoxide, and mixtures thereof, in an amount from about 0.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
112 words
A padding device comprising a flexible enclosure and a flowable, pressure-compensating composition substantially filling said enclosure, said flowable, pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) a liquid; b) an organic viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of guar, agar, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyethyleneoxide, and mixtures thereof, in an amount from about 0.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
49 words
A padding device as recited in claim 37, wherein said liquid comprises: a) glycerin in an amount from about 42 weight percent to about 74 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and b) water in an amount from about 1 weight percent to about 8 weight percent.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
36 words
A padding device as recited in claim 37, wherein said pressure-compensating composition further comprises substantially spherical particles in an amount from about 15 weight percent to about 31 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
63 words
A padding device as recited in claim 37, wherein said liquid comprises: a) an alcohol selected from the group consisting of dihydric alcohols, trihydric alcohols and mixtures thereof in an amount from about 42 weight percent to about 74 weight percent; and b) water in an amount from about 1 weight percent to about 8 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
108 words
A padding device comprising a flexible enclosure and a flowable, pressure-compensating composition substantially filling said enclosure, said flowable, pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) a liquid; b) a mineral viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of fumed silica and attapulgite clay, in an amount from about 2 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
108 words
A padding device comprising a flexible enclosure and a flowable, pressure-compensating composition substantially filling said enclosure, said flowable, pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) a liquid; b) a mineral viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of fumed silica and attapulgite clay, in an amount from about 2 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight; and c) a flame retardant selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof, wherein said flame retardant is present in an amount from about 5 weight percent to about 30 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
28 words
A padding device as recited in claim 41, wherein said flame retardant is selected from the group consisting of bicarbonate of soda and epsom salt and mixtures thereof.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
32 words
A padding device as recited in claim 41, wherein said liquid comprises glycerin in an amount from about 25 weight percent to about 75 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
46 words
A padding device as recited in claim 41, wherein said liquid comprises an alcohol selected from the group consisting of dihydric alcohols, trihydric alcohols and mixtures thereof in an amount from about 25 weight percent to about 75 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
33 words
A padding device as recited in claim 41, wherein said liquid comprises silicone oil in an amount from about 25 weight percent to about 75 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
36 words
A padding device as recited in claim 41, wherein said pressure-compensating composition further comprises substantially spherical particles in an amount from about 15 weight percent to about 31 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
22 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) silicone oil; and b) substantially spherical particles having a diameter of less than about 300 micrometers.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
22 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) silicone oil; and b) substantially spherical particles having a diameter of less than about 300 micrometers.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
54 words
A flowable, pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 47, wherein said silicone oil is present in an amount from about 25 weight percent to about 75 weight percent and said substantially spherical particles are present in an amount from about 15 weight percent to about 31 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 47, further comprising a material for increasing the viscosity of the silicone oil.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
30 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 49, where in said material is a mineral viscosity-increasing material selected from the group consisting of fumed silica, attapulgite clays and mixtures thereof.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
13 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 47, further comprising a flame retardant.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 51, wherein said flame retardant is selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt and mixtures thereof.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pressure-compensating composition as recited in claim 47, further comprising an outer enclosure for containing said composition, wherein said enclosure is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl- and polyurethane-based materials.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pressure compensating composition as recited in claim 47, wherein said composition has been treated to kill microorganisms contained therein.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
37 words
A padding device comprising a flexible enclosure and a flowable pressure-compensating composition substantially filling said enclosure, said flowable, pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) a liquid comprising silicone oil; b) substantially spherical particles; and c) a mineral viscosity-increasing material.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
37 words
A padding device comprising a flexible enclosure and a flowable pressure-compensating composition substantially filling said enclosure, said flowable, pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) a liquid comprising silicone oil; b) substantially spherical particles; and c) a mineral viscosity-increasing material.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
27 words
A padding device as recited in claim 55, wherein said mineral viscosity-increasing material is selected from the group consisting of fumed silica, attapulgite clay and mixtures thereof.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
13 words
A padding device as recited in claim 55, further comprising a flame retardant.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
32 words
A padding device as recited in claim 57, wherein said flame retardant is selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
32 words
A padding device comprising a flexible enclosure and a flowable pressure-compensating composition substantially filling said enclosure, said flowable pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) a liquid comprising silicone oil; and b) a flame retardant.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
32 words
A padding device comprising a flexible enclosure and a flowable pressure-compensating composition substantially filling said enclosure, said flowable pressure-compensating composition comprising: a) a liquid comprising silicone oil; and b) a flame retardant.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
32 words
A padding device as recited in claim 59, wherein said flame retardant is selected from the group consisting of boric oxide, borax, boric acid, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
14 words
A padding device as recited in claim 59, further comprising a viscosity increasing material.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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A padding device as recited in claim 59, further comprising a mineral viscosity increasing material selected from the group consisting of fumed silica, attapulgite clay and mixtures thereof.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
36 words
A padding device as recited in claim 59, wherein said pressure-compensating composition further comprises substantially spherical particles in an amount from about 15 weight percent to about 31 weight percent based on the total composition weight.
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