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Deicing solution
Assignee: Sears Ecological Applications Co LLC
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Filing: 2002-08-05
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Granted: 2003-07-22
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Expires: 2022-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A de-icing and anti-icing composition in the form of an aqueous solution which includes molasses, and an inorganic freezing point depressant in the form of a chloride salt.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Hartley
- 👤 David H. Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:32
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K3/00; C09K3/18; C09K3/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A de-icing and anti-icing composition comprising an aqueous solution which contains molasses and a chloride salt in which the constituents are present in the following concentration: Weight % Molasses 3 to 60 Chloride Salt 5 to 35 Water Balance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A de-icing and anti-icing composition comprising an aqueous solution which contains molasses and a chloride salt in which the constituents are present in the following concentration: Weight % Molasses 3 to 60 Chloride Salt 5 to 35 Water Balance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the chloride salt is at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 1 which further includes a colorant to provide visual aid in applying the composition to a surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the weight average molecular weight of the molasses is in the range of about 260 to 295.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the composition has a viscosity of about 0.1 to 3 poises at 25° C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The composition of claim 1 in which the molasses is at least one selected from the group consisting of cane sugar molasses, sugar beet molasses, citrus molasses, and corn sugar molasses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A de-icing and anti-icing composition comprising an aqueous solution which contains molasses, a chloride salt and a thickener in which the constituents are present in the following concentration: Weight % Molasses 3 to 60 Chloride Salt 5 to 35 Thickener 0.15 to 10 Water Balance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A de-icing and anti-icing composition comprising an aqueous solution which contains molasses, a chloride salt and a thickener in which the constituents are present in the following concentration: Weight % Molasses 3 to 60 Chloride Salt 5 to 35 Thickener 0.15 to 10 Water Balance.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 7 in which the chloride salt is at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, magnesium chloride and calcium chloride.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 7 which further includes a colorant to provide visual aid in applying the composition to a surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 7 in which the weight average molecular weight of the molasses is in the range of about 260 to 295.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 7 in which the composition has a viscosity of about 0.1 to 3 poises at 25° C.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The composition of claim 7 in which the molasses is at least one selected from the group consisting of cane sugar molasses, sugar beet molasses, citrus molasses, and corn sugar molasses.
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