Methods for determining a source of wood products, wood products, wood preservative compositions, and methods of treating wood substrates are provided. The method comprises detecting a presence of a marker in the wood product and determining the source of the wood product based on the detected presence of the marker.
B27K 3/26 - Composés du fer, de l'aluminium ou du chrome
G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
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METHODS OF MANUFACTURE OF BIOCIDAL COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES FOR STORING BIOCIDAL COMPOSITIONS, WOOD PRESERVATIVE SOLUTIONS, AND WOOD PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREFROM
Methods of manufacture of biocidal compositions, articles for storing biocidal compositions, wood preservative solutions, and wood products produced therefrom are provided. The method for manufacturing a biocidal composition includes cooling a heated biocidal composition from a first temperature of at least a melting temperature of the biocidal composition to a second temperature less than the melting temperature to solidify the biocidal composition. The method includes comminuting the biocidal composition into fragments.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN AQUEOUS FIRE RETARDANT COMPOSITION, AN AQUEOUS FIRE RETARDANT COMPOSITION, A METHOD FOR TREATING A WOOD SUBSTRATE THEREWITH, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A method for manufacturing an aqueous fire retardant composition, an aqueous fire retardant composition, a method of treating a wood substrate therewith, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The method for manufacturing the aqueous fire retardant composition comprises combining a phosphoric acid, an ammonia compound, and a boric acid and contacting the phosphoric acid with the ammonia compound in an aqueous medium to form a reaction product comprising a phosphate salt. The fire retardant composition comprises the reaction product and the aqueous medium.
A WOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING 4,5-DICHLORO-2-OCTYLISOTHIAZOL-3(2H)-ONE, A METHOD TREATING A WOOD SUBSTRATE THEREWITH, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A wood preservative composition comprising 4.5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3 (2H)-one, a method of treating a wood substrate therewith, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The wood preservative composition comprises at least 10% by weight of 4.5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3-one (DCOI) based on the total weight of the composition, at least 10% by weight of a non-polar organic solvent based on the total weight of the composition, and at least 1% by weight of a polar organic solvent based on the total weight of the composition. A weight ratio of the non-polar organic solvent to the polar organic solvent is in a range of 80:1 to 1:8.
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
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A WOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING 4,5-DICHLORO-2-OCTYLISOTHIAZOL-3(2H)-ONE, A METHOD TREATING A WOOD SUBSTRATE THEREWITH, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A wood preservative composition comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one, a method of treating a wood substrate therewith, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The wood preservative composition comprises at least 0.5% by weight of DCOI based on the total weight of the composition and a retaining additive comprising a solvent-borne polymeric resin, a wax, or a combination thereof. A weight ratio of the DCOI to the retaining additive in the composition is in a range of 1:5 to 5:1.
A method for producing copper carboxylate, a wood preservative composition comprising copper carboxylate, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The method comprises combining a hydrocarbon solvent, a copper compound, and carboxylic acid and contacting the copper compound with the carboxylic acid in the presence of the hydrocarbon solvent to form a reaction product comprising copper carboxylate.
A rail brace assembly for first and second rails includes a first support having an electrically insulating material configured to be engaged with a first side of base portions of the first rail and the second rail, with the first support defining a plurality of openings, a second support having an electrically insulating material configured to be engage with a second side of the base portions of the first rail and the second rail, with the second support defining a plurality of openings, a first base member having an electrically insulating material configured to be engaged with a bottom surface of the base portions of the first rail and the second rail, and a plurality of fasteners each configured to extend through one of the plurality of openings of the first support and the second support.
A rail brace assembly for first and second rails includes a first support having an electrically insulating material configured to be engaged with a first side of base portions of the first rail and the second rail, with the first support defining a plurality of openings, a second support having an electrically insulating material configured to be engage with a second side of the base portions of the first rail and the second rail, with the second support defining a plurality of openings, a first base member having an electrically insulating material configured to be engaged with a bottom surface of the base portions of the first rail and the second rail, and a plurality of fasteners each configured to extend through one of the plurality of openings of the first support and the second support.
A synergistic aqueous wood preservative composition comprising a copper compound and penflufen. The copper compounds of the compositions of the invention may be soluble, partially solubilized or micronized particles. The penflufen of the compositions of the invention may be solubilized, emulsified or particulate. The wood preservative compositions of the present invention are surprisingly provided as stable dispersions and confer surprising and unexpected resistance to treated wood and wood products.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
02 - Couleurs, vernis, laques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Coal tar and petroleum chemical distillates and blends; Fire or flame retardant chemicals for wood products. Wood preservatives. Coal tar and petroleum pitches and blends; preservative treated lumber; preservative treated wood products; structural wood products and members.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
02 - Couleurs, vernis, laques
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Coal tar and petroleum chemical distillates and blends; Fire or flame retardant chemicals for wood products. Wood preservatives. Coal tar and petroleum pitches and blends; preservative treated lumber; preservative treated wood products; structural wood products and members.
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HEAT TREATMENT PRODUCT BY PROCESS FOR INCREASED PITCH YIELDS
Pitch products produced by systems and processes utilizing coal tar or decant oil for coal or petroleum based pitch are disclosed. Total pitch production yields are increased by heat treating distillate fractions from the pitch production process. A heat treatment system, process and products produced thereby are disclosed. The heaviest distillates having the highest molecular weights are subjected to heat treatment, though other embodiments contemplate heat treating a variety of combined distillate fractions. The heat treatment systems require heat soaking the distillate(s) at elevated temperatures of 459-535° C. at a near-constant temperature with near-uniform flow. A fraction of the heat-treated distillate may be reintroduced to the pitch production system as part of a continuous process.
A method for treating a wood substrate is provided. The method comprises contacting the wood substrate in a field application with an aqueous composition. The contacting is performed at a pressure of less than 20 psia. The aqueous composition comprises, by total weight of the aqueous composition, 1.0% to 10.0% by weight of a micronized basic copper carbonate, 0.35% to 2.5% by weight of a quaternary ammonium compound, and at least 80% by weight of water.
A method for treating a wood substrate is provided. The method comprises contacting the wood substrate in a field application with an aqueous composition. The contacting is performed at a pressure of less than 20 psia. The aqueous composition comprises, by total weight of the aqueous composition, 1.0% to 10.0% by weight of a micronized basic copper carbonate, 0.35 % to 2.5% by weight of a quaternary ammonium compound, and at least 80% by weight of water.
An end post gap fill assembly for an insulated rail joint includes a gap fill member including a head section at a first end of the gap fill member and a stem section extending from the head section to a second end of the gap fill member. The head section is configured to be positioned between respective head portions of first and second rails and the stem section is configured to be positioned between respective web portions and base portions of the first and second rails. A thickness of the gap fill member is consistent from the first end of the gap fill member to the second end of the gap fill member. A sealant is configured to fill a circumferential gap between an outer surface of the gap fill member and outer surfaces of the first and second rails.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Chemical composition to impart flame retardancy to wood products. Wood products, namely, lumber, timbers, plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, and fiber board, all treated with a chemical composition to impart flame retardancy; laminated wood products, namely, boards, moldings, lumber, decking, beams, support posts and columns, trusses, and rafters, all treated with a chemical composition to impart flame retardancy.
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DISPERSION OF COAL TAR PITCH FOR COATING GRAPHITIC MATERIALS AND USE IN LI-ION BATTERY ELECTRODE PRODUCTION
A dispersion, methods of making the same, applications of the dispersion to graphitic material and the resulting coated particles are disclosed. The dispersion includes ? 55% wt. coal tar pitch (softening point 100°C - 195°C), ? 60% wt. dispersant, and the balance a non-aromatic solvent such as water or alcohol. Pitch particles in the dispersion are preferably < 10 ?m with a distribution of D50 < 15 ?m. The pitch particles are micronized, such as by dry and/or wet milling with the dispersant and aqueous solvent to achieve the desired pitch particle size and distribution. This aqueous dispersion may be mixed with natural or synthetic graphitic material having a diameter of 5 - 20 ?m in a ratio of 5% - 30% pitch to graphite, dried and carbonized to form coated particles having a graphitic core at least partially coated by pitch particles.
C04B 35/532 - Produits céramiques mis en forme, caractérisés par leur compositionCompositions céramiquesTraitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques à base de non oxydes à base de carbone, p. ex. graphite obtenus à partir de particules carbonées avec ou sans autres composants non organiques contenant un liant carbonisable
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Dispersion of Coal Tar Pitch for Coating Graphitic Materials and Use in Li-Ion Battery Electrode Production
A dispersion, methods of making the same, applications of the dispersion to graphitic material and the resulting coated particles are disclosed. The dispersion includes ≤55% wt. coal tar pitch (softening point 100° C.-95° C.), ≤60% wt. dispersant, and the balance a non-aromatic solvent such as water or alcohol. Pitch particles in the dispersion are preferably ≤10 μm with a distribution of D50<15 μm. The pitch particles are micronized, such as by dry and/or wet milling with the dispersant and aqueous solvent to achieve the desired pitch particle size and distribution. This aqueous dispersion may be mixed with natural or synthetic graphitic material having a diameter of 5-20 μm in a ratio of 5%-30% pitch to graphite, dried and carbonized to form coated particles having a graphitic core at least partially coated by pitch particles.
A dispersion, methods of making the same, applications of the dispersion to graphitic material and the resulting coated particles are disclosed. The dispersion includes ≤ 55% wt. coal tar pitch (softening point 100°C - 195°C), ≤ 60% wt. dispersant, and the balance a non-aromatic solvent such as water or alcohol. Pitch particles in the dispersion are preferably < 10 μm with a distribution of D50 < 15 μm. The pitch particles are micronized, such as by dry and/or wet milling with the dispersant and aqueous solvent to achieve the desired pitch particle size and distribution. This aqueous dispersion may be mixed with natural or synthetic graphitic material having a diameter of 5 - 20 μm in a ratio of 5% - 30% pitch to graphite, dried and carbonized to form coated particles having a graphitic core at least partially coated by pitch particles.
C04B 35/532 - Produits céramiques mis en forme, caractérisés par leur compositionCompositions céramiquesTraitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques à base de non oxydes à base de carbone, p. ex. graphite obtenus à partir de particules carbonées avec ou sans autres composants non organiques contenant un liant carbonisable
C10L 1/32 - Combustibles carbonés liquides consistant en suspensions charbon-huile ou émulsions aqueuses
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Method and apparatus for continuous production of mesophase pitch
A process and apparatus for the continuous conversion of isotropic carbonaceous materials into anisotropic mesophase pitch is disclosed. The invention disclosed herein addresses the need for lower production costs compared with traditional batch mesophase conversion of isotropic pitch. A unique thermal processing and in-process separation of reacted mesophase from the continuous matrix of fresh or partially reacted isotropic pitch is provided. Potential uses are for further continuous processing into carbon fibers or carbon form densification.
A process and apparatus for the continuous conversion of isotropic carbonaceous materials into anisotropic mesophase pitch is disclosed. The invention disclosed herein addresses the need for lower production costs compared with traditional batch mesophase conversion of isotropic pitch. A unique thermal processing and in-process separation of reacted mesophase from the continuous matrix of fresh or partially reacted isotropic pitch is provided. Potential uses are for further continuous processing into carbon fibers or carbon form densification.
B01J 19/18 - Réacteurs fixes avec éléments internes mobiles
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
C10G 31/06 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs par chauffage, refroidissement ou traitement par la pression
C10C 3/02 - Traitement du brai, de l'asphalte, du bitume par des moyens chimiques
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A WOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING 4,5-DICHLORO-2-OCTYLISOTHIAZOL-3(2H)-ONE, A METHOD TREATING A WOOD SUBSTRATE THEREWITH, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A wood preservative composition comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one, a method of treating a wood substrate therewith, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The wood preservative composition comprises at least 0.5 % by weight of DCOI based on the total weight of the composition and a retaining additive comprising a solvent-borne polymeric resin, a wax, or a combination thereof. A weight ratio of the DCOI to the retaining additive in the composition is in a range of 1:5 to 5:1.
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B27K 3/50 - Mélanges de différents agents d'imprégnation organiques
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A WOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING 4,5-DICHLORO-2-OCTYLISOTHIAZOL-3(2H)-ONE, A METHOD TREATING A WOOD SUBSTRATE THEREWITH, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A wood preservative composition comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one, a method of treating a wood substrate therewith, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The wood preservative composition comprises at least 10 % by weight of 4,5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3-one (DCOI) based on the total weight of the composition, at least 10% by weight of a non-polar organic solvent based on the total weight of the composition, and at least 1% by weight of a polar organic solvent based on the total weight of the composition. A weight ratio of the non-polar organic solvent to the polar organic solvent is in a range of 80:1 to 1:8.
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
B27K 3/50 - Mélanges de différents agents d'imprégnation organiques
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A WOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING 4,5-DICHLORO-2-OCTYLISOTHIAZOL-3(2H)-ONE, A METHOD TREATING A WOOD SUBSTRATE THEREWITH, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A wood preservative composition comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one, a method of treating a wood substrate therewith, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The wood preservative composition comprises at least 0.5 % by weight of DCOI based on the total weight of the composition and a retaining additive comprising a solvent-borne polymeric resin, a wax, or a combination thereof. A weight ratio of the DCOI to the retaining additive in the composition is in a range of 1:5 to 5:1.
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
B27K 3/50 - Mélanges de différents agents d'imprégnation organiques
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A WOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING 4,5-DICHLORO-2-OCTYLISOTHIAZOL-3(2H)-ONE, A METHOD TREATING A WOOD SUBSTRATE THEREWITH, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A wood preservative composition comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3(2H)-one, a method of treating a wood substrate therewith, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The wood preservative composition comprises at least 10 % by weight of 4,5-dichloro-2-octylisothiazol-3-one (DCOI) based on the total weight of the composition, at least 10% by weight of a non-polar organic solvent based on the total weight of the composition, and at least 1% by weight of a polar organic solvent based on the total weight of the composition. A weight ratio of the non-polar organic solvent to the polar organic solvent is in a range of 80:1 to 1:8.
A01N 43/80 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec des atomes d'azote et des atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre, comme hétéro-atomes du cycle des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un atome d'azote et soit un atome d'oxygène, soit un atome de soufre, en positions 1,2
B27K 3/50 - Mélanges de différents agents d'imprégnation organiques
A method for producing copper carboxylate, a wood preservative composition comprising copper carboxylate, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The method comprises combining a hydrocarbon solvent, a copper compound, and carboxylic acid and contacting the copper compound with the carboxylic acid in the presence of the hydrocarbon solvent to form a reaction product comprising copper carboxylate.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
Produits et services
chemical compositions for use in industrial applications, namely, liquid dispersion for application of carbon pitch and emulsion or solution containing carbon pitch
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
Produits et services
Chemical compositions for use in industrial applications, namely, liquid dispersion for application of carbon pitch and an emulsion or solution containing carbon pitch
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A METHOD FOR PRODUCING COPPER CARBOXYLATE, A WOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING COPPER CARBOXYLATE, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A method for producing copper carboxylate, a wood preservative composition comprising copper carboxylate, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The method comprises combining a hydrocarbon solvent, a copper compound, and carboxylic acid and contacting the copper compound with the carboxylic acid in the presence of the hydrocarbon solvent to form a reaction product comprising copper carboxylate.
A01N 55/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant des éléments autres que le carbone, l'hydrogène, les halogènes, l'oxygène, l'azote et le soufre contenant des atomes de métal
B27K 3/52 - Agents d'imprégnation contenant des mélanges de composés inorganiques et organiques
C07C 51/41 - Préparation de sels d'acides carboxyliques par conversion de ces acides ou de leurs sels en sels ayant la même partie acide carboxylique
C07C 53/134 - Composés saturés ne comportant qu'un groupe carboxyle lié à un atome de carbone acyclique ou à un atome d'hydrogène contenant des cycles monocycliques
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A METHOD FOR PRODUCING COPPER CARBOXYLATE, A WOOD PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING COPPER CARBOXYLATE, AND A WOOD PRODUCT PRODUCED THEREFROM
A method for producing copper carboxylate, a wood preservative composition comprising copper carboxylate, and a wood product produced therefrom are provided. The method comprises combining a hydrocarbon solvent, a copper compound, and carboxylic acid and contacting the copper compound with the carboxylic acid in the presence of the hydrocarbon solvent to form a reaction product comprising copper carboxylate.
C07C 51/41 - Préparation de sels d'acides carboxyliques par conversion de ces acides ou de leurs sels en sels ayant la même partie acide carboxylique
C07C 53/134 - Composés saturés ne comportant qu'un groupe carboxyle lié à un atome de carbone acyclique ou à un atome d'hydrogène contenant des cycles monocycliques
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A01N 55/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant des éléments autres que le carbone, l'hydrogène, les halogènes, l'oxygène, l'azote et le soufre contenant des atomes de métal
Pitch production systems utilizing coal tar or decant oil for coal or petroleum based pitch are disclosed. Total pitch production yields are increased by heat treating distillate fractions from the pitch production process. A heat treatment system and process are disclosed in embodiments. The heaviest distillates having the highest molecular weights are subjected to heat treatment, though other embodiments contemplate heat treating a variety of combined distillate fractions. The heat treatment systems require heat soaking the distillate(s) at elevated temperatures of 459-535° C. at a near-constant temperature with near-uniform flow. A fraction of the heat-treated distillate may be reintroduced to the pitch production system as part of a continuous process.
Preservative treated wood products, namely, pilings, poles for utilites and power lines, posts, railroad crossties, railroad timbers, utility pole components in the nature of crossarms and structural and architectural bridge members, structural timber supports
(1) Wood preservatives; preservatives against deterioration of wood; wood colorants; colorants for use in wood preservatives
(2) Lighting standards, utility crossarms
A synergistic aqueous wood preservative composition comprising a copper compound and penflufen. The copper compounds of the compositions of the invention may be soluble, partially solubilized or micronized particles. The penflufen of the compositions of the invention may be solubilized, emulsified or particulate. The wood preservative compositions of the present invention are surprisingly provided as stable dispersions and confer surprising and unexpected resistance to treated wood and wood products.
The present invention relates to a method for producing copper ammonia solutions by reacting a cuprous oxide with ammonia, carbon dioxide and an oxidant. The resulting copper-containing solution can then be used to formulate a variety of wood preserving products.
C09D 7/63 - Adjuvants non macromoléculaires organiques
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C09D 5/14 - Peintures contenant des biocides, p. ex. fongicides, insecticides ou pesticides
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Asset management and maintenance services, namely, wood product maintenance and restoration including remedial and preventative treatment; application of coatings and internal preservatives; pad-mounted utility equipment maintenance Asset management and inspection services, namely, visual, physical and excavation inspections of wood products; conducting visual, physical, and excavation utility substation condition inspections; conducting utility service utilization surveys; utility service compliance inspections; grounding system inspections; conducting building and property condition assessment for storm damage of utility substation and distribution systems; audit support, namely consulting services with respect to utility system audits, namely, audit of previous maintenance to assess site condition; providing inspection and location services by cataloging electrical utility substation and distribution system field assets including data acquisition by radio, image, and geolocational technologies
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Asset management and maintenance services, namely, wood product maintenance and restoration including remedial and preventative treatment; application of coatings and internal preservatives; pad-mounted utility equipment maintenance Asset management and inspection services, namely, visual, physical and excavation inspections of wood products; conducting visual, physical, and excavation utility substation condition inspections; conducting utility service utilization surveys; utility service compliance inspections; grounding system inspections; conducting building and property condition assessment for storm damage of utility substation and distribution systems; audit support, namely consulting services with respect to utility system audits, namely, audit of previous maintenance to assess site condition; providing inspection and location services by cataloging electrical utility substation and distribution system field assets including data acquisition by radio, image, and geolocational technologies
A gauge plate insulator includes an L-shaped insulating member having a base configured to be positioned between first and second gauge plate members and a leg extending from the base, a metallic backing plate having a first part configured to engage a first gauge plate member, a second part configured to engage the leg of the L-shaped insulating member, and a third part extending between the first part and the second part of the metallic backing plate, a first fastener configured to be received by a first opening and a second fastener configured to be received by a second opening defined by the second part of the metallic backing plate and an opening defined by the leg of the L-shaped insulating member, and an insulation plate configured to be positioned between a portion of the second fastener and the second part of the metallic backing plate.
Pitch production systems utilizing coal tar or decant oil for coal or petroleum based pitch are disclosed. Total pitch production yields are increased by heat treating distillate fractions from the pitch production process. A heat treatment system and process are disclosed in embodiments. The heaviest distillates having the highest molecular weights are subjected to heat treatment, though other embodiments contemplate heat treating a variety of combined distillate fractions. The heat treatment systems require heat soaking the distillate(s) at elevated temperatures of 459-535° C. at a near-constant temperature with near-uniform flow. A fraction of the heat-treated distillate may be reintroduced to the pitch production system as part of a continuous process.
Pitch production systems utilizing coal tar or decant oil for coal or petroleum based pitch are disclosed. Total pitch production yields are increased by heat treating distillate fractions from the pitch production process. A heat treatment system and process are disclosed in embodiments. The heaviest distillates having the highest molecular weights are subjected to heat treatment, though other embodiments contemplate heat treating a variety of combined distillate fractions. The heat treatment systems require heat soaking the distillate(s) at elevated temperatures of 459 - 535°C at a near-constant temperature with near-uniform flow. A fraction of the heat-treated distillate may be reintroduced to the pitch production system as part of a continuous process.
Pitch production systems utilizing coal tar or decant oil for coal or petroleum based pitch are disclosed. Total pitch production yields are increased by heat treating distillate fractions from the pitch production process. A heat treatment system and process are disclosed in embodiments. The heaviest distillates having the highest molecular weights are subjected to heat treatment, though other embodiments contemplate heat treating a variety of combined distillate fractions. The heat treatment systems require heat soaking the distillate(s) at elevated temperatures of 459 - 535°C at a near-constant temperature with near-uniform flow. A fraction of the heat-treated distillate may be reintroduced to the pitch production system as part of a continuous process.
A synergistic aqueous wood preservative composition comprising a copper compound and penflufen. The copper compounds of the compositions of the invention may be soluble, partially solubilized or micronized particles. The penflufen of the compositions of the invention may be solubilized, emulsified or particulate. The wood preservative compositions of the present invention are surprisingly provided as stable dispersions and confer surprising and unexpected resistance to treated wood and wood products.
Stable wood preservative formulations comprising an amine copper complex, an azole compound, a cationic surfactant, and optionally, an organic solvent, are disclosed. The wood preservative formulations exhibit long-term stability and remain homogeneous, without the need for agitation.
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A01N 55/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant des éléments autres que le carbone, l'hydrogène, les halogènes, l'oxygène, l'azote et le soufre contenant des atomes de métal
A rail joint bar includes a body having a first end, a second end positioned opposite from the first end, a first side, a second side positioned opposite from the first side, a top portion positioned between the first and second sides, and a bottom portion positioned between the first and second sides and positioned opposite from the top portion. The body having a first section adjacent to the first end of the body, a second section adjacent to the second end of the body, and an intermediate section positioned between the first section and the second section. The second side of the body includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion spaced from the first protrusion, with a width of the first protrusion at the intermediate section of the body larger than a width of the first protrusion at the first and second sections of the body.
A rail joint bar includes a body having a first end, a second end positioned opposite from the first end, a first side, a second side positioned opposite from the first side, a top portion positioned between the first and second sides, and a bottom portion positioned between the first and second sides and positioned opposite from the top portion. The body having a first section adjacent to the first end of the body, a second section adjacent to the second end of the body, and an intermediate section positioned between the first section and the second section. The second side of the body includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion spaced from the first protrusion, with a width of the first protrusion at the intermediate section of the body larger than a width of the first protrusion at the first and second sections of the body.
A process is provided for treating wood products including lumber, plywood and other engineered wood products comprising the steps of contacting a composition comprising a polypropylene glycol, a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a polyether polyol having low solubility in water, or a polytetrahydrofuran, or hydrophobic polyether polyol, with the wood product. The invention also provides wood products comprising a polypropylene glycol, a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a polyether polyol having low solubility in water, or a polytetrahydrofuran, or hydrophobic polyether polyol, that have greater dimensional stability compared to an untreated wood product.
B27K 3/50 - Mélanges de différents agents d'imprégnation organiques
C09D 201/06 - Compositions de revêtement à base de composés macromoléculaires non spécifiés caractérisés par la présence de groupes déterminés contenant des atomes d'oxygène
C08G 18/64 - Composés macromoléculaires non prévus dans les groupes
C08L 33/02 - Homopolymères ou copolymères des acidesLeurs sels métalliques ou d'ammonium
C08L 33/04 - Homopolymères ou copolymères des esters
C08L 63/00 - Compositions contenant des résines époxyCompositions contenant des dérivés des résines époxy
C08L 71/00 - Compositions contenant des polyéthers obtenus par des réactions créant une liaison éther dans la chaîne principaleCompositions contenant des dérivés de tels polymères
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating wood to give it a desirable color that is durable over time, while at the same time rendering the wood resistant to fungal decay and insect attack. The wood may be pressure treated in a two-step process whereby the wood is first treated with a wood preservation composition, and then treated with a composition comprising pigments, or vice versa. Alternatively, the wood may be simultaneously treated with a composition comprising a wood preservative and a composition comprising pigments.
Methods for spraying a coating composition, with or without a fire retardant, onto a wood product, and wood products produced by the methods are disclosed. The method comprises a two-component system comprising (i) one or more aliphatic isocyanate compounds; and (ii) one or more aliphatic amine compounds, and, optionally, one or more fire retardants which are stored separately and combined in a spray gun to form a mixture which is then sprayed onto the wood product to form an external coating on one or more surfaces of the wood product. Wood coated with the compositions disclosed herein have increased dimensional stability and are resistant to checking and/or splitting compared to untreated wood.
B05B 7/04 - Pistolets pulvérisateursAppareillages pour l'évacuation avec des dispositifs permettant le mélange de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides avant l'évacuation
C09D 175/12 - Polyuréthanes à partir de composés contenant de l'azote et un hydrogène actif, l'atome d'azote ne faisant pas partie d'un groupe isocyanate
60.
Method of preparing copper-containing wood preserving compositions
The present invention relates to a method for producing copper ammonia solutions by reacting a cuprous oxide with ammonia, carbon dioxide and an oxidant. The resulting copper-containing solution can then be used to formulate a variety of wood preserving products.
C09D 7/63 - Adjuvants non macromoléculaires organiques
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des liquides comme supports, diluants ou solvants
C09D 5/14 - Peintures contenant des biocides, p. ex. fongicides, insecticides ou pesticides
61.
METHOD OF PREPARING COPPER-CONTAINING WOOD PRESERVING COMPOSITIONS
The present invention relates to a method for producing copper ammonia solutions by reacting a cuprous oxide with ammonia, carbon dioxide and an oxidant. The resulting copper-containing solution can then be used to formulate a variety of wood preserving products.
The present invention relates to a method for producing copper ammonia solutions by reacting cuprous oxide, water, 5 to 25% by weight ammonia based on the total weight of an aqueous solution, carbon dioxide in an amount less than 15% by weight based on the total weight of the aqueous solution, an oxidant and a cationic surfactant comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, to form the aqueous solution such that the aqueous solution contains between 5 and 12% dissolved copper within 5 hours based on the total weight of the aqueous solution. The resulting copper-containing solution can then be used to foimulate a variety of wood preserving products.
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating wood to give it a desirable color that is durable over time, while at the same time rendering the wood resistant to fungal decay and insect attack. The wood may be pressure treated in a two-step process whereby the wood is first treated with a wood preservation composition, and then treated with a composition comprising pigments, or vice versa. Alternatively, the wood may be simultaneously treated with a composition comprising a wood preservative and a composition comprising pigments.
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating wood to give it a desirable color that is durable over time, while at the same time rendering the wood resistant to fungal decay and insect attack. The wood may be pressure treated in a two-step process whereby the wood is first treated with a wood preservation composition, and then treated with a composition comprising pigments, or vice versa. Alternatively, the wood may be simultaneously treated with a composition comprising a wood preservative and a composition comprising pigments.
Methods for forming a fire retardant coating on one or more surfaces of a wood product are disclosed. The methods including (a) providing a two-component system comprising (i) one or more aliphatic isocyanate compounds; and (ii) one or more aliphatic amine compounds and one or more amine chain extenders, wherein at least of component (i) or (ii) comprises one or more fire retardants; (b) combining components (i) and (ii) in a spray gun to form a mixture; and (c) coating one or more surfaces of the wood product by spraying the mixture. Wood coated with the compositions disclosed herein have increased dimensional stability and are resistant to checking and/or splitting compared to untreated wood.
Methods for spraying a coating composition, with or without a fire retardant, onto a wood product, and wood products produced by the methods are disclosed. The method comprises a two-component system comprising (i) one or more aliphatic isocyanate compounds; and (ii) one or more aliphatic amine compounds, and, optionally, one or more fire retardants which are stored separately and combined in a spray gun to form a mixture which is then sprayed onto the wood product to form an external coating on one or more surfaces of the wood product. Wood coated with the compositions disclosed herein have increased dimensional stability and are resistant to checking and/or splitting compared to untreated wood.
A gauge plate insulator includes a body having a first side and a second side positioned opposite the second, with the first side of the body defining a planar surface, and the body defining a first opening and a second opening, and a leg extending from the second side of the body and configured to be positioned between first and second gauge plate members. The leg is positioned between the first and second openings of the body, with the body and leg formed integrally from a fiber-reinforced polymer.
This invention discloses wood preservative compositions comprising a particulate copper compound in a solvent carrier with low aromatic content. Particulate copper dispersions in this composition demonstrated superior stability, and wood treated with the composition is protected from attack by wood decay fungi and termites. The invention is also directed to wood preservative compositions comprising: (a.) a biodegradable organic solvent carrier selected from the group consisting of vegetable oil, renewable resource oil, and biodiesel; (b.) a dispersion of solid particles of a metal compound having a particle size between about 0.005 microns to about 10 microns; (c.) an organic biocide; and (d.) a dispersant; ratio of the dispersant to the metal compound is from about 1:500 to about 100:1 (wt/wt). The invention is also directed to compositions comprising penflufen and solvent carriers. The invention is also directed to methods of treating wood using the compositions, and wood treated with the disclosed compositions and methods.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des liquides comme supports, diluants ou solvants
This invention discloses wood preservative compositions comprising a particulate copper compound in a solvent carrier with low aromatic content. Particulate copper dispersions in this composition demonstrated superior stability, and wood treated with the composition is protected from attack by wood decay fungi and termites. The invention is also directed to wood preservative compositions comprising: (a.) a biodegradable organic solvent carrier selected from the group consisting of vegetable oil, renewable resource oil, and biodiesel; (b.) a dispersion of solid particles of a metal compound having a particle size between about 0.005 microns to about 10 microns; (c.) an organic biocide; and (d.) a dispersant; ratio of the dispersant to the metal compound is from about 1:500 to about 100:1 (wt/wt). The invention is also directed to compositions comprising penflufen and solvent carriers. The invention is also directed to methods of treating wood using the compositions, and wood treated with the disclosed compositions and methods.
A01N 25/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des liquides comme supports, diluants ou solvants
A synergistic aqueous wood preservative composition comprising a copper compound and penflufen. The copper compounds of the compositions of the invention may be soluble, partially solubilized or micronized particles. The penflufen of the compositions of the invention may be solubilized, emulsified or particulate. The wood preservative compositions of the present invention are surprisingly provided as stable dispersions and confer surprising and unexpected resistance to treated wood and wood products.
A synergistic aqueous wood preservative composition comprising a copper compound and penflufen. The copper compounds of the compositions of the invention may be soluble, partially solubilized or micronized particles. The penflufen of the compositions of the invention may be solubilized, emulsified or particulate. The wood preservative compositions of the present invention are surprisingly provided as stable dispersions and confer surprising and unexpected resistance to treated wood and wood products.
A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.
Stable wood preservative formulations comprising an amine copper complex, at least one azole compound selected from the group consisting of tebuconazole and propiconazole, a cationic surfactant of formula (I), and an isothiazole-based mold inhibitor, are provided. The weight ratio of the cationic surfactant to the at least one azole compound is from 1:1 to 15:1. The azole compound remains stable in solution and does not phase separate over the course of 15 days to 365 days while the formulation is stored at a temperature of 0°C to 50°C. The wood preservative formulations exhibit long-term stability and remain homogeneous, without the need for (see formula I)
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles caractérisés par les agents tensio-actifs
A01N 55/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant des éléments autres que le carbone, l'hydrogène, les halogènes, l'oxygène, l'azote et le soufre contenant des atomes de métal
Stable wood preservative formulations comprising an amine copper complex, an azole compound, a cationic surfactant, and optionally, an organic solvent, are disclosed. The wood preservative formulations exhibit long-term stability and remain homogeneous, without the need for agitation.
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles caractérisés par les agents tensio-actifs
A01N 55/02 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant des éléments autres que le carbone, l'hydrogène, les halogènes, l'oxygène, l'azote et le soufre contenant des atomes de métal
B27K 3/50 - Mélanges de différents agents d'imprégnation organiques
Paints; varnishes; lacquers; preservatives against deterioration of wood; preservative coatings for wood surfaces; preservatives and colorants used in the treatment of wood and cellulosic materials.
A process is provided for treating wood products including lumber, plywood and other engineered wood products comprising the steps of contacting a composition comprising a polypropylene glycol, a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a polyether polyol having low solubility in water, or a polytetrahydrofuran, or hydrophobic polyether polyol, with the wood product. The invention also provides wood products comprising a polypropylene glycol, a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a polyether polyol having low solubility in water, or a polytetrahydrofuran, or hydrophobic polyether polyol, that have greater dimensional stability compared to an untreated wood product.
B27K 3/50 - Mélanges de différents agents d'imprégnation organiques
C09D 201/06 - Compositions de revêtement à base de composés macromoléculaires non spécifiés caractérisés par la présence de groupes déterminés contenant des atomes d'oxygène
C08G 18/64 - Composés macromoléculaires non prévus dans les groupes
C08L 33/02 - Homopolymères ou copolymères des acidesLeurs sels métalliques ou d'ammonium
C08L 33/04 - Homopolymères ou copolymères des esters
C08L 63/00 - Compositions contenant des résines époxyCompositions contenant des dérivés des résines époxy
C08L 71/00 - Compositions contenant des polyéthers obtenus par des réactions créant une liaison éther dans la chaîne principaleCompositions contenant des dérivés de tels polymères
The present invention is directed to amine soluble, or solid copper triazole based wood preservative formulations containing certain types of quaternary ammonium compounds, or nonionic surfactants, and the use of these quaternary ammonium compound-, or nonionic surfactant-containing formulations to pressure treat and preserve wood. The addition of the quaternary ammonium compounds, or nonionic surfactants to the wood preservation treatment solutions allows improved penetration of the copper from the solution into wood and reduces the duration of time required to effectively pressure treat the wood with the preservation composition.
A01N 25/24 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des ingrédients augmentant l'adhérence des ingrédients actifs
A process is provided for treating wood products including lumber, plywood and other engineered wood products comprising the steps of applying an aqueous fire-retardant impregnate and applying a coating to the surface of the wood product. In one embodiment, said process confers fire-retardant properties to the wood products sufficient to pass the extended burn test of ASTM E-84. The present invention also provides fire retardant wood products.
B05D 7/06 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers à du bois
B05D 1/02 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces réalisés par pulvérisation
B05D 1/18 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par immersion
B05D 1/28 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par transfert de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à partir de la surface d'éléments porteurs, p. ex. de pinceaux, tampons, rouleaux
B27K 5/00 - Coloration ou teinture du boisBlanchiment du boisTraitement du bois non prévu dans les groupes ou
B05D 5/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers
B05D 3/04 - Traitement préalable des surfaces sur lesquelles des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides doivent être appliquésTraitement ultérieur des revêtements appliqués, p. ex. traitement intermédiaire d'un revêtement déjà appliqué, pour préparer les applications ultérieures de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides par exposition à des gaz
B05D 7/00 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers
B05D 7/08 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers à du bois en utilisant des laques ou vernis synthétiques
C09K 21/04 - Substances inorganiques contenant du phosphore
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; compositions for preserving wood and other cellulose-based materials. Metal railroad ties. Carbon, graphite and composite foam, and synthetic graphite, for heat transfer and thermal management applications, insulating and flame retardant materials, thermal interface materials, blast abatement materials, roofing materials, structural applications, and electrically conductive applications; isocyanurate, urethane or phenolic foam insulation materials. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; crude coal tar and preservative treated lumber; carbon pitch; preservative treated wood products; laminated structural wood products; non-metal railroad ties.
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists; compositions for preserving wood and other cellulose-based materials. Metal railroad ties. Carbon, graphite and composite foam, and synthetic graphite, for heat transfer and thermal management applications, insulating and flame retardant materials, thermal interface materials, blast abatement materials, roofing materials, structural applications, and electrically conductive applications; isocyanurate, urethane or phenolic foam insulation materials. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; crude coal tar and preservative treated lumber; carbon pitch; preservative treated wood products; laminated structural wood products; non-metal railroad ties.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
(1) Chemical composition to impart flame retardancy to wood products.
(2) Wood products, namely, lumber, timbers, plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, and fiber board, all treated with a chemical composition to impart flame retardancy; laminated wood products, namely, boards, moldings, lumber, decking, beams, support posts and columns, trusses, and rafters, all treated with a chemical composition to impart flame retardancy.
01 - Produits chimiques destinés à l'industrie, aux sciences ainsi qu'à l'agriculture
19 - Matériaux de construction non métalliques
Produits et services
Chemical composition to impart flame retardancy to wood products Wood products, namely, lumber, timbers, plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, and fiber board, all treated with a chemical composition to impart flame retardancy; laminated wood products, namely, boards, moldings, lumber, decking, beams, support posts and columns, trusses, and rafters, all treated with a chemical composition to impart flame retardancy
98.
Compositions and methods for treating cellulose-based materials with micronized additives
A composition for treating cellulosic materials is provided. The composition comprises a dispersion of micronized additives. The dispersion comprises additive particles with diameters in the range of 0.001 to 25 microns. Also provided is a method for the application of the additive-containing composition to wood, as well as wood products which have been treated with the composition.
