Michael W Howe

US Patent:

6489393, Dec 3, 2002

Filed:

Oct 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/695177

Inventors:

Arif M. Sitabkhan - Westlake OH
Bart L. Ivic - Columbia Station OH
Michael W. Howe - The Woodlands TX

Assignee:

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

C08L 8304

US Classification:

524588, 4273722, 524449, 524497, 524445, 524 81, 524800, 524806, 524492, 524431, 524422, 524479, 524 31, 152151

Abstract:

A tinting composition for tinting a surface which includes a solvent and a pigment selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, mica, and mixtures thereof.

US Patent:

6492436, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Jun 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/884265

Inventors:

Michael W. Howe - The Woodlands TX
John W. Amszi - Cleveland TX
Roderic G. Mathews - The Woodlands TX

Assignee:

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

C08K 336

US Classification:

523166, 152503, 152504, 152509, 222 4, 521 78, 521 98

Abstract:

A tire sealer and inflating composition and products made therefrom are described. The tire sealer and inflating composition includes a sealant, a non-flammable propellant with an ozone depletion potential of zero or substantially close to zero, and one or more aromatic hydrocarbons capable of lowering the vapor pressure of the non-flammable propellant. Moreover, the tire sealer and inflating composition has a vapor pressure less than about 180 psig at 130Â F. A preferred propellant is 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, although other fluorocarbons can also be used. A preferred aromatic hydrocarbon is AROMATIC 150, which is a mixture of aromatic compounds. The tire sealer and inflating composition can either be aqueous or non-aqueous. The disclosed tire sealer and inflating composition is capable of inflating a flat tire or other inflatable objects and seal a puncture wound.

US Patent:

7268180, Sep 11, 2007

Filed:

Apr 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/124107

Inventors:

Arif M. Sitabkhan - Westlake OH, US
Bart L. Ivic - Columbia Station OH, US
Michael W. Howe - The Woodlands TX, US

Assignee:

Shell Oil Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

C08L 83/04

US Classification:

524588, 4273722, 524499, 524497, 524445, 524 81, 524800, 524806, 524492, 524431, 524422, 524 31, 525479

Abstract:

A tinting composition for tinting a surface which includes a solvent and a pigment selected from the group consisting of iron oxide, titanium dioxide, mica, calcium sodium borosilicate, organic constituent containing pigments, inorganic constituent containing pigments, fluorescent constituent containing pigments, phosphorescent constituent containing pigments, luminescent constituent containing pigments, ultraviolet absorbing pigments, mineral constituent containing pigments, amorphous glass oxides, polyacrylates, metal flakes, reflective pigments, and mixtures thereof A method of tinting a surface which includes selecting a surface for tinting; mixing a solvent and a pigment to form a tinting composition; and applying the tinting composition to the surface.

US Patent:

20030114562, Jun 19, 2003

Filed:

Jun 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/185519

Inventors:

Arif Sitabkhan - Westlake OH, US
Michael Howe - The Woodlands TX, US
Roderic Mathews - The Woodlands TX, US
Jiafu Fang - Spring TX, US
Anne Brun - The Woodlands TX, US

Assignee:

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

C08L001/00

US Classification:

524/261000

Abstract:

A tinting composition for tinting a surface which includes a solvent, a film former, and a pigment, such as iron oxide, titanium dioxide, mica, calcium sodium borosilicate, organic constituent containing pigments, inorganic constituent containing pigments, fluorescent constituent containing pigments, phosphorescent constituent containing pigments, luminescent constituent containing pigments, ultraviolet absorbing pigments, mineral constituent containing pigments, amorphous glass oxides, polyacrylates, metal flakes, reflective pigments, and mixtures thereof. A method of tinting a surface which includes selecting a surface for tinting; mixing a solvent, a film former and a pigment to form a tinting composition; and applying the tinting composition to the surface.

US Patent:

20040191502, Sep 30, 2004

Filed:

Mar 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/808936

Inventors:

Michael Howe - Spring TX, US
Roderic Mathews - The Woodlands TX, US

International Classification:

C30B001/00

US Classification:

428/329000, 428/323000, 428/331000

Abstract:

An article that includes substrate and a coating of the reaction product of a metal oxide composition, a solvent and a surfactant. A method of making such an article that includes applying the reaction product of a metal oxide composition, a solvent, and a surfactant to a substrate; and drying the reaction product on the substrate to form a hydrophilic coating over at least a portion of the substrate. In some embodiments, the article is a window and the method is used to coat a window.

US Patent:

20040211782, Oct 28, 2004

Filed:

Mar 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/799984

Inventors:

Michael Howe - Spring TX, US

International Classification:

B65D001/00

US Classification:

220/495060

Abstract:

A container for transporting, storing and dispensing hydrocarbon fluids having a inner pouch and a rigid box in which the pouch is disposed. The inner pouch has a first opening in which a fitment is permanently affixed. The rigid box has at least one opening through which the fitment may protrude or be accessed.

US Patent:

54946115, Feb 27, 1996

Filed:

Nov 24, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/158624

Inventors:

Michael Howe - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Armor All Products Corporation - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

C11D 183
C11D 114
C11D 318
B08B 302

US Classification:

252548

Abstract:

This invention relates to a dual-purpose cleaning composition for removing dirt and grease from painted and waxed surfaces without stripping the wax or paint from that surface. The composition contains nonionic amide and anionic surfactants, along with at least one of a terpene or a fatty acid alkyl ester.

US Patent:

57333777, Mar 31, 1998

Filed:

Jun 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/463020

Inventors:

Michael Howe - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Armor All Products Corporation - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

B08B 308
C11D 304
C11D 704
C11D 750

US Classification:

134 3

Abstract:

A method for cleaning automotive or truck wheel surfaces. A cleaning composition containing an acid fluoride salt and having a pH of about 3 to 6. 5 is applied to the automotive or truck wheel surface. The cleaning composition contains soluble salt in an amount which provides the composition with a molar ratio of soluble anion to hydrogen ion of about 3. 5 or greater. This protects the wheel surfaces cleaned, including those of untreated aluminum, from corrosive attack by the acid fluoride salt.