IP Library Granted Patent US 8,858,699
Granted Patent B2
US 8,858,699 · App. 11/803,093 · Granted Oct 14, 2014

Ultra fine nepheline syenite powder and products for using same

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Patent No.
US 8,858,699
App. No.
11/803,093
Granted
Oct 14, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

Nepheline syenite powder with a controlled particle size where 99.9% of the particles are less than 6 microns, which powder has a moisture content of less than 0.8% and an Einlehner Abrasive Value of less than 100 and products using this fine grain ultra fine nepheline syenite powder.

Claims (33)

1. A nitrocellulose clear lacquer with ultra fine nepheline syenite powder having a maximum particle size of less than about 6 microns and comprising about 6-24% by weight of said lacquer.

2. A clear solvent based acid cured varnish with ultra fine nepheline syenite powder having a maximum particle size of less than about 10 microns and comprising about 6-24% by weight of said varnish.

3. An aqueous lacquer with ultra fine nepheline syenite powder having a maximum particle size less than about 6 microns and comprising about 6-24% by weight of said lacquer, said powder is provided in a paste.

4. An acrylic urethane coating with ultra fine nepheline syenite powder having a maximum particle size of less than about 6 microns and comprising about 6-24% by weight of said coating.

5. An ink with 3-20% by weight of a nepheline syenite powder with a maximum particle size of less than about 6 microns and a moisture content of less than 0.8% by weight, said ink is selected from the class consisting of flexographic ink, overlay varnishes and UV curable ink.

6. A cast polymer roll with an ultra smooth outer surface, said roll has a filler of ultra fine nepheline syenite powder with a maximum particle size of less than 6 microns and a moisture content of less than about 0.2% by weight.

7. A cast roll as defined in claim 6 wherein said polymer is polyurethane.

8. A coating comprising, as one component, a nepheline syenite powder having a controlled particle size where the maximum particle size of said nepheline syenite powder is less than about 10 microns, said coating is selected from the group consisting of:

(a) clear coating

(b) powder coating

(c) lacquer

(d) varnish

(e) urethane coating.

9. A coating comprising, as one component, a nepheline syenite powder having a controlled particle size where the maximum particle size of said nepheline syenite powder is less than about 10 microns , said coating is selected from the group consisting of:

(a) corrosion resistant coating

(b) solvent based coating

(c) 100% solid coating.

10. A coating as defined in claim 8 wherein said nepheline syenite powder comprises about 6-24% by weight of said coating.

11. A coating as defined in claim 8 wherein said nepheline syenite powder is at least 3% by weight of said coating.

12. A product comprising, as one component, a nepheline syenite powder having a controlled particle size where the maximum particle size of said nepheline syenite powder is less than about 10 microns, said product is selected from the group consisting of:

(a) sealant

(b) ink

(c) paper laminate

(d) glazing compound

(e) adhesive

(f) nail polish

(g) metallurgical slag

(h) glaze.

13. A product comprising a nepheline syenite powder filler, said powder having a controlled particle size where the maximum particle size of said nepheline syenite powder is less than about 10 microns, said product is selected from the group consisting of:

(a) polymer cement

(b) a refractory body

(c) glass body.

14. A product selected from the group consisting of a suspension controlled filler, a scratch resistant additive in coatings, a nitrocellulose clear lacquer, an acrylic lacquer, clear solvent based and cured varnish, acrylic urethane coating, polyurethane dispersion urethane coating, and 100% solid clear ultra violet coating wherein said product includes, as a component, nepheline syenite powder having a controlled particle size where the maximum particle size is less than about 10 microns.

Assignments (10)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 31, 2025
From: COVIA SOLUTIONS LLC; COVIA HOLDINGS LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 070681/0759 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 26, 2025
From: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: COVIA SOLUTIONS INC.; COVIA HOLDINGS LLC
Reel/Frame 070343/0973 →
CORPORATE CONVERSION Recorded Jan 31, 2025
From: COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
To: COVIA HOLDINGS LLC
Reel/Frame 070077/0576 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 27, 2021
From: COVIA SOLUTIONS INC.; COVIA HOLDINGS LLC
To: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 058581/0517 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 29, 2021
From: COVIA HOLDINGS LLC (FORMERLY COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
Reel/Frame 055173/0660 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 1, 2021
From: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
To: COVIA HOLDINGS LLC (FORMERLY COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
Reel/Frame 054886/0318 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 19, 2020
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
Reel/Frame 054113/0352 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 27, 2018
From: COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION; FAIMOUNT SANTROL INC.; TECHNISAND, INC.; SELF-SUSPENDING PROPPANT LLC
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 047320/0483 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Aug 9, 2018
From: UNIMIN CORPORATION
To: COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 046757/0542 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 11, 2007
From: VAN REMORTEL, SCOTT; CANGELOSI, FRANK; JANIK, JERRY WILLIAM
To: UNIMIN CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 019368/0004 →