IP Library Granted Patent US 8,021,545
Granted Patent B2
US 8,021,545 · App. 12/803,825 · Granted Sep 20, 2011

Biodegradable surface layer film for pools or spas to prevent evaporation and heat loss

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Patent No.
US 8,021,545
App. No.
12/803,825
Granted
Sep 20, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention relates to swimming pools and other pools of standing water, and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a chemical solution that reduces evaporation and heat loss by forming a film or monomolecular layer over the surface or substantial surface area of the swimming pool or water pond.

Claims (4)

1. A solution for forming a film or monomolecular layer of biodegradable film over a body of water including the surface of a swimming pool, hot tub, spa or other water pond to prevent evaporation, retain heat, and maintain the chemical balance of the swimming pool, hot tub, spa or water pond, the solution comprising:

water, deionized water, or filtered water in the weight percent range of from 92.0% to 99.0%; propylene glycol is present in a maximum of 2.0%; methyl paraben is present in a maximum of 0.15%; poly-oxy-ethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate is present in a range of from 0.10% to 4.0%; cetyl alcohol is present in a range of from 1.0% to 8.0%; sorbitan monopalmitate is present in a range of from 0.10% to 4.0%; poly-oxy-ethylene (20 cetyl ether) is present in a range of from 0.10% to 4.0%; an antifoaming agent is present in a range of from 0.10% to 4.0%; and propyl paraben is present in a maximum of from 0.05%.

2. A solution in accordance with claim 1 for forming a monomolecular layer of biodegradable film over the surface of a swimming pool, hot tub, spa or other water pond to prevent evaporation, retain heat, and maintain the chemical balance of the swimming pool, hot tub, spa or water pond, the solution comprising the following constituents and their percentages:

deionized water 93.1%; propylene glycol 2.0%; methyl paraben 0.15%, poly-oxy-ethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate 0.2%; cetyl alcohol 4.0%; sorbitan monopalmitate 0.20%; poly-oxy-ethylene (20 cetyl ether) 58 0.20%; silicone antifoaming agent 0.10%; and propyl paraben 0.05%.

Assignments (15)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 12, 2025
From: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; CYGNUS CORPORATION; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; NC BRANDS L.P.; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC
To: KIK LUX FINCO SARL
Reel/Frame 073924/0557 →
RELEASE AND TERMINATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 10, 2024
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
To: NC BRANDS L.P.
Reel/Frame 068263/0358 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2024
From: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; CYGNUS CORPORATION; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; NC BRANDS L.P.; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
Reel/Frame 067928/0718 →
RELEASE/TERMINATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 8, 2024
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BIO-LAB, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; NC BRANDS, L.P.; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 068220/0306 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 8, 2024
From: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC; CYGNUS CORPORATION; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; NC BRANDS L.P.; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 068220/0368 →
RELEASE AND TERMINATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2024
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
To: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS, INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL, LLC; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; NC BRANDS L.P.; CYGNUS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 068220/0455 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 27, 2021
From: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; CYGNUS CORPORATION; NC BRANDS L.P.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Reel/Frame 058592/0835 →
RELEASE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 29, 2021
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: BIO-LAB, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; NC BRANDS L.P.; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC
Reel/Frame 057650/0125 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (NOTES) Recorded Dec 22, 2020
From: BIO-LAB, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; CYGNUS CORPORATION; NC BRANDS L.P.; AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 055327/0754 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (2019) Recorded Jan 28, 2019
From: APG, INC.; AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS, INC; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; MARIETTA CORPORATION; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; CBI LABORATORIES, INC.; CYGNUS CORPORATION; NC BRANDS L.P.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 048180/0101 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (TERM LOAN) Recorded Jan 28, 2019
From: NC BRANDS L.P.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 048180/0154 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (ABL) Recorded Jan 28, 2019
From: NC BRANDS L.P.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 049671/0121 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 20, 2016
From: HALOSOURCE, INC.
To: NC BRANDS L.P.
Reel/Frame 038957/0255 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 18, 2016
From: SEAKLEAR POOL PILLS LLC
To: HALOSOURCE, INC.
Reel/Frame 038639/0293 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 2, 2011
From: SMARTPOOL, INC.
To: SEAKLEAR POOL PILLS LLC
Reel/Frame 025735/0579 →