Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Szekely, Peter (Department: 1714)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C106S014120, C106S015050, C106S016000, C106S018110, C106S018140, C106S018160, C106S018310, C106S018320, C252S002000, C252S603000, C252S610000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06852853
ABSTRACT:
Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight average particle diameter of less than about 100 microns. In a specific embodiment, the fire retardant composition is comprised of a xanthan biopolymer.
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Kegeler Gary H.
Vandersall Howard L.
Astaris LLC
Szekely Peter
Thompson & Coburn LLP
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