Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A process for improving the mechanical properties of a thermal insulating molded article comprising applying an aqueous suspension consisting essentially of water and 2 to 50 weight % of a mixture of bentonite and inorganic fibers, the bentonite being 1 to 30 weight % and the inorganic fibers 1 and 30 weight % based on the total weight of the suspension, the total solids content of the suspension not exceeding 50 weight % based on the total weight % of the suspension to the article, and drying the applied suspension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A process for improving the mechanical properties of a thermal insulating molded article comprising applying an aqueous suspension consisting essentially of water and 2 to 50 weight % of a mixture of bentonite and inorganic fibers, the bentonite being 1 to 30 weight % and the inorganic fibers 1 and 30 weight % based on the total weight of the suspension, the total solids content of the suspension not exceeding 50 weight % based on the total weight % of the suspension to the article, and drying the applied suspension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the total solids are not over 40% of the total weight of the suspension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A process according to claim 1 consisting essentially of water, 4 to 10 weight % inorganic fibers and 5 to 15 weight % bentonite based on the total weight of the suspension, the total solids content not exceeding 9 to 25 weight % based on the suspension.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 1 consisting of water, 10 to 50 weight % bentonite and 1 to 10 weight % inorganic fibers based on the suspension.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 1 consisting of water 10 to 50 weight % bentonite and 1 to 2 weight % inorganic fibers based on the suspension.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 1 consisting of water, 10 to 50 weight % bentonite and 2 to 4 weight % inorganic fibers based on the suspension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
An aqueous suspension according to claim 1 wherein the fibers are aluminum silicate fibers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An aqueous suspension according to claim 7 wherein the Al 2 O 3 portion of the fibers is 5 to 95 weight %.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
An aqueous suspension according to claim 8 wherein the Al 2 O 3 portion of the fibers is 20 to 60 weight %.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the thermal insulating article contains pyrogenically produced silica.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the inorganic fibers are aluminum silicate, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, calcium silicate, asbestos, quartz, or silicate glass fibers, or a mixture of such fibers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the aqueous suspension is applied repeatedly to the thermal insulating article.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 1 including the step of drying the article at 100° to 150° C. after applying the aqueous suspension.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process according to claim 1 comprising pressing a fiber net or fiber felt on the thermal insulating article and then applying the aqueous suspension to form a coating.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
A process according to claim 1 comprising applying the suspension to at least one side of the thermal insulating article and then joining the applied side to additional thermal insulating articles and drying in such manner that the suspension forms an intermediate binding layer of bentonite and inorganic fibers.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
49 words
A process according to claim 14 comprising applying the suspension to at least one side of the thermal insulating article and then joining the applied side to additional thermal insulating articles and drying in such manner that the suspension forms an intermediate binding layer of bentonite and inorganic fibers.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process according to claim 16 comprising applying at least one overcoat based on an organic or inorganic varnish system or a low melting glaze to the thermal insulating article having the dried bentonite and inorganic fiber coating thereon.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process according to claim 15 comprising applying at least one overcoat based on an organic or inorganic varnish system or a low melting glaze to the thermal insulating article having the dried bentonite and inorganic fiber coating thereon.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process according to claim 1 comprising applying at least one overcoat based on an organic or inorganic varnish system or a low melting glaze to the thermal insulating article having the dried bentonite and inorganic fiber coating thereon.