Method for inducing transformations in waxes
OwnerBruce K. Redding, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
The method and apparatus of this invention transforms naturally occurring or synthetic waxes into a state characterized by the fact that when the waxes solidify, they do so in forms different from those forms into which they would solidify except for the transformation. The transformation is achieved by subjecting the waxes to force. As examples of apparatuses which can supply the force to effect the transformation, a piston apparatus and an ultrasonic apparatus are disclosed. The triglyceride waxes are one type of wax which may be transformed by the method and apparatus of this invention. Transformed triglyceride waxes form superior shells when the waxes are used in an encapsulation process.
Claims38
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha to its beta form comprising the following steps:
- a. melting the wax;
- b. placing and confining the wax in a chamber wherein it may be subjected to the action of a piston;
- c. subjecting the wax in the chamber to at least one stroke of the piston prior to solidification;
- and
- d. permitting the wax to solidify.
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha to its beta form comprising the following steps:
- a. melting the wax;
- b. subjecting the wax to ultrasound prior to solidification;
- and
- c. permitting the wax to solidify.
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha to its beta form comprising melting the wax, subjecting the wax in its molten state to a force prior to solidification, and permitting it to solidify.
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha form to the stable higher melting point beta form comprising:
- a. melting the wax;
- b. placing and confining the molten wax in a chamber wherein it may be subjected to the action of a piston;
- c. subjecting the molten wax in the chamber to at least one stroke of the piston prior to solidification;
- and
- d. permitting the wax to solidify.
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha form to the stable higher melting point beta form comprising the following steps:
- a. melting the wax;
- b. subjecting the molten wax to ultrasound prior to solidification;
- and
- c. permitting the wax to solidify.
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha to its beta state comprising melting the wax, subjecting the wax in its molten state to pressure prior to solidification, and permitting it to solidify.
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha to its beta state comprising melting the wax, subjecting the wax in its molten state to a shock wave prior to solidification, and permitting it to solidify.
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha to its beta form comprising melting the wax, subjecting the wax in its molten state to shear prior to solidification, and permitting it to solidify.
A method for transforming a polymorphic wax from its alpha to its beta form comprising melting the wax, subjecting the wax in its molten state to an abrupt pressure change prior to solidification and permitting it to solidify.
The method of calming 6 wherein the wax is a triglyceride.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.