# US 9,518,203 B2 · Compound for improved traction > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,518,203 B2 - Document ID: US9518203B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/296,054 - Filed: 2014-06-04 - Published: 2015-12-10 - Granted: 2016-12-13 - Earliest claimed: 2014-06-04 - Assignees: Pi Extreme, Inc. - Applicants: Wesley E. Weinreich; Michael R. Applebee - Inventors: Wesley E. Weinreich; Michael R. Applebee - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9518203B2 ## CPC - C09K 3/149: {Antislip compositions} - A43B 13/22: Soles made slip-preventing or wear-resisting, e.g. by impregnation or spreading a wear-resisting layer - F16D 69/00: Friction linings; Attachment thereof; Selection of coacting friction substances or surfaces (clutching elements F16D13/60; braking members F16D65/02) - Y10T 428/31826: Of natural rubber - C09K: MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE - A43B: CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR - F16D: COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract The invention provides novel compounds that are non-adhesive and used to coat rubber surfaces for improved traction. An embodiment of the invention provides non-adhesive coating compositions that improve the traction of rubber surfaces. Another embodiment of the invention provides rubber surfaces with improved traction. Still another embodiment of the invention provides methods of improving the traction of rubber surfaces. The non-adhesive coating compositions comprise a terpene and/or an essential oil, a staying agent, and a cleaning carrier. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A non-adhesive composition for enhancing traction of rubber surfaces comprising: a terpene and/or essential oil; a staying agent comprising one or more of castor oil, coconut oil, colza oil, rapeseed oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil, hemp oil, mustard oil, palm oil, peanut oil, radish oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, tigernut oil, tung oil, corn oil, olive oil, and sesame oil; and a cleaning carrier comprising one or more of a lower alkanol and witch-hazel (Hamamelis); wherein the traction-enhancing composition is in a stable microemulsion containing less than about 0.5 wt. % adhesives. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 comprising both a terpene and an essential oil, wherein the terpene is between about 5 wt. % and about 75 wt. % of the composition, wherein the at least one essential oil is between about 0.1 wt. % and 80 wt. % of the composition, wherein the staying agent is between about 0.01 wt. % and about 50 wt. % of the composition, and wherein the cleaning carrier is between about 20 wt. % and about 80 wt. % of the composition. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 further comprising at least one additional functional ingredient. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1 comprising a terpene, wherein the terpene is between about 5 wt. % and about 75 wt. % of the composition, the staying agent is between about 0.01 wt. % and about 50 wt. % of the composition, and the cleaning carrier is between about 20 wt. % and about 80 wt. % of the composition. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The composition of claim 2 wherein the terpene is between about 15 wt. % and about 60 wt. % of the composition, wherein the at least one essential oil is between about 0.01 wt. % and 70 wt. % of the composition, the staying agent is between about 0.1 wt. % and about 35 wt. % of the composition, and the cleaning carrier is between about 30 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the composition. ### Claim 6 A surface with improved traction comprising: a rubber surface coated with a composition comprising a terpene and/or an essential oil, a staying agent comprising one or more of castor oil, coconut oil, colza oil, rapeseed oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil, hemp oil, mustard oil, palm oil, peanut oil, radish oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, tigernut oil, tung oil, corn oil, olive oil, and sesame oil, and a cleaning carrier comprising one or more of a lower alkanol and witch-hazel (Hamamelis); wherein the composition applied to the rubber surface is in a stable microemulsion substantially free of adhesives, wherein the surface has an improved traction of at least about 20% in comparison with the surface when it is not coated with the composition. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The surface of claim 6 wherein the composition further comprises at least one of the following: a colorant or a fragrance. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The surface of claim 6 wherein the surface is selected from the group consisting of a shoe sole, a floor, a glove, a handle, or a grip. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The surface of claim 6 comprising both a terpene and an essential oil, wherein the terpene is between about 5 wt. % and about 75 wt. % of the composition, the essential oil is between about 0.1 wt. % and about 80 wt. %, the staying agent is between about 0.01 wt. % and about 50 wt. % of the composition, and the cleaning carrier is between about 20 wt. % and about 80 wt. % of the composition. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The surface of claim 6 comprising both a terpene and an essential oil, wherein the terpene is between about 15 wt. % and about 60 wt. % of the composition, the essential oil is between about 0.01 wt. % and about 70 wt. %, the staying agent is between about 0.1 wt. % and about 35 wt. % of the composition, and the cleaning carrier is between about 30 wt. % and about 70 wt. % of the composition; and wherein the composition contains less than about 0.5 wt. % adhesives. ### Claim 11 (depends on 6) The surface of claim 6, wherein the surface has an improved traction of at least about 40% in comparison with the surface when it is not coated with the composition. ### Claim 12 A method of enhancing the traction of a surface comprising: applying a rubber surface with a composition comprising a terpene and/or an essential oil, a staying agent comprising one or more of castor oil, coconut oil, colza oil, rapeseed oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil, hemp oil, mustard oil, palm oil, peanut oil, radish oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, tigernut oil, tung oil, corn oil, olive oil, and sesame oil, and a cleaning carrier comprising one or more of a lower alkanol and witch-hazel (Hamamelis); wherein the composition is in a stable microemulsion and contains less than about 0.5 wt. % adhesives; drying the composition on the rubber surface; increasing traction of the rubber surface by at least about 20% in comparison with the rubber surface when it is not coated with the composition. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 wherein the applying step is performed by rubbing, rolling, and/or misting the composition onto the surface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 wherein the surface is selected from the group consisting of a shoe sole, a floor, a glove, a handle, or a grip. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12 comprising both a terpene and an essential oil, wherein the terpene is between about 5 wt. % and about 75 wt. % of the composition, the essential oil is between about 0 wt. % and about 80 wt. %, the staying agent is between about 0.01 wt. % and about 50 wt. % of the composition, and the cleaning carrier is between about 20 wt. % and about 80 wt. % of the composition. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 wherein the composition further comprises at least one of the following: a colorant or a fragrance. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the traction is increased by at least about 40% in comparison with the rubber surface when it is not coated with the composition. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, wherein the staying agent is castor oil. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The composition of claim 1, wherein the cleaning carrier is a lower alkanol of isopropanol. ### Claim 20 (depends on 6) The surface of claim 6, wherein the staying agent is castor oil and the cleaning carrier is a lower alkanol of isopropanol.