Title: Method and composition for neutralizing static electricity

Abstract: A composition comprising an aqueous solution of a quaternary ammonium compound and a surfactant can be sprayed into an atmosphere and the resulting treated atmosphere is capable of neutralizing both positive and negative static charges on objects that come in contact with the treated atmosphere.

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Inventors: Friedman, Jr., Lester A. (Atlanta, GA, US)
Faulkner, James D. (Atlanta, GA, US)
King, Jr., Allen D. (Athens, GA, US)

Application Number: 832862
Filing Date: 1977-09-13
Publication_date: 1979-05-01
Assignee: Lester Laboratories, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
Primary Class(es): 516/6 252/8.81, 516/169, 516/174, 516/914, 516/915, 516/DIG7
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US Patent Ref:

3892669	Jul, 1975	Rapisarda et al.	252/547.
3924157	Dec, 1975	Peters et al.	361/225.
3939080	Feb, 1976	Martin	252/1.
3951879	Apr, 1976	Wixon	252/547.
3959155	May, 1976	Montgomery et al.	252/547.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Padgett, Benjamin R.
Assistant Examiner: Parr, E. Suzanne
Attorney: Beveridge, DeGrandi, Kline and Lunsford