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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8158158 | Composite biocidal particles A biocidal composition is disclosed comprising composite particles, each of said composite particles containing a shell and a core, said core comprising a metal or a metal-containing compound wherein the metal is a moiety selected from the group consisting of zinc, ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8147707 | Fibres treated with antimicrobial agents A composition for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on non-cellulosic fibers having a moisture regain of ≦5%, comprising; i) 1 to 50 wt % of at least a self-crosslinkable resin; ii) 0.25 to 20 wt % of at le... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8021695 | Personal care composition containing leghemoglobin A personal care composition comprising leghemoglobin and at least one preservative selected from the group consisting of alcohols, glycols, parabens, hydantoins, quaternary nitrogen-containing compounds, isothiazolinones, aldehyde-releasing agents, and halogenated c... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7942958 | Composite biocidal particles A biocidal composition is disclosed comprising composite particles, each of the composite particles containing a shell and a core, the core comprising a metal or a metal-containing compound wherein the metal is a moiety selected from the group consisting of zinc, co... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7893047 | Biocide composition comprising pyrithione and pyrrole derivatives The present invention is directed to a biocidal composition comprising a blend of one or more pyrithione compounds, and one or more pyrrole compounds of Formula I wherein said biocidal composition is copper free or low copper content. ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7854940 | Broad spectrum preservation blends A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising a mixture of caprylyl glycol or one or more analogs thereof, or mixtures thereof with a preservative selected from the group consisting of: (1) chloroxylenol and 2-phenoxyethanol, (2) chl... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7851541 | Composition and use A composition containing an anti-microbial agent that comprises a polymeric biguanide, either alone or in combination with at least one other microbiologically active component. The composition also includes an amphoteric co-polymer of the Formula (1): ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7820198 | Pool chemical tablet One aspect of the present invention is directed to a solid chemical tablet in a shape comprising an elongated cylindrical side surface and an elongated flat side surface or an elongated concave cut side surface. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7649071 | Branched polysiloxane composition The invention relates to branched polysiloxane compositions resulting from copolymerizing under hydrosilylation conditions a component mixture comprising (a) one or more organosilicon compounds containing at least two unsaturated hydrocarbon functional groups per mo... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7623241 | Method for automatic color matching of transparent wood stains A method of producing a finish for a paper substrate, wherein the finish provides the paper substrate with a color that matches the color of a target object. In accordance with the method, calculations are performed to determine the quantities of at least one group ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7544367 | Chemical method of making a suspension, emulsion or dispersion of pyrithione particles A method for producing a suspension, emulsion or dispersion of de-agglomerated particles (advantageously submicron-sized particles) of pyrithione salts comprising contacting agglomerated pyrithione salt particles with a de-agglomerating agent to produce the desired ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7481873 | Small particle copper pyrithione Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a non-dusting copper pyrithione dispersion comprising small solid particles of copper pyrithione dispersed in a liquid dispersant, said solid particles having a particle size within a range of from about 0.1 to about 10 m... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7471216 | Handheld controller for vehicles A handheld controller allows a human operator to control various aspects of a vehicle's operation. The operator's fingers are used to manipulate various devices (e.g., buttons, switches, joysticks, levers, triggers, trackballs and the like) disposed on the handheld ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7455851 | Pyrithione biocides enhanced by silver, copper, or zinc ions The present invention is directed to an antimicrobial composition, comprising pyrithione or a pyrithione complex; and a zinc or copper or silver source selected from the group consisting of zinc or copper or silver salts, oxides, hydroxides, sulfates, chlorides, met... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7435771 | Stable antifouling paint composition containing metal salt of pyrithione and cuprous oxide The present invention describes a composition for stabilizing a paint or paint base composition against viscosity change, gelation and agglomeration during formulation and storage. Illustratively, an antifouling paint or paint base composition is disclosed that cont... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7323119 | Color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ether products The present invention relates to the color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ethers by phosphite compounds containing the bis-cyclic structure of spiro phosphites, both rings being attached to the same tertiary carbon atom in the phosphite molecule. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311212 | Display system A display system can accommodate a number of products. The system includes one or more modules. Each module may be mounted on a support wall and includes back and shelf portions. Advantageously, a number of modules are arranged in a number of rows, one row above ano... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7273944 | Methods for producing copper ethanolamine solutions Provided are preservation formulations and methods, e.g., formulations for the preservation of wood. In particular, provided are methods for the production of copper monoethanolamine aqueous solutions from metallic copper and monoethanolamine. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7226968 | Composition and use A composition containing (i) an anti-microbial agent that comprises a polymeric biguanide, either alone or in combination with at least one other microbiologically active component and (ii) a basic co-polymer of the Formula (1): [A]m-... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7004334 | Display shelf A bottle glorifier may be mounted on the interior surface of a glass refrigerator case door. A body holds a side-to-side array of exemplary containers. A separate adapter accommodates particular sizes or combinations of sizes of containers for a given body. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994804 | Color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ether products The present invention relates to the color stabilization of hydroquinone hydroxyethyl ethers by phosphite compounds containing the bis-cyclic structure of spiro phosphites, both rings being attached to the same tertiary carbon atom in the phosphite molecule. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6824337 | Machine tool mounted marking apparatus and method A nosepiece adapter (10) for connecting a nosepiece (20) to a tool holder shank (30), wherein said nosepiece adapter (10) is comprised of a shaft (60) and an opposing nosepiece end (50) to receive said nosepiece (20),... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6824049 | Card transaction settlement method in point of sale systems A card transaction settlement method in a point of sale (POS) system is described. More particularly, a payment by either the credit or debit card is made after an approval before the card transaction (ABCT) for a virtual transaction amount (VTA) is given, and in wh... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6814922 | Method and device for production of a blown container The invention relates to a method for the production of a container (45″), with an opening (53), whose opening axis (57) is at an angle to the container axis (23), whereby a blank (45) is introduced into a blowing mould (11, 1... | 11/09/2004 |
| RE38463 | Sign suspension system A remote-controlled motor-driven drum is provided to wind and unwind a cord which holds a self-balancing sign carrier. The sign carrier, which has telescoping rails, is adjustable in width. Its center rail includes two sheaves to receive the cord and lead it from th... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6656550 | Dilatation device of uniform outer diameter A dilatation device comprising a polymer tube having an essentially uniform outer diameter, with an expandable portion and a less expandable portion, said expandable portion having a wall thickness different than that of said less expandable portion. Said... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6622560 | Ultrasound imaging method and apparatus based on pulse compression technique using a spread spectrum signal An ultrasound imaging method forms an image of an object using signals reflected from the object after transmitting an ultrasound pulse to the object. In the method, at a first step, a predetermined first spread spectrum signal is converted to the ultraso... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6596818 | Irradiation conversion of thermoplastic to thermoset polymers Disclosed is a radiation-crosslinkable thermoplastic polymer composition, a process for the preparation thereof, an angioplasty balloon made using such a composition, and a method of using the angioplasty balloon. The composition contains a reactive monom... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6558732 | Process for producing an implantable apparatus comprising a biomedical device coated with crosslinked TPU A method for producing increased resistance to biodegradability is provided for biomedical devices subject to in vivo implantation. Among the steps required to produce such resistance are the application of a thermoplastic polyurethane coating to the devi... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6242007 | Non-spherical and non-platelet forms of pyrithione salts and methods of making same The present invention relates to non-spherical and/or non-platelet pyrithione particles. Also disclosed is a method for producing non-spherical and/or non-platelet particles of pyrithione salts, comprising reacting pyrithione acid or a water-soluble salt ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 5628342 | Propellant transporting device A cylinder for transporting hazardous material such as hypergole material which is fabricated from stainless steel and includes a containment system for containing any spillage in the event of malfunction during loading and unloading. The cylinder also in... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5604132 | Process flow injection analyzer and method A method and analyzer for monitoring the progress of a chemical process in which a fixed volume sample of the reactive mixture of the chemical process is periodically gathered and injected into a fluid stream of a liquid carrier. The sample in the liquid ... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5589342 | Kit for separating double-stranded nucleic acid from a single-stranded/double-stranded mixture of nucleic acids A method and a kit for separating double-stranded nucleic acid molecules from a mixture containing both single-stranded and double-stranded nucleic acid molecules. The method is particularly suitable for separating hybridized from unhybridized probe nucle... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5585412 | Process for preparing flexible CFC-free polyurethane foams using an encapsulated blowing agent The present invention relates to a process for producing a flexible polyurethane foam by reacting, at a reaction temperature within a temperature range of between about 70° F. and about 150° F., a reaction mixture comprised of a polyol, an organic isocy... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5576281 | Biogradable low foaming surfactants as a rinse aid for autodish applications The present invention relates to a poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol composition represented by the formula: R1 O[CH2 CH(CH3)O]x (CH2 CH2 O)y [CH2 CH(OH)R2 ] wherein R | 11/19/1996 |
| 5562995 | Discoloration prevention in pyrithione-containing coating compositions Disclosed is a process for inhibiting the formation of discoloration in an aqueous composition selected from the group consisting of water-based paint, adhesive, caulk and sealant compositions, and combinations thereof, wherein said discoloration is cause... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5550294 | Method of increasing hydrogenation rate of aromatic amines A process for increasing the rate of catalytic hydrogenation of aromatic amines by reacting aromatic amines with hydrogen in the presence of a noble metal catalyst, a water miscible organic solvent, lithium hydroxide catalyst promoter, and water in an eff... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5540920 | Synergistic biocide composition containing pyrithione plus an additive Disclosed herein is an antimicrobial composition characterized by synergistic antibacterial and antifungal efficacy and comprising a pyrithione salt or pyrithione acid, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of benzyl and lower alkyl... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5540860 | Process for preparing copper pyrithione The present invention relates to a process for producing a gel-free dispersion or solution of copper pyrithione employing at least one surfactant. Also claimed is the dispersion or solution itself, as well as a solid particulate copper pyrithione composit... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5521272 | Isocyanate-crosslinked coatings having reduced yellowing A clear or colorless coating that is free of yellow discoloration, and a method for the production thereof, utilizing a pyrazole compound as a blocking agent for the blocked polyisocyanate employed in the coating composition.... | 05/28/1996 |
