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...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5756005 | Stabilization of non-halogenated 3-isothiazolones in aggressive systems The present invention provides a method of stabilizing non-halogenated 3-isothiazolones in aggressive systems with pH above 8.5. The invention also discloses compositions with pH above 8.5, containing non-halogenated 3-isothiazolones and an effective stab... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5725806 | Disulfide stabilizers for 3-isothiazolones A method of stabilizing non-halogen containing 3-isothiazolone microbicides against chemical degradation by the introduction of aromatic disulfide compounds (except 2,2'-dithiobisbenzoic acid) is disclosed.... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5670529 | Avoidance of precipitation in 3-isothiazolone formulations Compositions comprising optionally substituted 3-isothiazolone derivative compounds, a metal nitrate, cupric (Cu2+) ion in ppm amounts in the form of an inorganic copper salt and water are described for preventing the formation of unsightly pre... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5668083 | Composition containing 3-isothiazolone and stabilizer 3-Isothiazolone compositions which are stable, free from turbidity, and do not corrode metal storage containers are disclosed. These compositions further have no possibility of coagulating latex or generating nitrosamine.... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5648086 | Stable solid form antimicrobial compositions comprising 3-isothiazolones Solid, stable forms of 3-isothiazolone microbicidal compositions and articles using a carrier which functions to stabilize the microbicide against chemical decomposition at room temperature and at applications temperature.... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5641411 | Method of detoxifying industrial discharge waters A method of detoxifying biocide which is toxic to aquatic life comprising contacting said biocide with a water soluble organic thiol compound. Applications of the method are primarily for biocide spills or for industrial effluents which comprise biocide a... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5599827 | Stable microemulsions of certain 3-isothiazolone compounds Dilute solutions of 0.5 to about 5% by weight of at least one 3-isothiazolone selected from the group consisting of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothazolin-3-one are stabilized without using inorganic metal salts or hydrogen perox... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5594017 | Stabilization of aqueous 3-isothiazolone solutions Compositions comprising water, microbicidally active 3-isothiazolone compound, and an effective stabilizing amount of unsaturated, cyclic iodosyl or iodyl compound of formula I and II ##STR1## wherein: X=C(O), SO2, OPO3 H, CH | 01/14/1997 |
| 5403841 | Use of carrageenans in topical ophthalmic compositions Topical ophthalmic compositions of carrageenans which are administrable as a drop but which become more viscous or gel upon instillation in the eye are disclosed. Methods for use of the compositions as topical ophthalmic vehicles for pharmaceutically acti... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5342620 | Use of borate-polyol complexes in ophthalmic compositions Aqueous ophthalmic compositions containing water-soluble borate-polyol complexes are useful in aqueous ophthalmic compositions containing polyvinyl alcohol. These compositions provide the benefits of a borate buffering system, such as enhanced antimicrobi... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5320839 | Topical ophthalmic compositions comprising 4-(3-substituted amino-2-hydroxypropoxy)-1,2,5-thiadiazoles and methods for their use Topical ophthalmic compositions comprising certain thiadiazoles are useful in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The thiadiazoles are slightly less potent than timolol; however, they have greatly reduced systemic side effects as compared t... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5300287 | Polymeric antimicrobials and their use in pharmaceutical compositions Novel polymeric antimicrobials having spacer moieties between amine and/or ammonium moieties have good antifungal activity. These compounds are useful in pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions as preservatives and in contact lens care compositions as pr... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5288759 | Use of certain sulfamoyl-substituted phenethylamine derivatives to reverse drug-induced mydriasis Certain sulfamoyl-substituted phenethylamine derivatives have been found to be useful in reversing or inhibiting drug-induced mydriasis. This application is especially useful in the area of diagnostics for eye examinations.... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5182102 | Anti-glaucoma compositions Ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions useful in controlling elevated intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma and ocular hypertension are described. The compositions comprise a combination of a beta-blocker to reduce the production of aqueous humor ... | 01/26/1993 |
