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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4871370 | Stable crystalline cellulose III polymorphs Novel cellulosic fiber with improved resistance to abrasion and increased permeability to chemicals characterized by highly stable crystalline cellulose III and cellulose IV forms is disclosed. Cellulose is selected from either fiber, yarn, fabric, cotton... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4824940 | Partially deamidated oilseed proteins and process for the preparation thereof Partially deamidated oilseed proteins having improved functionality for food use are prepared by partial hydrolysis of oilseed proteins with long chain alkylsulfate, alkanesulfonate, or arylsulfonate catalysts under conditions which minimize hydrolysis of... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4818243 | Wrinkle resistant fabric produced by crosslinking cellulosic materials with acetals of glyceraldehyde Acetals of glyceraldehyde, when applied to cotton fabric by conventional pad-dry-cure procedures using special combined acid catalysts, were found to crosslink the cellulose hydroxyl groups at a very rapid rate (e.g., 10 seconds at 170° C.), thereby impa... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4818530 | Preparation of pellets containing fungi for control of soilborne diseases This invention relates to a method for preparing pellets containing living biocontrol fungi. Fungi are selected and grown for sufficient time to produce inoculum. The fungal propagules are harvested, homogenized and diluted with sodium alginate solution. ... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4780102 | Process for dyeing smooth-dry cellulosic fabric Processes for dyeing, print-dyeing and differentially dyeing smooth-dry cellulose containing fabric are disclosed. Cellulose containing fabric is treated with a solution of crosslinking agent and a reactive additive which can be either polyethylene glycol... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4764371 | Postharvest biological control of stone fruit brown rot by bacillus subtilis A method for treating postharvest stone fruit to prevent or inhibit brown rot of stone fruit with effective amounts of any of the following active ingredients in a carrier is disclosed: Bacillus subtilis B-3; Bacillus subtilis B-3 in combination with 2,6-... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4735651 | Novel phytotoxic and plant growth regulating oligopeptide The following novel oligopeptide compounds which possess phytotoxic and plant growth regulating properties and methods for their use are disclosed: R1 -N(R2)-D,L-Ala-D,L-Leu-N(R2)ƊPhe-Gly-OR3 ; in which R | 04/05/1988 |
| 4724147 | Preparation of pellets containing fungi for control of soilborne diseases This invention relates to a method for preparing pellets containing living biocontrol fungi. Fungi are selected and grown for sufficient time to produce inoculum. The fungal propagules are harvested, homogenized and diluted with sodium alginate solution. ... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4722739 | Dyeable smooth-dry crosslinked cellulosic material Dyeable smooth-dry crosslinked cellulose fabrics characterized by an amino acid derived of an N-methylol crosslinking agent on a cellulose substrate which can be dyed with basic or direct dyes are disclosed. Exemplary amino acids can be selected from the ... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4722851 | Flan-type pudding using cereal flour A new flan-type pudding using cereal flour to improve human nutrition is disclosed. The flan comprises the following combination of ingredients: Non Fat Dry Milk of from about 10 to 30 g; Sucrose of from about 10 to 20 g; Carrageanan of from about 0.2 to ... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4723038 | Process for preparing seed germinating stimulants Processes for preparing compounds which exhibit seed germinating activity are disclosed. An ester of acetoacetic acid is condensed with a ketone to produce a substituted cyclohexenone which is reacted with a thiol to get a dithioketal which is then desulf... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4722839 | Novel diolefin pheromone mimics as disruptants of sexual communication in insects Novel diolefin insect pheromone mimics are used to disrupt the sexual communication between insects when applied to an agricultural area in behaviorally effective amounts as follows: (Z)-1,12-heptadecadiene used for Heliothis zea Boddie; (Z)-15-methyl-1,9... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4720574 | Antimicrobial compound bis (carbomethoxymethyl) adipate The antimicrobial compound, bis(carbomethoxymethyl) adipate is disclosed. It was prepared by condensing the methyl ester of glycolic acid and the acid chloride of adipic acid. Tests for antimicrobial activity exhibit potent antimicrobial activity against ... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4718935 | Method for the preparation of mycoherbicide-containing pellets This invention relates to alginate gel pellets containing living fungus capable of producing conidia when exposed to sufficient light and moisture. Fungi are selected and grown for sufficient time to produce inoculum. The fungus cultures are harvested and... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4711640 | Process for crossdyeing cellulosic fabrics Processes for producing multicolor crossdyed cellulosic fabrics which are fully or partly crosslinked are disclosed. These processes include: (1) crosslinking preselected areas of fabric with a grafted cationic group and leaving other areas untreated; imm... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4680106 | Electrodynamic method for separating components of a mixture A method for separating components of a mixture containing particles which can be electrically charged from particles which can be only negligibly charged is disclosed. The mixture is fed onto an electric undulating traveling wave contact panel which is e... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4678473 | Arlysulfonium cellulosic fibers substantive to many dye classes Cellulosic fibers are converted to cellulosate by immersion in an alkali metal hydroxide and then reacted with an aqueous solution of thioarylsulfonium salts to produce modified cellulosic fibers which are substantive to acid, direct, disperse, reactive a... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4671114 | Acoustical detection of hidden insects The sound created by moving and chewing of insect larvae infested inside an agricultural commodity is acoustically detected and amplified, and thereafter transduced into an electrical signal which is electrically amplified for observation.... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4668512 | Preparation of pellets containing fungi and nutrient for control of soilborne plant pathogens This invention relates to a method for preparing pellets containing living biocontrol fungi and nutrient dispersed throughout. Living fungi are selected and grown for inoculum. The fungal propagules and wheat bran are added to a sodium alginate solution. ... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4631258 | Irradiation alcohol fermentation process An alcohol fermentation process which eliminates the heat gelatinization process is disclosed. Corn is irradiated with about 105 to 107 rads of gamma radiation to effect sugar yield, susceptibility to enzymatic hydrolysis of starch, ... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4629470 | Process for dyeing smooth-dry cellulosic fabric Processes for dyeing, print-dyeing and differentially dyeing smooth-dry cellulose containing fabric are disclosed. Cellulose containing fabric is treated with a solution of crosslinking agent and a reactive additive which can be either polyethylene glycol... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4619668 | Dyed wrinkle-resistant and durable-press cotton fabrics A cellulosic fabric is treated with a crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of: an adduct from an amide and glyoxal, an acetal derived from a dialdehyde and an aldehyde other than formaldehyde and an acidic catalyst. The catalyst and cross... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4618512 | Process to impart smooth-dry and flame retardant properties to synthetic-cellulosic blended fabrics Synthetic-cellulosic blended fabric is padded with a solution of nitrogen rich N-methylol crosslinking agent, acid catalyst, antimony oxide and a halogen containing alcohol; dried at about 140°-190° F. and then cured at about 250°-400° F. for sufficie... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4615708 | Method for insitu coloring crosslinked cellulosic materials Cellulosic materials, such as cotton fabrics, can be colored insitu by first treating the fabric with N-phenyldiethanolamine and a crosslinking agent for cellulose, such as dimethylol dihydroxyethyleneurea. After the fabric has been cured it is then color... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4578506 | Process for the preparation of tris(N-carbalkoxylaminomethyl)phosphine oxides and sulfides The title compounds, having the formula (RO2 CNHCH2)3 PY where Y=oxygen or sulfur, are prepared by reacting a tetrakis(N-carbalkoxylaminomethyl)phosphonium salt having the formula (RO2 CNHCH2)4 | 03/25/1986 |
| 4577476 | Low wet pickup fabric finishing apparatus An apparatus for applying atomized spray solution to fabric to produce a low wet pickup, uniformly finished fabric is disclosed. A chamber, into which solution is sprayed as an atomized spray cloud, is fitted with means for adding air and an opening throu... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4541231 | Process for reinforced yarn with glass fiber core A unique process for producing torque-free or balanced yarns of staple fibers with glass filament cores is disclosed. Staple fiber roving is fed through a drafting system. Glass filament is fed into the center of the staple fiber just prior to entering th... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4539008 | Agents to produce durable press low formaldehyde release cellulosic textiles: etherified N,N-bis(hydroxymethyl)-carbamates Hydroxymethylated organic carbamates are reacted with water soluble alcohols to produce etherified hydroxymethylated carbamates which are used with an acid catalyst to treat cellulosic textiles for sufficient time and temperature to produce a durable pres... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4536422 | Process to impart smooth-dry and flame retardant properties to cellulosic fabric Fabric is padded with a solution of nitrogen rich N-methylol crosslinking agent, acid catalyst, antimony oxide and a halogen containing alcohol; dried at about 140°-190° F. and then cured at about 250°-400° F. for sufficient time to impart smooth-dry ... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4534856 | Electrodynamic method for separating components A method of separating the components contained in agricultural by-products is disclosed. A set of parallel electrodes encased in a plastic panel and energized by an A.C. power supply is used to create an undulating traveling wave electric field. A voltag... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4527000 | Diolefin pheromone mimics as disruptants of sexual communication in insects Novel diolefin insect pheromone mimics are used to disrupt the sexual communication between insects when applied to an agricultural area in behaviorally effective amounts as follows: (Z)-1,12-heptadecadiene used for Heliothis zea Boddie; (Z)-15-methyl-1,9... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4517080 | Apparatus for encapsulating additives in resealed erythrocytes An apparatus for encapsulating additives in resealed erythrocytes using dialysis is disclosed. A specimen holder, provided with vertical rotation means, is immersed in a dialyzing solution. Means are also provided for: agitation, cooling, heating, tempera... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4513528 | Rope wick applicator A new apparatus and system for the systematic application of liquid chemicals to plants is disclosed. A soft woven nylon rope wick is used to convey chemical solution from a reservoir by means of capillary action. The rope apparatus, which is physically s... | 04/30/1985 |
| 4505277 | Implantation device for use in vivo stimulation and collection of monocytes from peritoneum of vertebrate An apparatus for in vivo stimulation and collection of monocytes from peritoneum of vertebrate is disclosed. The apparatus is implanted between the skin and the peritoneum. This device stimulates the production and growth of monocytes and at the same time... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4488878 | Process to produce durable press low formaldehyde release cellulosic textiles Hydroxymethylated organic carbamates are reacted with water soluble alcohols to produce etherified hydroxymethylated carbamates which are used with an acid catalyst to treat cellulosic textiles for sufficient time and temperature to produce a durable pres... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4484539 | Ovipositional stimulant for trichogramma spp. K+, Mg2+, and SO42- were important components eliciting oviposition by Trichogramma pretiosum Riley in aqueous solutions in artificial wax eggs. Ca2+ inhibited oviposition in a KCl-MgSO4 s... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4483689 | Abrasion-resistant durable-press acrylic finishes for cotton textiles by use of nonoxidative polymerization initiators and accelerators in two-stage heat curing The use of 4,4'-azobis(4-cyanovaleric acid) and its salts as water-soluble free radical initiators, and simultaneously or alternatively the addition of catalytic amounts of tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate as a polymerization accelerator, in the... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4479286 | Apparatus to extract fine trash and dust during high-velocity discharging of cotton from opener cleaner An apparatus to extract cotton dust from the high velocity discharge of a cotton cleaning device is disclosed. Means for reduction and removal of fine trash and dust from cotton fiber is provided. At the high velocity discharge exit is placed a perforated... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4474816 | Control of mycotoxin production by chemically inhibiting fungal growth An effective method to control aflatoxin produced by toxic strains of Aspergillus parasiticus fungi is disclosed. An effective amount of Beta-ionone is applied to said fungi to inhibit the growth and sporulation of the fungi and thereby control production... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4471570 | Recirculating wiper for agricultural chemicals A new apparatus which dispenses liquid agricultural chemicals upon physical contact with foliage and recovers excess chemical for reuse is disclosed. A hollow horizontal cylindrical chamber with an opened section forms a mounting means. An expanded metal ... | 09/18/1984 |
