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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7377968 | Blends of encapsulated biocides The present invention relates to blends of encapsulated biocides with free biocides. In particular, the present invention relates to blends of encapsulated 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone (“DCOIT”) with free biocides. The invention also relates to mar... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7311801 | Newsprint papers The object of the present invention provides a newsprint paper having a friction coefficient in an appropriate range, a sufficient sizing quality, a low “neppari” strength and excellent printability. A newsprint paper having a static friction coefficient in an a... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309452 | Phenolate-containing formulation with low freezing point The present invention discloses an aqueous phenolates-containing liquid formulation having a solidification point of less than or equal to −10° C. which is characterized by comprising the following components: a) 50-80% by wt. o... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7271688 | Three-stage liquid metal switch A three-stage liquid metal switch employing electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD), including a common EWOD switch 1310 having an input port 1302, a first shared-EWOD-switch output 1336, and a second shared-EWOD-switch output 1338; a first E... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7118616 | Paint compositions comprising esters of rosin and process of production thereof A paint composition comprising silylesters of rosin. Silylesters of rosin are used in self-polishing antifouling paints alone or in combination with other binder components. A process is also defined for the addition of silylesters to paint compositions. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7029725 | Process for providing barrier properties to porous substrates The invention relates to an improvement in a process for imparting barrier properties to porous substrates, such as, concrete, masonry products, and wood products. The process comprises the steps of: applying an aqueous based sealing composition comprising a polymer... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7011698 | Stabilized biocidal coating composition and method A biocidal film-forming composition, preferably a paint, is disclosed, comprising hydrated lime, alkaline potassium salt, and a non-ionic polyolefinic latex resistant to hydrated-lime induced coagulation and phase separation. Also disclosed is the method of making c... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6994798 | Phenolate-containing formulation with low freezing point The present invention discloses an aqueous phenolates-containing liquid formulation having a solidification point of less than or equal to −10° C. which is characterized by comprising the following components: a) 50–80% by wt.... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6972111 | Rosin amine anti-fouling agents The invention relates to new and known compounds as well as methods for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms to surfaces which are submerged for extensive periods of time in water. More particularly, this invention relates to the protection of submerged su... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6852853 | Methods for preparation of biopolymer thickened fire retardant compositions Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight avera... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6828437 | Use of biopolymer thickened fire retardant composition to suppress fires Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight avera... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6780991 | Biopolymer thickened fire retardant compositions Fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, including at least one ammonium polyphosphate and at least one biopolymer having a weight avera... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6692557 | Antifouling of shellfish and aquaculture apparatus An antifouling coating composition comprising a carrier and an antifouling agent belonging to the families of isothiazolones or furanones, wherein the composition is substantially non-toxic to a cultured marine or aquatic animal when applied to the animal... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6669771 | Biodegradable resin compositions The present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition with improved biodegradability or with an additional useful function (antibacterial properties), while maintaining the mechanical properties of the biodegradable resin. More specifically, th... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6630079 | Coated bis (2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide) copper salt The present invention provides a bis(2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide) copper salt coated with one or more compounds selected from glycerin, dialkyl phthalate, lubricating oil, acrylic resin, rosin, fatty acid amide, dialkyl polysulfide, polybutene, paraffin and p... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6627675 | Antifouling coatings An antifouling coating composition comprises a binder which is a salt of an amine containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 8 to 25 carbon atoms and an addition copolymer of an olefinically unsaturated sulphonic acid, acid sulphate ester,... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6596063 | Impregnated wood The invention relates to the impregnation of wood by a solvent-free melt of modified natural resin which is solid at ambient temperature. Besides the modified natural resin, melts according to the invention may comprise wax and further additives. The melt... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6569229 | Low-freezing point formulation containing phenol derivatives The present invention relates to an aqueous formulation containing phenol and/or phenol derivatives having a low freezing point and anti-microbial activity.... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6559202 | Antifouling paint The invention relates to an antifouling paint having a binder comprising a rosin material and an auxiliary film-forming resin, the paint including an ingredient having marine biocide properties, wherein the binder comprises a blend of the rosin material a... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6544440 | Coated bis(2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide) copper salt The present invention provides a bis(2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide) copper salt coated with one or more compounds selected from glycerin, dialkyl phthalate, lubricating oil, acrylic resin, rosin, fatty acid amide, dialkyl polysulfide, polybutene, paraffin and p... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6280509 | Biocidal coating compositions and method A biocidal film-forming composition, preferably a paint, is disclosed, comprising hydrated lime and a non-ionic polyolefinic latex resistant to hydrated-lime induced coagulation and phase separation. Also disclosed is the method of making certain such com... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6231650 | Biocidal coating composition The present invention prolongs the biocidal activity of hydrated lime in a paint or coating by using a sufficient amount of a binder in the paint or coating to block carbon dioxide from reacting with the hydrated lime while still producing a coating that ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6099892 | Protective coating for decorative vegetable material The present invention is directed to a composition adapted to be applied to coat a surface area of a vegetable in order to retard environmental degradation thereof. The composition comprises a film-former, a fungicide and a thickener distributed in a carr... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6042638 | Biocidal coating composition The present invention prolongs the biocidal activity of hydrated lime in a paint or coating by using a sufficient amount of a binder in the paint or coating to block carbon dioxide from reacting with the hydrated lime while still producing a coating that ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5795374 | Coating composition A coating composition comprising a rosin compound, a polymer containing organosilyl ester groups, and an antifoulant as essential components is disclosed. This rosin-based coating composition gives a coating film which forms no residue layer on the surfac... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5770188 | Glucoxide derivatives for enzyme modification, lipid-coated enzymes, method of producing such enzymes and antifouling paint composition This invention is related to glucoxide derivatives for enzyme modification of the following general formula (1), to provide a lipid-coated enzyme showing high activity in organic solvents; antifouling paint compositions containing a lipid-coated enzyme be... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5713987 | Method as well as active substance for preventing microbial growth on surfaces, as well as compound for surface coating or finishing For preventing microbial growth on surfaces, there is proposed a method for the application of a growth-inhibiting substance, as well as a substance which has as active ingredient a stone flour with a catalyst precipitated on or bound to the latter as act... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5612385 | Aerated fibrous foam compositions Novel aerated fibrous slurry comprising fibrous material, foaming agent, stabilizer, water and gas, which when dried to a water content of not more than 10% by weight, forms a dry, resilient fibrous foam composition. The dry, resilient fibrous foam compos... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5488076 | Water ablative coating for drag reduction applications A paint for application to the exterior surface of waterborne vehicles indes a high molecular weight water soluble polymer with drag reducing properties which time releases into the fluid boundary layer immediately adjacent the vehicle surface to reduce ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5476686 | Wood protection composition A wood protection composition comprising whey saponified with an alkali. The saponification may be carried out using caustic soda solution or sodium carbonate. In particular, diluted whey is used. The wood protection composition is suitable primarily for ... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5468738 | Fungicide and its use A fungicide containing, as an active ingredient, a metal complex of the formula (I), [M{W--Si(OA1)k A3-k2 }g ]Zf (I) wherein M, W, A1, A2, k, f, g and Z are as defined in the b... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5460751 | Compositions for the preservation of timber products Aqueous wood treating compositions, containing compounds which contain elements selected from copper, chromium and arsenic and oxyalkylene polymer additives, provide improved stability to CCA solutions containing additives. In addition, the compositions o... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5342547 | Agents for controlling underwater fouling organisms The present invention relates to an underwater anti-fouling composition which contains at least one indole compound represented by the Formula (1) which serves as an underwater anti-fouling agent: ##STR1## wherein Y is selected from the group consist... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5342437 | Gel-free paint containing zinc pyrithione cuprous oxide and carboxylic acid The present invention relates generally to paint and paint base and, more specifically, to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present i... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5298061 | Gel-free paint containing zinc pyrithione, cuprous oxide, and amine treated rosin The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5288409 | Inhibiting the growth of zebra mussels Growth of zebra mussels on a surface is inhibited by making the surface from an unsaturated polyester having copolymerized therein about 1-40% N-phenyl maleimide.... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5266105 | Antifouling coating composition The present invention relates to an antifouling coating composition comprising: (a) a vehicle comprising a hydrophobic resin (A), a slightly soluble resin (B) and a hydrophilic resin (C), and (b) a copper alloy powder as an antifouling agent comprising from 3 ... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5252123 | Gel-free paint containing cuprous oxide plus 2,2'-dithiobis (pyridine-1-oxide) compound The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of biocidal amounts of 2,2'-dithiobis(pyridine-1-oxide) or its metal salt adducts of the formula (C5 | 10/12/1993 |
| 5246489 | Process for generating copper pyrithione in-situ in a paint formulation The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing in situ generation of copper pyrithione biocide in a paint or paint base which comprises incorporating a metal salt of pyrithione, cuprous... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5238490 | Process for generating copper pyrithione in-situ in a paint formulation The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing in situ generation of copper pyrithione biocide in a paint or paint base which comprises incorporating a compound of pyrithione, cuprous o... | 08/24/1993 |
