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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7399425 | Closure with oxygen scavenger A closure that is able to prevent oxygen from entering the container upon which the closure is attached. Preferably, the closure is comprised of one piece wholly molded of plastic, oxygen scavenging or anti-oxidant compounds, and catalysts homogenously mixed therein... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7273567 | Energy-activated compositions for controlled sustained release of a gas A composition for energy-controlled generation and release of at least one gas, which includes an energy-activated catalyst capable of being activated by electromagnetic energy, and a solid or a liquid containing anions capable of being oxidized by the activated cat... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264690 | Catalyzer for clean pulping and process for using the same A catalyzer for clean pulping includes sodium salicylate, anion silicate softener, cooking aids, liquid(gaseous) chlorine and water. A process for using the catalyzer for clean pulping includes the following steps: 1, cutting and impurities removing for the r... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7147799 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125497 | Reactive formulations for a neutralization of toxic industrial chemicals Decontamination formulations for neutralization of toxic industrial chemicals, and methods of making and using same. The formulations are effective for neutralizing malathion, hydrogen cyanide, sodium cyanide, butyl isocyanate, carbon disulfide, phosgene gas, capsai... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7049359 | Packaging The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalysed oxidation of an oxidizable organic component thereof. The oxidi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6926846 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921026 | Preservation of intermediate moisture foods by controlling humidity and inhibition of mold growth A humidity control device for use in maintaining a desired humidity in packages of food, the device including a protective case, a water vapor permeable pouch and a thickened saturated solution, the solution having a suitable humidity control point for use within a ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6911069 | Stain resistant coating composition Iodine or iodophor stain resistance is imparted to a surface by applying a hardenable coating composition containing an effective amount of a reducing agent having a redox potential sufficient to decolorize an iodine or iodophor stain. The reducing agent reacts with... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905638 | Vegetable oil based dielectric fluid and methods of using same In one aspect, the present invention provides a dielectric fluid for use in electrical equipment comprising a vegetable oil or vegetable oil blend. In another aspect the invention provides devices for generating and distributing electrical energy that incorporate a ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6797197 | Modified amine for boiler water treatment The present invention provides a method of treating boiler and condensate water by the addition of an effective amount of a hydroxyamine-acid ester treatment reagent or an all-in-one treatment composition comprising a hydroxyamine-acid ester. Modification of a hydro... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6746630 | Oxygen scavengers independent of transition metal catalysts The claims are drawn to a method of detecting seal breakage or incomplete seal formation in a package, said method comprising the steps of: (i) providing said package, prior to sealing, with a strip or ring of an indicator comprising an oxygen scavenging composition... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6517728 | Oxygen scavengers independent of transition metal catalysts A composition for reducing the concentration of molecular oxygen present in an atmosphere or liquid, comprising at least one reducible organic compound which is reduced under predetermined conditions, the reduced form of the compound being oxidizable by m... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6402984 | Composition for preventing corrosion using a sulfite-based oxygen scavenger The invention effectively prevents occurrence of corrosion in water tubes or the like of boilers. The invention provides a method for operating a boiler, including regulating a concentration of sulfate ions SO42- in boiler water to u... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6365245 | Zeolite in packaging film An article of manufacture includes an oxygen scavenger and a zeolite. The article can be in the form of e.g. a film or sealing compound. A package can be made from the article for containing an oxygen-sensitive article such as food. The zeolite reduces mi... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6346200 | Oxygen scavengers independent of transition metal catalysts A composition for reducing the concentration of molecular oxygen present in an atmosphere or liquid, comprising at least one reducible organic compound which is reduced under predetermined conditions, the reduced form of the compound being oxidizable by m... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6290871 | Method of making an oxygen scavenging sealant composition A method for compounding an oxygen scavenging sealant composition is provided. The method includes compounding a gasket formulation with an oxygen scavenging material of reduced particle size. The sealants of the present invention provide a more effective... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6210601 | Method of making an oxygen scavenging sealant composition A method for compounding an oxygen scavenging sealant composition is provided. The method includes compounding a gasket formulation with an oxygen scavenging material of reduced particle size. The sealants of the present invention provide a more effective... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6171347 | Compositions, methods and kits for reductively removing color from dyed hair A multicomponent kit for coloring and later removing color from fibers is described, which consists of a first component and a second component. The first component includes a composition for oxidative dyeing of hair and the second component includes an a... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6106579 | Compositions and methods for dyeing and safe decolorizing of fibers, especially hair, and multi-part kit for repeatedly changing dyed fiber color The method for decolorizing fibers includes applying a decolorizing composition according to the invention to dyed fibers and allowing the composition to act on the fibers for a sufficient time to remove dyed color from the dyed fibers. The decolorizing c... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6099800 | Process for cleaning and disinfecting contact lens and hydrogen peroxide destroying composition having a delayed release function for use therein A hydrogen peroxide destroying composition is disclosed, which includes 1-30% of a hydrogen peroxide destroying component, 0.5-40% of a binder, 0-20% of a disintegrant and 0.02-3% of a chlorophyll coloring agent, based on the weight of the hydrogen peroxi... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6007885 | Oxygen scavenging compositions and methods for making same An oxygen scavenging composition capable of providing good oxygen absorption capabilities wherein the oxygen scavenging agent is a hydroxosulfitometalate. Methods for making a hydroxosulfitometalate are also disclosed.... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5888528 | Sustained release biocidal powders A powder for sustained release of a gas including a hydrophilic core, a hydrophobic layer on an outer surface of the hydrophilic core, and particles in contact with the hydrophobic layer. The hydrophobic layer contains an acid releasing agent. The particl... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5861076 | Method for making multi-layer circuit boards The present invention relates to a bond enhancement process for promoting strong, stable adhesive bonds between surfaces of copper foil and adjacent resin impregnated substrates or superimposed metallic sublayers. According to the process of the invention... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5549715 | Method for bleaching textile material A method for bleaching textile material, including preparing an aqueous alkaline solution of a bleaching agent composed of formamidine sulfinic acid and at least one carbohydrate having a general total formula Cn H2n On, t... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5366510 | Process for desizing and color fading garments A process for desizing an/or color fading of fabrics and garments utilizing a reducing agent. The process is particularly for pretreating fabrics which are subsequently decolorized with oxidizing agents.... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5262143 | Production of finely divided particulate siliceous material by decomposition of alkali metal silicate with sulfitic species Production of siliceous precipitates, for example sodium aluminosilicates by decomposition of an alkali metal sulfite solution with a solution of a sulfitic species such as sulfur dioxide, sulfurous acid or a salt thereof. Precipitates having excellent pr... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5041237 | Aqueous solution containing sulphur dioxide and sodium in high percentages, its manufacture and use An aqueous solution containing sulphur dioxide and sodium in high percentages is obtained by bringing sulphur dioxide into contact with a recirculating aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide and previously absorbed sulphur dioxide to obtain a ratio between ... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5017301 | Method for permanganate bleaching of fabric and garments Permanganate based fabric bleaching processes, such as stone-washing processes, are substantially improved by utilizing a reducing composition comprising a metabisulfite and a sulfite in the washing step. The relative amounts of metabisulfite and sulfite ... | 05/21/1991 |
| 5015409 | Viscosity-modifiers for aqueous-based functional products containing mixed metal hydroxides Aqueous-based functional products or corrosive products such as cleansers, household products, commercial products, and personal care products are thickened or viscosity-modified by the addition of at least a small, but effective, amount of at least one c... | 05/14/1991 |
| 5002684 | Composition and method for removal of stains from fibers Solutions and method for the solubilizing and removal of dyes, synthetic red dyes in particular, are disclosed. The solutions consist of an aqueous mixture containing as essential ingredients (1) a detergent, preferably anionic, (2) a sulfite or bisulfite... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4871373 | Continuous preparation of solutions of low viscosity solvents and high viscosity, pasty products Solutions of low viscosity solvents and high viscosity, pasty products, for example water and sodium dithionite formulations, are prepared in a continuous manner in a matter of seconds in static and dynamic mixers connected in series while at the same tim... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4816177 | Treating agent for liquid media An agent is disclosed that is useful for treating liquid media, e.g., dechlorinating aqueous media. The agent contains at least one salt from the sulfur oxide family, such as sodium sulfite. In the agent, the salt is in mixture with an organic gel forming... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4795476 | Method for permanganate bleaching of fabric and garments Permanganate based fabric bleaching processes, such as stone-washing processes, are substantially improved by utilizing a reducing composition comprising a metabisulfite and a sulfite in the washing step. The relative amounts of metabisulfite and sulfite ... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4741854 | Transparent toilet soap of light color The invention provides a method and composition for substantially reducing color in transparent soap bars. Color reduction is achieved by combining in critical ratio a sulphur and a hydride type reducing agent such as sodium metabisulfite with sodium boro... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4680136 | Method for preparing compositions which can be used in the production of sodium dithionite; and the use of such compositions There is provided a method for producing compositions which can be used for preparing sodium dithionite, in which sulphur dioxide is brought into contact with a recirculating aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide and previously absorbed sulphur dioxide to ... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4568517 | Disinfection of contact lenses A contact lens is disinfected in an aqueous H2 O2 solution. The H2 O2 solution is neutralized and transformed in situ into a buffered, saline storage solution by adding a neutralizer such as sodium sulfite or so... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4524014 | Photobleach system, composition and process A photobleach system is disclosed comprising a synergistic mixture of an electron donor and a visible/ultraviolet radiation absorbing compound (a chromophore acceptor) which is capable of, in an excited electronic state, undergoing electron transfer from ... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4490330 | Sulphur dioxide-liberating, sterilizing composition and method of using same A composition which is capable of releasing sulphur dioxide in the presence of water over an extended period contains a sulphur dioxide-liberating compound and hydroquinone. The composition may also contain thio urea and/or a phosphate buffer. The composi... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4384972 | Foodstuff freshness keeping agents Foodstuff freshness keeping agent comprising a particulate composition which contains a salt of manganese (II), iron (II), cobalt (II) or nickel (II), an alkali compound and a sulfite or a deliquescent substance, and optionally ascorbic acid or its salt, ... | 05/24/1983 |
