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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4853241 | Process for treating agricultural products with pesticides on ships A process and equipment for disinfecting bulk foods or animal feeds on a ship are described. According to this process, either before beginning to fill the cargo hold or when beginning the loading operation, a fumigation system is placed in the cargo hold... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4830831 | Apparatus and method for manipulating and dispensing a fluid to a tray An apparatus for use with a tray that has a crop disposed thereon. The apparatus includes a vehicle A-frame attached to an earth traversing vehicle; two adjustment members attached to the vehicle A-frame, each of which is adapted to receive and hold a dep... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4824686 | Antimicrobial additives for compound animal foodstuffs The present invention relates to animal feed preservative compositions containing a binary blend of formic acid and propionic acid, the amount of propionic acid in the blend being from 1-25% w/w of the total blend. Surprisingly, the proposed blend is more... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4822513 | Cleaning/disinfecting process and composition A composition characterized in that it comprises one or more interhalogens or sources thereof and one or more acids or sources thereof which are not appreciably oxidized by the interhalogen(s) is disclosed. When diluted with water to in-use solution strength, ... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4812291 | Method of fumigating agricultural products using hydrogen phosphide This invention relates to a method of fumigating agricultural products in storage or transportation facilities for controlling pests by means of hydrogen phosphide which is then bound and/or decomposed to a substantial extent; according to the invention, ... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4780279 | Apparatus and method for fumigation and detoxification of plant seed The present invention relates to a method of fumigation and detoxification of plant seed and to an pneumatic apparatus having a positive pressure air source, seed feed, a vacuum wheel air lock, fumigant and detoxicant source, a spraying apparatus for intr... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4777018 | Method of disinfecting premises from coccidial oocysts using generated ammonia A method of disinfecting premises from coccidial oocysts in which surface to be disinfected is thoroughly wetted with a first aqueous solution of ammonium salt containing approximately 0.5 to 1.5 molar of ammonium together with non-ionic surfactant and in... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4756117 | Process and apparatus for treating bulk commodities In the fumigation of bulk materials such as grain with hydrogen phosphide (phosphine) the gas containing hydrogen phosphide is caused to circulate in a closed loop passing through the bulk material and past the zone of phosphine generation in pulses havin... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4729298 | System for treating agricultural products with pesticides on ships In a ship having a hull, a loading hatch, and a cargo hold which has a bottom and may contain a bulk material and a preparation that releases a pesticide, a device for disinfecting the bulk material comprising line sections of a total link which may be ad... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4651463 | Process and apparatus for treating bulk commodities In the fumigation of bulk materials such as grain with hydrogen phosphide (phosphine) the gas containing hydrogen phosphide is caused to circulate in a closed loop passing through the bulk material and past the zone of phosphine generation in pulses havin... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4623515 | Process for producing fibrous and granular materials from waste In order to avoid producing any secondary waste in the production of a fibrous and a granular material from household, agricultural, forestry waste, organic waste of the manufacturing and/or service industries, the primary waste first undergoes an opening... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4612169 | Process for sterilization of enzyme contaminated by bacteria An enzyme contaminated by bacteria during preservation or repeated use thereof is sterilized by immersing the enzyme contaminated mass in a polyvalent alcohol. This procedure does not inactivate the enzyme.... | 09/16/1986 |
| 4597940 | Preservative treatment of wood This invention concerns a treatment for preserving or protecting moist wood against attacks from microorganisms (fungi) with the use of evaporable or sublimable ammonium salts. The protection is obtained by distributing the salts close to the wood so that... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4579714 | Method for fumigating bulk-stored commodities A method is provided for placement of selected quantities of gas-producing solid fumigant at selected locations within the depth of a bulk-stored commodity within a storage compartment, such as grain loaded into the hold of a ship. The invention comprises... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4411918 | Apparatus for preserving food by generating preservative gas The gas generating device according to the invention comprises a basin-like main container containing a solid chemical reagent substance, and an auxiliary container, arranged at the interior of the main container, containing a liquid chemical reagent subs... | 10/25/1983 |
| 4314966 | Method of control of acid drainage from exposed pyritic materials Acid drainage from exposed pyritic material such as coal mine tailings is reduced through the controlled application of anionic detergents which inhibit the bacterium Thiobacillus ferrooxidans. The controlled application of anionic detergent comprises an ... | 02/09/1982 |
| 4235872 | Microencapsulated methomyl insecticide Slow release insecticide microcapsules having a core of methomyl surrounded by a cover of all-aromatic, uncrosslinked polyurea.... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4232121 | Process for selecting methine dyes which inhibit cell growth Methine dyes which inhibit cell growth are identified by (1) determining the reduction potential of the dye, (2) determining the ability of the dye to sorb to the cells and (3) selecting those dyes which have a reduction potential more negative than about... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4223044 | Method for breaking a bridge of particulate and ground substances A bridge of particulate and ground food, feed and inorganic substances, such as soybean meal, corn meal, flour, cement and the like in a storage vessel is broken by reducing the internal pressure of the vessel and introducing inert gas under pressure of f... | 09/16/1980 |
| 4200656 | Method for fumigating grain including the application of liquid CO2 The invention provides a method for fumigating grain stored in bins by the gravity penetration method comprising applying methyl-bromide and liquid CO2 to the upper layer of grain stored therein wherein the liquid CO2 is applied to s... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4200657 | Low air flow fumigation method A method of treating an agricultural product, including the steps of placing the product within a storage container; providing a forced air supply to the container; introducing a gaseous chemical into the container, the particular chemical being selected ... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4169124 | Cold gas sterilization process A "cold" gas sterilization process that operates at temperatures below 80° C. in a temperature range that is generally considered nonsporicidal. The process is capable of sterilizing with gaseous hydrogen peroxide at extremely low concentrations in a gas... | 09/25/1979 |
| 4169123 | Hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization method A method of sterilizing the surfaces of articles such as medical intruments and other products by exposing such surfaces to hydrogen peroxide gas at temperatures below 80° C. in a temperature range that is generally considered nonsporicidal.... | 09/25/1979 |
| 4133638 | Method of sterilizing powders in a fluidized bed Powders, such as talc, can be sterilized by passing a sterilant containing gas through the powder while it is being stirred.... | 01/09/1979 |
| 4120656 | Method and apparatus for collecting mucosa A system for collecting and stabilizing pasty material such as for example the mucosa available from slaughterhouse operations, employing a collecting tank, a storage reservoir and a preservative reservoir, the collecting tank being equipped with upper an... | 10/17/1978 |
| 4062646 | Process for sterilizing loose material Two-stage process for sterilizing loose material, such as flour, cocoa, feedstuffs, fillers for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, and mould cultures, by means of sterilizing agents, such as superheated steam. In the first stage the loose material is vigorous... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4059048 | Means of fumigating raw and finished agricultural products An elongated pipe installed the depth of a bulk storage bin or silo for raw or finished agricultural goods receives through a capped exterior access opening a supply of solid chemical fumigant for producing phosphine gas. The buildup of gas in the pipe cr... | 11/22/1977 |
| 4005039 | Curable compositions for bulking timber comprising (a) a modified polyol containing -0-3-alkyleneamido groups and (b) an amino resin precursor containing reactive N-hydroxymethyl groups Compositions suitable for use in bulking timber, and method for bulking timber comprising impregnating timber with said compositions, drying the treated timber, and curing the bulking compositions by heating, are provided. The composition comprises at lea... | 01/25/1977 |
| 3994685 | Apparatus for sterilizing loose material A process and apparatus for sterilizing loose material, such as flour, cocoa, feedstuffs, fillers for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, and mould cultures, by means of sterilizing agents, such as superheated steam. The process is a two stage process. In the ... | 11/30/1976 |
| 3992147 | Process for sterilizing psyllium seed husk using aqueous isopropanol The present invention is concerned with a method for sterilizing psyllium seed husk without substantial swelling of the psyllium seed husk comprising contacting for 5 minutes or more said psyllium seed husk with a 15°-50° C solution of 0.2-10% by weight... | 11/16/1976 |
| 3969549 | Method of deacidifying paper A method of deacidifying paper wherein the paper has a substantially cellulose fiber base or substrate by exposing the paper to the vapors of a volatile organometallic compound and subsequently decomposing said compound to a base or alkaline material in s... | 07/13/1976 |
| 3939287 | Sterilizing apparatus and process An apparatus and process for sterilizing substances and particularly food products such as food spices and seasonings which are in a processed or unprocessed condition and are in a powdered, granular, flaky, leafy or similar conditions, the apparatus incl... | 02/17/1976 |
