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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8038937 | Autonomous device with biofouling control and method for monitoring aquatic environment The device with biofouling control for monitoring aquatic (or gaseous) environment encloses an environmental sensor instrument in a sensor chamber which programmably opens for allowing direct communication between the sensors and the water of interest for sampling a... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7927543 | Method of treating a marine object The method is for treating a marine object. A composition is provided that has an organic substance. The composition is applied to the marine object. The composition has a first layer and a second layer. A first organic substance on the first layer attracts bacteria... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7811513 | Method and apparatus for treating marine growth on a surface The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating of marine growth on the surface, such as the holes of boats and ships. A confinement arrangement is used to confine a volume of heated fluid against the surface. The confinement arrangement ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7341695 | Anti-fouling apparatus and method An anti-fouling apparatus and method includes a configurable cleaner connected to an object for physically removing foulants on the object. A UV light device is connected to the object for preventing the growth of foulants on the object and a camera is connected to ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7225863 | Plate-type heat exchanger with anodic corrosion protection To protect a plate-type heat exchanger (1) against corrosion due to the attack of sulfuric acid, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the region through which flows sulfuric acid has at least one metal cathode (16, 17) and one reference... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204957 | Sanitizable cushioned sheath for the handle of a culinary knife or similar article A handle-sheath may be molded for of a flexible material and may be shaped and dimensioned so as to be stretched over a conventional handle, thereby permitting the sheath to be conveniently removed and replaced. An internal flushing mechanism is preferably provided ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7150852 | System and method for reducing galvanic corrosion associated with a mechanical locking device A method and system for preventing galvanic corrosion associated with a fastener of a first metal type and within an orifice of a second metal type for receiving said fastener. The method includes coating the fastener with a corrosive inhibitor and by further coatin... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144549 | Biocide impregnation of coatings for ESP components An electric submersible pump has one or more components coated with a biocide-incorporated coating for the purpose of controlling the activity of bacteria. The portions exposed to well fluid are coated for inhibiting bacteria from growing. Both centrifugal and progr... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7111668 | Cooling arrangement for an offshore wind energy installation A cooling arrangement for an offshore wind energy installation, having a heat-absorbing device for absorbing heat generated by the electronic devices and/or the mechanical devices of the offshore energy installation, which is to be removed, and a coupled heat-dissip... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7022750 | Anti-fouling coating containing copper and graphite Anti-fouling compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise a film-forming resin and effective amounts of graphite and copper. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed, as are substrates coated with the compositions. The coatings find particular ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6973890 | Self-adaptive system for an apparatus which inhibits fouling of an underwater surface A system is provided which automatically calibrates a marine fouling prevention system. It responds to movements between fresh and saltwater bodies of water, detects damage to the hull or other submerged surface, and responds to the use of the fouling prevention sys... | 12/13/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6925952 | Anti-fouling laminate for boat hulls A thin laminate for application to a submerged object, such as a boat hull, to provide anti-fouling protection to the object. The laminate comprises a first layer of a transfer adhesive, a second strengthening layer of a plastic or synthetic rubber film, a third lay... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923936 | Sterile device and method for producing same A sterile device immersed in a sterile buffer and a method for providing same. The sterile device may be a medical device such as a biosensor having a biomolecule as a sensing element such as, for example, a glucose oxidase enzyme. The buffer may be a bicarbonate so... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6858180 | Process for inhibiting scale This invention relates to a process for scale inhibition using random copolymers of acrylic acid and a monomer that is hydrophobic. ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6793882 | Sterilization container A container (30) for use in sterilizing an object has a first end (35) and a second end (38). The container (30) is suitably sized to receive an endoscopic telescope (45) for sterilization. Once the endoscopic telescope (45)... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6749809 | Clustered creature exterminating method A clustered creature exterminating method efficiently exterminates clustered creature such as cyanobacteria in large quantity with use of a pressure which is substantially lower than that of the conventional method. The exterminating method includes the steps of: pr... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6605254 | Method using ethylene oxide to fumigate corrosion promoting microbes The present invention relates to a method of fumigating closed systems susceptible to microbially influenced corrosion (MIC). The method is particularly useful in a method for mitigating MIC in fire protection sprinkler systems.... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6399021 | Method of treating concrete structures A system is disclosed for inhibiting the corrosion of ferrous and other metals by passivating the metals. The system includes novel buffered compositions which may be applied to metal products, and novel combinations thereof with metals, for preventing or... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6338819 | Combinations of imidazolines and wetting agents as environmentally acceptable corrosion inhibitors A method and corrosion inhibitor for inhibiting corrosion of metal equipment in an aqueous medium comprising components selected from the group consisting of Skeletonema costatum, fish, other algae, and a combination thereof. The method comprises incorpor... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6303078 | Antifouling structure having effect of preventing attachment of aquatic organisms thereto A structure comprises, as the major component, a molded member of a thermoplastic resin composition or a fibrous material which may be a fiber of the thermoplastic resin composition, a yarn coated with the thermoplastic resin composition, a rope coated wi... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6287518 | Sterilization monitors A sterilization monitor includes a substrate and an monitor composition. The monitor composition contains a colorant and a halogen source and undergoes a distinct color change when exposed to a peracid. The sterilization monitor can be used to monitor a s... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6270722 | Stabilized bromine solutions, method of manufacture and uses thereof for biofouling control Stabilized bromine solutions are prepared by combining a bromine source and a stabilizer to form a mixture, adding an oxidizer to the mixture, and then adding, an alkaline source to adjust the pH of the mixture to at least 13.... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6254824 | Method for controlling myxobolus cerebralis A method for controlling the spread of the parasitic microorganism, Myxobolus cerebralis. The method involves the application of a solution containing a quaternary ammonium compound onto articles carrying Myxobolus cerebralis in order to the destroy the m... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6214601 | Method for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in an aqueous medium A method for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in an aqueous medium comprises contacting the aqueous medium with a permeable body comprising material which interacts with the microorganisms. Such interaction involves a change in the chemical structu... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6211172 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using sulfonamides The present invention relates to a method to inhibit bacteria from adhering to a submergible surface. The method contacts the submergible surface with an effective amount of at least one sulfonamide to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface... | 04/03/2001 |
| 5998200 | Anti-fouling methods using enzyme coatings A method for preventing fouling of an aquatic apparatus by an aquatic organism which comprises affixing a biologically active chemical to a surface intended for use in contact with an aquatic environment containing the organism, wherein the chemical is an... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5989323 | Aquatic antifouling compositions and methods Aquatic organism repellent agents are derived from algae, sponges, tunicates, bryozoans, echinoderms and coelenterates and prevent the attachment and accumulation of microscopic and macroscopic organisms to surfaces in aquatic environments. One or more of... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5961843 | Antimicrobial solid material, process for producing the same, and method of utilizing the same An antimicrobial solid material having a satisfactory antimicrobial activity for a long term against sewage in any form of circulating, static and flowing waters or contacting portions thereof and a utilizing method thereof are provided. An antimicrobial ... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5935518 | Swimming pool treatment This invention relates to the treatment of pool surfaces and equipment with antimicrobial solutions which contain straight chain alkylamine compounds alone or in combination with additional bactericidal agents, such as biguanides.... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5861145 | Method of reducing body odor using perfumed, odor absorbing, two phase compositions The present invention relates to methods of reducing body and/or vaginal odor comprising the application to skin of an odor absorbing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomple... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5700377 | Purification of water A chemical composition for use in purifying water used in swimming pools having surfaces that are comprised of materials that do not react with or dissolve in water, comprising for 2.5 kg of the chemical composition, 1.25 kg of potassiumpersulphate, 300 g... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5695552 | Aquatic antifouling compositions and methods Aquatic organism repellent agents are derived from algae, sponges, tunicates, bryozoans, echinoderms and coelenterates and prevent the attachment and accumulation of microscopic and macroscopic organisms to surfaces in aquatic environments. One or more of... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5618214 | Apparatus and method for eradicating zebra mussels in vessel raw water marine plumbing systems An apparatus for permitting the periodic introduction of a fluid into a marine plumbing system for zebra mussel control and winterization purposes, comprising: a) a "T" shaped member having first second and third external apertures and a continuous interi... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5616317 | Polycationic polymer and polycationic microbicidal and algaecidal agent A polycationic microbicidal and algaecidal agent containing as an active ingredient a polymer comprising repeating units represented by the formula (I) and having a number average molecular weight of at least 1,000, and a microbicidal and algaecidal metho... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5614006 | Anti-fouling composition An anti-fouling composition for preventing or controlling the growth of aquatic or marine organisms comprising particles of a water-soluble glass dispersed in or suspended in a hardened liquid resin composition. The water-soluble glass contains phosphorou... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5607741 | Phenolic acid sulfate esters for prevention of marine biofouling p-Sulfoxy cinnamic acid isolated from methanolic extracts of the eelgrass Zostera marina having significant antifouling aquatic properties. p-Sulfoxy cinnamic acid was synthesized in the laboratory from p-coumaric acid, and antifouling activity was identi... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5593636 | Method for thermal control of macrofouling A method for thermally treating fouling infestations of macroinvertebrates is disclosed. The inventive method includes treatments of both large structures in contact with relatively static masses of water and smaller structures, such as pipes, in contact ... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5578116 | Method and apparatus for controlling zebra mussels in water conduits The present invention has two basic aspects: (a) a mechanical method for controlling the macrofouling of zebra mussels; and (b) a mechanical apparatus for reducing the dissolved oxygen of natural source water, such as for industrial or municipal use, to a... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5575993 | Ionene polymers containing biologically-active anions Ionene polymers having biologically-active organic and/or inorganic anions are described. Methods to prepare the ionene polymers, compositions containing them and their methods of use are also described.... | 11/19/1996 |
