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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7435705 | Environmentally safe anti-fungal composition and methods of using same Disclosed herein or novel, environmentally friendly compositions and methods for treating or preventing fungal growth, such as molds and mildew, on surfaces and in objects. Specifically exemplified herein are compositions containing nepetalactone, and methods of usi... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7341735 | Method for using an adjuvant composition with herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides to control pests, insects and fungi An adjuvant is disclosed for use with systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides for application on animals, birds, trees, plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the action and effect of the systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7294341 | Method using an insecticide and fungicide on fruits and vegetables Insecticide and fungicide, and method of application on trees and plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the growth thereof and to effectively control insects and fungi comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7261285 | Internal inserts in cooling towers The invention concerns inserts in the moist/wet region of cooling towers, which essentially consist of plastic. An additive that prevents or considerably reduces soiling through the formation and buildup on the inserts during subsequent use is added to the plastic. | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252843 | Composition for cleaning contained bodies of water A composition and method for cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining contained bodies of water such as swimming pools, wading pools, fountains, ornamental ponds, etc. The composition includes pre-determined percentages of copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, and aluminum sulf... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7192734 | Method of testing for the presence of microorganisms in a gaseous environment comprising hydrogen peroxide The invention relates to a method of testing for the presence of microorganisms in a gaseous environment comprising hydrogen peroxide, comprising the following steps: (i) bringing the gaseous environment comprising the hydrogen per... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7081991 | Dye-based filter A display includes a light source. The display also includes a filter positioned to receive light from the light source. The filter is a dye-based filter and attenuates light in the infrared range. The filter can be configured to have a very sharp spectral cutoff. T... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7063804 | Compositions for treating phosphate in water Compositions including alum and a smectite mineral material for the clarification of bodies of water by removal of dissolved solids, dissolved organic materials and other anions such as fluoride and chloride as well as the removal of total phosphorus from such bodie... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7001869 | Seed treatment and method of treating seed The invention includes a seed treatment composition containing plant macronutrients, micronutrients, a pest inhibitor and at least one growth regulator. The composition additionally contains a vitamin component, an amino acid component, a penetrant and an energy sou... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6861075 | Biocidal compositions comprising an aerated gel containing hydrophobic silica A storage-stable biocidal aerated gel composition comprises from 30 to 97% by weight of water, from 0.2 to 5% by weight of a gelling agent selected from xanthan gum, sodium alginate and neutralised carboxyvinyl polymer from 2 to 5% by weight of a fine particulate, h... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6734140 | All-natural mineral treatment The invention relates to a treatment for the control of algae in aquatic environments. The treatment includes an algicide in combination with at least one of a pH stabilizer, a clarifier, and a sanitizer reducer/enhancer. ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6710017 | Compositions and methods for controlling algae in recirculating water systems The present invention provides compositions and methods for controlling the growth of algae, especially nuisance algae, in recirculating water systems. The water systems encompass industrial and recreational applications. The compounds for use in the compositions an... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6706666 | Enhancer composition for agricultural chemicals and agricultural chemical composition An enhancer composition for agricultural chemicals which can enhance the effectiveness of an agricultural chemical without causing any phytotoxicity to various crops, which comprises at least one nitrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of a t... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6686316 | Biocontrol of weeds The present invention is directed to a biocontrol agent Plectosporium tabacinum and methods for the biocontrol of weeds using the biocontrol agent. Preferably the weeds are cleavers (Galium aparine L and Galium spurium L.), and the biocontrol agent is Ple... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6649567 | Controlled release microbiocide for porous surfaces Algal defacement of coated and non-coated porous masonry and wood construction materials is prevented by pre-treatment of the construction material with an aqueous composition of a copolymer that releases 2-propenal (acrolein) over time.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6602824 | Herbicidal composition and a method of using a naturally-occurring organic compound as a herbicide A method of controlling unwanted plants, the method including providing an herbicidal composition, the herbicidal composition containing at least a naturally-occurring, plant-derived organic compound, and applying the herbicidal composition to the unwante... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6569807 | Mycoherbicidal compositions and methods of preparing and using the same A mycoherbicidal composition prepared from a microsclerotium of a fungal pathogen in an aquatic weed population control effective amount to achieve aquatic weed population and growth control in combination with a suitable carrier. The present invention is... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6565868 | Methods for microbiological control in aqueous systems Microbiological control in water systems is achieved with an amount,of 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin that is less than the amount of N,N'-bromochloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin required to achieve the same degree of microbiological control. The methods of ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6544928 | VIRUS CAPABLE OF SPECIFICALLY INFECTING, GROWING WITHIN, AND LYSING RED TIDE PLANKTON; A METHOD AND AN AGENT FOR PREVENTING RED TIDE USING THE VIRUS; A METHOD FOR ISOLATING THE VIRUS; AND A METHOD FOR SUBCULTURING THE VIRUS The present invention provides a virus capable of specifically infecting and growing within a member of algae Heterocapsa sp. A method for isolating the above virus comprises a process of: filtrating with a filter a liquid sample containing a member of al... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6518313 | Solid sanitizers and cleaner disinfectants Solid sanitizing compositions have advantages over corresponding liquids and powders. A solid sanitizing product can be contained within a plastic bottle with a label indicating that the contents have antimicrobial or deodorizing properties containing a n... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6447811 | Pesticide against plant-pathogenic microorganisms A formulation comprising lactoperoxidase, thiocyanate and/or iodide and a hydrogen peroxide donor system, in particular glucose oxidase and glucose, is useful for controlling plant-pathogenic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria. Preferably the formu... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6426317 | Stable, high available halogen 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione compositions having rapid dissolution rates Dry, stable, high available halogen sanitizing granular compositions with a rapid rate of dissolution comprising halogenated 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triones and a dissolution accelerant that is an alkali metal salt of 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione are disclose... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6380182 | Methods and compositions controlling biofouling using sulfamic acids The 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 sulfamic acid or salt thereof to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergib... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6346262 | Controlled delivery compositions and processes for treating organisms in a column of water or land Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive ag... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6337078 | Controlled delivery compositions and processes for treating organisms in a column of water or land Controlled release compositions of matter are disclosed comprising complexes for treating a population of one or more aquatic organisms in a column of water. The complexes comprise at least one system wherein the system comprises at least one bioactive ag... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6281169 | Aqueous suspensions of low solubility and low stability water additives A method of improving the rate of dissolution in water of low solubility compounds by combining a low solubility compound with a rheology additive that is made of platelets or particles which orient together with ionic or hydrogen bonds. The inventive met... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6153185 | Plant-containing composition Disclosed is a composition comprising a plant capable of growing in the presence of at least water and light, a nonionic water-absorptive polymer, and water, and a method of use of the composition as well as a method of fabricating a revegetation material... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6149929 | Green water inhibitor-GWI A composition for effective algae control comprising bacteria and humic acid made by extracting the liquid from barley straw soaked in water for a period of time.... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6121196 | Agent for preventing growth of weeds in rice fields A herbicidal composition for preventing the growth of weeds in rice fields which comprises active carbon in a powder form dispersed in water in the presence of a starch or a derivative of starch. The herbicidal composition prevents the growth of weeds on ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6030971 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using amides 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 amide to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface. The ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6028113 | Solid sanitizers and cleaner disinfectants Solid sanitizing compositions have advantages over corresponding liquids and powders. A solid sanitizing product can be contained within a plastic bottle with a label indicating that the contents have antimicrobial or deodorizing properties containing a n... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5990043 | Anti-fouling compositions An anti-fouling composition comprising a carrier, and a binder, the improvement which comprises an effective amount of at least one insecticide. The composition is applied to the surfaces of articles which come into contact with seawater or brackish water... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5977183 | Solid antimicrobial compositions Substantially solid (or nonflowable) antimicrobial compositions have advantages over corresponding liquids and powders. Such a composition may be contained within a plastic bottle with a label indicating that the contents have antimicrobial or deodorizing... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5945099 | Mycoherbicidal delivery compositions, preparation and methods for controlling aquatic weeds A mycoherbicidal delivery composition prepared from an inoculum of a fungal pathogen in an amount sufficient to control growth of an aquatic weed on a biocarrier comprising a plurality of discrete particles derived from a residual cell mass remaining fter... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5902808 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using N-alkyl heterocyclic compounds 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 N-alkyl heterocyclic compound to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the s... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5876739 | Insecticidal seed coating The present invention relates to an insecticidal coating for a seed comprising one or more binders selected from the group consisting of polymers and copolymers of polyvinyl acetate, methyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, vinylidene chloride, acrylic, cellu... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5866511 | Stabilized solutions of bromonitromethane and their use as biocides Stable solutions of bromonitromethane are prepared and shown to be useful as an antimicrobial in a broad spectrum of applications. Bromonitromethane is applied using a stable aqueous solution or is generated from products which act as bromonitromethane do... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5753593 | Control of aquatic vegetation with surfactant and terpene oil An environmentally compatible aquatic herbicidal composition comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terepene containing natural oil to effectively control target aquatic vegetation including Red Azolla, Salvinia Molesta and Lemna.... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5723498 | Composition capable of releasing acrolein and its use A composition which is capable of releasing acrolein and is easy to handle contains (i) an acetal of acrolein with a C1-6 alcohol with 1 to 4 hydroxyl groups and (ii) an acid soluble therein and chemically compatible with a pKs value... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5661104 | Preservative compositions for use in aqueous systems The use of novel compositions for preserving aqueous systems normally subject to spoilage is disclosed. The compositions incorporate an antimicrobial agent into an inert and biodegradable carrier. The resulting compositions are stable, active, non-toxic, ... | 08/26/1997 |
