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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7396801 | Moss control composition The present invention is an aqueous composition for controlling or eradicating moss from undesirable locations such as lawns and golf course putting greens. The composition contains a fertilizer, a metal containing salt, a surfactant or wetting agent, and optionally... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381686 | Composite for inhibiting algae growth and use therof A composite for inhibiting algae growth comprising a polypore base carrier and a nano-metal mixture coated on the carrier, wherein the mixture comprising a nano-metal particle and a substance for fixing the particle on the carrier. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7354596 | Anti-microbial agent delivery system A delivery system for delivering an anti-microbial agent to a surface in a time release manner. The delivery system includes one or more polymeric particles (e.g., microspheres, core/shell particles, latexes, porogens, cryogenically ground beads, condensation polyme... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7339073 | Method for obtaining 5-halogenolaevulinic acid alkyl esters A method for obtaining a 5-bromolevulinic acid methyl ester or a 5-chlorolevulinic acid methyl ester from either a bromination mixture or a chlorination mixture, containing either a 5-bromo-levulinic acid methyl ester or a 5-chlorolevulinic acid methyl ester, respec... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7288533 | Topical application for treating toenail fungus A topical applications is used to treat and prevent the spread of nail infections or onychomycosis caused by bacteria, fungi and other pathogens. The topical application has a composition that comprises, as an active ingredient, at least one species selected from th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7252706 | Inhibition of calcium and magnesium precipitation from wood preservatives A wood preservative that contains a copper salt complex and a precipitation inhibitor is provided. The wood preservative may contain copper carbonate, an alkanolamine such as monoethanolamine and precipitation inhibitor such as a phosphonate or ethylene diamine comp... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7232520 | Ion exchange porous resins for solid phase extraction and chromatography Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous resins for solid phase extractions. The resins feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion exchange functional group. The resins exhibit superior wett... | 06/19/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7060658 | Roofing granules Use of internal gas-forming compound to adjust coating porosity to control copper release rates in algae-retardant roofing granule products. ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7008531 | Treatment of circulating water systems The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting the growth of killing algae, bacteria, yeast and/or fungi in a recirculating water system which comprises adding to the water a polymeric biguanide and an adjuvant of the Formula (1) or a salt thereof: | 03/07/2006 |
| 6923991 | Bactericide solution and method of making same A bactericide useful as a shelf life extender for produce and other food products. The bactericide is an aqueous solution formed from water, copper sulfate pentahydrate and a reagent, which can either be an acid or hydrogen peroxide. The bactericide is applied as a ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6881346 | Methods of treating phosphate in a body of water Compositions including alum, a smectite material and optionally one or more of a buffer and an algaecide coating or additives for the clarification of bodies of water by removal of dissolved solids, dissolved organic materials and other anions such as fluoride and c... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6869912 | Biocidal composition A biocidal composition comprising copper (II) oxalate. ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6824794 | Method and apparatus for preventing bacteria and algae growth in water A water treatment agent and method of treating water to inhibit, reduce, or prevent the formation of algae and bacteria in a water body. The water treatment agent may include copper sulfate penta-hydrate and/or silver, di-sodium ethylene di-amine tetra-acetic acid d... | 11/30/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6576594 | Water treatment process A method of controlling algae in a municipal water plant including the step of adding an algicide-flocculant solution including 25-50 wt % acidic flocculent, 0-10 wt % polymer flocculant aid, an algicide consisting essentially of copper having a concentra... | 06/10/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6565893 | Process for preparing a disinfectant containing suspended metals A process for preparing a disinfectant for use in swimming pools and the like. The process provides a formulation containing copper sulfate pentahydrate that will remain suspended so long as the formulation is maintained at a temperature above 40° F. The... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6472346 | Photocatalytic nuisance organism inhibitor agents Inexpensive, and easy to use self cleaning mixtures that use photoactive agents such as titanium dioxide(TiO2) and tungsten oxide(WO3) along with mixing the agents with co-catalysts such as carbon(C), Fe(iron), Cu(copper), Ni(nickel)... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6455467 | Photocatalytic nuisance organism inhibitor agents Inexpensive, and easy to use self cleaning mixtures that use photoactive agents such as titanium dioxide(TiO2) and tungsten oxide(WO3) along with mixing the agents with co-catalysts such as carbon(C), Fe(iron), Cu(copper), Ni(nickel)... | 09/24/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6420312 | Water treatment composition An algicide-flocculant solution for use in treating raw water in a municipal water plant to control algae, the algicide-flocculant solution including 25-50 wt % of an acidic flocculant, 0-10 wt % of a polymer flocculant aid, an algicide of essentially cop... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6387415 | Sequestered metal biocides using ionic polymeric stabilizing agents Metal-containing biocides for treating swimming pool water, spas, cooling towers, or other industrial applications without staining are disclosed. The biocidal compositions include a source of metal and a polymeric sequestering agent. The polymeric seques... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6358884 | Bacteriocidal and fungicidal solution containing inorganic silver complex salt and process for producing the same A bactericidal and fungicidal solution is made by a method wherein an aqueous solution containing ammonium chloride or a chloride of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal as chloride ions is prepared, a silver salt or metallic silver is added to the aqu... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6297193 | Algal growth or microbial proliferation inhibitors and use thereof An antialgal method, which employs, as an antialgal component, at least one solid solution selected from the group consisting of specific hydroxide or oxide solid solutions and an organic or inorganic material containing the antialgal component.... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6291397 | Algaecide compositions and methods of removing algae An algaecide formulated in a concentrated, solid composition form for subsequent dissolution in water is disclosed. The algaecide is designed to remove algae from a variety of interior and exterior surfaces. The preferred algaecide compositions chlorinate... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6258750 | Complexing compositions The invention provides pesticidal, algicidal, herbicidal and/or fungicidal compositions, containing a complexing agent containing ethylene diamine disuccinic acid and one or selected metal ions, preferably cobalt, zinc or ions. The invention also relates ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6248369 | Water treatment process A water soluble copper salt, preferably cupric sulfate pentahydrate, is mixed with water. A small quantity of an acidic flocculant is added to the copper sulfate solution to acidify the water and promote dissolving of the copper sulfate in the water. A 25... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6211213 | Stable microbicide formulation Stable microbicidal compositions containing a 3-isothiazolone compound, organic oxidants, copper salts and water are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of stabilizing 3-isothiazolone compositions.... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6146666 | Thiobacillus thiooxidans growth inhibitor A Thiobacillus thiooxidans growth inhibitor containing as the active ingredient at least one substance selected from the group consisting of a tungsten powder and tungsten compounds. Under acidic conditions of pH value of 4 or less, this growth inhibitor ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6086921 | Metal/thiol biocides A composition described wherein bismuth is chelated by a complexing agent such as a pyrithione or certain other thiol compounds in the form a metal:complexing agent complex. Methods for using the composition as a bacteriocidal, bacteriostatic, antibiofilm... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6069113 | Formulated copper algaecides A composition comprising a terpene, an emulsifier, and a copper complex is provided, along with methods for its use as an algaecide. The composition is effective when used as an algaecide to treat algae growth in aquatic environments, even though it conta... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6068791 | Chloroisocyanuric acid composition having reduced gas evolution Disclosed are trichloroisocyanuric acid compositions that have improved algicidal and/or fungicidal properties yet are relatively safe and non-corrosive. The compositions preferably contain between about 50% and about 95% TCCA, between about 0.5% and abou... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6008236 | Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing an ionene polymer and a pyrithione salt and methods of using the same Compositions comprising an ionene polymer and a pyrithione salt are disclosed which are synergistically effective compared to the respective components alone in controlling the growth of microorganisms in or on a material or medium. Methods to control the... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5994268 | Photocatalytic surfacing agents with varying oxides for inhibiting algae growth Self cleaning mixtures that use photoactive agents with varying oxides, along with mixing the photoactive agents with carbon, noble metals and cobalt phosphide that inhibit the growth of algae are disclosed. The agents include concentrations of approximat... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5908580 | Chloroisocyanuric acid composition having reduced gas evolution Disclosed are trichloroisocyanuric acid compositions that have improved algicidal and/or fungicidal properties yet are relatively safe and non-corrosive. The compositions preferably contain between about 50% and about 95% TCCA, between about 0.5% and abou... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5880067 | Photocatalytic surfacing agents with varying oxides for inhibiting algae growth Self cleaning mixtures that use photoactive agents with varying oxides, along with mixing the photoactive agents with carbon, noble metals and cobalt phosphide that inhibit the growth of algae are disclosed. The agents include concentrations of approximat... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5856272 | Algaecide compositions and methods of removing algae A novel algaecide composition and method of removing algae from a variety of surfaces, in particular a composition comprising at least one terpene and at least one algaecidal agent, is disclosed.... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5648314 | Slow-dissolving multi-functional sanitizer and clarifier A slow-dissolving sanitizing and clarifying puck for use in water such as swimming pool water preferably includes about 63% to about 80% trichloro-s-triazinetrione, about 4% to about 12% sodium tetraborate, about 10% to about 22% aluminum sulfate, and abo... | 07/15/1997 |
