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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7989393 | Methods of controlling algae with thaxtomin and thaxtomin compositions Methods of treating and/or controlling algae including contacting algae with an effective amount of one or more thaxtomins are disclosed. One or more thaxtomins are applied to algae contaminated environments in a predetermined amount effective in controlling, reduci... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7786042 | Fluridone as an anti-inflammatory agent The invention relates to a novel use of fluridone—compound known per se and used as an aquatic erbicide—in the medical field, in particular as an active compound for preparing a medicament having anti-inflammatory activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7223759 | Antibacterial 3,5-diaminopiperidine-substituted aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds The invention relates to antibacterial 3,5-diaminopiperidine-substituted aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. This invention also relates to a method of using such compounds in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammal... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7135436 | Solid algicide, preparation and usage in recirculating water Technology is provided for treating recirculating water in a system to control algae in, for example, a cooling water, an evaporative condenser, a heat exchanger, or a decorative fountain. A solid composition comprising terbuthylazine dispersed in polyethylene glyco... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7037880 | Ethylene derivatives and pesticides containing said derivatives Ethylene derivatives of formula (I): where Q is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or heterocyclic group, especially a 4-thiazolyl, 1- or 3-pyrazolyl, 1,3-oxazol-4-yl, phenyl or pyridyl group; E is a substituent su... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6846777 | Synergistic biocidal composition The invention relates to a biocidal composition which can be added to materials which can be attacked by harmful micro-organisms, containing pyrithione as a biocidal active ingredient. The biocidal composition is characterised in that it contains 2-alkyl isothiazoli... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6716794 | Utilization of porphyrin derivatives in aquaria The invention relates to the utilization of photosensitizers for controlling algae and bacteria in aquaria, whereby compounds of the tetrapyrrol and tetraazopyrrol families having at least one positive charge are used as sensitizers. ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6686317 | Supported fluridone compositions and methods Described are preferred solid formulations of fluridone having advantageous fluridone release profiles. Preferred formulations comprise carriers including attapulgite and/or bentonite clay. Also described are methods of using and manufacturing such compos... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6534532 | Carbanilides as pesticides The invention concerns novel carbanilides of formula (I), ##STR1## in which A, Q, R, X, Z and m have the meanings given in the description. The invention further concerns a plurality of processes for preparing these substances, in their use as microbiocid... | 03/18/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6197805 | Broad spectrum antimicrobial mixtures This invention is directed to a broad spectrum antimicrobial composition which comprises a mixture of an iodopropynyl compound in combination with 2-(methoxycarbonylamino)benzimidazole and, where desirable, an algicide said mixture provided in an amount s... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6121197 | Biocidal composition The invention is directed to a biocidal composition for inhibiting fungal and algae growth which comprises a mixture of tetrachloroisophthalonitrile and N-cyclopropyl-N'(1,1 -dimethylethyl)-6-(methylthio)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-dismine.... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6117817 | Algicide combination The present invention relates to an algicide combination of triazine derivatives and N,N-dialkylurea derivatives and to its use for protecting industrial products against infestation and destruction by photoautotrope microorganisms.... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6103131 | Methods for 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... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6075022 | Methods and compositions for controlling biofouling using thiourea 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 thiourea to inhibit bacterial adhesion to the submergible surface. T... | 06/13/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6008244 | Halopropargyl compounds as marine antifouling agents Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying onto or into the marine structure a halopropargyl quaternary ammonium compound, halopropargyl benzoxazolone compound, or halopropargylhydantoin compound.... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5981435 | Methods for controlling algae A method for controlling algae and marine fouling organisms is described. The method employs N-acetonylbenzamides compounds provided in an effective amount to kill or inhibit the growth of the algae or fouling organisms.... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5948730 | Biocidal compositions comprising mixtures of haloproynyl compounds and sulfur containing triazines This invention is directed to a broad spectrum fungicide/algaecide composition which comprises a mixture of (a) at least one halopropynyl compound and (b) at least one sulfur-containing s-triazine, said mixture provided in an amount to prevent and/or prot... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5929073 | Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing dodecylmorpholine a salt thereof and dodecylamine or a salt thereof Compositions for controlling the growth of microorganisms in or on a product, material, or medium comprising synergistically effective amounts of (a) dodecylmorpholine or a salt thereof and (b) dodecylamine or a salt thereof are disclosed. Methods to cont... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5922113 | Antibacterial and antifouling oxathiazines and their oxides Use of 3-aryl-5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-oxathiazines and their oxides having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; R1 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or benzyl; and R represents (a) phenyl; phenyl substituted with 1 to 3 substituents ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5888939 | Compositions and methods for controlling the growth of microbials in aqueous media Compositions and methods are disclosed for sanitizing aqueous media, which combine a chlorine-source composition and a glycoluril-source composition. The compositions are added together or separately, continuously or periodically, and by any of a variety ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5888405 | Methods for controlling biofouling using amino methyl phosphonic 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 amino methyl phosphonic acid or salt thereof to inhibit bacterial adhesion t... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5869426 | Herbicidal 6-thienyloxypyrid-2-carboxamides A compound is disclosed having the formula: ##STR1## The compound is useful as an active ingredient in a herbicidal composition.... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5756500 | Aqueous dispersion having a fungicidal and algicidal effect The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion which includes a mixture composed of the active ingredients carbendazime, 2-(thiocyanomethylthio)-benzothiazole and 2-methylthio-4-t-butyl-amino-6-cyclopropylamino-s-triazine. Further active ingredients ... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5712275 | Antibacterial and antifouling oxathiazines and their oxides Use of 3-aryl-5,6-dihydro-1,4,2-oxathiazines and their oxides having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; R1 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or benzyl; and R represents (a) phenyl; phenyl substituted with 1 to 3 substituents ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5707929 | Biocidal compositions comprising mixtures of haloproynyl compounds and sulfur containing triazines This invention is directed to a broad spectrum fungicide/algaecide composition which comprises a mixture of (a) at least one halopropynyl compound and (b) at least one sulfur-containing s-triazine, said mixture provided in an amount to prevent and/or prot... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5670451 | Compositions and methods for controlling the growth of microbials in aqueous media Compositions and methods are disclosed for sanitizing aqueous media, which combine a chlorine-source composition and a glycoluril-source composition. The compositions are added together or separately, continuously or periodically, and by any of a variety ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5637587 | Synergy biocides for use in aqueous ore slurries This invention provides a surprisingly efficacious combination useful for inhibiting microorganism growth, particularly in aqueous slurries containing mineral ore. In particular embodiments, the invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising 1... | 06/10/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5614528 | Compositions and methods for inhibiting the formation of chloramines and trihalomethanes in aqueous media Compositions and methods are disclosed for sanitizing aqueous media, which combine a chlorine-source composition and a glycoluril-source composition. The compositions are added together or separately, continuously or periodically, and by any of a variety ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5591692 | Compositions and methods for controlling the growth of microbials in aqueous media Compositions and methods are disclosed for sanitizing aqueous media, which combine a chlorine-source composition and a glycoluril-source composition. The compositions are added together or separately, continuously or periodically, and by any of a variety ... | 01/07/1997 |
