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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7279502 | Polyamine analog conjugates and quinone conjugates as therapies for cancers and prostate diseases Peptide conjugates in which cytocidal and cytostatic agents, such as polyamine analogs or naphthoquinones, are conjugated to a polypeptide recognized and cleaved by enzymes such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and cathepsin B are provided, as well as compositions... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7122505 | Composition for controlling the growth of algae, fungi and pathogenic organisms in water A stable aqueous concentrate comprising a polymeric biguanide, a chelating agent and a water-miscible organic solvent for controlling the growth of algae, fungi and pathogenic organisms in water. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7030163 | Biocidal composition A biocidal composition includes, in combination, poly(hexamethylene)biguanide, didecyldimethylammonium chloride a homogenizing agent and a flocculating agent. The biocidal composition is used to treat water to control microorganisms. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7001973 | Catalyst and process for preparing low-viscosity and color-reduced polyisocyanates containing isocyanurate groups A low-viscosity polyisocyanate of reduced color, containing isocyanurate groups is prepared by partially trimerizing an aliphatic and/or cycloaliphatic diisocyanate in the presence of 0.02 to 2% weight, based on the weight of the diisocyanate starting material, of a... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6811711 | 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: | 11/02/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6534446 | Method to mitigate plant stress The present invention provides methods for mitigating the effects of plant stress. Plant stress mitigating compounds and compositions comprising gamma aminobutyric acid and glutamic acid are also described.... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6524999 | Growth inhibitors against algae and moss Growth inhibitors containing 3-(3-indolyl) butyric acid shown by ##STR1## and its salts can prevent the growth of algae and moss without harming the plants being cultivated or the worker or adversely affecting the environment.... | 02/25/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6297285 | Disinfecting use of quaternary ammonium carbonates A method for disinfecting a substrate is provided. The substrate is contacted with a biocidal effective amount of a composition of (a) at least one quaternary ammonium carbonate, bicarbonate, or any combination thereof; (b) a solvent selected from the gro... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6121198 | Synergistic composition of biocides The invention is directed to a biocidal composition for inhibition fungal, bacterial and algae growth which comprises a mixture of tetrachloroisophthalonitrile and 3-iodo-2-propynly butyl carbamate.... | 09/19/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6103666 | Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing an ionene polymer and a salt of dodecylamine and methods of using the same Compositions comprising an ionene polymer and a salt of dodecylamine 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 contro... | 08/15/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6087303 | Quaternary ammonium carboxylate and borate compositions and preparation thereof Wood preservative systems comprising (a) a biocidal effective amount of (i) at least one di C8 -C12 alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylate having the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are a C8 -C... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6080789 | Disinfecting use of quaternary ammonium carbonates A method for disinfecting a substrate is provided. The substrate is contacted with a biocidal effective amount of a composition of (a) at least one quaternary ammonium carbonate, bicarbonate, or any combination thereof; (b) a solvent selected from the gro... | 06/27/2000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5902820 | Microbicidal compositions and methods using combinations of propiconazole with dodecylamine or a dodecylamine salt Microbicidal compositions are described. The compositions contain (a) propiconazole and (b) dodecylamine or a dodecylamine salt. The propiconazole and dodecylamine or dodecylamine salt are present in a synergistically effective amount to control the growt... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5891921 | Quaternary ammonium carboxylate and borate compositions and preparation thereof Wood preservative systems comprising (a) a biocidal effective amount of (i) at least one di C8 -C12 alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylate having the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are a C8 -C... | 04/06/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5843865 | Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing an ionene polymer and a salt of dodecylamine and methods of using the same Compositions comprising an ionene polymer and a salt of dodecylamine 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 contro... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5840654 | Herbicidal heterocyclic-substituted pyridines The present invention relates to 2,6-substituted pyridines of formula I, their preparation and use as herbicides.... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5783091 | Method for the algicidal treatment of water Algicides are added to water for the algicidal treatment of the water, especially swimming-pool water. The disadvantages of known methods can be avoided or reduced if chlorohexidine or a salt thereof is used as algicide. Chlorohexidine and its salts are d... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5760088 | Quaternary ammonium hydroxide compositions and preparation thereof A high yield method for the preparation of C1 -C20 alkyl or aryl-substituted alkyl, C8 -C16 alkyl quaternary ammonium hydroxide is provided whereby two reactants, a corresponding quaternary ammonium chloride and... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5716591 | Process for producing calcium nitrate-urea adduct Calcium nitrate-urea adduct, a product having the formula Ca(NO3)2.4CO(NH2)2 !, is obtained by means of a process which basically consists of the following steps: mixing molten urea and calcium nitrate; feeding the... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5700841 | Quaternary ammonium carboxylate and borate compositions and preparation thereof Wood preservative systems comprising (a) a biocidal effective amount of (i) at least one di C8 -C12 alkyl quaternary ammonium carboxylate having the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are a C8 -C... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5677345 | Synergistic antimicrobial composition of N-(dichlorofluoromethyl)thio!-N',N'-dimethyl-N-phenylsulfamide and alkylguanidine compounds Synergistic antimicrobial combinations comprising N-(dichlorofluoromethyl)thio!-N',N'-dimethyl-N-phenylsulfamide and an alkylguanidine compound, preferably dodecylguanidine hydrochloride, are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting microbial growth using thes... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5668084 | Polyhexamethylene biguanide and surfactant composition and method for preventing waterline residue A water treatment method for controlling the growth of algae, fungi and bacteria and the formation of a waterline residue in recreational and industrial water supplies containing turbulent water utilizes a composition containing a polyhexamethylene biguan... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5663206 | Synergistic antimicrobial composition of N-decyl-N-isononyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride and alkylguanidine compounds Synergistic antimicrobial combinations comprising N-decyl-N-isononyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride and an alkylguanidine compound, preferably dodecylguanidine hydrochloride, are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting microbial growth using these synergistic ... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5656670 | Synergistic antimicrobial composition of N-decy-N-isononyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol Synergistic antimicrobial combinations comprising N-decyl-N-isononyl-N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3,-diol, are disclosed. Methods for inhibiting microbial growth using these synergistic antimicrobial combinations are al... | 08/12/1997 |
