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...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7846888 | Long lasting decontamination foam Compositions and methods for decontaminating surfaces are disclosed. More specifically, compositions and methods for decontamination using a composition capable of generating a long lasting foam are disclosed. Compositions may include a surfactant and gelatin and ha... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7838476 | Generation of residue-free decontaminant using hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, and carbon dioxide A method for in situ generation of a decontamination solution adapted to decontaminate mustard agents by oxidation and nerve agents by perhydrolysis, comprising the steps of generating a stable precursor solution of aqueous NH4HCO3 by bubbling ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7662759 | Decontamination formulation with additive for enhanced mold remediation Decontamination formulations with an additive for enhancing mold remediation. The formulations include a solubilizing agent (e.g., a cationic surfactant), a reactive compound (e.g., hydrogen peroxide), a carbonate or bicarbonate salt, a water-soluble bleaching activ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7585826 | Compositions counteracting pesticides and malodorants This invention relates to compositions that counteract chemicals such as pesticides and malodorants. Also disclosed are a method for preparing such compositions and a method for applying such compositions to counteract pesticides or malordorants. ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7504369 | Methods and compositions for decontaminating surfaces exposed to chemical and/or biological warfare compounds The present invention is drawn to methods and compositions for use in partially or fully decontaminating surfaces which have been contaminated with chemical or biological warfare agents. The invention includes contacting the contaminated surface with a composition c... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7429556 | Universal halide-enhanced decontaminating formulation The disclosed invention is a method for the production of a universal decontaminant solution comprised of at least one oxidant and halide salt for neutralizing chemical toxicants that include organosulfur and organophosphorus-containing compounds, such as those foun... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7390432 | Enhanced formulations for neutralization of chemical, biological and industrial toxants An enhanced formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. The enhanced formulation accordin... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7371714 | Chemical agent decontamination composition comprising a perfluorinated alkyl bromide A composition and methods of use for the decontamination of chemical agents, including chemical warfare agents. The decontamination composition is nontoxic, nonflammable and non-corrosive and includes an effective amount of a perfluorinated alkyl bromide or reactive... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7282470 | Decontamination formulation with sorbent additive A decontamination formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. The formulation provides so... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276468 | Granulated decontamination formulations A decontamination formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. The formulation provides so... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7271137 | Decontamination formulations for disinfection and sterilization Aqueous decontamination formulations that neutralize biological pathogens for disinfection and sterilization applications. Examples of suitable applications include disinfection of food processing equipment, disinfection of areas containing livestock, mold remediati... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7229819 | Non-corrosive, non-caustic, non-flammable, catalyst-based decontaminant formulation The present invention relates to a near-universal non-corrosive, non-toxic, environmentally safe and user friendly decontaminant capable of detoxifying organophosphorus (OP)-based G-type, V-type neurotoxic chemical warfare, sulfur-mustard, and related OP based hazar... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214836 | Method of decomposing organophosphorus compounds Methods and kits for decomposing organophosphorus compounds in non-aqueous media at ambient conditions are described. Insecticides, pesticides, and chemical warfare agents can be quickly decomposed to non-toxic products. The method comprises combining the organophos... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211551 | Universal cleaner that cleans tough oil, grease and rubber grime and that is compatible with many surfaces including plastics Versatile cleaning composition that has tremendous cleaning power, yet is compatible with many surfaces. For example, the cleaning composition easily cleans oil, grease, tar, and rubber from soiled surfaces, but does not damage metals, vehicle paints, concrete, plas... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7179328 | Color keeping slip-resisting solution An aqueous solution for treatment of colored concrete, glazed enamel or porcelain surfaces to increase the coefficient of friction of that surface, whether dry or wet, to about 0.8 without deteriorating the color of the surface comprises about 1.5 to 1.9 wt % of amm... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7166758 | Foam and gel methods for the decontamination of metallic surfaces Decontamination of nuclear facilities is necessary to reduce the radiation field during normal operations and decommissioning of complex equipment. In this invention, we discuss gel and foam based diphosphonic acid (HEDPA) chemical solutions that are unique in that ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163589 | Method and apparatus for decontamination of sensitive equipment Ultrasonic solvent cleaning processes can effectively decontaminate sensitive equipment. The disclosed decontamination liquids meet the following criteria: a. It is compatible with a wide range of sensitive equipment—the performa... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7148393 | Ion-specific radiodecontamination method and treatment for radiation patients A surface contaminated by a radioactive isotope is cleaned by applying to it a solution that contains an ion-specific resin that is weakly bonded to an ion and a weak anion solution including a carrier, water, and an ion that frees the radioactive isotope from the c... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7125497 | Reactive formulations for a neutralization of toxic industrial chemicals Decontamination formulations for neutralization of toxic industrial chemicals, and methods of making and using same. The formulations are effective for neutralizing malathion, hydrogen cyanide, sodium cyanide, butyl isocyanate, carbon disulfide, phosgene gas, capsai... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7078358 | Low VOC cleanroom cleaning wipe A prewetted cleaning wipe for cleaning surfaces and having low volatile organic chemical and low nonvolatile residue properties comprising a wipe substrate wetted with an aqueous solution of high purity water and an effective amount of an acetylenic alcohol surface ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074959 | Methods and systems for remediating hydrazine-contaminated equipment and/or surfaces Methods of and systems for remediating hydrazine spills, solutions and hydrazine-contaminated objects including areas thereof. Initially, an aqueous solution comprising a dicarbonyl-compound can be prepared. The aqueous solution can then be provided for application ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7064241 | Chemical and biological warfare decontaminating solution using peracids and germinants in microemulsions, process and product thereof A microemulsion composition having a solid source of peroxycarboxylic acid and germinant is used for chemical and biological warfare decontamination. A process for decontaminating uses the microemulsion composition. ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7030071 | Solid-water detoxifying reagents for chemical and biological agents Formation of solid-water detoxifying reagents for chemical and biological agents. Solutions of detoxifying reagent for chemical and biological agents are coated using small quantities of hydrophobic nanoparticles by vigorous agitation or by aerosolization of the sol... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026274 | Cleaning composition for neutralizing biological and chemical weapons removal agents A cleaning composition for treating and removing stains from an object and for removing residue following a clean-up after a chemical or biological weapons attack. The composition uses ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol mixed with one or more salts, such as... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021862 | Method for remediation of contaminated ground at oil or gas facility The present invention is a mobile, in situ applicator system and method for remediating contaminated soils at a site without the removal of those soils. The applicator system comprises a vehicle, preferably a chemical treatment vehicle used in the oil and gas indust... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6921553 | Non-ionic foam composition for treating asbestos-containing materials and method of using same A composition for transforming a chrysotile asbestos-containing material into a non-asbestos material is disclosed, wherein the composition comprises water, at least about 30% by weight of an acid component, at least about 0.1% by weight of a source of fluoride ions... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6740626 | Acidic cleaning formulation containing a surface modification agent and method of applying the same An acidic cleaning formulation containing a surface modification agent selected from a group consisting of a hydrolyzed trialkoxysilane or a hydrolyzable quaternary silane and a surfactant is disclosed. The cleaning formulation is stable, provides excellent cleaning... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6723890 | Concentrated formulations and methods for neutralizing chemical and biological toxants A formulation and method of making and using that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological toxants, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents. The aqueous formulation is non-toxic and non-corrosive and can be d... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6652661 | Radioactive decontamination and translocation method A method for removing a wide variety of radioactive contaminants from a contaminated surface sufficient for the surface to be classified as a low-level waste or as free release. Contaminated surfaces may be classified as Class C, Class B, Class A, or high... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6645930 | Clean room wipes for neutralizing caustic chemicals Clean room wipe products, methods of preparing them, and methods of using them are described. The clean room wipes are intended for use in cleaning up alkaline contaminants in clean room environments. The wipes contain impregnated acidic solutions, e.g., ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6605158 | Radioactive decontamination and translocation method A method for removing radioactive contaminants from a given surface. An aqueous solution having a wetting agent and a complex substituted keto-amine is provided. The solution is left on the surface for a time sufficient to remove the radioactive contamina... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6566574 | Formulations for neutralization of chemical and biological toxants A formulation and method of making that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological compounds, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents. The formulation of the present invention non-toxic and non-corro... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6525237 | Broad spectrum decontamination formulation and method of use A decontamination formulation is provided which is effective against a broad spectrum of chemical and biological warfare agents and radioactive dusts, comprising an active decontamination agent, a co-solvent, a buffer system to optimize the initial reacti... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6497769 | Radioactive decontamination and translocation method A method for removing radioactive contaminants from a given surface. An acidic solution having a pH of less than 3.0, and preferably less than 1.5, of a complex substituted keto-amine, and a mixture of a saturated and unsaturated lower alcohol (e.g. isopr... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6475296 | Degreasing composition and methods using same The present invention relates to a degreasing composition, to a liquid, to a gel and to a degreasing foam which comprise said composition. The composition according to the invention comprises a base, a polyethoxylated fatty alcohol, saturated or unsaturated, a... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6447207 | Air, soil and ground water remediation compositions and methods A remediation composition for cleaning a soil mass and ground water contaminated with an organic contaminant and for reducing emanation of foul air from contaminated sites. The composition comprises an aqueous carrier, TRITON X-100 as a first surfactant, ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6436884 | Pollution remedial composition and method A pollution remedial composition primarily for treating polychlorinated biphenyl compounds is disclosed. The pollution remedial composition includes from about 35 to about 40 volume % of a soluble silicate; from about 0.25 to about 2 volume % of a surfact... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6376436 | Chemical warfare agent decontamination foaming composition and method A foaming decontaminating composition useful for chemical and biological warfare applications. The foaming decontaminating composition has a quaternary ammonium complex component, a corrosion inhibitor, an oxidizer component and a foam component, with an ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6319882 | Air, soil and ground water remediation compositions and methods A remediation composition for cleaning a soil mass and ground water contaminated with an organic contaminant and for reducing emanation of foul air from contaminated sites. The composition comprises an aqueous carrier, TRITON X-100 as a first surfactant, ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6306804 | Bilge Cleaning Product A solid phase bilge water cleaning composition which is biodegradable and environmentally safe is disclosed. The composition includes a polysorbitan monostearate wax such as polyoxyethylenesorbitan monostearate and a mixture of nonionic alkyl detergent wi... | 10/23/2001 |
