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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7935182 | Solution for wood preservation A solution for wood preservation is suitable for preservation of wood against wood pests (fungi, insects, termites) that increases resistance of wood against biotic and abiotic factors of decay. The solution for wood preservation comprises an aqueous solution of ami... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7731787 | Stabilization of triphenylboron-pyridine A method for stabilizing triphenylboron-pyridine (TPBP) in a solvent-based anti-fouling coating, such as a marine anti-fouling coating, by adding to the coating about 0.04 to about 0.40% wt., based on the total amount of the triphenylboron-pyridine, of 2,2,6,6-tetra... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7666254 | Borate compositions for wood preservation A wood preservation composition comprising an unexpectedly efficacious combination of a boron compound and bifenthrin is disclosed. A method of preserving wood, as well as the preserved wood, are also disclosed. ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7547354 | Ammoniacal borate and zinc compositions, and methods for treating wood products Compositions and methods are provided for treating wood products to provide leach-resistant protection against fungal decay, termites and other wood destroying organisms. The preservative compositions provided include ammonia-stabilized solutions of zinc and boron, ... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7470313 | Amino acid-solubilized borate, silicate and zinc compositions and methods for treating wood products Compositions and methods are provided for treating products containing wood fibers to provide protection against wood destroying organisms and fire, and resistance against leaching of the preservative from the wood fibers by water in exposed environments such as ext... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7361215 | Material and method for treatment of timber A material and method for treating timber. The material comprises a preservative and a carrier. The carrier is selected such that it remains mobile within the wood and provides for migration of the preservative within the treated wood. By providing a carrier which i... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7267714 | Preservative compositions for wood products Preservative compositions for wood products are described. The compositions include at least one boron-containing material, such as but not limited to boric anhydride, and at least one silane-containing material, such as but not limited to methyltrichlorosilane. Opt... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7211293 | Methods, systems and compositions for fire retarding substrates A closed-loop system and process is used for applying fire retardant chemicals to fibers. Fibers are preferably positioned in a vessel such as a dye machine which circulates the fire retardant chemicals. After absorption of the fire retardant composition, non-absorb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7192470 | Preservative compositions for materials and method of preserving same Preservative composition for various materials and method of preserving the same is disclosed. The preservative composition includes at least one silane-containing material and at least one hydrocarbon solvent containing molecules of at least five carbon atoms. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7128778 | Preservative compositions for wood products Preservative compositions for wood products is described. The compositions include at least one boron-containing material, such as but not limited to boric anhydride, and at least one silane-containing material, such as but not limited to methyltrichlorosilane. Opti... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6978724 | Copper complexes and their use as wood preservatives This invention relates to copper complexes that significantly reduce the decay of wood, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin caused by fungi. A process for treating such materials with these copper-containing anti-fungal agents is also disclosed. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6896908 | Wood preservative concentrate This invention relates to a leach-resistant borate preservative for lignocellulosic-based products, providing resistance against insect and fungal attack for use in exterior and ground contact applications. The preservative compositions of this invention may be prov... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6827766 | Decontaminating systems containing reactive nanoparticles and biocides Improved area decontamination products and methods of use thereof are provided which include reactive nanoparticles (e.g., metal oxides, hydroxides and mixtures thereof) with one or more biocides and a liquid carrier for the nanoparticles and biocide(s). The product... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6821631 | Method and composition for treating substrates A method of treating substrates, such as wood, including the steps of applying an alkali silicate solution to one or more substrates and applying an alkali borate solution with boric oxide (B2O3) content to the substrates. Substrates that have ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6764765 | Fire-retardant adhesive, fire-retardant adhesive film using the same, and flat cable A fire-retardant adhesive and a fire-retardant adhesive film, which are suitable for producing flat cables using a non-halogen flame-retardant and have fire-retardant properties rivaling those of halogen flame-retardants while maintaining good electrical insulating ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6585813 | Surface covering building materials resistant to microbial growth staining The present disclosure relates to surface covering building materials for roofs, sidewalls and other exterior surfaces exposed tb the weather such as, but not limited to, asphaltic and non-asphaltic roofing materials, wherein said surface covering buildin... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6517748 | Phosphate free fire retardant composition A phosphate and ammonia free composition for treating an object (i.e., lumber, plywood and other wood products) is described. The treating solution may be applied to the object by dipping, soaking, brushing, spraying, etc., however, vacuum and/or pressure... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6508869 | Boron compound/amine oxide compositions The present invention provides a composition comprising an amine oxide and a boron compound. The boron compound may be boric acid, diboron tetrahydroxide, a borate, a boron oxide, a borane, or any combination of any of the foregoing. Another embodiment of... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6475631 | Antimicrobial agent, antimicrobial resin composition and antimicrobial artificial marble The present invention provides an antimicrobial agent consisting of glass which comprises 50 to 60 mole % of ZnO, 20 to 30 mole % of at least one member selected from the group consisting of B2 O3 and P2 O5, 1 t... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6462102 | Resin for use in an antifouling coating and antifouling coating The present invention is related to a resin for use in an antifouling coating which is a polymer obtained by polymerizing a polymerizable unsaturated monomer(s) and having, at side chain terminals thereof, a trisubstituted borane-amine complex and an azom... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6387300 | Method for treating calcium borate ores to obtain useful boron compounds A method for producing products for treating wood and other cellulose products to improve the flame retardancy, and the insecticidal and fungicidal properties of the products. A calcium borate ore, such as colemanite, is reacted first with an acid such as... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6352583 | Wood preservative for subsequent application Use of a wood preservative for the supplemental protection of wood, comprising a copper compound, an alkanolmonoamine and a complexing organic carboxylic acid or its ammonium or alkali metal salts, and a wrap for the supplemental protection of wood which ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6333095 | Flame-retardant adhesive film and flat cable A flame-retardant adhesive film comprises an insulating substrate film, a flame-retardant interlayer provided on the insulating substrate film, and a flame-retardant adhesive layer provided on the flame-retardant interlayer. The flame-retardant interlayer... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6306317 | Phosphate free fire retardant composition A phosphate and ammonia free composition for treating an object (i.e., lumber, plywood and other wood products) is described. The treating solution may be applied to the object by dipping, soaking, brushing, spraying, etc., however, vacuum and/or pressure... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6294006 | Anticorrosive and antifouling additive for paints and paint containing the same An anticorrosive and antifouling additive for paints, which is effective to protect structures such as steel ships and pipes from rust, and prevent the adhesion of marine organisms and algae to the structures used in seawater without adversely affecting t... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6110263 | Timber preserving agent for maintenance purposes The use of a wood preservative for the afterprotection of wood, comprising a copper compound, a polyamine and an inorganic fungicide, and a bandage for the afterprotection of wood, which contains this wood preservative, is described.... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6066198 | Process and product for rendering a substance flame resistant A process and product for increasing the flame resistance and thermal insolation properties of chemically treated substances, in some cases providing the treated substance with flame resistance at temperatures higher than 1800° C. (direct fire), with no ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6001157 | Additive for antifouling paint An additive for antifouling paint uses a mixture made from a negative ion emitting compound powder, such as monazite powder, and tourmaline powder.... | 12/14/1999 |
| 6001755 | Method of making a UV absorbing liquid The invention relates to a thin layer of UV absorbing material, and a method of making such material by grinding UV absorbing glass into fine powder which can be suspended in a liquid matrix, for example, in index matching oil, thereby producing a transpa... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5948148 | Process and product for rendering a substance flame resistant A process and product for increasing the flame resistance and thermal insulation properties of chemically treated substances, in some cases providing the treated substance with flame resistance at temperatures higher than 1800° C. (direct fire), with no ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5938824 | Supersaturated solutions and a method of preparing supersaturated solutions The invention provides a method of preparing a supersaturated solution of an inorganic solute in an aqueous solvent, to such solutions and to a method of treating wood by impregnating it with such solutions. The method of preparing the solution involves m... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5858079 | Strontium borate pigment composition, method of making same, and processes of imparting anti-corrosive, anti-bacterial/anti-fungal and non-flammable properties to materials by using same The present invention provides a strontium borate pigment composition comprising particles of a strontium borate represented by the general formula (1): SrO. O3.γH.sub.2 O (1) (wherein O | 01/12/1999 |
| 5855654 | Pyridazinones as marine antifouling agents Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying dihydropyridazinone and pyridazinone compounds onto or into the marine structure. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure ... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5853463 | Marine antifouling agent Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of marine organisms on a marine structure, by applying diphenyldiones. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, directly applied to the structure, or applied ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5846305 | Liquid wood preservative solution A liquid wood preservative solution includes sufficient quantities of a copper compound known as having beneficial effects as a wood preservative to provide a copper metal content of between 1% and 6% by weight. At least 6% by weight of a liquid amine sol... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5833742 | Phenylamides 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 phenylamide compound. These compounds may be directly incorporated into the marine structure during manufacture, dire... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5817369 | Method of treating wood The invention provides a method of preparing a supersaturated solution of an inorganic solute in an aqueous solvent, to such solutions and to a method of treating wood by impregnating it with such solutions. The method of preparing the solution involves m... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5763338 | High level loading of borate into lignocellulosic-based composites Although borates have been recognized as desirable for use in wood-based articles because of their preservative properties and low toxicity, it has not until now been possible to make effective use of them. A lignocellulosic e.g. wood-based composite arti... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5725652 | Lightweight, low water content expanded shale, clay and slate cementitious compositions and methods of their production and use An improved lightweight cementitious product made up of an aqueous cementious mixture using cement and expanded shale, clay and slate mix, that can incorporate fly ash, lime, and the weight saving component, which is micronized polystyrene particles havin... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5612094 | Compositions and methods for preserving wood products Lumber, plywood and other wood products are preserved from attack by fungi, termites and wood-destroying insects as well as fire and flame by treatment with a novel zirconium borate-containing preservative composition. The preservative can be formed by co... | 03/18/1997 |
