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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7371397 | Methods for microbiological control in aqueous systems Microbiological control in aqueous media and/or eradication or reduction of biofilm on a surface in contact with such media is achieved by introducing into the aqueous medium a microbiocidally effective quantity of one or more 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dialkylhydantoins where... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7300625 | Chlorine gas generating candle A chlorine gas generating candle in a vented container which serves as a portable means to generate heated chlorine gas for killing insects, bacteria, viruses and other dangerous biological agents. The device has application in sanitizing dwellings, swimming pools a... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7273567 | Energy-activated compositions for controlled sustained release of a gas A composition for energy-controlled generation and release of at least one gas, which includes an energy-activated catalyst capable of being activated by electromagnetic energy, and a solid or a liquid containing anions capable of being oxidized by the activated cat... | 09/25/2007 |
| 6991747 | Radical scavenger A new chromotropic compound, compositions containing such a compound and methods of using such compound, such as in a test method for identifying the presence of free radicals, are disclosed. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6852238 | Layered tablet water treatment compositions and method of use The present invention relates generally to novel water treatment compositions. More particularly, the invention relates to solid water treatment compositions in the form of a water soluble tablet containing at least one halogen source and at least a pH compensating ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6814984 | Frozen biocidal compositions and methods of use thereof The present invention is directed to frozen biocidal compositions. Specifically, the biocidal compositions comprise a frozen aqueous solution of a plurality of ions selected from the group consisting of halide and oxyhalide ions. The frozen biocidal compositions are... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6638446 | Lower reactivity blends of calcium hypochlorite and magnesium sulfate A non-Division 5.1 Oxidizer composition consisting essentially of a blend of hydrated calcium hypochlorite with magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, wherein the blend contains at least about 17% by weight of water based on the total weight of the blend.... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6602442 | Composition for generating chlorine dioxide A dry disinfectant composition for the production of aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide of predetermined concentration is formulated of a mixture of lithium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate and sodium chlorite. Special liquid and dry formulations are als... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6569826 | Radical scavenger A new chromotropic compound, compositions containing such a compound and methods of using such compound, such as in a test method for identifying the presence of free radicals, are disclosed.... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6566320 | Bleaching composition containing chromotropic compound A bleaching composition that contains a bleaching agent and a chromotrophic radical scavenging compound, and a test method for identifying the presence of free radicals is disclosed. Such compositions offer improved stability.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6352652 | Low temperature sensitivity oxygen generating compositions The oxygen generation compositions include about 0.5-15% by weight of a substantially carbon-free metal fuel, and about 0.1-20% by weight of alkali metal silicate, stannate, titanate or zirconate as a reaction rate and core rheology modifier and chlorine ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6294510 | Halogen-releasing composition for lavatory cleansing A solid lavatory cleansing composition comprises: (i) a halogen-release agent containing at least 30 mole % of active halogen; (ii) a substantially non-oxidizable, substantially anhydrous surfactant component; and (iii) a substantially non-oxidizable solu... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6284152 | Compositions and methods for storing aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions The present invention is directed to both physical and chemical means for maintaining continuous high levels of chlorine dioxide in aqueous solutions for extended periods, with minimum loss through degradation in the solution and dissipation through the w... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6264896 | Oxygen generating compositions The oxygen generation composition utilizes magnesium oxide to modify and smooth the oxygen generation rate, suppress chlorine formation, improve the rheology and uniformity of performance of an operating chemical oxygen candle, and to facilitate the mixin... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6255268 | Bleaching and cleaning compositions containing fragrances The present invention is directed to a stable fragrant bleaching block which comprises (a) a bleaching agent having a reduction potential from about -0.7 v to about +0.4 v and (b) an organoleptic effective amount of a fragrant agent which (i) is stable to... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6231816 | Low temperature sensitivity oxygen generating compositions The oxygen generation compositions include about 0.5-15% by weight of a substantially carbon-free metal fuel, and about 0.1-20% by weight of alkali metal silicate, stannate, titanate or zirconate as a reaction rate and core rheology modifier and chlorine ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6197215 | Composition for generating chlorine dioxide A dry disinfectant composition for the production of aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide is formulated of a mixture of lithium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate and sodium chlorite.... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6193907 | Oxygen generating formulation with high structural integrity The chlorate/perchlorate based oxygen generating compositions contain about 0.5-15% by weight of metal powder for use as a fuel selected from the group consisting of iron, nickel, cobalt and mixtures thereof; about 0.1% to about 15% by weight of at least ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6187221 | Controlled release bleach thickening composition having enhanced viscosity stability at elevated temperatures A controlled release bleach thickening composition comprising bleach, water, and 0.1 to 50 weight percent, based on the total weight of the controlled release bleach thickening composition, of at least one crosslinked carboxylated polymer which is prepare... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6143196 | Oxygen generating formulation with high structural integrity The chlorate/perchlorate based oxygen generating compositions contain about 0.5-15% by weight of metal powder for use as a fuel selected from the group consisting of iron, nickel, cobalt and mixtures thereof; about 0.1% to about 15% by weight of at least ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6126854 | Oxygen generating compositions The oxygen generation composition utilizes magnesium oxide to modify and smooth the oxygen generation rate, suppress chlorine formation, improve the rheology and uniformity of performance of an operating chemical oxygen candle, and to facilitate the mixin... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6054067 | Low temperature sensitivity oxygen generating compositions The oxygen generation compositions include about 0.5-15% by weight of a substantially carbon-free metal fuel, and about 0.1-20% by weight of alkali metal silicate, stannate, titanate or zirconate as a reaction rate and core rheology modifier and chlorine ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6007736 | Oxygen generating compositions catalyzed by copper and nickel oxides The oxygen generation composition utilizes a catalyst selected from the group consisting of copper oxide, nickel oxide, and mixtures thereof, to catalyze the reaction or a chlorate or perchlorate based oxygen generating composition, smooth oxygen generati... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5942153 | Stable fragrances for bleaching compounds The present invention is directed to a stable fragrant bleaching composition which comprises (a) a bleaching agent having a reduction potential from about -0.7 v to about +0.4 v; and (b) an organoleptic effective amount of a fragrant agent which is (i) st... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5882545 | Oxygen generating compositions The oxygen generation composition utilizes magnesium oxide to modify and smooth the oxygen generation rate, suppress chlorine formation, improve the rheology and uniformity of performance of an operating chemical oxygen candle, and to facilitate the mixin... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5866031 | Slurry formulation for chemical mechanical polishing of metals Buffered slurries are used in a semiconductor process for chemical mechanical polishing of metal layers, such as aluminum or titanium. The slurries may comprise an oxidant capable of causing a passive oxide film to form on a metal based layer. The oxidant... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5858267 | Method for treating chlorinated organic compound According to the present invention, there is provided a method for nonbiologically treating an chlorinated organic compound contained in an environment polluted with the chlorinated organic compound, which comprises the step of introducing silicon into th... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5795487 | Process to manufacture stabilized alkali or alkaline earth metal hypobromite and uses thereof in water treatment to control microbial fouling The invention is a method for preparing a stabilized aqueous alkali or alkaline earth metal hypobromite solution. The method comprises the steps of: a. Mixing an aqueous solution of alkali or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite having from about 5 percent t... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5783105 | Oxygen generating compositions The oxygen generation compositions are tin fueled to produce a significantly lower carbon monoxide contamination of the breathable oxygen generated. The oxygen generating compositions comprise about 0.5-15% by weight of tin powder as a fuel and rheology m... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5759441 | Halogen scavengers A halogen scavenger contains as an effective ingredient an aromatic compound which has a resonance-effect-relying electron donating group as a substituent. The aromatic compound is constituted, for example, by an aromatic ring such as a substituted or uns... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5753181 | Method for enhancement of polyguanide based sanitizing system The invention discloses a composition and method for the enhancement of polyguanide based water sanitizing systems and for conversion of such systems to alternative water sanitizing systems if desired. The method includes the addition of an enhancing or c... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5693252 | Generation of chlorine dioxide in a non-aqueous medium A method of preparing chlorine dioxide in a non-aqueous liquid is disclosed. An aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide is mixed and agitated with a non-aqueous liquid. The chlorine dioxide is extracted into the non-aqueous liquid. In a preferred embodiment,... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5683654 | Process to manufacture stabilized alkali or alkaline earth metal hypobromite and uses thereof in water treatment to control microbial fouling The invention is a method for preparing a stabilized aqueous alkali or alkaline earth metal hypobromite solution. The method comprises the steps of: a. Mixing an aqueous solution of alkali or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite with a water soluble bromide ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5527506 | Method for enhancement of polyguanide based sanitizing system The invention discloses a composition and method for the enhancement of polyguanide based water sanitizing systems and for conversion of such systems to alternative water sanitizing systems if desired. The method includes the addition of an enhancing or c... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5443849 | Sporicidal disinfectant compositions, production and use thereof A sporicidal composition characterized in that it comprises iodine bromide in aqueous solution at a pH of less than 7.0... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5399288 | Solid composition releasing chlorine dioxide The present invention relates to a solid composition comprising a water soluble chlorite salt, an oxidizing chlorine releasing agent, selected among sodium- or potassium-dichloro-s-triazinetrione or trichloro-s-triazinetrione, and a proton donor serving a... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5338516 | Chemical oxygen generator An improved chemical oxygen generator (10) includes an oxygen generating candle (12) having an oxygen source, which upon decomposition will yield oxygen, and a nontoxic additive to smooth decomposition and suppress formation of toxic free chlorine gas. Th... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5300488 | P-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile derivatives, process for producing same, intermediates used in said process and organoleptic uses of said derivatives and intermediates Described are p-methylenedioxyphenyl propionitrile and propiohydroxylamine derivatives defined according to the generic structure: ##STR1## wherein Z1 represents the moiety: ##STR2## and the moiety: ##STR3## and R1 | 04/05/1994 |
| 5298187 | Non-toxic chemical oxygen generating compositions An oxygen-generating candle composition is disclosed of the type that includes an amount of an alkali metal chlorate or perchlorate oxygen source and which upon initiation and decomposition yields oxygen and residual chlorine, wherein the improvement comp... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5296108 | Electrochemical process for generating chlorine dioxide using chloric acid-alkali metal chlorate mixtures An aqueous solution of chloric acid and alkali metal chlorate is produced in an electrolytic cell having an anode compartment, a cathode compartment, and at least one ion exchange compartment between the anode compartment and the cathode compartment. The ... | 03/22/1994 |
