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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7442671 | O-phenylphenol/alkoxylated amine wood protection compositions A composition for protecting wood from decay, mildew and sapstain comprises o-phenylphenol in combination with an alkoxylated amine, wherein the weight ratio of alkoxylated amine to o-phenylphenol ranges from 1:1 to 10:1. Organic or inorganic acids may be added to e... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7345008 | Freshness-keeping agents for plants The present invention provides a freshness-keeping agent for plants, such as a harvested plant, demonstrating an effect of keeping the freshness without selecting a type among various plants such as a harvested plant and also having a high safety. That is, the prese... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7273831 | Floral preservative and method of use This invention is a new floral preservative that utilizes a novel formulation of using a combination of known and readily available over the counter products that, when sprayed onto the flower as directed, approximately doubles the vase life of fresh cut flowers or ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7237358 | Promoting early establishment of potato crops by ethylene inhibitors This invention is directed to a method for promoting early establishment of potato crops, and is particularly directed to promotion of potato sprout number and length, and reduction of sprout tip necrosis. In one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for inc... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7144841 | Flower food delivery mechanism with effervescing agent Novel cut flower compositions which yield prompt, complete and homogeneous mixing when delivered in a permeable or semi-permeable container. No separate mixing is required, and the resulting solution if free of pH gradients. This result is attained by including in t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7109267 | Method of dispersing an insoluble material in an aqueous solution and an agricultural formulation A novel agricultural formulation includes at least one finely divided solid water-insoluble material and at least one novel dispersant containing a polymer synthesized from first and second comonomers. The first comonomer is an α,β-unsaturated oxyacid or anhydride... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7087552 | Modification of floral scent in flowering plants The present invention relates to methods for creating, manipulating, modifying and enhancing floral scent component to plants and cut flowers. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7041625 | Method to inhibit ethylene responses in plants The present invention generally relates to methods of inhibiting ethylene responses in plants and plant materials, and particularly relates to methods of inhibiting various ethylene responses including plant maturation and degradation, by exposing plants to cyclopro... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6967187 | Floral preservative and aromatherapy product, apparatus and method To preserve flowers (6) and provide aromatherapy, low temperature paraffin (1) is heated (2) to a liquid state of approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit. A floral nutrient and preservative (3) such as a saccharide such as sugar is then adde... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6953540 | Continuous process for the preparation of encapsulated cyclopropenes The present invention relates to a continuous method to prepare encapsulated cyclopropenes, a method to purify cyclopropene gas, and a method to prepare an α-cyclodextrin/cyclopropene complex. ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6844293 | Method of dispersing an insoluble material in aqueous solution and agricultural formulation A method of dispersing an insoluble material in an aqueous solution comprising the following steps: (i) providing a formulation comprising at least one insoluble material and at least one dispersant comprising a water soluble agriculturally acceptable d... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6632805 | Methods for using water-stabilized organosilanes A method of dyeing and treating a substrate using a water-stabilized organosilane. A method of antimicrobially treating a food article. A method of antimicrobially coating a fluid container. A method of antimicrobially coating a latex medical article.... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6632774 | Composition and method of enhancing moisture content of trees and plants Composition and method for enhancing the moisture content of growing and cut trees and plants, including the steps of providing a polyacrylimide polymer in crystalline form, mixing salt with the polymer wherein the salt comprises about 5% by weight relati... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6455075 | Method for control of insects on plants and plant tissue A method for control of insects on plant tissue which includes applying a solution tht includes hydrogen peroxide to the plant tissue. The hydrogen peroxide solution has a concentration of between 0.05 to 3.00%. In some cases the hydrogen peroxide solutio... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6440900 | Method for extending the life of cut flowers Method for extending the life of cut flowers such as roses by bathing the stems of the flowers in a storage solution which contains chlorine dioxide. Also disclosed are compositions for use in the method.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6417139 | Compositions and methods for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration rates The present invention relates to compositions for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration and thereby extending the period of time in which cut flowers can be displayed before senescence produces a flower which has exceeded its aesthetic value... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6399106 | Method for maintaining freshness of cut flower A method for maintaining the freshness of a cut flower is disclosed. The method comprises the step of causing a flowering plant to imbibe an aqueous solution of a composition for maintaining the freshness of flower which comprises a mixture or a reaction ... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6395114 | Method of making natural botanical sculpture A method for making a natural botanical sculpture that captures the plant's form and beauty is provided. A plant or plant part is used as an armature in the creation of a durable representation of the plant. The outer surface of the organic material is pl... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6365548 | Treatment method for preserving cut flowers The present invention is a treatment method for preserving cut flowers, which has a dehydration process for removing the tissue water of cut flowers using a solvent, and a permeation process for letting polyethylene glycol permeate after dehydration, to s... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6365549 | Methods of blocking an ethylene response in plants using cyclopropene derivatives Methods of applying C5-20 cyclopropene derivatives and compositions thereof to block ethylene receptors in plants are disclosed. One such method comprises applying to the plant an effective ethylene response-inhibiting amount of cyclopropene de... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6340654 | Freshness-retaining agent and method for agricultural/horticultural products A freshness-retaining agent for an agricultural or horticultural product comprises an organic acid and a hydrgencarbonate. The organic acid may preferably be an organic acid which in the presence of water given off from the agricultural or horticultural p... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6313068 | Synthesis methods, complexes and delivery methods for the safe and convenient storage, transport and application of compounds for inhibiting the ethylene response in plants The present invention generally relates to the regulation of plant physiology, in particular to methods for inhibiting the ethylene response in plants or plant products, and has three embodiments. The first embodiment relates to methods of minimizing impu... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6265346 | Method for preserving fresh cut flowers and the preserved flowers produced therefrom A method for preserving a fresh flower includes coating the flower with beeswax and applying a protective sealant of natural lacquer over the beeswax. Dye and/or fragrance may be added to the beeswax. The preserved flower produced therefrom includes a fir... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6258748 | Floral preservative and aromatherapy apparatus and method To preserve flowers and provide aromatherapy, low temperature paraffin is heated to a liquid state of approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit. A floral nutrient and preservative such as sugar is then added to the low temperature paraffin. Optionally, scents ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6238685 | Peroxy acid treatment to control pathogenic organisms on growing plants Both a process and a method of using peracid compositions, especially mixed peracid systems, to treat field or greenhouse grown plant tissue, seeds, fruits, and growing media and containers. The peracid can lower the natural, plant pathogen and human path... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6194350 | Methods of blocking ethylene response in plants using cyclopropene derivatives Methods of applying C6-20 alkyl cyclopropene derivatives and compositions thereof to block ethylene receptors in plants are disclosed. One such method comprises applying to the plant an effective ethylene response-inhibiting amount of cycloprop... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6165483 | Peroxy acid treatment to control pathogenic organisms on growing plants Both a process and a method of using peracid compositions, especially mixed peracid systems, to treat field or greenhouse grown plant tissue, seeds, fruits, and growing media and containers. The peracid can lower the natural, plant pathogen and human path... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6131331 | Composition and method of enhancing moisture content of tree and plants Composition and method for enhancing the moisture content of growing and cut trees and plants, including the steps of providing a polyacrylimide polymer in crystalline form, mixing salt with the polymer wherein the salt comprises about 5% by weight relati... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6113815 | Ether-stabilized organosilane compositions and methods for using the same The composition formed by mixing an organosilane with an ether. Water-stabilized organosilane compounds. A water stable composition made from the ether and organosilane composition and water. A method of treating a substrate by mixing or contacting the su... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6017849 | Synthesis methods, complexes and delivery methods for the safe and convenient storage, transport and application of compounds for inhibiting the ethylene response in plants The present invention generally relates to the regulation of plant physiology, in particular to methods for inhibiting the ethylene response in plants or plant products, and has three embodiments. The first embodiment relates to methods of minimizing impu... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5961886 | Cut flower preservative slurry composition A cut flower preservative slurry composition comprising a water insoluble or hardly soluble cut flower preservative component and a dispersing agent for dispersing the preservative component in water to form a slurry.... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5911917 | Preserved cellular structures A process for preserving cellular structures includes the steps of pre-treating the structures with an aqueous polymeric water solution, drying the structures and then post-treating the structures with an organic solvent, non-water-base solution. Once the... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5843427 | Method of using a plant growth stimulating composition The present invention relates to a composition capable of stimulating plant growth and to a method of preparing such a composition. Furthermore, a method of stimulating the growth of a plant such as a vegetable plant, sugar cane, a fruit tree, a tropical ... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5834074 | Preservation of dried flowers A process for preserving dried flowers includes hanging flowers and floral greens by their stems, spraying them with a preservative solution in a relatively cool atmosphere, leaving them in the cool atmosphere for a selected length of time, and drying the... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5723407 | Sulfonylsemicarbazide derivatives and preservative composition for preserving the freshness of flower of cut flowers A sulfonylsemicarbazide derivative of the general formula (I) is effective as a preservative agent for preserving the freshness of a flower, which can prolong the vase life of the flower petals of cut flowers where the flowers can be enjoyed. ##STR1#... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5723406 | Method for control of horticulture diseases, and decontamination of plant tissue A method for control of horticulture diseases and decontamination of plant tissue which includes applying a solution of hydrogen peroxide to plant tissue, said hydrogen peroxide being a solution having a concentration of between 0.05 to 3.00%. In some cas... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5635443 | Composition to enhance cut flowers The present invention relates to a composition for maintaining the freshness and enhancing the fragrance of cut flowers. More specifically, the present invention relates to liquid compositions into which the stems of cut flowers can be immersed, thereby p... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5627132 | Method and composition for plant preservation without leaf curling Living plants, in particular coniferous and deciduous woody plants, are preserved by having them take up a preservation solution containing water, glycerin, a phosphate (e.g., calcium phosphate at 1.2-1.8 grams per liter of solution) and a biochemical ene... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5597632 | Sheet for retaining freshness of cut flowers The sheet for retaining freshness of cut flowers, which is used in water in a flower-vase, consists of a laminate of a substrate, a life-prolonging agent layer for cut flowers and a protective layer. The life-prolonging agent layer mainly comprises at lea... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5589436 | Agent for preserving the freshness of plants An agent for preserving the freshness of plants containing 2"-O-glucosylisovitexin as an effective ingredient is disclosed. This agent is excellent in an effect of preserving the freshness of cut flowers and potted plants, and, moreover, is safe and has n... | 12/31/1996 |