Did You Know...
...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110538 | Peracid/peroxide composition and use thereof as an anti-microbial and a photosensitizer A microbicidal and decontaminant composition comprising an aqueous solution of peroxides and peracids having equilibrium reaction products, a photoreactive surfactant, and a polymer, wherein said polymer interacts with said peroxides and said peracids. ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7910537 | Decontamination of chemical warfare agents using benign household chemicals A decontamination composition and method for detoxifying chemical warfare agents on surfaces, wherein said composition comprises mixtures of household cleaners and chemicals such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, baking soda and washing soda. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7829518 | Aqueous solution of olanexidine, method of preparing the aqueous solution, and disinfectant The present invention provides a disinfectant that contains olanexidine in a concentration sufficient to exhibit an effective bactericidal effect, and that has hardly any side effects such as skin irritation. Specifically, the present invention provides a disinfecta... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7829519 | Decontamination of chemical warfare agents using benign household chemicals A decontamination composition and method for detoxifying chemical warfare agents on surfaces, wherein said composition comprises mixtures of household cleaners and chemicals such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, baking soda and washing soda. ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7825080 | Aqueous solution of olanexidine, method of preparing the aqueous solution, and disinfectant The present invention provides a disinfectant that contains olanexidine in a concentration sufficient to exhibit an effective bactericidal effect, and that has hardly any side effects such as skin irritation. Specifically, the present invention provides a disinfecta... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7344656 | Storing a composition in an alcoholic gel Stable oxidizing compositions and a method of preparing such compositions are presented. The compositions include a peroxygen, for example, a potassium monopersulfate or, percarbonate particle suspended in an alcoholic gel. The alcohol content in the gel is such tha... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341983 | Antimicrobial compositions including carboxylic acids and alkoxylated amines The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions including carboxylic acids, such as fatty acid antimicrobial agents, and alkoxylated amines, and to methods using these compositions. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335613 | Fiber substrate with antibacterial finish and methods of making and using the same Treated fiber substrates and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The disclosed treated fiber substrates provide persistent, durable, broad spectrum, antimicrobial activity. The treated fiber substrates may be used in a variety of materials to impart ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7323149 | Supplemental ozone treatment for ensuring the sterility of instrument cleaning systems Methods and apparatus utilizing supplemental ozone treatment for ensuring sterility of instrument cleaning systems. By flushing ozonated water through the components of a cleaning system, the persistent problem of contamination of cleaner chambers, pipes or lines, a... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314611 | Solution and method for treating organic waste An odor control product for treating digestible and odiferous organic waste to minimize odors includes about 12.5% adipic acid, about 70% alcohol, about 0.5% eucalyptus oil, and the remainder water. A variation of the product for use in an atomization system include... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7256167 | Hard surface cleaner comprising suspended particles and oxidizing agent The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7238287 | Method for providing safe, clean chlorinated recreational water A solid formulation for use with sodium chloride and a chlorine generator to provide safe, clean chlorinated recreational water. The formulation comprises a chlorine stabilizing agent and a phosphate remover agent. An enhanced salt comprising a chlorine stabilizing ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238726 | Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils with enzyme inhibitors Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils in admixture with enzyme inhibitors, with or without other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations. In additi... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238654 | Compatibilizing surfactant useful with slurries of copper particles The invention relates to a compatibilizing dispersant used in a slurry composition comprising a strongly cationic component and a strongly anionic component. More specifically, the invention relates to stable aqueous slurries comprising suspended particles of sparin... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7196046 | Hard surface cleaner comprising a suspension of alginate beads The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7157412 | Alkylamine as an antimicrobial agent in ophthalmic compositions A multi-purpose contact lens care solution having high activity against fungi and certain bacteria comprising, in liquid aqueous medium, an alkylamine having the following formula, where ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7148187 | Low residue cleaning composition comprising lactic acid, nonionic surfactant and solvent mixture A cleaning composition with a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and a nonionic surfactant gives good antimicrobial performance and good filming and streaking performance. The composition can contain a solvent with low water solubility, a volatile solvent that is miscible in ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7122509 | High temperature foamer formulations for downhole injection Disclosed is a process for preparing a foamer composition having an anionic surfactant and a neutralizing amine. The process includes the steps of estimating an extent to which the anionic surfactant will decompose into acidic components under an elevated temperatur... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7029705 | Nasal hygiene method and composition A method is disclosed of practicing nasal hygiene comprising the steps of applying to a person's nostril a non-irritating hygienic composition consisting essentially of a product of compounding under homogenizing conditions water, 0.01% to 5% by weight, as chlorine ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7008593 | Deodorization of cationic acetonitrile derivatives A process of deodorizing water-containing solutions of cationic nitrile bleach activators by exposure to the action of a combination of a percarboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid and hydrogen peroxide. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6967189 | Buffered lubricant for conveyor system A method of lubricating a moving surface is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a fatty acid, a neutralization agent, a pH buffer, and a carrier. Also described are compositions in both concentrate and dilute form. The compositions may also c... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962693 | Alkylpolypropyleneoxide amidotriamines and method of using same Alkylpolypropyleneoxide amidotriamines having antimicrobial activity are described. The compounds are useful as antimicrobial preservatives in various types of pharmaceutical compositions. Ophthalmic compositions containing these compounds as disinfecting agents or ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6953772 | Concentrated sanitizing compositions for cleaning food and food contact surfaces The invention teaches the preparation of a concentrated sanitizing and cleaning preparation. The preparation has a dual use for cleaning and sanitizing food surfaces as well as food contact and non-food contact surfaces. The composition of the invention shows rapid ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6953507 | Low temperature cleaning The invention relates to a method of low temperature cleaning and applying an antimicrobial treatment to food and beverage plant equipment. In addition, the method includes carbon dioxide compatible chemistry. The method may be achieved through a multi-step method. | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951834 | Bactericidal cleaning wipe comprising a biguanide disinfectant An improved cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide and a biocide release agent. ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6936580 | Hard surface cleaning pre-moistened wipes The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard su... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926931 | Dual sided nonwoven cleaning articles The present invention relates to a dual performance cleaning article, wherein said cleaning article is comprised of a first abrasive meltblown surface that facilitates the process of loosening particulates, such as dust and dirt, and an opposing second soft, air per... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923975 | Method of enhanced moisture or reduced drying using wet-skin treatment compositions The invention provides methods of enhancing moisture or reducing drying using wet skin treatment composition. These compositions are activated by water and retained efficiently on skin. Thus, the compositions (and methods used) impart desirable benefits to skin, are... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916493 | Two-part disinfecting systems and compositions and methods relating thereto A two-part disinfecting systems, as well as disinfecting compositions and methods for making and using the same. The two-part disinfecting system contains a first part and a second part adapted to be mixed to yield an aqueous disinfecting composition, wherein the fi... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6841527 | Bactericidal cleaning wipe containing a cationic biocide An improved cleaning composition loaded on a cleaning wipe having improved biocidal release from the cleaning wipe. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide and a biocide release agent. ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6794346 | Hard surface cleaners containing chitosan and furanone Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan and also a furanone. The cleaners provide residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6723689 | Emollient alcohol skin disinfecting formulation An antimicrobial composition comprising an alcohol in an amount from about 60 to about 95 weight percent of the total composition, a preservative, a cationic cellulose polymer thickening agent, a moisturizer and/or, a cationic emulsifier, and water in an amount from... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6699510 | Acidic aqueous chlorite teat dip with improved visual indicator stability, extended shelf life, sanitizing capacity and tissue protection The mastitis control teat dip composition having a visible indicator aspect of the invention provides a softening, soothing, smoothing, relaxing property, a rapid initial kill, a useful highly pseudoplastic rheology, a barrier/film-forming capacity, a uni... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6663902 | Method and composition for the generation of chlorine dioxide using Iodo-Compounds, and methods of use The present invention relates to a biocidal composition, designed for the generation of chlorine dioxide, comprising at least one iodo-compound having at least one iodine atom and a source of chlorite ions. The molar ration of chlorite ions to iodine atom... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6630437 | Transparent/translucent liquid compositions in clear bottles comprising colorant and fluorescent dye or UV absorber A translucent or transparent aqueous heavy duty liquid in a clear bottle comprising colorant dye and fluorescent dye and/or UV absorber to protect said colorant dye.... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6617290 | Concentrated sanitizing compositions for cleaning food and food contact surfaces The invention teaches the preparation of concentrated sanitizing and cleaning preparation. The preparation has dual use for cleaning and sanitizing food surfaces as well as food contact and non-food contact surfaces. The composition of the invention shows... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6613731 | Cleaning/sanitizing methods, compositions, and/or articles for non-food inanimate surfaces Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are s... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610315 | Topical application of stable hydroalcoholic compositions for maintaining or improving skin conditions, and delivering fragrance to skin Disclosed is a composition including a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, between at least 0.5% and 8.0% by weight thickener system comprised of at least two emulsifiers, each emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6605579 | Antibacterial liquid dish cleaning compositions An antibacterial liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, two anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, a citric or lactic acid, at least one polyethylene glycol, a... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6582681 | Method and a preparation for cleaning tooth root surfaces and surrounding tissue The invention relates to a method and a preparation for cleaning tooth root surfaces and surrounding tissue (periodontal pockets). The preparation is a two-component liquid of the type that has previously been used for chemical-mechanical treatment of car... | 06/24/2003 |
