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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163058 | Amino alcohol solutions of N-(n-butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) and urea fertilizers using such solutions as urease inhibitors A method of producing reduced volatility of urea fertilizers comprising: dissolving N-(n-butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) in an amino alcohol having the formula 1—(H)x—N—((CH2)m—OH)n where m is 1-3, x is 0 or ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8133294 | Buffered amino alcohol solutions of N-(n-butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) and urea fertilizers using such solutions as urease inhibitors Reduced volatility of urea fertilizers are prepared in accordance with the present invention by first preparing an N-(n-butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) solution by dissolving NBPT in a mixture of an amino alcohol having the formula 1—(H)x—N—((... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8110017 | Fertilizer suspension and method of preparation A concentrated, homogenous, stable, water-soluble fertilizer suspension comprising: water-soluble mineral nutrients of at least nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnesium; and an organic stabilizing additive; and wherein the pourable, aqueous suspensio... | 02/07/2012 |
| RE43073 | Formulation of phosphorus fertilizer for plants Concentrated phosphorus fertilizers are disclosed that comprise a buffered composition of an organic acid and salts thereof and a phosphorous-containing acid and salts thereof. The concentrated phosphorus fertilizers can be diluted with water of pH ranging from abou... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8057569 | Organic recycling with metal addition The invention is directed to methods for producing a granular nitrogen fertilizer from an organic material comprising adding a metallic salt to said organic material to form a slurry. Preferably the organic material comprises dewatered biosolids and contains water f... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8048189 | Buffered amino alcohol solutions of N-(n-butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) and urea fertilizers using such solutions as urease inhibitors Reduced volatility of urea fertilizers are prepared in accordance with the present invention by first preparing an N-(n-butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) solution by dissolving NBPT in a mixture of an amino alcohol having the formula 1—(H)x—N—((... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8025709 | Quick drying polymeric coating Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of mal... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8016907 | Quick drying polymeric coating Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of mal... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8007559 | Water-dispersible pellets A water-dispersible particle for delivery of fertilizer to a plant is disclosed. After delivery wetting of the particles causes particle dispersion so as to prevent secondary pick up to the particles. Methods for making and using the water-dispersible particle are d... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002870 | Agricultural compositions and methods for making and using the same Soil amendment/foliar nutrient compositions and methods for their manufacture and use are provided. The compositions are aqueous compositions that include a carbon skeleton energy component (CSE); a macronutrient; a vitamin cofactor; a complexing agent; and at least... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7947105 | Organic fertilizer made by alkaline conversion process This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7947104 | Process for treating sludge and manufacturing bioorganically-augmented high nitrogen-containing inorganic fertilizer The invention describes a new method for treating sludge, which can result in the production of high nitrogen organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that incorporates municipal sludges or biosolids or organic sludges that can compete with traditional fertilizers... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7887615 | Method and device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products The invention relates to a method and a device for producing nitrogen fertilizer from organic waste products in the liquid phase (suspension, emulsion, solution) and for hygienizing the wastes or reducing the emissions by thermal treatment using mineral or organic a... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7875096 | Fertilizer This invention relates to a process for producing an organic fertilizer, and an organic fertilizer containing organic carbon carriers. According to an embodiment of the invention, the organic fertilizer is produced by mixing organic matter with water adding an organ... | 01/25/2011 |
| RE41789 | Formulation of phosphorus fertilizer for plants Concentrated phosphorus fertilizers are disclosed that comprise a buffered composition of an organic acid and salts thereof and a phosphorous-containing acid and salts thereof. The concentrated phosphorus fertilizers can be diluted with water of pH ranging from abou... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7789931 | Organic recycling with metal addition The invention is directed to methods for producing a granular nitrogen fertilizer from an organic material comprising adding a metallic salt to said organic material to form a slurry. Preferably the organic material comprises dewatered biosolids and contains water f... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7785386 | Treatment of organic matter sludges A process for treating an organic matter sludge includes, in a mixing stage, mixing an organic matter sludge and particulate sterilized organic matter, to form an organic matter mixture. This mixture is dried in a drying stage to obtain a homogeneous particulate org... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7695541 | Non-acidic, high calcium load aqueous fertilizer A non-acidic, aqueous fertilizer suspension having a pH equal to or greater than 7 includes at least one water-insoluble calcium salt and at least one water-soluble calcium salt. The water-insoluble salt may be calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate tribasic, and calc... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7691169 | Partially chelated carboxylate nutrients and methods for their production and use Soil dispersible and water dispersible granular nutrients for use in fertilizers include granules having a crystallized saccharide and acid binder with carboxylates (sucrates) of a nutrient embedded therein and a method of preparing the nutrient containing granules ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7662205 | Processes to beneficiate heat-dried biosolid pellets This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for modifying the process of producing dried biosolids pellets or granules into beneficiated inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The present invention describes a method to beneficiate heat-dried ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7662206 | Organic containing sludge to fertilizer alkaline conversion process This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7637980 | Method of increasing photosynthesis in plants comprising an exposure thereof to lipochitooligosaccharides and compositions therefor The present invention relates to agriculture. More particularly, the invention relates to a method of increasing photosynthesis of a plant and more particularly of crop plants. In addition, the invention relates to a method of increasing photosynthesis and/or yield ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7635404 | Fertilizer combination products including fertilizer granules and cellulosic granules carrying pesticides and other active ingredients Blends of fertilizer granules and highly absorbent cellulosic granules carrying one or more pesticidal or other active ingredients that resist the formation of actives dust or segregation of the granules and that ensure even and efficient application of both the fer... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7608126 | Method for horticulture plant rejuvenation The present disclosure provides a plant rejuvenating agent using dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), or hydrates thereof, to form plant rejuvenating mixtures that may include additional components. The plant rejuvenating mixture including DHEA may be used in typical hort... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7513927 | Methods of controlling chemical self-heating of organic-containing materials Disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting chemical self-heating in organic-containing materials by the addition of phosphate and or other buffering agents which control the pH of the organic-containing material and alter the organic nature of the material such that... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7510590 | Method of obtaining a concentrate humic extract from organic and inorganic sources A process to obtain a humic extract that concentrates features of liquid extracts from mineral and organic sources is provided by first elaborating a humic extract from a first organic source by using an extracting alkaline solution and by utilizing residual alkalin... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7422617 | System and method for composting-free disposal of organic wastes A system for composting-free disposal of organic waste and method thereof included a heating apparatus, a pretreatment apparatus, and a decomposition apparatus. The heating apparatus heats the pretreatment apparatus and the decomposition apparatus. The organic waste... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7405181 | Bio-fertilizer composition for promoting growth or orchid plants and application Disclosed is a bio-fertilizer composition for promoting growth of orchid plants. The composition comprises a symbiotic organism, a growth substance; and a medium, which is used to mix and evenly disperse the symbiotic organisms and the growth substance. The symbioti... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7392615 | Process to produce a commercial soil additive by extracting waste heat, exhaust gas, and other combustion by-products from a coal power generator Exhaust gas 2 from a coal power generator 4 may be used to provide a commercial soil additive. The exhaust gas 2 is fed to a growing cell 14 containing bio-mass material. After the bio-mass material matures, the bio-mass material is harve... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7384562 | Treatment of brown grease The invention is a process for treatment of brown grease, where the brown grease comprises water, food solids and free-oil. This process starts with the collection of the brown grease into a container. The brown grease's pH is adjusted with a chemical treatment to p... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7371328 | Method for treating hog and animal waste An animal treatment method comprises flushing the animal waste from a barn to a holding tank where the waste is mixed with an alkaline solution to kill pathogens. After neutralization, the solution is separated into solids and liquids. The liquid is treated and recy... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371566 | Composting apparatus and method A composting apparatus including an electric motor driven drum. The drum is provided with spaced fins on the inner surface and a supporting shaft that can include air holes to provide air within the confines of the drum. In this instance, tubes with holes are secure... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367158 | Fixing agent in the form of an oil/water type emulsion or suspension, and preparation of the same A fixing agent in the form of an oil/water type, lamellar emulsion or suspension in which the aqueous phase is the principal component, the aqueous phase containing water and a byproduct of agriculture or fermentation and the oil phase containing oil and emulsifiers... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361283 | Extraction and treatment of heavy metals Contaminated waste streams or soil or sludge is subjected to a first treatment stage with an acid liquor at a pH below 2 and at a solids content from 5 to 30%; then the liquid and solid phases from the first treatment stage are separated; the solids from the first t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351853 | Method of manufacturing a granular mineral composition A method for forming mineral granules can be accomplished with a granulation reaction of edible acids and mineral bases to form mineral salts. The reaction is carried out in a manner that produces granules without requiring a binder or requiring the use of extrusion... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347391 | Waste processing apparatus and method The present invention includes an apparatus and method for processing solid waste products. The apparatus comprises a rotatably mounted cylindrical vessel having a first end, a second end and an interior surface, at least one end terminating in a hatch that may be o... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7329425 | Process for natural recycling of protein waste An apparatus and process for naturally recycling poultry carcasses for use as a nutritional supplement, the apparatus generally consists of four modules: an enzymatic digest medium mixing assembly that self adjusts for pH; a mobile grinding assembly mounted on a tru... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326344 | Process for the removal of metals by biosorption from mining or industrial effluents A method and a plant to remove metals by biosorption from mining or industrial effluents comprising: (a) subject the effluent to at least one first stage of pre-treatment, selecting among: precipitation by pH rising, solvent extraction or solvent extraction on emuls... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320724 | Compositions for the staged release of nutrients to plants A fertilizer composition is adapted to stage the controlled release of nutrients such that the composition need only be applied once in a plant's growth cycle, but with individual nutrients releasing at predetermined, staged intervals targeted to the precise needs o... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7294275 | Method of removing phosphorus from wastewater A method of and system for removing phosphorus from wastewater using a waste sludge that has a high affinity for phosphorus. So the waste sludge can be used in a flow-through contact reactor to remove the phosphorus from a wastewater stream, the waste sludge is pell... | 11/13/2007 |
