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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6949236 | Aminosulfonate product-treated nitrogen-containing salt particles Addition of an aminosulfonate product to an inorganic nitrogen-containing salt provides a composition of matter with improved properties. In particular, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and its derivatives can be added to ammonium nitrate to provide improve... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6936087 | Soil conditioning agglomerates containing calcium Mechanically strong, water-disintegrable agglomerates made from a particulate calcium source, a water-soluble binder and optionally containing a primary plant nutrient source and/or micronutrient source and a process for forming such agglomerates are disclosed. The ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6889471 | Polyacrylamide suspensions for soil conditioning A stable aqueous suspension of water-soluble polyacrylamide particles is in a saturated solution of an ammonium salt. The polyacrylamide particles are characterized by a particle size of about −150 mesh, and preferably −270 mesh, with −400 mesh most preferred.... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6843020 | Fertilizer spike and method and apparatus for inserting same into soil A fertilizer spike is insertable into soil utilizing a tool having prongs. The fertilizer spike comprises a fertilizer body comprised of fertilizer material having a base end with an outer surface that converges toward a tip end, in which at least two channels are f... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6826866 | Fully compatible water-soluble fertilizer and use The use of dilute aqueous water-soluble fertilizer compositions are disclosed to enhance the rewetting of water, uniformity and nutrient retention characteristics of initially untreated plant culture media and soil. The aqueous fertilizer compositions contain... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6749660 | Solid-chemical composition and method of preparation for the anaerobic bioremediation of environmental contaminants coupled to denitrification This invention concerns the formulation and preparation of ammonium- and urea-free solid-chemical compositions for the anaerobic bioremediation of environmental contamination using the biological process of denitrification. The composition includes nitrate salts and... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6689720 | High-pH oil based adjuvant blend for enhancing efficacy of pesticides The present invention relates to a homogenous adjuvant blend for use in spray carriers containing herbicides. The homogenous adjuvant blend includes an oil, a pH adjuster, and nonionic surfactants.... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6656382 | Use of layered double hydroxides (LDHs), which reversibly bind (exchange) nitrate Minerals that reversibly fix ions, in particular NO3 --, i.e. that can exchange one anion for another anion can be used as fertilizers and soil conditioners, as well as for the purification and treatment of water, particularly for the eliminati... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6645267 | Plant growing media A process for converting composted organic materials produced by optimized composting procedures into plant growing media for agronomic and other uses. The raw organic matter is first processed into compost by optimized standard methods. If desired, the r... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6610267 | Method for manufacturing a calcium nitrate melt and product thereof The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a homogeneous and ammonium free calcium nitrate melt with high solidification temperature, suitable for conventional particulation methods, by mixing a potassium source with a calcium nitrate source and ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6565860 | Surfactant coated products and methods for their use in promoting plant growth and soil remediation Novel mixed agricultural compositions, and methods for their use are disclosed. The agricultural compositions are prepared by a process comprising mixing together a carrier, such as a solid fertilizer or liquid solvent, and a carbohydrate-based surfactant... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6544313 | Sulfur-containing fertilizer composition and method for preparing same A fertilizer composition that includes a plurality of particles in which the particles feature a plurality of sulfur platelets embedded within a fertilizer portion, and a method for preparing this composition in which fertilizer-containing particles are s... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6488734 | Nitrification inhibitors, and the use of polyacids which contain a nitrification inhibitor for the treatment of inorganic fertilizers The use of inorganic or organic polyacids for the treatment of inorganic fertilizers, in particular the use of the polyacids as a mixture with at least one nitrification inhibitor for the treatment of inorganic fertilizers; the use of selected pyrazole de... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6460290 | Fully compatible surfactant-impregnated water-soluble fertilizer; concentrate; and use Solid surfactant-impregnated, water-soluble fertilizer compositions are disclosed together with aqueous concentrates made therefrom. The use of dilute aqueous compositions made from said concentrates to enhance the rewetting of water uniformity and nutrie... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6423109 | Free flowing fertilizer composition with enhanced deposition/anti drift characteristics A free-flowing fertilizer comprising: i) from 25 to 99.5% by weight of a powdered water soluble nitrogen containing fertilizer. ii) from 0.05 to 1.5% by weight of a polyacrylamide liquid emulsion/dispersion. iii) from 0.1 to 3.0% by weight of a polyacrylamide ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6413291 | Soil conditioning agglomerates containing calcium Mechanically strong, water-disintegrable agglomerates made from a particulate calcium source, a water-soluble binder and optionally containing a primary plant nutrient source and/or micronutrient source and a process for forming such agglomerates are disc... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6372007 | Organic compost The present invention relates generally to organic compost used to treat soil. The compost serves as a source of plant nutrients, improves soil structure, encourages the growth of beneficial microorganisms and can be used as a vehicle in the formulation o... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6365120 | Method for hardening granular inorganic salt compounds Solid inorganic particulate salts having increased hardness are produced by incorporating a novel additive composition comprised of ammonium sulfate and a naphthalene sulfonate compound.... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6358538 | Method for protecting plants from fungus A method for protecting a ground plot of plants, a hydroponic system of plants, and the like from fungal infection by the application of a solution of nitrates to the plants, ground surface and other associated structures present on which fungus spores ma... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6358294 | Free-flowing fertilizer compositions The invention relates to free-flowing, powder fertilizer compositions characterized by having enhanced aqueous dissolution rates and being able to produce drift reduced aqueous agricultural spray medium. Specifically, the compositions are water-soluble, n... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6336949 | Slow release urea fertilizer composition and a process for the preparation of the said composition A novel composition for a slow release nitrogenous fertilizer comprising about 0.5-1% of an inert material, 0.5-1% of essential oil or their derivatives on w/w basis and process for the preparation of the composition.... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6331198 | Composition useful as nitrification inhibiting additive for ammonia producing fertilizers The invention provides a synergistic composition useful as a nitrification inhibiting additive for ammonium producing fertilizers which comprises: (a) benzotriazole in the range of 2.5 to 50% (by wt % of the ammonium fertilizer), (b) metal chelating agent (coo... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6325836 | Soil conditioning agglomerates containing calcium Mechanically strong, water-disintegrable agglomerates for use as a soil conditioner produced from cement kiln dust and other particulate calcium sources containing CaO or Ca(OH)2 and other calcium-containing compounds having the potential to be... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6274105 | Process for producing high-purity potassium salts The present invention relates to a new selective process for producing high-purity potassium nitrate or potassium phosphate. The process uses a liquid agricultural or fermentation by-product, such as molasses, vinasse or potato thick juice as its potassiu... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6231633 | Granular coated fertilizer and method for producing the same Provided is a granular fertilizer coated with a thermosetting resin coating, characterized in that a dissolution rate of the fertilizer is retarded by containing a hydrophobic compound in at least one of the coating portion and the fertilizer portion ther... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6176892 | Method for making nitrogen-potassium fertilizer containing calcium nitrate and products thereof The invention relates to a method for making NK-fertilizers basically from calcium nitrate fertilizers and potassium nitrate and homogeneous NK-fertilizer products. Calcium nitrate fertilizer is melted together with potassium nitrate to form a melt or sus... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6171358 | Calcium nitrate based fertilizer Homogeneous calcium nitrate based fertilizers containing sulphur, and method for their preparations. Solid gypsum and/or a slow reacting sulphate mineral is mixed with melted calcium nitrate fertilizer at a temperature of 90-110° C. and kept at this temp... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6132484 | Wet granulation method for generating fertilizer granules A method of wet granulation of fertilizer and other materials into granules. The method involves formation of the granule directly on the pan from the feedstock without intermediate steps or the use of seed materials. The result is a product having a comp... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6015445 | Anti-caking solids Solids having a tendency to cake are treated with distillation heavies that are liquid at about 60° C. or less and are obtained from production of a ketone having the formula: R.dbd.O, wherein R is substituted or unsubstituted, branched, straight chain or ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6001147 | Unsymmetrical polyureaurethane fertilizer encapsulation This invention relates to processes for the production of unsymmetrical polyurea-urethane coated granular fertilizer products, and to the unsymmetrical polyurea-urethane coated granular fertilizer products produced by these processes. These processes comp... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5997599 | Soil conditioning agglomerates containing cement kiln dust Mechanically strong, water-disintegrable agglomerates for use as a soil conditioner produced from dust particles emitted from kilns during the manufacture of cement and a process for forming such agglomerates are disclosed. The process comprises combining... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997601 | Method for making moisture resistant calcium-containing particles A method of making free-flowing moisture resistant calcium-containing particles that inhibit the water absorption characteristics of calcium products, hygroscopic and deliquescent, for example, the method comprising the steps of spraying molten soluble ni... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5997602 | Aqueous fertilzer suspension containing at least phosphate ions and calcium or magnesium ions and a use of the suspension The invention relates to a stable, concentrated aqueous fertilizer suspension, which can be diluted with water to provide a working solution. The suspension contains 10 to 60% by weight of water and 40 to 90% by weight of a plant nutrient composition base... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5980601 | Anti-caking solids A substantially non-caking solid is treated with distillation bottoms that are liquid at about 60° C. or less and are obtained from production of an alcohol having the formula: R2--R1--OH, wherein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted branched, straight chain or... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5968222 | Dust reduction agents for granular inorganic substances A coated granular inorganic substance and a method for producing the coated substance are provided. The coated granular inorganic substance includes inorganic particles having outer surfaces at least partially coated with an organic layer which includes a... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5938813 | Granular coated particles containing urea and metal nitrate, and process for making the same Granular coated particles suitable for use alone or in combination with other fertilizer particles as an nitrogen-dispersing agricultural fertilizer, and a process for making the granular coated particles are disclosed. The granular coated particles inclu... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5917110 | Moisture-resistant calcium containing particles Free-flowing moisture resistant calcium-containing particles that inhibit the water absorption characteristics of calcium products, including soluble calcium products that are hygroscopic and deliquescent, by providing a moisture resistant coating. The co... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5885320 | Anti-caking process Solids that, untreated, have a tendency to cake are treated with distillation bottoms that are liquid at about 60° C. or less and are obtained from production of an alcohol having the formula: R2-R1-OH, wherein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted, branched, st... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5885319 | System and method for processing effluvia gas to produce enriched fertilizer System and method for processing an effluvia gas containing NOX and sulfur dioxide to produce an enriched fertilizer. The gas is brought into contact with a host liquid and calcium oxide to convert the NOX to calcium nitrate and the ... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5851260 | Suspension fertilizer suitable for irrigation fertilization, and a process for its preparation The invention relates to a stable aqueous fertilizer suspension suitable for drip irrigation, which suspension contains 5-55% by weight water and 45-95% by weight of one or several plant-nutrient containing substances, of which at least one contains water... | 12/22/1998 |
