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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7883565 | Agricultural pellet and method of making same An economically efficient agricultural pellet of enhanced structural integrity comprises up to about 15% by weight of non-crystalline silica fibers blended with one or more other nutrient substances, such as calcium silicate and/or magnesium sulfite, such that the s... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7879127 | Silicon containing a mixture for the activation of the plant natural protection mechanisms against stresses A product for reinforcing the natural plant defense system a mixture of one or several silicon-rich substances (A), one or more activators of plant immune system (B) and substance (C) which supply to (A) and (B) activity. Activators are substances or physical effect... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7337227 | System and method for cabling computer equipment for a desired installation A system and method are disclosed for performing the installation of cabling in a computing system. In one embodiment, one or more configuration utilities are employed which guide an installer through the appropriate sequence of cable connections for a given computi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7189275 | Permeable composition, controlled release product and methods for the production thereof A permeable composition, a controlled release product, and methods for producing the permeable composition and controlled release product. The permeable composition includes a matrix material, a particulate filler material, and interfacial passageways between the ma... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7060656 | Antibacterial rockwool growth medium for hydroponics An antibacterial rockwool growth medium for hydroponics is used for hydroponic growth of rice, flowers and ornamental plants, fruitage, etc. The medium includes a rockwool base used as a culture medium for hydroponics, and an inorganic antibacterial agent is dispers... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7049255 | Colored glass for lighting, colored glass bulb and method for producing thereof The present invention provides colored glass containing no hazardous substances, such as CdS, CdSe and PbCrO4, and used for lamps and covers for lighting, a colored glass bulb with yellow to orange color produced by using said colored glass, and a method ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6991783 | Absorbent, deodorizing, hygienic animal bedding composition and method of manufacture An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion exchange agen... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6942714 | Nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder A nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder which is a new environmental material made by combining high-quality natural diatomite and zeolite together and by using most advanced nano technology, wherein the ceramic crystal powder has the capability of produ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939387 | Soil enhancers Compositions for increasing the amount of available silica, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur are described herein. The compositions contain calcium silicate (CaSiO2) and magnesium sulfite (MgSO3). Calcium silicate may be in the form of calcium si... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6918206 | Floating island planting system An improved floating island planting system comprising a float ring formed as a circular walled member of closed-cell polyethylene foam, and a garden planter formed in a bowl configuration with a collar of greater diameter than the float ring. The bowl of the garden... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6673375 | Composition of multipurpose high functional alkaline solution composition, preparation thereof, and for the use of nonspecific immunostimulator Disclosed are a multipurpose, high-functional, alkaline solution composition, preparation therefor and use thereof as a nonspecific immunostimulator. The composition comprises 1-25 parts by weight of borax (Na2 B4 O7.10H.sub.2 | 01/06/2004 |
| 6613117 | Silicic fertilizer and production method thereof This invention provides a silicic fertilizer using a slag produced in a preliminary treatment of a molten pig iron and imparted with a high soluble silica content, and a production method of such a silicic fertilizer. CaO is added and oxygen is blown into... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6490826 | Methods of utilizing a finely divided mineral composite A mineral composite consists essentially of a naturally occurring glacial deposit comprising not more than 20 weight percent Si, 10-20 weight percent Ca, 2-10 weight percent Mg, 2-10 weight percent Fe, 1-10 weight percent K, 1-5 weight percent Al, 0-3.0 w... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6447568 | Composting accelerator Provided are a composting accelerator which comprises a mixture obtained by mixing (A) an organic matter having an arabinoxylan content of 10 wt. % or greater and (B) heat-resistant bacteria for assimilating an organic material, and optionally a humic aci... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6447810 | Composition of multipurpose high functional alkaline solution composition, preparation thereof, and for the use of nonspecific immunostimulator Disclosed are a multipurpose, high-functional, alkaline solution composition, preparation therefor and use thereof as a nonspecific immunostimulator. The composition comprises 1-25 parts by weight of borax (Na2 B4 O7.10H.sub.2 | 09/10/2002 |
| 6426113 | Agricultural extraction products and processes The inventive developments disclosed in this application include the following features and combinations thereof: extracting oil from spent bleaching earths for animal feed; using earths and acid water as soil amendment/fertilizer; efficient extraction of... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6293047 | Finely divided mineral composite, and methods of making and utilizing same A mineral composite consists essentially of a naturally occuring glacial deposit comprising not more than 20 weight percent Si-containing compounds, 10-20 weight percent Ca-containing compounds, 2-10 weight percent Mg-containing compounds, 2-10 weight per... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6287357 | Solid-phase phosphorus buffer for sustained, low-leaching phosphorus fertilization of field-grown plants A method of providing a continuous, buffered, low-leaching phosphorus fertilization of field plants in soil has been developed. The method is broadly applicable to field soils, but is particularly well-suited to soil that has inherently low phosphorus (P)... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287358 | Coal ash as soil amendment to enhance water balance, growth, and harvesting of turfgrasses A method of growing turfgrass wherein a relatively large amount of precipitator coal fly ash is applied to an existing soil and a turfgrass is established thereon. The coal fly ash is weathered before or after application to the existing soil. A field emp... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6284709 | Composition for stimulating plant growth and for improving plant preservation and method for preparing the same Disclosed is a composition useful for plant growth and vegetable preservation, comprising 2.25-5.13 moles of potassium silicate, 0.25-0.57 moles of sodium silicate and/or sodium hydroxy silicate, 1.98-5.59 moles of potassium carbonate, 0.22-0.51 moles of ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6273927 | Manufacturing method of fertilizer made from organic wastes This invention relates to a method of manufacturing the fertilizer made from organic wastes such as food wastes, human excrements, animal excrements, slaugterhouse waste, henhouse waste, fish and shellfish wastes, vegetable wastes and agricultural wastes.... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6254656 | Silica based fertilizer and method for using the same A fertilizer especially suitable for gramineous plants which has a high supplying ability and a high absorption/availability efficiency of silicic acid and a method for using the same. Silica gel was applied to a test field of paddy rice by 50 g/m2. | 07/03/2001 |
| 6183532 | Method for sterilizing soils The present invention relates to a method for sterilizing soils and of the equipment related thereto. The method includes sequentially at least the following phases: dispersion into the soil of at least one compound, solid, liquid or gaseous, able to reac... | 02/06/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6053958 | Process for preparation of fertilizer containing slag Soil fertilizing and soil improving products may be made by a process which comprises admixing a pulverized waste copper slag with concentrated sulfuric acid having a strength of about 93.17% by weight in the total absence of added water whereby the resul... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5950361 | Plant activating method A plant activator which is strip-shaped, and includes a silicon layer provided on one or both surfaces of the base sheet or within a base sheet and containing Si or SiOX (0 | 09/14/1999 |
| 5849069 | Urban tree soil to safely increase rooting volumes The invention teaches a stone/soil urban tree mix that can safely support pavements yet also provide ample rooting area--a current limitation--for street trees that are planted close to the pavement. By expanding the rooting zone, the mix allows increased... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5749935 | Manganese fertilizer Manganese byproducts produced in the course of manufacturing electrolytic manganese dioxide provide a novel manganese fertilizer having a fertilizer response that can operate both instantaneously and slow-release. A manganese fertilizer contains manganese... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5743935 | Conditioning composition A conditioning composition comprising from 60 to 80% by weight of a diamagnetic mineral source, from 20 to 40% by weight of a paramagnetic basalt, from 2 to 5% by weight of a bonding agent, and from 1 to 20% by weight of a mixed colloidal mineral source.... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5698028 | Composition and process for improving soil According to the present invention, ceramics which are prepared by calcining a composition comprising raw ceramic materials and a microorganism and/or culture fluid thereof, wherein the microorganisms is capable of producing an antioxidation material. The... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5693119 | Solid-phase P buffer for sustained low-leaching P fertilization of plants A method for providing a P buffer fertilizer to plants growing in soilless media has been developed. Plants are provided with phosphorus (P) fixed to alumina (Al) in a concentration ranging from 0.25-16% by volume as a solid-phase P buffer for sustained r... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5628811 | Method of ameliorating acid soil to enhance plant growth A method of ameliorating acid soils so as to enhance plant growth is provided by adding to soil 0.05 to 20 percent by weight, based on the weight of the soil, of a flue gas desulfurization by-product consisting essentially of 80-99 percent by weight of gy... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5605557 | Conditioning composition and catalyst for use therewith A conditioning composition comprising from 60 to 80% by weight of a mineral source, from 20 to 40% by weight of basalt, from 2 to 5% by weight of a bonding agent, from 1 to 20% by weight of a mixed colloidal mineral source and an amount of catalyst provid... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5603744 | Process for establishing optimum soil conditions by naturally forming tilth A process is disclosed for establishing optimum soil conditions by biologically disintegrating minerals in the presence of Ca compunds, clay and protein- and lignocellulose-containing organic vegetable waste, as well as protein-containing organic animal w... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5468277 | Coal combustion fly ash soil amendment This agricultural field utilization of tonnage quantities of a composite powder of coal combustion fly ash containing desulfurization residue prevents the escape of fugitive dust from the powder and effectively manages any cementitious tendencies of the p... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5183477 | Foliar spray agent for protecting agricultural and horticultural plants against disease injury A foliar spray agent containing an alkali metal silicate as an active ingredient protects agricultural and horticultural plants from disease injury by spraying on the leaves of plants. Treatment of agricultural and horticultural plants with the agent prov... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5133797 | Coated granular fertilizer composition and its production A coated granular fertilizer composition comprising fertilizer granules, of which each particle being coated with a copolymer comprising units of vinyl chloride and units of ethylene in a weight proportion of about 50:50 to 90:10 with units of at least on... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5125951 | Process for producing a dried fertilizer from sewage sludge Sewage sludge is subjected to a treatment with an acid in order to form stable ammonium compounds before thermal drying of the sludge which would otherwise volatilize ammonia and diminish the nitrogen content of the sludge.... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5094680 | Zeolite-activated guano phosphates and a method for producing the same Zeolite-activated guano phosphate fertilizers are produced by a method comprising grinding guano phosphates to 10 mesh granules by roughing and middling mills, heating in a rotary kiln, cooling, finely grinding to obtain 100 mesh guano phosphate powder, a... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5085681 | Fertilizer materials based on metallurgical slags and methods of making the same An agricultural fertilizer material is provided which is resistant to agglomeration, powdering and burning of plant life and which is made up of lightweight blast furnace slag having a water content in the range of about 3% to 5% and mixed with about 10% ... | 02/04/1992 |
