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A combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7452399 | Coating for fertilizer Method and apparatus for coating fertilizer in pellet or other form to impart time-release characteristics and the resulting coated pellet product. The polyurethane coating encapsulates fertilizer particles, forming a hydrophobic coating for slow-release qualities. ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7425228 | Homogeneous, boron-doped alkaline earth peroxides Homogeneous, boron-doped alkaline earth peroxides and mixed alkaline earth peroxides, methods for the production thereof, and use thereof as oxygenating agents for agricultural purposes. ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7368121 | Process for controlling moss and liverwort A process for eradicating moss and liverwort which includes applying sodium percarbonate; and irrigating the moss. In some cases the process includes applying lime to control the pH of the moss and thereby constrain development of additional moss and said sodium per... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7252986 | Process for the biodegradation of hydrocarbons and ethers in subsurface soil by introduction of a solid oxygen source by hydraulic fracturing A bioremediation of subsurface soil formations contaminated with hazardous wastes is achieved by hydraulic fracturing of the subsurface soil formation with simultaneous introduction of sodium percarbonate coated with polyvinylidene chloride as a solid oxygen source ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252697 | Methods for making controlled-release ammonium phosphate fertilizer A method for making controlled-release ammonium phosphate fertilizer has the following acts of: cracking, pulverizing, blending, aging, drying, and adding release-controlling materials into an ammonium phosphate slurry during preparing processes or adding release-co... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7189678 | Method for the recuperation of decayed agricultural plantations A method for the recovery of decayed agricultural plantations, preferably fruit orchards, or wine or table grape vineyards, where the plantation decay is due mainly to localized irrigation and the use of inadequate exploitation techniques, such as the traditional on... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7160483 | Solid-chemical composition for the non-exothermic chemical oxidation and aerobic bioremediation of environmental contaminants The main purpose of the present invention is to provide solid-chemical compositions and methods and means for their use which specifically: (1) provide for a sustained release of active oxygen and complex inorganic phosphates; and (2) create, enhance, and maintain o... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160471 | In-situ generation of oxygen-releasing metal peroxides A method for remediation of contaminants in soil and groundwater is disclosed. The method generates oxygen releasing solids in groundwater or soil by injecting an aqueous energetic oxidant solution containing free radicals, oxidative conditions can be created within... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7077044 | Method for bioremediating undetonated explosive device Technology for in situ remediation of undetonated explosive device. An explosive device contains an explosive material in close proximity with microorganisms capable of metabolizing the explosive material that are either mobile or temporarily deactivated by freeze d... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7067614 | Method of drying a material having a cohesive phase A method for drying a material such as a polymer hydrogel which passes through a cohesive phase as it dries is disclosed. The method comprises agitating a composition while removing liquid until the solids content of the composition reaches a level at which the comp... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7026146 | Encapsulation method for maintaining biodecontamination activity A method for maintaining the viability and subsequent activity of microorganisms utilized in a variety of environments to promote biodecontamination of surfaces. One application involves the decontamination of concrete surfaces. Encapsulation of microbial influenced... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021864 | Soil binding and revegetation compositions and methods of making and using such compositions Soil binding and revegetation compositions useful for stabilizing soil and promoting vegetation or revegetation of soil comprise water, an endosperm, an iron compound, a strong base, and a fibrous material comprising at least two different types of fibers. The endos... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6962129 | Clumping compacted bicarb litter An animal litter composition comprising a particulate, water-absorbent clayey component such as bentonite and a solid particulate compacted sodium bicarbonate. ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6878180 | Combination ammonium sulfate/drift reducing adjuvant and wet bond process for making the same The present invention is directed to a combination adjuvant comprising an ammonium sulfate fertilizer impregnated with a drift reducing agent. The drift reducing agent is preferably polyacrylamide. Anti-caking and drying agents are preferably added to the combinatio... | 04/12/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6805821 | Wet granulation method for generating 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 completely unif... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6793704 | Weak alkaline organic fertilizer from organic waste including food waste and its manufacturing method A calcium-enriched organic fertilizer for acid soil and/or a magnesium-enriched organic fertilizer for field products and/or a silica-enriched organic fertilizer for paddy field products, and its manufacturing method. The method includes elimination of saline matter... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6770593 | Fertilizer The present invention provides a liquid fertilizer comprising a mixture of a salt of phosphorous acid together with either a thiosulphate such as ammonium or potassium thiosulphate and/or a salt of salicylic acid or salicyle amide. The use of this combination as a f... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6752850 | Liquid soil conditioner A liquid soil conditioning composition is disclosed. The composition is in the form of an aqueous dispersion of rock lime and sulfur where the atomic ratio of calcium to sulfur is in the range 0.9:1 to 1.3:1. The particle size of the rock lime and the sulfur is 5 μ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6540808 | Controlled release fertilizers based on self-assembled molecule coatings Controlled release fertilizers are provided and methods for their preparation, wherein the controlled release fertilizers are obtained through self-assembling molecules on the surfaces of the fertilizer particles, and then, preferably, linking these molec... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6515177 | Method of coating materials and materials formed thereby A method of forming a methylol urea prepolymer and a particle coated in with the prepolymer. The method involves providing a source of methylol urea and a source of aldehyde and reacting the urea and the aldehyde in the presence of an excess of urea to fo... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6503287 | System and method of soil distribution, such as a soil blend, capable of being blown into place A soil distribution system, and particularly a method of blowing topsoil, using an improved topsoil blend and specialized equipment, onto selected surfaces, including sloped surfaces. The topsoil blend may be placed either via traditional or selected plac... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6488735 | Fertilizer compound having a glass matrix A fertilizer compound having a glass matrix comprises, among the forming oxides of the glass matrix, a phosphorus pentoxide (P2 O5) as partial and/or full replacement of silica (SiO2); among the modifier oxides of the said... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6488732 | Plant growth medium A material composed primarily of coffee grounds, along with other commercial and industrial waste materials, in which the materials are uniformly pulverized, skillfully measured and combined to form a homogeneous particulate waste mixture. The composition... | 12/03/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6461399 | Organic material based uniprill fertilizer An organic-based uniprill fertilizer is provided. To produce the fertilizer, organic matter is sequentially pre-treated by first mixing it in a first grinder with a lime admixture, then adding a slurry of reagents and binders, followed by a mixture of aci... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6454979 | Wet granulation method for generating 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... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6455149 | Peat pellets Water swellable pellets, and a method of making, including peat moss, a pH adjusting agent, a wetting agent, and optionally a processing additive, preferably with a bulk density of about 300 kg/m3 to about 600 kg/m3.... | 09/24/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6447437 | Method for reducing CO2, CO, NOX, and SOx emissions Industrial combustion facilities are integrated with greenhouse gas-solidifying fertilizer production reactions so that CO2, CO, NOx, and SOx emissions can be converted prior to emission into carbonate-containing fertilize... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6436164 | Process for granule production An agglomeration process by which granules are formed by the steps of: (a) injecting polymer having sufficient viscoelasticity; and (b) impacting particles on the polymer at the injection point. The present invention is advantageous because it overcomes the problems of ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6432156 | Method of coating materials and materials formed thereby A method of forming a methylol prepolymer and a particle coated in with the prepolymer. The method involves providing a source of methylol urea and a source of aldehyde and reacting the urea and the aldehyde in the presence of an excess of urea to form th... | 08/13/2002 |
