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| 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 |
| 7261902 | Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject compositions f... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7160714 | Vegetable fiber-digesting agent and method of processing vegetable waste by using the same It is an object of the present invention to provide a process for decomposing vegetable waste materials easily, which solves problems such as the problem of treatment costs, the problem of energy, an environmental problem and the problem of time for treatment which ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147872 | Environmentally compatible processes compositions and materials treated thereby Environmentally friendly processes for prevention of qualitative deterioration and quantitative loss of plant matter and foodstuffs, during all stages of storage and handling, including pre- and post-harvest, pre- and post-planting, distribution and marketing involv... | 12/12/2006 |
| 6953585 | Soil amendment compositions Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject compositions f... | 10/11/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6669752 | Small particle polyacrylamide for soil conditioning A method of producing an aqueous solution of water-soluble polyacrylamide (PAM) with a concentration of at least about 5 grams per liter includes the steps of providing a monovalent or divalent cation salt solution, and preferably a calcium salt solution,... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6655530 | Method of recycling household waste The household waste treatment requires neither incineration nor disposal in landfills. Two processing sub-systems, first one for combustibles and the other or second one for incombustibles, cooperate with each other as a single system for recycling the wa... | 12/02/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6582836 | Calcium salt protective coating and method of forming A calcium salt protective coating formed in situ by combining fatty acids with lime, also the associated method of forming the protective coating in situ. The fatty acids are preferably vegetable fatty acids such as from soapstock byproduct skimmings prod... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6566304 | Biogenic control and limitation of the reproduction of parasitic earth nematodes in stock culture The invention relates to use of (a) compounds of phosphorus containing at least partly lipophilic organic radicals together with (b) urea and/or urea derivatives in selected quantity ratios of (a) to (b) as a soil additive for biologically controlling pla... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6537340 | Process for recycling materials used in water treatment A conditioned alum-type water treatment residual is disclosed. A process for the conditioning of alum-type water treatment residual is likewise disclosed. The process includes dewatering the alum-type water treatment residual and conditioning by at least ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6524600 | Aqueous soil amendment compositions Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject com... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6517600 | Pure organic fertilizer A process for converting composted organic material produced by optimized composting procedures into pure organic fertilizer for agronomic and other uses, particularly the expanding organic food market. It is essential that only organic wastes that are co... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6497742 | Method for making soil conditioner A method of making a landscaping mulch, using as its primary ingredient, spent stable bedding which has its primary ingredient ripe de bois softwood shavings. The result of the method is a mulch, particularly for landscaping applications, having a relativ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6419722 | Recycled soil A process for making an artificial soil includes first combining the volume percentages of the following substances: 1-99% materials suitable for use as a blending base; 1-99% cellulose; 0.01-60% bio-solids; 0.01-10% calcium in any form; 0.01-10% charcoal or it's e... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6413017 | Conversion of hydrocarbon-contaminated particulate soil and/or rock to fertile soil useful in erosion control A mixture of hydrocarbons with particulate rock and/or soil that is incapable of sustaining growth of erosion retarding plants can be converted to soil that is capable of sustaining such plant growth by blending the mixture with particulate biomass, and/o... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6405664 | Processes and systems for using biomineral by-products as a fuel and for NOx removal at coal burning power plants A process is provided for NOx, removal at coal burning power plants, which includes introducing ammonia that is liberated upon drying a mixture of organic waste, coal combustion by-products, and optionally lime, having a pH of at least 9.5, to ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6395051 | Small particle polyacrylamide for soil conditioning A method of producing an aqueous solution of water-soluble polyacrylamide (PAM) with a concentration of at least about 5 grams per liter includes the steps of providing a monovalent or divalent cation salt solution, and preferably a calcium salt solution,... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6350788 | Low-foam surfactant concentrates for use in the domain of plant growth stimulation A low-foam wetting composition which, when mixed with water, enhances the penetration and spread of water on a plant, the composition containing: (a) an alkyl polyglycoside corresponding to formula I R--O--(G)x (I) wherein R is a primary hydrocarbo... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6340385 | Clay-containing mixture of dry solids to be used in forming a moisture resistant gel and method for treating a surface A clay-containing mixture of dry solids to be used in forming a moisture-resistant gel, and a method for directly forming a moisture-resistant gel on a surface to be treated, using such a mixture. The present invention furthermore relates to the use of su... | 01/22/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6302936 | Recycled soil A process for making an artificial soil includes first combining the volume percentages of the following substances: 5-95% materials suitable for use as a blending base; 5-95% cellulose; 0.5-50% bio-solids; 0.1-10% calcium; 0.1-5% charcoal; and 0.5-4% ammonium nitr... | 10/16/2001 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6287356 | 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... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6281001 | Process for controlled composting of organic material and for bioremediating soils The invention includes a method and apparatus for composting organic material and maintaining composting conditions within preselected limits. Composting according to the method can occur within a sealable container. Adjusting the composition of the organ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6279748 | Process and System for the recycling of household waste The household waste treatment requires neither incineration nor disposal in landfills. Two processing sub-systems, first one for combustibles and the other or second one for incombustibles, cooperate with each other as a single system for recycling the wa... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6277167 | Soil conditioner and soil-ameliorating method A soil conditioner which improves the soil productivity (heart) inherent to soil by means of the oxidation and environmental activity of microorganisms and various metabolites thereof without using agricultural chemicals or chemical fertilizers in large q... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6264715 | Method for making soil conditioner A method of making a landscaping mulch, using as its primary ingredient, spent stable bedding which has its primary ingredient ripe de bois softwood shavings. The result of the method is a mulch, particularly for landscaping applications, having a relativ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6254654 | Soil improver composition and plant growth enhancer A soil improver composition produced by digesting a mixture comprising leguminous plant material, igneous rock powder of particle size less than 350 microns, a biodegradable surfactant and water with composting microbes to produce said soil improver compo... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6207615 | Lawn fertilizer for canine waste damage A lawn fertilizer to minimize or negate canine waste damage consisting of nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. The dry fertilizer is sprinkled over the canine waste damage and is compounded depending upon the season to provide starter fertilizer, summer ferti... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6206946 | Fertilizer absorption accelerator composition and fertilizer composition A fertilizer absorption accelerator composition is provided which is capable of accelerating the absorption in a plant of such fertilizer components as calcium, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The composition is obtained by combining a fertilizer com... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6187326 | Soil amendment composition Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject com... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6133197 | Microencapsulated compositions Polyurea microcapsules particularly suitable for foliar application are prepared by an interfacial polymerization process in which the polyurea is formed from an aromatic diisocyanate and optionally an aromatic polyisocyanate having 3 or more isocyanate g... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6083738 | Compost decontamination of soil contaminated with PCB using aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms The present invention provides a process of decontaminating, by composting under specific conditions, soil and/or sediments containing toxic contaminants of PCB. The process is carried out by converting the contaminants into harmless materials. The proces... | 07/04/2000 |
