Patents Examined by Abigail Fisher
  • Turfgrass fungicide formulation with pigment
    Patent number: 9485988
    Abstract: Oil-in-water fungicidal formulations are prepared having pigment dispersed therein, the pigment being stable within the oil-in-water emulsion as a result of the addition of suitable silicone surfactants and suitable emulsifiers. The formulations can be prepared either as a 2-pack formulation or as a single formulation. In the case of the single formulation polyethylene glycol is also added. In either case, the formulations show a synergistic effect through the addition of the pigment, the resulting formulations having an increased efficacy. Further, the formulations show a synergistic effect when mixed with conventional chemical fungicides, both being added in reduced amounts compared to recommended rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Suncor Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Fefer, Jun Liu, Tomoki Ruo, Sonia Edith Hevia
  • Method of modulating fatty acid mobilization and oxidation
    Patent number: 9486481
    Abstract: Methods of mobilizing fatty acids are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Reoxcyn Discoveries Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Nieman, Bristol Sorensen
  • Imprinted particle structure
    Patent number: 9480249
    Abstract: A multi-layer biocidal structure includes a support and a structured bi-layer on or over the support. The structured bi-layer includes a first cured layer on or over the support and a second layer in a spatial relationship to the first cured layer on a side of the first cured layer opposite the support. The structured bi-layer has at least one depth greater than the thickness of the second layer. Multiple biocidal particles are located only in the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
    Inventors: Ronald Steven Cok, Mitchell Stewart Burberry
  • Methods for sealing fluid leaks in lung tissue
    Patent number: 9474825
    Abstract: A method for reducing leakage of bodily fluids or air through lung tissue within a patient is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises applying, to an appropriate area of lung tissue, an adhesive composition that is derived from a mixture of KH2PO4, metal oxide, a calcium compound, and water, wherein the weight percent ratio of KH2PO4 and the oxide is at least approximately 1:0.5. The method also comprises polymerizing the adhesive composition to form a sealant that substantially seals the body area with a coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Traves Dean Crabtree
  • Canola seed treatment composition and method
    Patent number: 9474274
    Abstract: Canola seed treated with spinetoram controls flea beetle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: William H. Hendrix, III, Gary C. Turnbull
  • Methods compositions, and kit for whitening hyper pigmented spots on skin
    Patent number: 9474705
    Abstract: A skin whitening composition comprising a liquid polymeric coating material that, upon exposure to ambient air and moisture in skin, hardens to a water resistant, water vapor permeable, adherent and conformable solid film when applied to skin, and at least one skin whitening active; and a method and kit for whitening skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Weilin Mu, John R. Castro
  • Reversible color-changing ink formulations and nonwoven wipes
    Patent number: 9475952
    Abstract: A reversible color-changing polymeric article includes a polymeric material and a dried reversible color-changing ink formulation durably bound to the polymeric material. During use, the polymeric article is impregnated with a sanitizer solution that contains a quaternary ammonium compound. The polymeric article reversibly changes between a first color when impregnated with the sanitizer solution and a second color when the sanitizer solution is depleted during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Richard Jelonek, Emani Bernardo
  • Wound dressing with an antimicrobial effect
    Patent number: 9474827
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing which is particularly suitable for therapeutically dressing wounds. Said wound dressing comprises at least one wound covering layer and at least one sorbent based on an activated carbon which has a biocidal and/or biostatic, in particular antimicrobial effect and/or finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Blücher GmbH
    Inventors: Hasso von Blücher, Raik Schönfeld, Frank Pallaske
  • Acid-solubilized copper-ammonium complexes and copper-zinc-ammonium complexes, compositions, preparations, methods, and uses
    Patent number: 9474282
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is disclosed that contains an acid-solubilized copper ammonium or copper-zinc ammonium complex that is effective against microorganisms such as nosocomial or environmental bacteria, fungi, viruses, and the like. The antimicrobial composition can be used in the preparation of a medicament for treating microbes or a microbial infection, and may contain a carrier to create a cream, soap, wash, spray, dressing, cleanser, cosmetic product, topical drug product, or other antimicrobial product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Tony John Hall
  • Drug delivery compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9468654
    Abstract: A drug delivery composition is disclosed which includes a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group. A method of forming the drug delivery composition includes reacting a triple salt with at least one amino acid in an aqueous environment. A biodegradable fabric is disclosed which includes a polymerized structure of a triple salt proxy functional group and at least one amino acid functional group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Ali Razavi
  • Composition containing a cellulose derived capsule with a sunscreen
    Patent number: 9468591
    Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CoLabs International Corporation
    Inventor: Laura E. Cohen
  • Tablet binding compositions
    Patent number: 9469828
    Abstract: Provided are tablet binding compositions for binding cleaning and/or disinfecting formulation components into tablets. The tablet binding compositions are suitable replacements for traditional tablet binder compounds, such as boric acid or zeolites. The tablet binding compositions provided herein can produce tablets of increased hardness at lower compression forces and, when dissolved, yield solutions of increased clarity compared to some traditional binder compounds. Also provided are processes for preparing the tablet binding compositions and methods for formation of tablets containing the tablet binding compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ChemLink Laboratories, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan Giffin Moore
  • Methods for improving plant growth
    Patent number: 9462811
    Abstract: Methods of improving the growth of a plant by applying a plant growth effective amount of a plant growth composition that includes a hydrated aluminum-magnesium silicate and at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of a sucrose ester, a lignosulfonate, an alkylpolyglycoside, a naphthalenesulfonic acid formaldehyde condensate and a phosphate ester to plant propagation material in the absence of insect pest pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy M. Martin, Frank Zawacki
  • Magnetic microsphere and method of forming a microsphere
    Patent number: 9457034
    Abstract: The microspheres have many possible applications including smart drug delivery, breaking and damper devices. In one arrangement, a microsphere comprises a shell 120 and a core 110. The core comprises a liquid, which may be a drug, while the shell comprises magnetic particles. The microsphere is deformable in response to application of an external magnetic field. Also disclose is an arrangement in which a microsphere has a magnetic core and a PDMS shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Weijia Wen, Ping Sheng, Xiuqing Gong, Suili Peng
  • Composition containing a cellulose derived capsule with a sunscreen
    Patent number: 9456966
    Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: CoLabs International Corporation
    Inventor: Laura E. Cohen
  • Composition containing a cellulose derived capsule with a sunscreen
    Patent number: 9456968
    Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: CoLabs International Corporation
    Inventor: Laura E. Cohen
  • Composition containing a cellulose derived capsule with a sunscreen
    Patent number: 9456967
    Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprised of one or more sunscreen active agents encapsulated in a cellulose derived capsule wherein the composition can contain one or more additional agents. A sunscreen composition can be mixed with a bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, gel, soap, cream, hand sanitizer, spray or mousse and can be used by an individual during their normal hygiene processes, such as during a shower or bath or while applying a body product to their skin or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: CoLabs International Corporation
    Inventor: Laura E. Cohen
  • Radiation protection system
    Patent number: 9452115
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shield for radiation attenuation. The shield includes a carrier suitable for topical application on human tissue, such as skin. The carrier includes an active ingredient that is homogenously dispersed throughout the carrier. The active ingredient includes an element suitable for attenuating radiation and having a high atomic number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: BLOXR SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Ashok C. Khandkar
  • Floral preservative
    Patent number: 9451762
    Abstract: An electrochemically treated solution and method for cut flower and plant preservation, the solution having potassium, hypochlorous acid, dissolved oxygen, and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Puricore, Inc.
    Inventors: Svetlana Panicheva, Mark N. Sampson, Ethan Solomon, Ryan Gutzler
  • Lip balm
    Patent number: 9452128
    Abstract: A lip balm for protecting and rehydrating lips is disclosed containing a synthetic ceramide, an anti-irritant compound, sodium hyaluronate, a cosmetic wax, boswellian oil, extract of the Portulaca pilosa plant, a peptide, dehydrated microspheres of marine collagen and glycosaminoglycans, and mica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Robell Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucia Smigel, Tammy Ha