Elemental Sulfur Or Compound Thereof Patents (Class 424/703)
  • Patent number: 5814346
    Abstract: The compound, in use, is sprinkled over the excrement for treatment to neutralize and eliminate the odour, spores, fungi, bacteria and microorganisms therein, and presents a first subcompound in powder comprising a mixture of diatoms (often referred to as infusorial earth), a calcium-based substance and a sulphur-based substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Progetto Emme S.r.l.
    Inventor: Bruno Gamberini
  • Patent number: 5756128
    Abstract: Disclosed are an agricultural chemical preparation which comprises 100 parts by weight of a fatty acid ester of an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol, 10 to 2000 parts by weight of an agricultural effective component and 10 to 400 parts by weight of a surfactant and a method for preparing the same. The agricultural chemical preparation sufficiently shows its efficacy even at a low concentration and exhibits not only preventive effect, but also curative effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Rikagaku Kenkyusho
    Inventor: Yutaka Arimoto
  • Patent number: 5716606
    Abstract: A topical composition for treatment of dermatitic conditions, particularly keloids and hypertrophic scars, is provided which comprises sulfur of at least approximately forty weight percent in a spreadable carrier base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Inventors: Reginald D. Boyce, David L. Phillips
  • Patent number: 5707609
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for administering minerals to the human body by mixing pre-selected particulated minerals with graphite and coal tar to form a bar (10a), vaporizing the bar (10a) to form a mineral rich vapor, and directing the vapor to a patient's skin using an enclosure (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Inventor: Buxing Mo
  • Patent number: 5597550
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for administering minerals to the human body by mixing pre-selected particulated minerals with graphite and coal tar to form a bar (10a), vaporizing the bar (10a) to form a mineral rich vapor, and directing the vapor to a patient's skin using an enclosure (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Inventor: Buxing Mo
  • Patent number: 5409917
    Abstract: A method and composition for topically treating acne and acneiform dermal disorders includes applying an amount of a cephalosporin antibiotic effective to treat the acne and acneiform dermal disorders. The antibiotic is blended with a carrier suitable for topical application to dermal tissues. The carrier is selected from the group consisting of an aqueous liquid, an alcohol base, a water soluble gel, a lotion, an ointment, a nonaqueous liquid base, a mineral oil base, a blend of mineral oil and petrolatum, liposomes, a time-release patch, and a liquid-absorbed wipe. The cephalosporin can also be combined with benzoyl peroxide in a gel carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignees: Marvin S. Towsend, Leonard Bloom
    Inventors: Howard N. Robinson, Neil F. Martin
  • Patent number: 5391379
    Abstract: Fatty acid sanitizer concentrates and diluted final solutions are provided which include individual amounts of germicidally effective fatty acid, hydrotrope, strong acid selected from the group consisting of phosphoric and sulphuric acid sufficient to lower the pH of the final solutions to about 1-5, and a concentrate stabilizing weak acid component selected from the group consisting of propionic, butyric and valeric acids and mixtures thereof. The concentrate stabilizing component enhances the room and low temperature phase stability of the concentrates, even when used at very low levels typically ranging from 3.5%-15% by weight. Preferably, the fatty acid is a mixture of nonanoic and decanoic acids, whereas the strong acid is selected from the group consisting of orthophosphoric, sulfuric and mixtures thereof. Alternately, stable concentrates and use dilutions can be provided using undecylenic acid, either alone or in combination with other fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: West Agro, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. McKinzie, Murray W. Winicov
  • Patent number: 5384329
    Abstract: Oligomeric thiocarbonates such as hexathiodicarbonate salts and thioesters are used as pesticides and preservatives. Certain oligomeric thiocarbonate salts, notably quaternary ammonium hexathiodicarbonates, are prepared. The compounds are stabilized with added base and/or sulfide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: James A. Green, II, Donald C. Young
  • Patent number: 5384114
    Abstract: An opacifier comprising an amine including at least one carbon chain of at least 16 carbon atoms or a fatty amidoamine having an alkyl group including at least about thirteen carbon atoms, and a suitable acid is disclosed. The opacifier is a salt of the long-chain amine and effectively opacifies, or pearlizes, water-based compositions, such as hair treating compositions, like shampoos, conditioners, conditioning shampoos and antidandruff shampoos; and skin treating compositions, like conditioners, moisturizers and topical medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Helene Curtis, Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa J. Dowell, Gerald P. Newell, Eugene Zeffren
  • Patent number: 5360782
    Abstract: Aqueous thiocarbonate solutions are stabilized by the addition of base, sulfide and/or polysulfide, and the stability and safety of the more concentrated solutions containing 1 weight percent or more equivalent CS.sub.2 as a thiocarbonate are achieved as reflected by significant reduction of CS.sub.2 partial pressure in such solutions. Also, deposit formation in irrigation systems delivering such thiocarbonates, such as drip emitters and sprinkler heads, is reduced or eliminated with minor amounts of sodium hexametaphosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Donald C. Young, James A. Green, II
  • Patent number: 5358722
    Abstract: Ferritin analogs comprising an apoferritin protein shell and a core substantially devoid of ferrihydrite, e.g. of inorganic composition such as aluminum hydroxide or organic composition such as acetaminophen. The protein shell can be removed from ferritin analog to produce spherules having a substantially monomodal nominal diameter between about 45 and 90 Angstroms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Bruce F. Monzyk
  • Patent number: 5342629
    Abstract: Cellulosic particles, for example wood particles, stored in a pile are preserved by contacting the particles with a thiocarbonate composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Roger A. Brown, Richard L. Pilling, Donald C. Young
  • Patent number: 5332580
    Abstract: Aqueous thiocarbonate solutions are stabilized by the addition of base, sulfide and/or polysulfide, and the stability and safety of the more concentrated solutions containing 1 weight percent or more equivalent CS.sub.2 as a thiocarbonate are achieved as reflected by significant reduction of CS.sub.2 partial pressure in such solutions. Also, deposit formation in irrigation systems delivering such thiocarbonates, such as drip emitters and sprinkler heads, is reduced or eliminated with minor amounts of sodium hexametaphosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Donald C. Young, James A. Green, II
  • Patent number: 5288753
    Abstract: Oligomeric thiocarbonates such as hexathiodicarbonate salts and thioesters are used as pesticides and preservatives. Certain oligomeric thiocarbonate salts, notably quaternary ammonium hexathiodicarbonates, are prepared. The compounds are stabilized with added base and/or sulfide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: James A. Green, II, Donald C. Young
  • Patent number: 5288495
    Abstract: Aqueous thiocarbonate solutions are stabilized by the addition of base, sulfide and/or polysulfide, and the stability and safety of the more concentrated solutions containing 1 weight percent or more equivalent CS.sub.2 as a thiocarbonate are achieved as reflected by significant reduction of CS.sub.2 partial pressure in such solutions. The stabilized thiocarbonate solutions are employed to control pests in soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: James A. Green, II, Donald C. Young
  • Patent number: 5258183
    Abstract: The medicine comprises a neutralizing association of a sulphide with a yeast extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Inventor: Georges S. Grimberg
  • Patent number: 5246716
    Abstract: An environmentally compatible, non-phytotoxic anti-fungal composition is provided having an active ingredient which comprises a fatty acid metal salt having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The metal salt may be formed from metals including calcium, copper, magnesium, and zinc. Additional formulation enhancing agents, such as dispersants, wetting agents and gums, are typically included within the composition. The composition is advantageous in that it exhibits a residual fungicidal effect lasting up to 2 months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KG
    Inventors: Frederick S. Sedun, Hellmut E. Kulenkampff
  • Patent number: 5227162
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that is effective in fighting infestations from mites, particularly against the Varroa Jacobsoni acarus, a honeybees parasite. The composition is constituted by a mixture of elementary sulphur powder, garlic bulbs that have been crushed or reduced to a pulp, ethanol, and in case, dried pepper powder. In a preferred composition the above components are present in weight ratios of 30:30:30:10, respectively. The invention further includes the use of the composition as an acaricidal agent in treatments of disinfestation, as well as the preventive use thereof for prophylaxis purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Officine Ferrari s.n.c. di Carlo e Mario Ferrari & Co.
    Inventor: Carlo Ferrari
  • Patent number: 5202047
    Abstract: A composition characterized in that it comprises one or more interhalogens or sources thereof and one or more acids or sources thereof which are not appreciably oxidized by the interhalogen(s) is disclosed.When diluted with water to in-use solution strength, such may be used in an ambient cleaning and/or disinfecting process in accordance with the present invention particularly for milk- or food-handling equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Diversey Corporation
    Inventor: Michael P. Corby
  • Patent number: 5198231
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a fungicidally effective amount of (i) a substituted 1-hydroxyethyl-triazole of the formula ##STR1## in which A is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--, or an addition product thereof with an acid or metal salt, and (ii) at least one member selected from the group consisting ofA) wettable sulphur,B) a polyhalogenoalkylthio derivative,C) a quanidine derivative,D) an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative,E) a dithiocarbamate,F) a benzimidazole derivative,G) an imidazole or triazole derivative,H) a phosphoric acid ester,I) a tetrahydroquinoline derivative,J) an S,N-heterocyclene compound,K) a urea derivative,L) a sulphonamide derivative,M) a polyhydroxy ether derivative,N) a triazine derivative,O) a copper complex salt,P) an N-formyl derivative,Q) a morpholine derivative,R) a quinoxaline derivative, andS) a dicarboximide derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wilhelm Brandes, Gerd Hanssler, Paul Reinecke, Hans Scheinpflug, Graham Holmwood
  • Patent number: 5182099
    Abstract: A method of preventing or decreasing the emission of mercury vapor in the mouth, from a mercury amalgam filling, comprising contacting the amalgam filling with an oral composition containing sulfur in an amount sufficient to reduce or eliminate the emission of mercury or mercury vapor. The oral composition may be in the form of a toothpaste, chewing gum, mouthwash water, mouth spray, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Swedima, Inc.
    Inventors: Eston Jonsson, Roland Waern
  • Patent number: 5173306
    Abstract: Aqueous thiocarbonate solutions are stabilized by the addition of base, sulfide and/or polysulfide, and the stability and safety of the more concentrated solutions containing 1 weight percent or more equivalent CS.sub.2 as a thiocarbonate are achieved as reflected by significant reduction of CS.sub.2 partial pressure in such solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: James A. Green, II, Donald C. Young
  • Patent number: 5112623
    Abstract: Fumigation to control bacteria, fungi, insects, rodents, nematodes and weeds is accomplished by decomposing a compound presented by the formulaMCS.sub.xwherein M is selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth metal cations and x varies from 3 to 4, to yield carbon disulfide.This invention also provides a composition useful for fumigating soil and providing plant nutrients, which composition comprises the above compound (or an alkali metal thiocarbonate) in combination with a source of nitrogen, e.g. urea, ammonium nitrate, etc.Calcium thiocarbonates, i.e., CaCS.sub.3 and CaCS.sub.4 are claimed as novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: James A. Green, Donald C. Young
  • Patent number: 5041240
    Abstract: Aqueous thiocarbonate solutions are stabilized by the addition of base, sulfide and/or polysulfide, and the stability and safety of the more concentrated solutions containing 1 weight percent or more equivalent CS.sub.2 as a thiocarbonate are achieved as reflected by significant reduction of CS.sub.2 partial pressure in such solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: James A. Green, II, Donald C. Young