Patents Represented by Attorney FMC Corporation
  • Patent number: 8349344
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel insecticidal compositions comprising bifenthrin and enriched cypermethrin, the compositions are physically stable when diluted with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Staetz, Hui S. Yang, Hylsa Garcia
  • Patent number: 8329221
    Abstract: Coprocessed compositions containing calcium phosphate and microcrystalline cellulose are useful as excipients in the preparation of solid dosage forms containing active pharmaceutical ingredients, particularly those prepared by processes involving multiple compaction steps. Such compositions may be obtained by preparing aqueous slurries of microcrystalline cellulose and calcium phosphate and drying such slurries to produce particulate products. The coprocessed products exhibit improved compactibility, as compared to dry physical blends of the same components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Thoorens, Bruno LeClercq, Thomas Ruszkay
  • Patent number: 8323718
    Abstract: Co-precipitated carrageenan/xanthan gum compositions and a process for preparation are provided. The compositions are simple to prepare and provide functional performance in a broad range of food, specialty and industrial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Kopesky, W. Preston Brawn, Christopher J. Sewall, John Demarco, James Lamkey
  • Patent number: 8263527
    Abstract: Insecticidal compositions suitable for use in preparation of insecticidal liquid fertilizers comprising a pyrethroid, 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 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy Martin
  • Patent number: 8257727
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device comprising a biocompatible medical coating adhered thereto, wherein the coating comprises at least one of a non-crosslinked, water soluble salt of: (i) alginic acid, (ii) hyaluronic acid or (iii) chitosan, wherein the coating is readily dissolvable in at least one mammalian body fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Biopolymer AS
    Inventors: Michael Dornish, Christian Klein Larsen, Therese Andersen
  • Patent number: 8247446
    Abstract: Insecticidal compositions suitable for use in preparation of insecticidal granular fertilizer and insecticidal formulations comprising a pyrethroid and a glycol present in a concentration of from 40.0% by weight to 99.0% by weight based upon the total weight of all components in the composition is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: FMC Corporation, The Scotts Company LLC
    Inventors: Edward Kikta, Larry G. Faehl, Kim Watson, David R. Kilanowski, Robert Radabaugh, Coby L. Crane
  • Patent number: 8227493
    Abstract: Soluble granule pesticidal compositions comprise Flonicamid, a dispersant, and a wetting agent are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Hong Liu, Robin Dexter, Timothy Martin, Craig Martin
  • Patent number: 8192778
    Abstract: Co-precipitated carrageenan/xanthan gum compositions and a process for preparation are provided. The compositions are simple to prepare and provide functional performance in a broad range of food, specialty and industrial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Kopesky, W. Preston Brawn, Christopher J. Sewall, John Demarco, James Lamkey
  • Patent number: 8193118
    Abstract: Certain substituted benzylamino heterocyclic and heteroaryl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): wherein R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I), and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of an additional compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Dixson, George Theodoridis, Zeinab M. Elshenawy, Benjamin J. Dugan, Manorama M. Patel, Edward J. Barron, Stephen F. Donovan
  • Patent number: 8178567
    Abstract: Certain substituted amino heterocyclic and heteroaryl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, A, B and Q are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula I, and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of an additional compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Dixson, Benjamin J. Dugan, Zeinab M. Elshenawy, Edward J. Barron, Stephen F. Donovan, Manorama M. Patel, George Theodoridis, Roland Andree, Hans-Georg Schwarz, Eva-Maria Franken, Olga Malsam, Christian Arnold
  • Patent number: 8168215
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to cellular devices comprising a collagen matrix, cell layer, and gelled alginate layer, processes for producing the devices, methods of implanting the devices, and methods of treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventors: Denis Dufrane, Pierre Rene Raymond Gianello, Jan Egil Melvik
  • Patent number: 8153037
    Abstract: An apparatus for a continuous encapsulation process is provided. The apparatus is a vibrating tubing used alone, in series, or in combination with an encapsulation apparatus, which is used alone or in series. The vibrating tubing is a flat coil, a standing spiral, or a flume. The encapsulation apparatus includes a winding having coils disposed in an aqueous gelling solution. The winding is rotatable about its longitudinal center axis. The winding has adjacently spaced coils forming a plurality of chambers. Objects to be encapsulated are added to the apparatus such that when the winding is rotated, the chambers transport a volume of objects through the length winding in the aqueous gelling solution in a predetermined time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Peder Oscar Andersen, Robert Kopesky, Christian Klein Larsen, Olav Gaserod, David Harvey, Sanhuang Tung
  • Patent number: 8153145
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel insecticidal compositions comprising bifenthrin and enriched cypermethrin, the compositions are physically stable when diluted with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Staetz, Hui S. Yang, Hylsa Garcia
  • Patent number: 8147785
    Abstract: Combustion flue gas containing NOX and SOX is treated to remove NOX in a multistep system in which NOX is reduced in the flue gas stream via selective catalytic reduction or selective non-catalytic reduction with ammonia or an ammonia-forming compound, followed treatment with hydrogen peroxide to remove residual ammonia and, optionally, treatment with an alkali reagent to reduce residual NOX in the flue gas stream. The NOX-depleted flue gas stream may also be subjected to a desulfurization treatment for removal of SOX.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Henry A. Pfeffer, David E. Smith
  • Patent number: 8133846
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel suspension concentrate compositions comprising finely milled crystalline sulfentrazone suspended in an aqueous glyphosate salt phase containing a surfactant component that chemically and physically stabilizes the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Frank J. Dominiani, Jr., Timothy Martin, Janie L. Zitomer
  • Patent number: 7972620
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to seamless capsules and methods for making seamless capsules having a high oil content. More specifically, the present invention is directed to seamless capsules, and methods for making seamless capsules, made from a process involving the steps of: (a) preparing an emulsion comprising oil, water, an emulsifier, and at least one of a water-soluble monovalent metal salt, polyvalent metal salt, and an acid, wherein said oil is present in an amount of at least 50% by weight of said emulsion; with the proviso that said emulsion does not contain marmelo mucilage; and (b) adding portions of said emulsion to an aqueous gelling bath comprised of at least one ionic polysaccharide, thereby encapsulating said portions of said emulsion in a polysaccharide gel membrane, and optionally (c) drying the resulting capsules by removing water. The capsule is, for example, an alignate gel. The capsules of the invention are suitable for a variety of applications, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: FMC Biopolymer AS
    Inventors: Peder Oscar Andersen, Olav Gåseröd, Christian Klein Larsen
  • Patent number: 7893038
    Abstract: An oral, immunostimulating material for mammals, birds, and reptiles comprising an immunostimulating amount of an alginate having a M content of at least 40% and an acceptable carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: FMC Biopolymer AS
    Inventors: Olav Gåserød, Arne Dessen
  • Patent number: 7875449
    Abstract: Low molecular weight low molecular weight chitosan oligomers were able to self-assemble siRNA into nanosized particles, provide protection against enzymatic degradation, and mediate gene silencing that is stable over a long period of time in vitro. The control of structural variables in formulating complexes of siRNA with low molecular weight chitosans provides an efficient alternative delivery system for siRNA in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: FMC Biopolymer AS
    Inventors: Per Artur Sven Artursson, Mohamed Mahmoud Issa, Sabina Prochazkova Strand, Kjell Morten Varum
  • Patent number: 7838641
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the production of alginate having a mannuronic acid-content of at least 80 mole %, wherein said alginate is produced by: a) adding algae or seaweed to water under stirring, in a ratio of 1:3 to 1:20 respectively, at a pH above about 2.3, while maintaining a temperature above 20° C. for at least 30 minutes, and b) separating said alginate from the solid material of the suspension in a) by a standard separation method such as filtration, and optionallyc) recovering said alginate from the solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Biopolymer AS
    Inventor: Finn Hjelland
  • Patent number: 7816340
    Abstract: An oral, immunostimulating material for mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles comprising an immunostimulating amount of an alginate having a M content of at least 40% and an acceptable carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Biopolymer AS
    Inventors: Olav Gåserød, Arne Dessen, Roy Ambli Dalmo