Patents Assigned to FMC Corporation
  • Co-Attrited Stabilizer Composition
    Publication number: 20130150462
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a co-attrited stabilizer composition comprising: (i) microcrystalline cellulose and (ii) carboxymethyl cellulose, wherein the carboxymethyl cellulose has a degree of substitution of from 0.95-1.5 and a viscosity of less than 100 cps. The composition is useful as a stabilizer, particularly, in food and pharmaceutical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: FMC Corporation
  • Peracetic acid vapor sterilization of food and beverage containers
    Patent number: 8454890
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of sterilizing a surface comprising treating such surface with a vapor comprising peracetic acid at a concentration of at least about 3500 ppm at between about 57° and about 75° C. Such method is preferably conducted in the absence of a hydrogen peroxide initiator, and is particularly suitable for the sterilization of polyethylene terephthalate bottles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Rovison, Jr., Charles J. Lymburner, Shibu Abraham, Angela Thompson
  • Stabilizer composition of co-attrited microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose, method for making, and uses
    Publication number: 20130090391
    Abstract: Methods of making a high gel strength, water-dispersible, stabilizing colloidal microcrystalline cellulose composition are disclosed. This stabilizer composition is useful in many food and non-food applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: FMC Corporation
  • Cotton growth regulator
    Patent number: 8399382
    Abstract: Protoporphyrinogen oxidase enzyme-inhibiting compounds are useful in compositions and methods for regulating growth of cotton plants. Of particular interest is the use of carfentrazone ethyl and certain metabolites thereof for regulating growth of cotton plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Tom I. Crumby, Joseph P. Reed, Henry R. Mitchell, Stewart Throop, John S. Wilson, John C. Braun, Jr.
  • Method for Flying Insect Control
    Publication number: 20130053421
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flying insect trap insecticidal insert which is coated on at least one side with a composition comprising a neonicotinoid insecticide and a food attractant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: James F. Walter, Allan Dufoe, Dina L. Richman
  • Stable mixtures of microencapsulated and non-encapsulated pesticides
    Patent number: 8383548
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising i) a microencapsulated pesticide, ii) a dispersant selected from the group consisting of a lignin, b) a lignosulfonate salt and c) a lignosulfonate salt combined with the sodium salt of substituted naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde polymer, iii) a salt selected from the group consisting of magnesium sulfate, sodium chloride, sodium nitrate and calcium chloride, and iv) a non-encapsulated pesticide. The present invention is also directed to methods of making and using the compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Robin W. Dexter, Hong Liu
  • Stabilized lithium metal powder for Li-ion application, composition and process
    Patent number: 8377236
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized lithium metal powder having a substantially continuous protective layer of lithium phosphate on the lithium metal powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Marina Yakovleva, Yuan Gao, Yangxing Li
  • Method for controlling subterranean termite activity by forming a barrier
    Patent number: 8359784
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of protecting a man made structure containing wood and cellulose materials from subterranean termite damage, including reducing termite tubing on building surfaces, comprising applying a termiticidal composition in a band to the lowest portions of the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the structure, wherein the composition comprises a bifenthrin component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: William T. Sommer, Bruce W. Ryser, James B. Ballard
  • Cellulose Gel Formulations
    Publication number: 20130012474
    Abstract: The invention relates to dispersible cellulose powder compositions comprising non-seed cellulose powder derived from algae, fungi or tunicates, which compositions are useful in a variety of products such as food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, paints, biocompatible materials for artificial tissue engineering and implantable biomaterials and relates to methods for preparing non-seed cellulose powder compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Albert Mihranyan, Maria Strömme
  • Novel Formulations of Bifenthrin and Enriched Cypermethrin
    Publication number: 20130012578
    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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles A. Staetz, Hui S. Yang, Hylsa Garcia
  • Formulations of bifenthrin and enriched cypermethrin
    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
  • Controlled Release Solid Dose Forms
    Publication number: 20120328697
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a solid dose form comprising a film coating composition encapsulating a core, wherein: (i) the core comprises an active ingredient comprising at least one of a pharmaceutical, veterinary, or nutraceutical active ingredient; (ii) the film coating composition comprises ethylcellulose and guar gum, wherein the guar gum has an apparent viscosity ?151.0 cps at a shear rate of 50 s?1 in a 1% aqueous guar gum solution measured rotationally at 20° C. after 1 minute equilibration using a 6 cm acrylic cone (1°) on a cone-plate viscometer wherein the shear is ramped up linearly from 1 to 50 s?1 in 25 steps over 29 seconds; (iii) the dose form provides controlled release of the active ingredient; (iv) the guar gum is present in an amount greater than 5 wt % based on the weight of the guar gum and ethylcellulose; and (v) the dose form is ethanol resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Juergen Siepmann, Yvonne Cuppok
  • Insecticidal Compositions and Method for Insect Control
    Publication number: 20120315222
    Abstract: An environmentally safe, non-phytotoxic pesticidal composition comprising natural plant oils geraniol and cedar oil and methods of controlling insects is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: James F. Walter, Reid M. Ipser
  • Microcrystalline cellulose and calcium phosphate compositions useful as pharmaceutical excipients
    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
  • Co-precipitated carrageenan/xanthan gum compositions and processes for their preparation
    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
  • PROCESS FOR ISOLATING FUCOIDAN AND LAMINARIN FROM LIVE, HARVESTED SEAWEED
    Publication number: 20120302742
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for obtaining at least one of fucoidan and laminarin from live, harvested seaweed, wherein the process comprises the steps of: (i) harvesting seaweed comprising fucoidan and laminarin to obtain live, harvested seaweed, wherein the live, harvested seaweed exudes to form an exudate solution; (ii) collecting the exudate solution from the live, harvested seaweed, wherein the fucoidan and laminarin are dissolved in the exudate solution; and (iii) separating the at least one of fucoidan or laminarin from the exudate solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Finn Hjelland, Arne Henning Andersen, Hui S. Yang
  • Sustained Release Silica Microcapsules
    Publication number: 20120295790
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microcapsule exhibiting desirable sustained-release properties, which microcapsule comprises a core material comprising an active ingredient encapsulated within a silica shell, characterized in that the outer surface of such silica shell has a layer of a metal selected from Group 2a, Group 8, Group 2b or Group 3a of the Periodic Table bound thereto. In other aspects this invention relates to a method of making such a microcapsule; a pesticidal composition comprising microcapsules comprising a pesticidal active ingredient and a suitable carrier; and to a method of controlling pests comprising applying an effective amount of such a pesticidal composition to a locus where pests are or are expected to be present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicants: SOL-GEL TECHNOLOGIES LTD., FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Laibin Bruce Yan, Craig Arlen Martin, Raed Abu-Reziq
  • Recovery of Li values from sodium saturate brine
    Patent number: 8309043
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for recovering Li values from a sodium saturated brine. The process includes recovering Li values from a sodium saturated brine which contains LiX. The process includes concentrating the sodium saturated brine to at least 9000 mg/l LiX, passing the concentrated brine through a bed of polycrystalline hydrated alumina pellets until the pellets are loaded with LiX from the concentrated brine, displacing brine held-up in the bed by using concentrated NaX, unloading LiX from the pellets by flowing through the bed an aqueous solution of LiX which is not saturated, displacing the LiX from the bed using concentrated NaX, and repeating the steps at least one additional time to provide the Li values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Pablo Alurralde, Vijay Mehta
  • Insecticidal Compositions Suitable for Use in Preparation of Insecticidal Granular Fertilizer and Insecticidal Formulations
    Publication number: 20120277103
    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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicants: THE SCOTTS COMPANY LLC, FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward Kikta, Larry G. Faehl, Kim Watson, David R. Kilanowski, Robert Radabaugh, Coby L. Crane
  • Peptide Linked Cell Matrix Materials for Stem Cells and Methods of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20120276066
    Abstract: Biostructures that comprises modified alginates entrapping one or more stem cells are discloses. The modified alginates comprise at least one alginate chain section to which is bonded by covalent bonding at least one cell attachment peptide. Pluralities of stem cells are also disclosed. Methods of preventing death of stem cells and cells differentiated there from are disclosed. Methods of preparing a plurality of stem cells are disclosed. Methods of treating an individual who has a degenerative disease, such as a neurological disorder, or injury involving nerve damage by administering stem cells to said individual are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jan Engelsen Brinchmann, Katrine Bjornebek Fronsdal, Jan Egil Melvik