Patents Assigned to FMC Corporation
  • Cosmetic composition containing microcrystalline cellulose
    Patent number: 7815924
    Abstract: A sprayable cosmetic composition is disclosed. In one aspect, the composition comprises a sunscreen agent or mixture of sunscreen agents; an emulsifier or mixture of emulsifiers; optionally an emollient or mixture of emollients; a rheology control agent; and water. The rheology control agent is microcrystalline cellulose. When sprayed on the skin or hair, the cosmetic compositions of the invention produce a fine mist that deposits evenly with no dripping and no aggregate or blobs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Vonbehren, Maurice Gerard Lynch, Ana Chordi Miranda
  • Homogeneous, thermoreversible gel containing reduced viscosity carrageenan and products made therefrom
    Patent number: 7816341
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel comprising carrageenan wherein the carrageenan has a viscosity of less than 10 cP at 75° C. when measured in a 0.10 molar aqueous sodium chloride solution containing 1.5% by weight of the carrageenan based on the weight of all components in the solution, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent, wherein the gel has a solids content of at least 40%. The present invention is also directed to processes for the preparation thereof, as well as to variety of products containing the gel including edible products, soft capsules, hard capsules and solid forms encapsulating powders, tablets, caplets, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Sewall, Peter J. Riley, William R. Blakemore
  • Homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film containing kappa-2 carrageenan and soft capsules made therefrom
    Patent number: 7807194
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of kappa-2 carrageenan, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James J. Modliszewski, Arthur D. Ballard, Christopher J. Sewall, William R. Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Peptide Linked Cell Matrix Materials for Stem Cells and Methods of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20100239540
    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 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jan Engelsen Brinchmann, Katrine Bjornebek Fronsdal, Jan Egil Melvik
  • Stable Mixtures of Microencapsulated and Non-Encapsulated Pesticides
    Publication number: 20100234225
    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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Robin W. Dexter, Hong Liu
  • Method for Simultaneously Mining Vertically Disposed Beds
    Publication number: 20100225154
    Abstract: A method of solution mining vertically disposed beds of water-soluble deposits comprising a lower bed and at least one upper bed having at least one non-soluble layer disposed therebetween, said method comprising the steps of: (a) forming a channel in the lower bed; (b) drilling at least one zero radius or ultra-short radius injection pathway in the at least one upper bed; (c) manipulating at least one of the channel and the at least one injection pathway such that a fluid pathway is established between said channel and at least one injection pathway; (d) injecting a stream of solvent through the at least one injection pathway; and (e) recovering the solvent containing dissolved deposit therein via a recovery well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Duane S. Halverson, Wesley K. Nash, JR.
  • Composition for Controlling Colorado Potato Beetles
    Publication number: 20100227897
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition suitable for use in controlling Colorado potato beetles comprising zeta-cypermethrin and a second insecticide selected from the group consisting of acetamiprid and fipronil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Helen Pruul, Michel Sarazin, Marc Hullebroeck
  • PERACID OIL-FIELD VISCOSITY BREAKER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100222242
    Abstract: Aqueous well treatment fluid compositions are disclosed comprising an aqueous fluid containing polymer or copolymer for modifying fluid viscosity of the aqueous fluid and, in addition, an agent for effecting a controlled reduction in the aqueous fluid viscosity in a subterranean environment. The viscosity-reducing agent comprises a dilute concentration of peracetic acid. A method of using such compositions in oil- and gas-field treatment operations is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shurong Huang, Henry A. Pfeffer, John M. Rovison, JR.
  • Oxidation of organic compounds
    Patent number: 7785038
    Abstract: An improved method and compositions for treating organic compounds present in soil, groundwater and other environments is disclosed. The method involves the use of a composition comprising a solid state, water soluble peroxygen compound and zero valent iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Block, Richard A. Brown
  • Kappa-2 Carrageenan Composition and Products Made Therefrom
    Publication number: 20100203124
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a kappa-2 carrageenan composition comprising: (i) kappa-2 carrageenan, (ii) at least 70% sodium by weight of all cations in the composition; and (iii) free salt present in an amount of 0-25% by weight of the composition; wherein the composition has a viscosity of 20 cps to 40 cps. The present invention is also directed to products made from such kappa-2 carrageenan composition, as well as to processes of manufacture and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: James J. Modliszewski, Robert Kopesky, Christopher J. Sewall
  • Production of carrageenan and carrageenan products
    Patent number: 7772211
    Abstract: The methods of the present invention prepare carrageenan products from processed seaweed material having a solids content of less than 25% by weight solids, using shear stress treatment. The carrageenan products comprise at least about 60% by weight of carrageenan and at least about 2% by weight of acid insoluble material. The carrageenan products of the present invention are useful as components in food products, such as, dairy products, meats, and dessert gels as well as non-food products, such as, toothpaste formulations, cosmetics, paints, films and delivery capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Albert G. Tsai, Linnea K. S. Ledwith, Robert Kopesky, Maurice Gerard Lynch, William Ross Blakemore, Peter J. Riley
  • Lithium manganese compounds and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 7771874
    Abstract: Electrode materials such as LixMnO2 where 0.2<x?2 compounds for use with rechargeable lithium ion batteries can be formed by mixing LiMn2O4 compounds or manganese dioxide compounds with lithium metal or stabilized and non-stabilized lithium metal powders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Yuan Gao, Marina Yakovleva, Brian Fitch
  • Stable Suspension Concentrate Formulation for Water-Soluble Compounds
    Publication number: 20100197739
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insecticidal water based suspension concentrate formulation comprising a water-soluble insecticide selected from the group consisting of N-cyanomethyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinamide and (EZ)-1-(6-chloro-3-pyridylmethyl)-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ylidineamine and at least one water-soluble salt selected from the group consisting of magnesium sulfate (hydrated and anhydrous forms) and sodium sulfate, wherein the water-soluble insecticide is present in an insecticidally effective amount and methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robin W. Dexter, Hong Liu
  • Sterilization Method
    Publication number: 20100196197
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing a material, said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing a solution comprising peroxyacetic acid into a hot gaseous stream to produce a peroxyacetic acid vapor; and (b) contacting such peroxyacetic acid vapor with the material to be sterilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Rovison, JR., Shibu Abraham, Charles J. Lymburner, Michael J. DiGeronimo
  • Method and apparatus for the preparation of capsules
    Patent number: 7766637
    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: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Peder Oscar Andersen, Robert Kopesky, Christian Klein Larsen, Olav Gaserod, David Harvey, Sanhuang Tung
  • Pesticidal heterocycles
    Patent number: 7767667
    Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel heterocyclic derivitives have provided unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): R Preferred are those compounds of formula (I) where R2 and R3 taken together is ?NCH(R6)CH(R7)N(R8)—, ?NC(R6)?C(R7)N(R8)—, or ?CHN?C(R7)N(R8)—, and tautomers thereof, and where R4 and R5 taken together is —C(R11)?C(R12)C(R13)?C(R14) 1 12, -, where R,R,R6, R7, R8, RI1, R R13, R14, and X are described. 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 a second compound with at least one insecticidally compatable 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: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Dixson, Zeinab M. Elshenawy, Harvey R. Wendt, Saroj Sehgel, Robert H. Henrie, II, David M. Roush, Ping Ding, John W. Lyga, Stephen F. Donovan
  • Implantable Degradable Biopolymer Fiber Devices
    Publication number: 20100178313
    Abstract: Degradable fibers that include biopolymers, as well as implantable devices including one or more fibers made from degradable biopolymers, e.g., alginate, chitosan, hyaluronans or their derivatives. The devices provide a combination of degradability and biocompatibility with physical properties suitable for use of the devices as implants. Exemplary devices are fastening devices including one or more biopolymer fibers. The use of such degradable biopolymers minimizes or eliminates the need for a second surgery to remove the implant, thereby eliminating the additional cost and potential complications of such a second surgery and should reduce the likelihood of secondary fractures resulting from the stress-shielding effect or the presence of screws holes that serve as stress concentrators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Klein Larsen, Therese Andersen
  • Substituted alkylmetal compositions and methods of preparing the same
    Patent number: 7754101
    Abstract: Substituted alkylmetal solutions and a method for making the same wherein the solutions include (a) a substituted alkylmetal compound of the formula of M-CH2—W(Ra) (Rb) (Rc) at a concentration of greater than 1.0M; (b) a hydrocarbon solvent; and (c) an amine cosolvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Tzer Chou, Christopher Jay Woltermann
  • Biopolymer Based Implantable Degradable Devices
    Publication number: 20100172953
    Abstract: Implantable degradable devices for tissue repair or reconstruction comprising biopolymers, as well as to methods of manufacture and use thereof. The implantable device is formed by the application of pressure and the device may include up to about 65% by weight of water, based on the total weight of the implantable degradable fastening device. Methods for making implantable, degradable devices from biopolymers by application of pressure are also disclosed. The invention provides the ability to customize the device in various ways to influence properties such as mechanical strength, degradation rate and swellability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Klein Larsen, Therese Andersen
  • Method for Post-Emergence Crabgrass Control
    Publication number: 20100167932
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for post-emergence selective crabgrass control by applying a composition comprising a first herbicide and a second herbicide in which the first herbicide is 2,4-dinitro-N3,N3-dipropyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzenediamine and the second herbicide is N-[2,4-dichloro-5-[4-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]phenyl]methanesulfonamide to a locus where one to two leaf growth stage crabgrass is present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Walter, Frank Robert Walls, JR.