Patents Assigned to Natuurweten-schappelijk Onderzoek & Sigma Coatings
  • Rosin amine anti-fouling agents
    Patent number: 6972111
    Abstract: The invention relates to new and known compounds as well as methods for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms to surfaces which are submerged for extensive periods of time in water. More particularly, this invention relates to the protection of submerged surfaces with new isonitrile, formamide, isocyanate and isothiocyanate anti-fouling agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignees: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast, Natuurweten-schappelijk Onderzoek & Sigma Coatings
    Inventors: Franz Kunisch, Martin Kugler, Jean-Claude Braekman, Mark Plehiers, Gabriele Ferrari, Marcel Vos