Abstract: Coatings for agricultural grade fertilizer particles and industrial grade ammonium nitrate are provided which when applied to particles form a protective film which acts as a barrier to inhibit or prevent hydrocarbon infiltration of the fertilizer particle pores and also to physically separate the fertilizer particles and hydrocarbon materials. In so doing, the coating greatly reduces the efficacy of the fertilizer particles as an oxidizing agent for use in incendiary devices, thereby deterring or preventing the use of agricultural grade fertilizers or industrial grade ammonium nitrate in creating weapons of terror.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 24, 2003
Publication date:
February 5, 2004
Applicant:
SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLC;
Inventors:
John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
Abstract: Biodegradable anionic polymers are disclosed which include recurring polymeric subunits preferably made up of dicarboxylic monomers such as maleic anhydride, itaconic anhydride or citraconic anhydride. Free radical polymerization is used in the synthesis of the polymers. The polymers may be complexed with ions and/or mixed with fertilizers or seeds to yield agriculturally useful compositions. The preferred products of the invention may be applied foliarly or to the earth adjacent growing plants in order to enhance nutrient uptake by the plants.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 15, 2003
Publication date:
October 16, 2003
Applicant:
SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLC
Inventors:
John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
Abstract: Biodegradable anionic polymers are disclosed which include recurring polymeric subunits preferably made up of dicarboxylic monomers such as maleic anhydride, itaconic anhydride or citraconic anhydride. Free radical polymerization is used in the synthesis of the polymers. The polymers may be complexed with ions and/or mixed with fertilizers or seeds to yield agriculturally useful compositions. The preferred products of the invention may be applied foliarly or to the earth adjacent growing plants in order to enhance nutrient uptake by the plants.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 4, 2003
Publication date:
October 16, 2003
Applicant:
SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLC
Inventors:
John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
Abstract: Biodegradable anionic polymers are disclosed which include recurring polymeric subunits preferably made up of dicarboxylic monomers such as maleic anhydride, itaconic anhydride or citraconic anhydride. Free radical polymerization is used in the synthesis of the polymers. The polymers may be complexed with ions and/or mixed with fertilizers or seeds to yield agriculturally useful compositions. The preferred products of the invention may be applied foliarly or to the earth adjacent growing plants in order to enhance nutrient uptake by the plants.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 4, 2003
Publication date:
September 25, 2003
Applicant:
SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLC
Inventors:
John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
Abstract: Biodegradable anionic polymers are disclosed which include recurring polymeric subunits preferably made up of dicarboxylic monomers such as maleic anhydride, itaconic anhydride or citraconic anhydride. Free radical polymerization is used in the synthesis of the polymers. The polymers may be complexed with ions and/or mixed with fertilizers or seeds to yield agriculturally useful compositions. The preferred products of the invention may be applied foliarly or to the earth adjacent growing plants in order to enhance nutrient uptake by the plants.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 4, 2003
Publication date:
September 25, 2003
Applicant:
SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLC
Inventors:
John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo