Abstract: Dual function viscoelastic surfactants (VES) which, when used in a pesticide formulation, are capable of producing a spray pattern between the patterns formed by spraying water and an aqueous pesticide solution containing guar gum as a way to reduce the drifting of the small drops to unintended targets while providing enhanced efficacy to the pesticide.

Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations for agricultural use comprising a surfactant and pesticide. The surfactants comprise nitrogen containing surfactants with N+—CH2COO?, N+—CH2COOCH3, N—CH2COO?M+, N—CH2CH2COO?M+, and/or amine oxide functionalities which enhance the pesticide activity. The pesticides include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.

Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations for agricultural use comprising a surfactant and pesticide. The surfactants comprise nitrogen containing surfactants with N+—CH2COO?, N+—CH2COOCH3, N—CH2COO?M+, N—CH2CH2COO?M+, and/or amine oxide functionalities which enhance the pesticide activity. The pesticides include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for minimizing the formation of insoluble salts of phenoxy herbicides. The method comprises (1) mixing a compatibility agent, amine salts of phenoxy acid herbicides, and a chemical containing non-amine cations in a aqueous system to form a stable and non-nozzle plugging solution; and (2) application of said stable and non-nozzle plugging solution onto target plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase.

Abstract: Gel prevention agents and methods for use with agricultural products include certain alkylamidoamines and their quaternary ammonium counterparts that, when blended with products containing alkoxylated surfactants, the alkylamidoamines and their quaternary counterparts reduce the gel formation tendency of such products.

Abstract: A two-piece, sanitary, safe and humane mousetrap comprising an entrance device and a container, wherein the entrance device comprises a tunnel, a one-way door, a mousetrap support piece, a fastening mechanism, and a door locking mechanism, is disclosed. Specifically, the mousetrap is formed by inserting the container to the entrance device from the back of the tunnel all the way to the one-way door. Preferably the one-way door comprises a pivotal wire door with a push-and-lock mechanism or comprises a gate with a touch-and-drop mechanism. The preferred entrance device is able to fit a common bottle. When the entrance device contains a flat rim fitted around the tunnel, the entrance device is capable of fitting containers of various sizes and shapes during repeated uses.

Abstract: Gel prevention agents and methods for use with agricultural products include certain alkylamido amines and their quaternary ammonium counterparts that, when blended with products containing alkoxylated surfactants, the alkylamido amines and their quaternary counterparts reduce the gel formation tendency of such products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable glyphosate formulations with improved efficacy by a highly effective alkoxylated alkylamine quaternary surfactant at a very low used level. The alkoxylated alkylamine quaternary surfactant is compatible in all salts of glyphosate formulations (including potassium and ammonium) even at very high concentration (470-600 g a.e./l).

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable glyphosate formulations with improved efficacy by a highly effective alkoxylated alkylamine quaternary surfactant at a very low used level. The alkoxylated alkylamine quaternary surfactant is compatible in all salts of glyphosate formulations (including potassium and ammonium) EVEN AT VERY HIGH CONCENTRATION (470-600 g a.e./l).

Abstract: Dual function viscoelastic surfactants (VES) which, when used in a pesticide formulation, are capable of producing a spray pattern between the patterns formed by spraying water and an aqueous pesticide solution containing guar gum as a way to reduce the drifting of the small drops to unintended targets while providing enhanced efficacy to the pesticide.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing the alkoxylated alkylamines and/or alkyl ether amines. The process consists of three stages, and utilizes an alkali catalyst. The alkoxylated alkyl amines and alkoxylated alkyl ether amines prepared by the process possess the peaked distribution and contain less hazardous by-product.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an aqueous herbicidal formulation that comprises at least one phenoxy acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or derivative thereof, and an alkylamidopropyl dialkylamine surfactant adjuvant, wherein said surfactant adjuvant comprises at least one surfactant having the formula (I) wherein R is a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 6-22 carbon atoms, n is 3, and Y and Y? are, independently, an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms or (AO)sH, wherein AO is an alkyleneoxy group having 2-4 carbon atoms, and s is on average 1-10; provided that at least one of the groups Y and Y? is an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms; or a salt thereof; or a quaternized derivative of (I) having the formula (II) wherein R is a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated acyl group having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms; n is 3; Y and Y? are, independently, an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms or (AO)sH, wherein AO is an alkyleneoxy group

Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations for agricultural use comprising a surfactant and pesticide. The surfactants comprise nitrogen containing surfactants with N+—CH2COO?, N+—CH2COOCH3, N—CH2COO?M+, N—CH2CH2COO?M+, and/or amine oxide functionalities which enhance the pesticide activity. The pesticides include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing the alkoxylated alkylamines and/or alkyl ether amines. The process consists of three stages, and utilizes an alkali catalyst. The alkoxylated alkyl amines and alkoxylated alkyl ether amines prepared by the process possess the peaked distribution and contain less hazardous by-product.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions, and more particularly, herbicidal compositions containing glyphosate or a salt thereof and a surfactant comprising at least one mono and/or diglyceride alkoxylate.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing the alkoxylated alkylamines and/or alkyl ether amines. The process consists of three stages, and utilizes an alkali catalyst. The alkoxylated alkyl amines and alkoxylated alkyl ether amines prepared by the process possess the peaked distribution and contain less hazardous by-product.

Abstract: Gel prevention agents and methods for use with agricultural products include certain alkylamido amines and their quaternary ammonium counterparts that, when blended with products containing alkoxylated surfactants, the alkylamido amines and their quaternary counterparts reduce the gel formation tendency of such products.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a glyphosate formulation with enhanced viscosity, said formulation containing a thickening composition comprising at least one nitrogen-containing surfactant.

Abstract: A double strings rotor system comprising of at least one set of double strings anchored at a rotor with a shaft (optional) is disclosed. An improved human powered pull strings generator comprises the double strings rotor system, a stator system, an electrical circuit system, and a cover protection system (optionally without the cover protection system). The rotation of the rotor is provided by repeatedly pulling and un-pulling the twisted double strings with one or two hands and electricity can be generated using this improved human powered pull strings generator, which can power an electrical device.