Sulfur Containing Patents (Class 424/637)
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Patent number: 6979468Abstract: A method and composition for the treatment of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions comprises the oral administration of a composition comprising a dose of nicotinamide delivered at levels substantially in excess of normal dietary levels, the nicotinamide being delivered in combination with zinc. The composition may also include quantities of copper and folic acid. In a most preferred embodiment, the nicotinamide and copper each are present in immediate release formats, while the zinc is present in a sustained release format.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Sirius LaboratoriesInventor: Frank Pollard
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Patent number: 6978724Abstract: This invention relates to copper complexes that significantly reduce the decay of wood, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin caused by fungi. A process for treating such materials with these copper-containing anti-fungal agents is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Albert Gordon Anderson, Mark A. Scialdone
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Patent number: 6939568Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more antimicrobial metals, most preferably silver, preferably formed with atomic disorder, and preferably in a nanocrystalline form, for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions. The nanocrystalline antimicrobial metal of choice may be used in the form of a nanocrystalline coating of one or more antimicrobial metals, a nanocrystalline powder of one or more antimicrobial metals, or a solution containing dissolved species from a nanocrystalline powder or coating of one or more antimicrobial metals.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Nucryst Pharmaceuticals Corp.Inventors: Robert Edward Burrell, Hua Qing Yin
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Patent number: 6923991Abstract: A bactericide useful as a shelf life extender for produce and other food products. The bactericide is an aqueous solution formed from water, copper sulfate pentahydrate and a reagent, which can either be an acid or hydrogen peroxide. The bactericide is applied as a coating on the food product and is especially useful in extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Other applications of the bactericide include treatment of drinking water, bacteria and algae control in pools and natural bodies of, water and as a disinfectant in cleansers.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Global Microbio Products, L.L.C.Inventor: Francis Benjamin McLaughlin
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Patent number: 6896908Abstract: This invention relates to a leach-resistant borate preservative for lignocellulosic-based products, providing resistance against insect and fungal attack for use in exterior and ground contact applications. The preservative compositions of this invention may be provided as a high strength liquid concentrate, suitable for transportation, storage and easy on-site dilution, or as a ready-to-use treatment solution. These wood preservative compositions include a borate preservative component and a co-biocidal metal fixative such as copper or zinc. The preservative compositions also contain volatile organic acid, free ammonia and ammonium salts to aid dissolution. Methods for the application of these preservative compositions to wood are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: U.S. Borax Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Lloyd, Jennifer L. Fogel
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Patent number: 6863904Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions without added iron and methods for prophylactic nutritional supplementation and therapeutic nutritional supplementation. Specifically, the method involves administering to an individual a composition comprising carotenoids, vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, pantothenic acid, cobalamin, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, chromium, copper, alpha lipoic acid, and lutein, wherein the composition is free of added iron.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Everett Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: John A. Giordano, Charles Balzer
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Patent number: 6855340Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of prophylaxis and therapy for inflammatory and/or fibrotic diseases which include responses to injuries. In particular, the present invention is related to agents that can bind or complex copper such as thiomolybdate, and to the use of these agents in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory and/or fibrotic diseases.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Regents of the University of MichiganInventor: George J. Brewer
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Patent number: 6849276Abstract: The invention concerns a phytosanitary fungicide, bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising at least a mineral salt, a copper oxide or hydroxide suspended in an aqueous emulsion of at least a terpene derivative.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1999Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Action PinInventors: Ghislain Dufau, Michel Barsacq, GĂ©rard Molla
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Patent number: 6843837Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a wood preserving composition which comprises mixtures of a metal compound, complexing agents selected from ethanolamines, polyethylenimine, ammonia or a mixture of these compounds, and a vinyl based polymer selected from poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), poly(acrylamide) (PA), poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) and poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAM). The resulting metal amine solution can then be used to formulate a variety of metal-based cellulosic material preserving products.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Osmose, Inc.Inventors: Jun Zhang, Robert Leach, Paul Griffin
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Patent number: 6844012Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least a molecule containing selenium, in an amount corresponding to a daily dose of about 2 to 40 mg, even 80 mg of atomic selenium equivalent, on its own or combined with other synergetic molecules for controlling oxidative stress and excessive inflammatory reaction: zinc, vitamin E, vitamin C, iron binder, glutathione precursor, copper and/or copper input binder, for preparing a medicine for treating severe systemic inflammatory response syndrome, in particular any acute infectious condition endangering the patient's life whether of bacterial, parasitic, fungal or viral origin, and any condition corresponding to a severe onset of inflammatory pathology bringing about an exacerbation of cytokine secretion. The invention is applicable in human and veterinary medicine.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Inventors: Xavier Forceville, Dominique Vitoux
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Patent number: 6824794Abstract: A water treatment agent and method of treating water to inhibit, reduce, or prevent the formation of algae and bacteria in a water body. The water treatment agent may include copper sulfate penta-hydrate and/or silver, di-sodium ethylene di-amine tetra-acetic acid dihydrate, a scale inhibitor, a shocking agent and a buffer agent. For instance, the treatment agent may include a composition of copper sulfate pentahydrate, di-sodium ethylene di-amine tetra-acetic acid, monopotassium phosphate or sulfuric acid, and potassium monopersulfate and 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Innovative Water Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Terry A. Ring, Tom Smolkov, M. Anthony Gamarra
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Publication number: 20040156875Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an association of sucralphate and a mixture of zinc and copper sulphates in an excipient suitable for topical application to the skin. More specifically, said composition is intended for the regenerating, healing and/or anti-inflammatory treatment of the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Pierre Fabre, Anne-Sophie Dussert, Michel Jeanjean
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Patent number: 6726937Abstract: The present invention provides use of a composition containing 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and N-n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one for providing antifungal efficacy to a wood preservative containing copper oxide or a copper salt and a fungicidal azole. It also provides a wood preservative which comprises 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, N-n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, copper oxide or a copper salt, and a fungicidal azole as active ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Shinto Fine Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Imai
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Publication number: 20040071770Abstract: A free radical quenching composition is disclosed comprising a liposome containing at least two antioxidants selected from the following group: beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, glutathione, niacin, and optionally at least one trace metal (Zn, Se, Cr, Cu, Mn). Also disclosed is a method for reducing the undesirable side effects of free radicals in a mammal by administering to a mammal in need of such antioxidants an effective amount of liposomes containing at least two antioxidants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventor: Milton G. Smith
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Patent number: 6720013Abstract: A mineral supplement or feed for ruminant animals, especially deer, contains effective amounts of sulfur and garlic to repel insects from the animals. By inducing the repellant into the animal via ingestion of the mineral supplement or feed, disease and stress in the animals as caused by the insects is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: B & L TechnologiesInventors: Louis B. Johnson, William Whitehead
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Patent number: 6692774Abstract: Novel synergistic fungicidal compositions used for protecting seeds, plants and other vegetative material against fungi contain a mixture of one or more compounds selected from group A and one or more compounds selected from group B. Compounds from group A are selected from &bgr;-Amino butyric acid and its N-benzoyl-octyl ester derivatives. Compounds from group B are selected from the group of fosetyl aluminum, dimethomorph, a mixture of folpet and ofurace (45:5), folpet, fencaramid (Bayer SZX), mancozeb, cymoxanil, methalaxyl, the single optical isomer of metalaxyl, a mixture of cymoxanil and mancozeb (4:1), copper sulfate, copper hydroxide, copper sulfate hydrate, azoxystrobin, and acibenzolar-s-methyl.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Agrogene Ltd.Inventors: Yigal Cohen, Moshe Korat, Dan Zvi-Tov
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Patent number: 6689392Abstract: A composition for controlling growth of pathological organisms on a plant, said composition comprises an effective amount of one or more of metal ion(s); one or more of chelating agent(s); and phosphorous acid, and/or salt or hydrate thereof, said composition is in an agriculturally compatible carrier or vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Agricare Ltd.Inventor: Ran Lifshitz
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Patent number: 6689338Abstract: A bioconjugate including a nanoparticle covalently linked to a biological vector molecule. The nanoparticle is a generally radioactive metal ion and most typically a metal sulfide or metal oxide. The biological vector molecule is typically a monoclonal antibody or fragment of a monoclonal antibody or a peptide having a known affinity to cancer cells. One or more additional, different biological moieties may be covalently linked to the nanoparticle in addition to the biological vector molecule to enhance its activity. The bioconjugate of the present invention has utility as an effective radiopharmaceutical to deliver a radiolabel in tumor treatment.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State UniversityInventor: Nicholas A. Kotov
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Publication number: 20040013730Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-hormonal, biocompatible, and biodegradable intravaginal device for the delivery of spermiostatic, spermicidal and anti-infectious agents. The present invention also relates to methods of contraception using such a device, as well as the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and vaginal infections through the application of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Brij B. Saxena, Mukul Singh, Sidney Lerner
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Publication number: 20040001791Abstract: The invention is a method for treating onychomycosis in humans comprising contacting a fungal infected nail with a composition comprising an effective amount of a copper salt. Treating human nails with the copper salt composition can be used to detect fungal infection before physical symptoms are presented. Fungal infection is also prevented by pre-treatment of nails with the copper salt composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2003Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventor: Kenneth T. Zeiler
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Patent number: 6579622Abstract: A wood preservative composition which comprises water soluble acidic copper salts plus water soluble fatty amine salts in a weight ratio of from 0.1 to 10 parts water soluble fatty amine salt for each part of water soluble acidic copper salt. Methods for protecting wood from termites, decay, and mildew, and for reducing the ferrous metal corrosion properties of water soluble copper salts by using the disclosed composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Inventor: Michael Howard West
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Patent number: 6579541Abstract: The invention relates to a method and composition for destroying or inhibiting proliferation of microbes using oxidative fluorinator compounds. Fluoride salts that do not dissociate completely in aqueous solutions, such as tri- or tetravalent transition metal fluorides, inert gas fluorides, or tri- or tetravalent rare earth fluorides, are effective antimicrobial agents even at levels up to about 20 ppm, when used alone or in conjunction with a strong oxidizer.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Marantech Holding, LLCInventor: Marvin S. Antelman
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Patent number: 6576594Abstract: A method of controlling algae in a municipal water plant including the step of adding an algicide-flocculant solution including 25-50 wt % acidic flocculent, 0-10 wt % polymer flocculant aid, an algicide consisting essentially of copper having a concentration of 0.025-1.275 wt % in the form of a water soluble copper salt, balance water. The algicide-flocculant solution may be added to the water via a clarifier of the water plant, a basin of the water plant, or a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber may be located within the clarifier, adjacent to the basin, or upstream of the clarifier and/or the basin.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Bay Chemical and Supply CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Nier, Tosby L. Linn
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Patent number: 6565891Abstract: A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among children.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Tsar Health Private Ltd.Inventor: Ranjit Kumar Chandra
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Patent number: 6565893Abstract: A process for preparing a disinfectant for use in swimming pools and the like. The process provides a formulation containing copper sulfate pentahydrate that will remain suspended so long as the formulation is maintained at a temperature above 40° F. The process includes the step of mixing the copper sulfate pentahydrate with water, sulfuric acid and ammonium sulfate at a temperature of 187° F.±10° F., then rapidly cooling the mixture to a temperature of 57-65° F. Colloidal silver or gold added to the formulation before the step of rapidly cooling will also remain suspended. Hydrogen peroxide may be added to enhance the performance of the disinfectant.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1999Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Worldwide Pure Water, Inc.Inventors: F. Larry Jones, John K. Jones
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Patent number: 6562378Abstract: A multinutrient nutritional supplement is provided that is designed to be most effective in optimizing health, increasing the immunity and decreasing the instances and severity of infection particularly among adolescents.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: TSAR Health Private Ltd.Inventor: Renjit Kumar Chandra
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Publication number: 20030078301Abstract: Novel synergistic fungicidal compositions used for protecting seeds, plants and other vegetative material against fungi contain a mixture of one or more compounds selected from group A and one or more compounds selected from group B. Compounds from group A are selected from &bgr;-Amino butyric acid and its N-benzoyl-octyl ester derivatives. Compounds from group B are selected from the group of fosetyl aluminum, dimethomorph, a mixture of folpet and ofurace (45:5), folpet, fencaramid (Bayer SZX), mancozeb, cymoxanil, methalaxyl, the single optical isomer of metalaxyl, a mixture of cymoxanil and mancozeb (4:1), copper sulfate, copper hydroxide, copper sulfate hydrate, azoxystrobin, and acibenzolar-s-methyl.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: AGROGENE LTDInventors: Yigal Cohen, Moshe Korat
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Publication number: 20030077304Abstract: Composition for topical administration comprising (a) a corticosteroid, and (b) a drying agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Michael E. McCadden
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Patent number: 6541038Abstract: A method for treating wood, characterized by impregnating wood with a metal-containing treating agent containing lignin and/or lignin derivatives and a metal, a metal compound, and/or a metal ion and oxidizing and/or macromolecularizing of the lignin and/or lignin derivatives in the wood to fix the metal component in the wood, and wood and woody materials obtained by the treating method. According to the method of the present invention, while effectively utilizing lignins, lignosulfonic acids, or lignosulfonic acid salts, leaching of the metal component can be suppressed to a low level to thereby retain the effects due to the incorporation of the metal components for a prolonged period.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: SDS Biotech K.K.Inventors: Keijitsu Tanaka, Hirobumi Aoki, Takashi Echigo
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Publication number: 20030031729Abstract: The present invention provides use of a composition containing 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and N-n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one for providing antifungal efficacy to a wood preservative containing copper oxide or a copper salt and a fungicidal azole. It also provides a wood preservative which comprises 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, N-n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, copper oxide or a copper salt, and a fungicidal azole as active ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: Hiroshi Imai
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Patent number: 6517849Abstract: This application relates to antiviral tissue paper comprising pyrrolidone carboxylic acid as an antiviral agent. When added to tissue paper pyrrolidone carboxylic acid has the ability to kill certain strains of viruses which come into contact with the tissue. In addition to its antiviral efficacy, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid tends to be mild to the skin thus mitigating the potential for skin irritation. Furthermore, upon transfer to the skin, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid assists in retention of the natural moisture of the skin while continuing to kill deleterious viruses.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Geoffrey Eugene Seger, Kimberly Ann Biedermann, Kamilah Apewaiye Gbadamosi, Stephen Robert Kelly, Paul Thomas Weisman
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Patent number: 6506795Abstract: A chromium-free wood preservative consisting essentially of 1 to 35% by weight of a mixture of 25 to 75 parts by weight of a fatty amine ethoxylate and 75 to 25 parts by weight of at least one member of the group consisting of an unsaturated fatty acid of 3 to 25 carbon atoms and their copper and zinc salts and water.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1996Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: WEYL GmbHInventors: Volker Barth, Helmut Hartner, Volker Beez
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Patent number: 6503936Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprising a.1) a carbamate of the formula I.a, in which X is CH or N, n is 0, 1 or 2 and R is halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl, where the radicals R can be different if n is 2, and b) a copper-containing fungicidal active compound (II) in a synergistically active amount.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Klaus Schelberger, Maria Scherer, Reinhold Saur, Hubert Sauter, Bernd MĂĽller, Erich Birner, Joachim Leyendecker, Eberhard Ammermann, Gisela Lorenz, Siegfried Strathmann
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Patent number: 6475505Abstract: Concentrates of various classical biocides in a polyester carrier resin when incorporated into a substrate resin, preferably a polyolefin such as polypropylene or polyethylene, provide the substrate polymer which biocidal activity with superior resistance to discoloration (yellowing) than when the biocide is directly incorporated into the substrate polymer as a powder at the same total concentration.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1999Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventor: Urs Stadler
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Patent number: 6472347Abstract: The method for forming and the formulation thus formed contains essentially copper salt, acrylic polymer and natural resin in a chelated form and is used as a protective and curative fungicide.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Delta Agro ChemicalsInventor: Amr Ahmed Naguib
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Publication number: 20020132013Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel cautery devices, and methods and kits implementing the same. The disclosed devices are especially useful for localized delivery of a liquid caustic agent to treat various defects associated with malformations and injuries resulting in chronic or acute bleeding, or to ablate tumors, occlude fistulae or other luminal structures. The disclosed devices have uses in a number of medical disciplines, and specific examples are provided pertaining to treatment of defects, malformations, and injuries, or bleeding due to medical procedures, in and along the gastrointestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventor: Harry Moulis
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Patent number: 6441016Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1998Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Dr. Wolman GmbHInventors: Reimer Goettsche, Hans-Volker Borck
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Patent number: 6423349Abstract: Compositions comprising glutamine in combination with other nutrients, including N-acetyl-cysteine and Vitamins A, C, E are disclosed. Such compositions can be administered for promoting recovery in patients undergoing elective surgery and for treating multiple organ system failure.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Baxter International, Inc.Inventors: J. Dale Sherratt, Joann Somerville
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Patent number: 6420312Abstract: An algicide-flocculant solution for use in treating raw water in a municipal water plant to control algae, the algicide-flocculant solution including 25-50 wt % of an acidic flocculant, 0-10 wt % of a polymer flocculant aid, an algicide of essentially copper having a concentration of 0.025-1.25 wt % in the form of a water soluble capper salt, and balance water. Uniform mixing of the flocculant into the raw water simultaneously uniformly mixes the algicide of the algicide-flocculant solution into the raw water. The acidic flocculant is preferably aluminium sulfate, iron sulfate, iron chloride or mixtures thereof. The water soluble copper salt is preferably copper sulfate, copper chloride, copper nitrate, copper acetate or mixtures thereof. Moreover, the flocculant aid is a high molecular weight quaternary amine such as diallyldimethylammonium chloride.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Bay Chemical and Supply CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Nier, Tosby L. Linn
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Publication number: 20020068101Abstract: An antimicrobial composition and more particularly a germicidal spray for sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces including leather, wood, metal, plastic and fabric, comprises a mixture of essential oils capable of being dissolved or dispersed by a solvent in a water carrier, oils and an ionizing agent such as Blue Stone ions which speeds up the antimicrobial activity of the essential oils. The product of the invention is completely natural and non-toxic to adults and children even if swallowed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: S. Samuel DeAth, Joy DeAth
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Publication number: 20020022059Abstract: A method of controlling algae in a municipal water plant including the step of adding an algicide-flocculant solution including 25-50 wt % acidic flocculent, 0-10 wt % polymer flocculant aid, an algicide consisting essentially of copper having a concentration of 0.025-1.275 wt % in the form of a water soluble copper salt, balance water. The algicide-flocculant solution may be added to the water via a clarifier of the water plant, a basin of the water plant, or a mixing chamber. The mixing chamber may be located within the clarifier, adjacent to the basin, or upstream of the clarifier and/or the basin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventors: Thomas J. Nier, Tosby L. Linn
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Publication number: 20020001604Abstract: An antibacterial, antifungal or antialgal article includes an antibacterial, antifungal or antialgal component, for example, silver and copper, an alloy thereof or a compound thereof diffused from a surface into the inside of the surface portion of an article, for example, a metal, glass or ceramic article.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2001Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: Keijiro Shigeru, Takako Yazawa, Yoshitomo Inoue, Yasuyuki Kurino
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Publication number: 20010048950Abstract: A method for stabilizing dilute solutions of 3-isothiazolone compounds against the formation of unwanted brown precipitate in the presence of low levels of copper, by the addition of 2 to 50% of selected water-soluble organic solvents, is disclosed. Preferably, the aqueous solutions are substantially free of metal nitrate, metal nitrite and magnesium salt stabilizers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventor: Beverly Jean El A'mma
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Publication number: 20010039246Abstract: A composition and method for early bloom thinning of fruit trees and controlling cracking, wherein the composition provides that glyceride type of lipids are effective compounds for bloom thinning of fruit trees and controlling cracking of fruits and the method comprises making an aqueous emulsion with these lipids as active ingredients and spraying the emulsion on fruit trees at appropriate phenophases for blossom thinning or fruit cracking control. The composition further provides that copper compounds act as blossom thinning agents but cause phytotoxicity to trees and a mixture of the said lipid emulsion and copper compounds displays higher thinning effect than each applied alone and does not cause phytotoxicity to trees.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Yousheng Duan, Zhiqiang Ju, Liye Ju, Zhiguo Ju
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Patent number: 6306202Abstract: A water soluble fixed copper-borax wood preservative composition which comprises a fixed copper compound chosen from the group consisting of copper oxides, copper hydroxide, basic copper carbonate, basic copper sulfate, and copper oxychloride combined in water with sodium tetraborate decahydrate wherein the fixed copper compound concentration ranges from 0.01 parts to 0.20 parts for each part of sodium tetraborate decahydrate, plus a method for preparing the composition described above which comprises milling the fixed copper compound with the sodium tetraborate decahydrate in water.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Inventor: Michael Howard West
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Publication number: 20010006684Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper compound, an alkanolamine, a triazole, an emulsifier and/or a phosphonium compound and are used for impregnating wood.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 1998Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventors: REIMER GOETTSCHE, HANS-VOLKER BORCK
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Patent number: 6255331Abstract: Disclosed are biocidal compositions comprising mixtures of formaldehyde-releasing imidazolidines, such as 1,3-dimethylol-5,3-dimethylhydantoin, and 3-isothiazolones stabilized with low levels of copper salts.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Beverly Jean El A'mma, Susan Lynn Nagahashi
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Patent number: 6251753Abstract: A low dielectric constant (k) material, such as methylsilsesquioxane (MSQ), used as an interlevel dielectric is expected to reduce the parasitic capacitance in integrated circuit. However, MSQ film can be easily degraded during resist ashing after the film is etched with the damascene trenches being created. The present invention discloses an innovative sidewall capping technology to solve the degradation issue. Prior to resist ashing, a high-quality, low-k oxide film is selectively deposited onto the sidewalls of MSQ trenches using selective liquid-phase deposition. Experimental results demonstrate that the capping oxide can effectively protect the sidewalls of MSQ trenches from ashing-induced degradation.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Inventors: Ching-Fa Yeh, Yueh-Chuan Lee, Yuh-Ching Su, Kwo-Hau Wu
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Patent number: 6248369Abstract: A water soluble copper salt, preferably cupric sulfate pentahydrate, is mixed with water. A small quantity of an acidic flocculant is added to the copper sulfate solution to acidify the water and promote dissolving of the copper sulfate in the water. A 25-50% water solution of an acidic flocculant, with or without a cationic polymeric flocculant aid, is prepared and pumped into a processing vessel or tank. The acidified copper sulfate solution is added to the tank and mixed with the acidic flocculant. The algicide-flocculant solution is transported to a municipal water plant and added to raw water in the clarifier to drop out particulates in the incoming water and control algae in the clarifier.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1998Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Bay Chemical and Supply CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Nier, Tosby L. Linn
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Patent number: 6211213Abstract: Stable microbicidal compositions containing a 3-isothiazolone compound, organic oxidants, copper salts and water are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of stabilizing 3-isothiazolone compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventor: Beverly Jean El A'mma