Copper Patents (Class 514/499)
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Patent number: 5739022Abstract: A method is provided for nonoxidatively cleaving the phosphorus-oxygen linkage of nucleic acids and certain anticholinesterases such as insecticides using a macrocyclic copper(II) complex. A composition suited for such cleavage is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1994Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Judith N. Burstyn, Eric L. Hegg, Kim A. Deal
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Patent number: 5714511Abstract: A method for the treatment of mammalian tissue injured or at risk of injury during sepsis or shock including the administration to a mammal a diazeniumdiolate which releases a therapeutically effective amount of nitric oxide sufficient to protect the tissue from sepsis- or shock-induced injury.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1995Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, The University of PittsburghInventors: Joseph E. Saavedra, Larry K. Keefer, Timothy R. Billiar
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Patent number: 5676923Abstract: Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid monoamide derivatives, their complexes and complex salts, containing an element of atomic numbers 21-29, 31, 32, 39, 42-44, 49 or 57-83, pharmaceutical agents containing these compounds, their use as contrast media and process for their production.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Schering AktiengesellschaftInventors: Johannes Platzek, Ulrich Niedballa, Peter Mareski, Bernd Raduchel, Hanns-Joachim Weinmann, Andreas Muhler, Bernd Misselwitz
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Patent number: 5654011Abstract: The present invention relates to dietary supplements for supplementing the dietary needs of women and preventing or reducing life stage associated health risks during each of their principal adult life stages (pre-perimenopause, perimenopause and menopause, or post-menopause).Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1996Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignee: Energetics, Inc.Inventors: Sherry D. Jackson, Jeffrey B. Blumberg
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Patent number: 5650442Abstract: The present invention provides a method for sensitizing hypoxic cells in a tumor to radiation, wherein nitric oxide is delivered to target hypoxic cells through the administration of a nitric oxide-containing compound that spontaneously releases nitric oxide under physiological conditions without requiring the presence of oxygen. Also provided are methods of protecting noncancerous cells or tissues in a mammal from radiation, sensitizing cancerous cells in a mammal to chemotherapeutic agents, and protecting noncancerous cells or tissues in a mammal from chemotherapeutic agents, all by administration of the same compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1994Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: James B. Mitchell, Angelo Russo, Murali C. Krishna, David A. Wink, Jr., James E. Liebmann
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Patent number: 5631127Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assaying homocysteine in a sample such as blood, plasma or urine, which comprises the steps of contacting the sample with a homocysteine converting enzyme and at least one substrate for the enzyme other than homocysteine, and without chromatographic separation, assessing a non-labelled analyte selected from a homocysteine co-substrate and the homocysteine conversion products of the enzymic conversion of homocysteine by said enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1995Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: Axis Biochemicals ASInventor: Erling Sundrehagen
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Patent number: 5628986Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions such as toothpastes, mouthrinses, liquid dentifrices, lozenges and gums containing at least one phosphate derivative and a copper source.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1996Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lowell A. Sanker, James G. Upson
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Patent number: 5604199Abstract: A method of treating skeletal muscle fibrosis in mammals. The novel method is effective for reducing the extent of skeletal muscle fibrosis in an individual who suffers from a disorder which targets skeletal muscle tissue, such as Duchenne's and Becker's muscular dystrophy and denervation atrophy induced by either trauma or neuromuscular disease. The treatment includes administering to the individual an effective amount of a metalloporphyrin compound, especially hemin, heme arginate, cobalt protoporphyrin IX chloride and cobalt protoporphyrin IX arginate.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: The Nemours FoundationInventor: Vicky L. Funanage
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Patent number: 5596016Abstract: Mineral absorption is promoted in warm-blooded animals by means of a class of 1,2-disubstituted aromatic mineral chelates wherein the 1 and 2 substituents each donates a pair of electrons to a metal ion for formation of a five-member chelate ring. 2-Alkoxyphenols are particularly preferred. The chelates contain from one to three alkoxyphenol ligands, with two ligands being preferred. A preferred alkoxyphenol is vanillin, and the minerals are selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Mo, and Se. Vanillin metal chelates have a slight to neutral taste, and are absorbed more readily than inorganic mineral salts.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1994Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Albion International, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Ashmead, Harvey H. Ashmead
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Patent number: 5573755Abstract: Hydroxy salts of formula:[M(OH).sub.(2-a) ].sup.a+ X.sup.b-.sub.a/b.zH.sub.2 Owhere M is zinc, copper or a mixture of the two and X denotes anions at least some of which display ultraviolet absorption over at least a portion of the wavelength range from 290 to 400 nanometers, their use as sunscreen agents and sunscreen compositions comprising them together with a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1994Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: Chesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Franklin, Charles C. Nunn
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Patent number: 5565491Abstract: A method of inhibiting the proliferation of B cells by using inhibitors of phosphotyrosine phosphatase can be used to regulate the immune response and to treat diseases such as leukemias or lymphomas marked by malignant proliferation of B cells. The use of such inhibitors can be combined with radiation, which produces a synergistic effect. Several types of inhibitors can be used, including: (1) compounds comprising a metal coordinate-covalently bound to an organic moiety that can form a five- or six-membered ring; (2) compounds in which vanadium (IV) is coordinate-covalently bound to an organic moiety such as a hydroxamate, .alpha.-hydroxypyridinone, .alpha.-hydroxypyrone, .alpha.-amino acid, hydroxycarbonyl, or thiohydroxamate; (3) coordinate-covalent complexes of vanadyl and cysteine or a derivative thereof; (4) nonhydrolyzable phosphotyrosine phosphatase analogues; (5) phostatin; and (6) 4-(fluoromethyl)phenyl phosphate and esterified derivatives.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1994Date of Patent: October 15, 1996Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventor: Gary L. Schieven
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Patent number: 5541174Abstract: Disclosed herein are analgesic copper coordination compounds and a process for using them in the treatment of analgesia in animal bodies. The copper coordination compounds utilized are the reaction products of copper salts with:1. carboxylic acids or their alkaline earth salts;2. aromatic carboxylic acids or their alkaline earth salts;3. heterocyclic carboxylic acids or their alkaline earth salts;4. amino acids or their alkaline earth salts;5. anthranilic acids or their alkaline earth salts;6. salicylic acids or their alkaline earth salts;7. acetylsalicylates or their alkaline earth salts;8. arylacetic acids or their alkaline earth salts;9. disubstituted aminodithiocarbamates, and mixtures of any of the above.The process disclosed comprises administering to animals, orally or parenterally, in controlled dosages, the aforementioned copper coordination compounds.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1995Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Inventor: John R. J. Sorenson
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Patent number: 5534243Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous oral compositions and methods of use providing improved antimicrobial activity and thereby reducing oral bacteria, mouth malodor and further promoting oral health.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Cloyd Dixon, Jr., Stephen J. Hunter-Rinderle
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Patent number: 5518774Abstract: Disclosed are pyrithione-containing coating compositions exhibiting a combination of in-can preservation against microbial attack plus antimicrobial efficacy of the dry film resulting from the use of the coating composition on a substrate. Also disclosed is a process for imparting in-can and dry film antimicrobial efficacy to an aqueous coating composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1995Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Paul S. Kappock, Craig Waldron
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Patent number: 5504055Abstract: A water soluble metal amino acid chelate is prepared by adding a metal salt to deaerated water, mixing the salt solution with a mixture of an amino acid and an organic acid and adjusting the pH of the resulting composition to a range of from about 4.5 to about 8.5 to produce a clear solution. The resultant clear solution can then be applied to plants or it can be dried for storage. The water soluble metal amino acid chelate produced by the process, when applied to plants, results in increased metals assimilation and improved plant growth.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1994Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: J.H. Biotech, Inc.Inventor: Hsinhung J. Hsu
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Patent number: 5496539Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions such as toothpastes, mouth-rinses, liquid dentifrices, lozenges and gums containing copper bis-glycinate.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michael J. Mobley, Michael F. Lukacovic, Peter A. Padolik, Gregory Berry
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Patent number: 5476644Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## chelated with a paramagnetic metal ion wherein Z1 and Z2 each represent the atoms necessary to complete a monocyclic or polycyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring system, said Z1 and Z2 independently optionally substituted with R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, respectively;R.sup.l, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently carboxyalkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2), --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --C(.dbd.O)--NH--R.sup.8, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --C(.dbd.O)--O--R.sup.8R.sup.5 is carboxyalkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2);R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, benzyl, or benzyloxy, said benzyl or benzyloxy optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents selected from the group consisting of amino, isocyanato (--N.dbd.C.dbd.O), isothiocyanato (--N.dbd.C.dbd.S), --NH--C(.dbd.O)--X or --NH--C(.dbd.S)--X;R.sup.8 is alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.20), --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Ar, or polyhydroxyalkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1994Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: Sterling Winthrop Inc.Inventors: Carl R. Illig, Thomas J. Caulfield, John L. Toner, Peng Guo, David L. Ladd
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Patent number: 5470876Abstract: SOD for treating hair loss is disclosed. The SOD has utility in a topical pharmaceutical formulation for the cosmetic treatment of hair loss and the cosmetic stimulation of hair growth. The SOD comprises copper salicylate, copper aspirinate, indomethacin-copper, or a complex of an amino acid or peptide and a transition metal.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Inventor: Peter H. Proctor
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Patent number: 5470586Abstract: A method of controlling the attachment of organisms to an underwater surface is disclosed. The method comprises contacting the organisms with a compound of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl. Antifouling coatings and cementitious compositions containing a compound of Formula I are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Duke UniversityInventor: Donald J. Gerhart
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Patent number: 5460751Abstract: Aqueous wood treating compositions, containing compounds which contain elements selected from copper, chromium and arsenic and oxyalkylene polymer additives, provide improved stability to CCA solutions containing additives. In addition, the compositions of the present invention have been found to retard hardening effects associated with wood treated with commercial CCA solutions.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1993Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology CorporationInventors: Frank M. S. Ma, Marcel Ayotte
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Patent number: 5459162Abstract: There is disclosed an improved composition and method for improving the weight gain of poultry. The improved method comprises administering orally to poultry an effective amount of copper citrate. The improved composition comprises a feed for the poultry and an effective amount of copper citrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Assignee: Griffin CorporationInventor: Gary B. Saxton
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Patent number: 5444093Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper salt, a polyamine and a fatty amine and are used for preserving wood from fungi and termites.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1993Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignee: Dr. Wolman GmbHInventors: Reimer Goettsche, Hans-Volker Borck
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Patent number: 5439512Abstract: A coating varnish composition comprising (A) a polymer obtained by polymerizing one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids (a) with one or more unsaturated monomers (b), and (B) at least one additive selected from triazole derivatives, thiadiazole derivatives, and benzothiazole derivatives, and an antifouling coating composition comprising (i) said coating varnish and (ii) an antifouling agent containing a copper compound as a major component, do not show a danger of organotin copolymers, but provide a coating excellent in coating consuming properties and antifouling properties for a long period of time without causing gelation when mixed with a copper compound.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1994Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.Inventors: Koichi Kamijima, Seiji Tai, Hiroyuki Tanaka
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Patent number: 5439511Abstract: A coating varnish composition comprising (A) a polymer obtained by polymerizing (a) at least one unsaturated acid anhydride and (b) at least one other unsaturated monomer, and (B) at least one additive selected from triazole derivatives, benzothiazole derivatives, thiadiazole derivatives, polyethers and carboxylic acid anhydride derivatives, is capable of forming a coating which has no danger of poisoning like the organotin copolymers, shows a coating consuming property and antifouling performance comparable with those of the organotin copolymers and does not gel even when mixed with a copper compound.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1994Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Tanaka, Seiji Tai, Koichi Kamijima
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Patent number: 5426121Abstract: Liquid wood preservation formulations comprise a liquid solvent and a complex dissolved therein which is formed by the reaction of a compound containing a copper cation and an alkoxylated diamine, preferably containing at least one fatty alkyl group, such as an alkoxylated diamine wherein the alkoxylation is either ethoxylation or propoxylation.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1994Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventor: John P. Bell
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Patent number: 5421867Abstract: New and useful cementitious-based products, such as mortar, grout, backerboard and stucco, are all comprised of Portland cement as a common ingredient combined with optional fillers and additives with the addition of an effective antimicrobial agent. In a humid, warm and a poorly circulating air environment, mildew from a fungus, as well as the growth of other microbes will flourish. With the addition of Copper-8-quinolinolate as a fungicide to the cementitious-based mix, a zone of antibiosis is created to inhibit the growth of these organisms for the duration of the products use.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1993Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: CuCorp, Inc.Inventors: Charles C. Yeager, Leo A. Eachus, Bruce B. Gullixson
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Patent number: 5403576Abstract: Hybrid agents for enhancing in vivo diagnostic imaging of body organs and tissues, and methods of preparing and using the same.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1994Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Youlin Lin, Muthanadar P. Periasamy, Donald R. VanDeripe, William P. Cacheris
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Patent number: 5399190Abstract: A wood preservative composition including a mixture of two or more metallic soaps of long chain unsaturated fatty acids, which soaps have a metallic component selected from the group consisting of copper, zinc, chromium, iron, antimony, tin, cobalt, nickel, arsenic, boron, lead, magnesium, potassium and sodium, and a fatty acid component selected from two or more of the group consisting of oleic acid, linoleic acid, and linolenic acid, the composition being such that the ratio by mass of metallic soap of oleic acid:metallic soap of linoleic acid:metallic soap of linolenic acid is about 20-29:15-70:0-47.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1993Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignees: Shell South Africa (Pty.) Ltd., CSIR, Shell Research Ltd.Inventors: Wilhelm E. Conradie, Andrew J. Pendlebury, Antonio Pizzi, Denise Conradie
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Patent number: 5395851Abstract: A coating composition for application to tree wounds, such as pruning wounds of living trees is provided. The composition is non-phytotoxic and provides extended protection against fungal pathogens. The coating composition comprises a liquid carrier together with a fatty acid metal salt active ingredient. Exemplary fatty acid metal salts include those prepared from alpha monocarboxylic acids having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms and a compound containing a metal selected from the group consisting of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Various additives can be included within the composition, including gum-like substances and binders suitable to facilitate the adhesion of the active ingredient to the tree surface, as well as defoaming agents and other formulation enhancing agents.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1993Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventor: Frederick S. Sedun
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Patent number: 5389675Abstract: Mixed ligand metal complexes of nitric oxide-nucleophile adducts, useful as cardiovascular agents of the formula KA, wherein A is[(M).sub.x.sup.x' (L).sub.y (R.sup.1 R.sup.2 N-N.sub.2 O.sub.2).sub.x ], andK is a pharmaceutically acceptable counterion present in the composition when the overall charge of A is not zero, counterion K being present only in an amount to neutralize A. Methods of treating mammals with such compounds are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1992Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Danae D. Christodoulou, David A. Wink, Jr., Larry K. Keefer
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Patent number: 5385933Abstract: A composition and a method for inhibiting cellular proliferation, such as the abnormal cellular proliferation characteristic of cancer cells. The method comprises the administration to a mammal, in particular a human, of an effective amount of S-(methylthio)-DL-homocysteine or S-(methylthio)-L-homocysteine, either simultaneously or sequentially, with an effective amount of a copper chelate such that an effective amount of an inhibitory complex forms in the mammal between the S-(methylthio)-homocysteine and the copper of the cooper chelate. The inhibitory complex is capable of inhibiting the proliferation of cells contacted by the inhibitory complex.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1992Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Marco Rabinovitz, Joyce M. Fisher
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Patent number: 5364649Abstract: The activity of antimicrobial compounds selected from isothiazolones and compounds which release formaldehyde is enhanced with a metal complex of a lower alkanolamine, particularly copper (cupric) triethanolamine. The enhancement is particularly useful in metalworking fluids.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1993Date of Patent: November 15, 1994Inventors: Leonard A. Rossmoore, Harold W. Rossmoore
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Patent number: 5352444Abstract: Biowaste treatment agents for treating biowastes in a manner which: (a) keeps noxious and toxic substances from being released from the biowaste, and (b) neutralizes such substances released during the course of stabilizing the biowaste. The treatment agents include a surfactant in an amount of from 1.0 to 99 percent of the treatment agent, a metal component in an amount from 0.5 to 85 percent of the treatment agent, the metal component including a source of zinc, or copper, or a combination of copper with aluminum or iron, and an aldehyde in an amount from 0.1 to 80 percent of the treatment agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1992Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Inventors: James P. Cox, R. W. Duffy Cox
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Patent number: 5342438Abstract: This invention discloses a non-water dilutable remedial wood preservative containing 1/2 to 10 parts copper derived from amine-inorganic copper complexes, combined with sodium borate or sodium fluoride, or a combination thereof, in a ratio of 2 to 120 parts of the sodium salt for each part of copper in the preservative. This invention also discloses the improvement in copper penetration into the wood which occurs when the amine-inorganic copper complexes are combined with sodium borate and/or sodium fluoride, and a novel method of thickening these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1994Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Inventor: Michael H. West
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Patent number: 5342437Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paint and paint base and, more specifically, to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base contains a carboxylic acid in order to impart desired gelation inhibition to the paint.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1993Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: David F. Gavin, Rahim Hani, Craig Waldron, Douglas A. Farmer, Jr.
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Patent number: 5336416Abstract: A method of controlling the growth of bacteria and algae in utilitarian bodies of water such as industrial cooling towers, swimming pools and hot tubs is described. The method includes adding to the water trivalent copper compounds including the periodate and chelate complexes of biuret an tris-(hydroxymethyl) aminomethane. These compounds meet EPA standards of killing 100% of select coliforms within 10 minutes and are efficacious at concentrations as low as 5-9 PPM.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1993Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Assignee: N. Jonas & Co., Inc.Inventor: Marvin S. Antelman
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Patent number: 5336304Abstract: The present invention describes in detail new environmentally safe marine vessel hull coating formulations for all outer surfaces of all marine vessel surfaces specifically designed to fully comply with all existing and anticipated environmental regulations. These formulations absolutely prevent water ingress, galvanic corrosion, wood decay, worm ingress, flex to accommodate to hull motions and protect against impact damages and may last for 20 years of the economic life of the marine vessel. These inventive formulations embody specific encapsulation techniques that allow aluminum and large steel hulls to now use these advanced coating products since they do not contain any toxins or co-toxins thereby eliminating the concern about the existing TBT exemptions. The specific materials which are applied to the marine vessel hulls are specified and include an epoxy adhesive resin mixed with copper powder and a thixotropic agent to cause the coating to maintain its shape and configuration while curing.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1992Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Assignee: Cresco, Inc., SA.Inventor: Graham C. Andoe
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Patent number: 5324503Abstract: Hybrid agents for enhancing in vivo diagnostic imaging of body organs and tissues, and methods of preparing and using the same.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1992Date of Patent: June 28, 1994Assignee: Mallinckrodt Medical, Inc.Inventors: Youlin Lin, Muthanadar P. Periasamy, Donald R. VanDeripe
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Patent number: 5302192Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-fouling coating composition that comprises a marine biocide and a binder which is a hydrolyzable film-forming seawater-erodible polymer. The polymer contains sulphonic acid groups in quaternary ammonium salt form.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1992Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Assignee: Courtaulds Coatings (Holdings) LimitedInventors: James McLearie, Alistair A. Finnie, Adrian F. Andrews, Ian S. Millichamp, Alexander Milne
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Patent number: 5284871Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition for use with foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals comprising a combination of a metal that can exist in two redox states at ambient conditions, and a radical oxygen scavenger. The oxygen scavenging system is also effective in inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and most aerobic bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1990Date of Patent: February 8, 1994Assignee: The Pillsbury CompanyInventor: Ernst Graf
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Patent number: 5276029Abstract: Wood preservatives contain a copper salt, a polyamine and a fatty amine and are used for preserving wood from fungi and termites.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1990Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Assignee: Dr. Wolman GmbHInventors: Reimer Goettsche, Hans-Volker Borck
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Patent number: 5270337Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition for use with foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals comprising a combination of a metal that can exist in two redox states at ambient conditions, and a radical oxygen scavenger. The oxygen scavenging system is also effective in inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and most aerobic bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1991Date of Patent: December 14, 1993Assignee: The Pillsbury CompanyInventor: Ernst Graf
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Patent number: 5252123Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of biocidal amounts of 2,2'-dithiobis(pyridine-1-oxide) or its metal salt adducts of the formula (C.sub.5 H.sub.4 NOS).sub.2 MY.sub.t or their hydrates plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint, where M is an alkaline earth metal, Y is the anion of an organic or inorganic acid, and t is 1 or 2. The resulting paint is storage stable and remains gel-free after several months of storage at room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 1993Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Rahim Hani, Craig Waldron, Douglas A. Farmer, Jr.
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Patent number: 5246716Abstract: An environmentally compatible, non-phytotoxic anti-fungal composition is provided having an active ingredient which comprises a fatty acid metal salt having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The metal salt may be formed from metals including calcium, copper, magnesium, and zinc. Additional formulation enhancing agents, such as dispersants, wetting agents and gums, are typically included within the composition. The composition is advantageous in that it exhibits a residual fungicidal effect lasting up to 2 months.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1992Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: Frederick S. Sedun, Hellmut E. Kulenkampff
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Patent number: 5246489Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing in situ generation of copper pyrithione biocide in a paint or paint base which comprises incorporating a metal salt of pyrithione, cuprous oxide and a controlled amount of water into the paint or paint base either during or after formulation of the paint or paint base.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1992Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Douglas A. Farmer, Jr., Rahim Hani, Craig Waldron
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Patent number: 5238490Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing in situ generation of copper pyrithione biocide in a paint or paint base which comprises incorporating a compound of pyrithione, cuprous oxide and a controlled amount of water into the paint or paint base either during or after formulation of the paint or paint base.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1993Date of Patent: August 24, 1993Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Douglas A. Farmer, Jr., Rahim Hani, Craig Waldron
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Patent number: 5232493Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base is essentially water-free, and preferably contains a desiccant in order to impart desired gelation-inhibition to the paint.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1992Date of Patent: August 3, 1993Assignee: Olin CorporationInventors: Craig Waldron, Rahim Hani, Douglas A. Farmer, Jr., Charles E. Branch
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Patent number: 5216021Abstract: Disclosed herein are analgesic copper coordination compounds and a process for using them in the treatment of analgesia in animal bodies. The copper coordination compounds utilized are the reaction products of copper salts with:1. carboxylic acids or their alkaline earth salts;2. aromatic carboxylic acids or their alkaline earth salts;3. heterocyclic carboxylic acids or their alkaline earth salts;4. amino acids or their alkaline earth salts;5. anthranilic acids or their alkaline earth salts;6. salicylic acids or their alkaline earth salts;7. acetylsalicylates or their alkaline earth salts;8. arylacetic acids or their alkaline earth salts;9. disubstituted aminodithiocarbamates, and mixtures of any of the above.The process disclosed comprises administering to animals, orally or parenterally, in controlled dosages, the aforementioned copper coordination compounds.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1991Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Inventor: John R. J. Sorenson
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Patent number: 5186947Abstract: Water-soluble wood preservatives which contain mixtures of a metal compound, a metal-fixing acid and a complexing polymeric nitrogen compound, and methods for protecting wood with such mixtures.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1991Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Assignee: Dr. Wolman GmbHInventors: Reimer Goettsche, Wolfgang Reuther
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Patent number: 5187194Abstract: Wood preservatives which contain a mixture of an N-organyldiazeniumdioxy-metal salt and a complex-forming polymeric nitrogen compound are used for preserving wood.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1990Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Assignee: Dr. Wolman GmbHInventors: Reimer Goettsche, Wolfgang Reuther