Sugar Or Distillery Patents (Class 71/26)
  • Patent number: 11760689
    Abstract: Beads of materials such as activated alumina, zeolite and silica gel, are used as chloride salt absorbers. The beads are mixed with high-salt gypsum. After mixing for a short time, the mixtures are dried, and the beads and the powder are separated by using a sieve or other physical separation device resulting in a low-salt gypsum which can be used as a gypsum source to make gypsum wallboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: KNAUF GIPS KG
    Inventors: Qinghua Li, Ashish Dubey, Mark Hemphill
  • Patent number: 9085496
    Abstract: An organic composition for use as ground covering capable of supporting plant life is presented. The organic composition is a mixture of filtration waste and topsoil, dirt, manure, wood chips, leaves, and/or sand. The filtration waste further includes carbon, diatomaceous earth, and sugar removed from filtering equipment after the refinement of raw sugar. In some embodiments, the filtration waste promotes the proliferation of organisms which decompose wood chips, leaves, and/or manure. The organic composition is applicable as a material applied within an area at a thickness which allows new plant growth, as an additive onto the surface of an area to promote plate growth, or as a component for mixture with soil as a soil supplement to promote plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: The Dirt Merchant, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Nugent
  • Publication number: 20150027181
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to pelletized synthetic gypsum and methods and systems for producing pelletized synthetic gypsum. Synthetic gypsum is combined with a binder composition and pelletized to a desired size. The binder composition may include lignosulfonate. Additives may be included in the pellets such as various plant nutrients and micro-nutrients. An additive may include elemental sulfur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Terrell Dallas Ginn, Danny Lynn Gray
  • Patent number: 8864867
    Abstract: A concentrated, homogenous, stable, water-soluble fertilizer suspension comprising: water-soluble mineral nutrients of at least nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnesium; and an organic stabilizing additive; and wherein the pourable, aqueous suspension has water-soluble mineral nutrients amounting to at least about 80 percent by weight (wt. %) of the suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Lawrence Brooke Engineering, LLC.
    Inventor: Geoffrey Dylan Wells
  • Patent number: 8506671
    Abstract: Coated fertilizer wherein the fertilizer and animal feed comprises particles coated with a biomass composition comprising 5-35 wt. % solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D90 of less than 400 ?m and 95-65 wt. % oil, a biomass composition wherein the biomass composition comprises solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D30 of less than 400 ?m and a process for the production of a biomass composition wherein a biomass composition comprising solid particles having a D50 between 100 and 1000 ?m is filtrated and the residue is grinded until the solid particles have a D50 between 0 and 250 ?m and a D90 of less than 400 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Stefan Hendrikus Schaafsma, Richard Johannes Matheus Janssen
  • Patent number: 8173165
    Abstract: A water-dispersible particle for delivery of nitrogen to a plant is disclosed. The water-dispersible particle also delivers an active ingredient such as a plant hormone to a desirable plant or a pesticide or herbicide to an undesirable organism. Methods for making and using the water-dispersible particle are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: The Andersons, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Lynch, Timothy D. Birthisel, Chris S. Taylor
  • Patent number: 8048332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the formation or accumulation of ice on a solid surface and for reducing the salt out temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Pablo G. Dopico, Kurt D. Gabrielson, John B. Hines, Brian L. Swift, Dennis L. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 7938271
    Abstract: This consists of the preparation of powdered still slops from concentrated liquid still slops dried and converted into a powder in a conventional dryer (1) and then fed to a powder collecting cyclone (4), featuring at the lower outlet aperture of the collecting cyclone (4) a circular or snail-shaped or logarithmic spiral-shaped device (7) fed with a cool, dry air draught which generates a downward suction effect counter to the upward suction effect of the collecting cyclone (4), bringing about the falling and separation of the powder from the draught of hot air which carries the same. The cool, dry air carries the powder to the exterior for bagging, and the hot air exits upwards via the collecting cyclone (4) towards the flue (6), using a device for the recovery of the heat which it still bears as much as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: HPD Process Engineering, S.A.
    Inventor: Daniel Irisarri Navalpotro
  • Patent number: 7901481
    Abstract: A vegetable based fluidic fertilizer derived from concentrated separator by-products (CSB.) The CSB is heat treated and optionally filtered to remove suspended particular matter. The heat treatment is performed in a range of about 150 to 200 degrees F. for about 24 to 96 hours. Filtration is provided using a standard wire mesh size in a range of about 50 to 200. The fertilizer may then be applied at about 25 to 200 gallons per acre. The fertilizer may be applied to agricultural vegetation either directly or by inclusion in an irrigation stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: True Organic Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Jake Evans
  • Patent number: 7867947
    Abstract: Method of making blends of fertilizer granules and highly absorbent cellulosic granules carrying one or more pesticidal or other active ingredients that resist the formation of actives dust or segregation of the granules and that ensure even and efficient application of both the fertilizer and the active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Kadant Grantek Inc.
    Inventors: Milenko Devic, Paul A. Dongieux, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7811352
    Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen content in soil, promoting crop production and fertilizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Binder, Philip C. Fass, Steven J. Furcich, John F. Less, Mark G. Matlock, William A. Torello
  • Patent number: 7776124
    Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen content in soil, promoting crop production and fertilizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Binder, Philip C. Fass, Steven J. Furcich, John F. Less, Mark G. Matlock, William A. Torello
  • Patent number: 7736515
    Abstract: There is provided a method for highly treating distillation waste generated in the process of separating a distilled alcoholic material after alcoholic fermentation of starchy materials. The method includes the steps of adding sodium polyacrylate to the distillation waste from the starchy materials, then adding chitosan to treat the distillation waste, and further adding sodium polyacrylate to the waste. Furthermore, solid-liquid separation is then carried out. A liquid material thus separated is brought into contact with a reverse osmosis membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignees: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., Dia Aqua Solutions Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Takamiya, Shoichiro Kajiwara, Koji Hirukawa, Kimihisa Iwashiro
  • Patent number: 7727395
    Abstract: A method for processing brewery waste that includes receiving spent grain, low strength wastewater and high strength wastewater. The spent grain, low strength wastewater and high strength wastewater is processed with a plug flow anaerobic digester to produce a first output. A portion of the first output is processed with an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket digester to produce a second output. A portion of the second output is processed with a fixed-film anaerobic digester to produce a third output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: PurposeEnergy, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric E. Fitch, David M. O'Keefe, David C. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7691169
    Abstract: Soil dispersible and water dispersible granular nutrients for use in fertilizers include granules having a crystallized saccharide and acid binder with carboxylates (sucrates) of a nutrient embedded therein and a method of preparing the nutrient containing granules is provided. A reducible nutrient compound and citric acid is converted to a nutrient carboxylate (sucrate) and chelate by reacting the reducible nutrient and citric acid with a sprayed stream of a stoichiometric excess of reducing saccharides (sugar cane molasses) containing at least 76% by weight solids and glacial acetic acid at a temperature of 160° to 175° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Paul E. McCoy, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7585826
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions that counteract chemicals such as pesticides and malodorants. Also disclosed are a method for preparing such compositions and a method for applying such compositions to counteract pesticides or malordorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Well-Being Biochemical Corp.
    Inventors: Jih-Ru Hwu, Shwu-Chen Tsay
  • Patent number: 7501006
    Abstract: This invention relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions. In particular it relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions that utilizes by-products from brewing processes, and especially made from malt extract or spent grain liquor. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing soil conditioners, fertilizer and fungicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Carlton and United Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Peter John Rogers, Robert White Gilbert, Michael Andrew Pecar
  • Publication number: 20080173052
    Abstract: There is provided a method for highly treating distillation waste generated in the process of separating a distilled alcoholic material after alcoholic fermentation of starchy materials. The method includes the steps of adding sodium polyacrylate to the distillation waste from the starchy materials, then adding chitosan to treat the distillation waste, and further adding sodium polyacrylate to the waste. Furthermore, solid-liquid separation is then carried out. A liquid material thus separated is brought into contact with a reverse osmosis membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Hiroshi TAKAMIYA, Shoichiro Kajiwara, Koji Hirukawa, Kimihisa Iwashiro
  • Patent number: 7074251
    Abstract: This invention relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions. In particular it relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions that utilizes by-products from brewing processes, and especially made from malt extract or spent grain liquor. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing soil conditioners, fertilizers and fungicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Carlton and United Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Peter John Rogers, Robert White Gilbert, Michael Andrew Pecar
  • Patent number: 6878179
    Abstract: Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or more of these compounds. Preferred compositions are those wherein the ingredients are blended into an admixture resulting in a granular product. Other preferred compositions are those blended into an admixture resulting in a powdered product. Preferably, the ingredients are formed into hardened prills or pellets. Processes for production and use are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Microbes, Inc.
    Inventor: Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Patent number: 6833359
    Abstract: A method for reducing bacterial and fungal soil pathogens which comprises applying to a soil a chemically effective amount of a lignosulfonate, the amount preferably being between 0.05% and about 5% on a volume/weight basis. The method is effective in controlling a number of soil pathogens and can be used to treat the soil for diseases such as potato scab disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Earth Alive Resources Inc.
    Inventor: George Lazarovits
  • Patent number: 6709481
    Abstract: A soil adjuvant, comprising dried glutamic acid fermentation solubles, dried corn fermentation solubles, or a mixture of dried glutamic acid fermentation solubles and dried corn fermentation solubles, wherein said dried solubles have been dried to a total moisture content of less than 30% by weight at a temperature not less than about 80° F. and not more than about 900° F. The dried fermentation solubles can be mixed with a carrier, such as corn middlings, in a ratio of 1:10 to 10:1 by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Biovance Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Julien
  • Publication number: 20020121116
    Abstract: The present invention relates preparation of superior quality vermicompost from the distillation wastes of aromatic crops said method comprises drying of distillation waste for 24 to 72 hours, obtained after the distillation of herbage for 2-3 h. at 20-25lbs of steam pressure, chopping the waste into small pieces, transferring this material into compost pits containing about 7-10 cm layer of partially rotten cowdung and 400-450 earthworms (Perionyx excavatus)/m3, daily watering of the pits to keep the plant material moist and covering them with gunny bags to check the loss of humidity, reloading the pits (20-30 cm layer) with the chopped distilled waste after 30-35 days, restricting watering after complete degradation of the added material, harvesting of the dried material and shade drying the same for 4-5 days, and sieving the harvested compost to remove earthworms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Alok Kalra, Sushil Kumar, Neetu Katiyar, Janak Raj Bahl, Ravi Prakash Bansal, Harmesh Singh Chauhan, Arun Prasad, Rakesh Pandey, Om Parkash Dhawan, Alok Krishna, Ramesh Srivastava
  • Patent number: 6368657
    Abstract: A practical precipitation recovery process for food waste sludge from dissolved air floatation (DAF) units and sugar by products is provided. Typical meat DAF (dissolved air floatation) skimming sludge has about 12% solid with about 40% fat and 42% protein in solid basis. The skimming sludge is often for land application to cause a pollution problem. Much of the potential nutritive value of the skimming is lost through microbiological degradation. The process converts the skimming sludge and animal blood into a precipitate, which binds most nutrients. Then the precipitate product can be separated easily by a centrifuge, screen or press process. The dry process cost can be reduced because the extra water is removed and the product surface area is increased. The process can convert the waste skimming sludge into a value added product as a good and safe ingredient for feed and nutritional applications. A typical dry product has about protein 54%, pepsin digestible protein 96%, fat 23%, ash 8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Rigel Technology Corporation
    Inventor: John H. Lee
  • Patent number: 6336772
    Abstract: Compositions for and method of degrading organic chemicals in soil. The composition is a nutrient medium serving as a substrate for micro-organisms in the soil, preferably containing a major proportion of a source of carbon skeleton and energy, a macronutrient component preferably including nitrogen and other macronutrients, and a micronutrient component, preferably also a complexing agent and a vitamin/co-factor component. This nutrient material is added to soil, e.g. soil contaminated by a pesticide, to cause proliferation of micro-organisms which are effective, or which develop effectiveness to degrade the organic chemicals. Preferably the micro-organisms are those naturally present in the soil but useful micro- organisms may be added with the nutrient medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas T. Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6309440
    Abstract: Composition for and method of stimulating growth of plants, e.g. increase in crop production. The composition comprises a carbon skeleton/energy component, typically a sugar or mixture of sugars; a macronutrient component providing the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium, preferably also magnesium and sulfur; a micronutrient component providing zinc, iron and manganese, preferably also copper, boron, molybdenum and cobalt. The composition also preferably contains a vitamin/cofactor component and an enhancement component. The composition may be in the form of an aqueous solution or in a form suitable for coating seeds or coating pollen. It may be applied as a foliar spray, as a soil amendment, as a root dip or as an injectable solution. Preferably where, for example, it is used as a foliar spray it is applied at intervals at different stages of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventor: Thomas T. Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6231765
    Abstract: A process for obtaining a polymeric complex from a by-product effluent obtained in a process for manufacturing alcohol by distilling a fermented aqueous sugar solution containing yeast. After distilling alcohol from the effluent a chemical or biological flocculant is added to the effluent to form a homogeneous mixture, which is heated to a temperature of at least about 80° C. Yeast is removed from the heated mixture by a first decantation, then insoluble solids and muds are removed by a second decantation. The mixture is then concentrated by partially evaporating water therefrom to obtain an aqueous solution of the polymeric complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Luis Perez Barrenechea
  • Patent number: 6217628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing compost, characterized in that when the compost is produced by inoculating aerobic composting seed bacteria to an organic waste material, the process comprises: supplying oxygen while the waste material is stirred, and supplying water so that the water content of the waste material is 60±5%, and to a process for producing compost, characterized in that when the compost is produced by inoculating aerobic composting seed bacteria to an organic waste material, the process comprises, after begining of the fermentation, adding sugars to the waste material in a divisional manner before a main fermentation is transferred to the amine/ammonium metabolic system. Further, according to the present invention, an apparatus for producing compost is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventors: Shinji Yagihashi, Toshio Kurihara, Shinji Yamashita, Fujio Kobayashi, Yasukazu Nakakita
  • Patent number: 6165245
    Abstract: Foliar fertilizer compositions and methods for their use are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous solutions of at least one coenzyme, where the coenzyme(s) is preferably a vitamin B, and more preferably folic acid and/or pyridoxine, where in many preferred embodiments the compositions include both folic acid and pyridoxine. The subject compositions may further include at least one of a carbohydrate source, a complexing agent and a preservative. The subject foliar fertilizer compositions find use in enhancing the growth of a variety of plants through foliar application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: Thomas T. Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6083293
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enhanced crop production and compositions for use in the same. A two-part solution system is utilized, the two solutions being stored separately until being mixed just prior to application.The first solution includes a chelated calcium component, a humus extract component, and a urea nitrogen component in aqueous solution. The second solution includes an algae extract component, and a yeast/molasses component comprising a mixture of yeast and blackstrap molasses. The chelated calcium complex may be a liquid chelated trihydroxy-glutarate complex, and the humus component may be a liquid Leonardite humus extract material. The algae extract component, in turn, may be a fucaceae extract material, preferably a 5-25-25 ascophyllum nodosum extract fertilizer material. Application of the treatment composition may be by foliar spray, and ground treatment and seed banding may also be utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Virginia L. Bath
  • Patent number: 6074452
    Abstract: A method of fertilizing a lawn which is located at least partially in the shade, comprises the step of applying to the leaves of the grass plants of the lawn a liquid fertilizer containing plant assimilates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Inventor: Heiner Rogmann
  • Patent number: 6042629
    Abstract: A process provides for the production of fertilizer solutions from brewery cleaning solutions. The process comprises the steps of combining a brewery caustic potash cleaning solution with a brewery nitrogen- or phosphorus-containing acid cleaning solution in mutually neutralizing amounts. This process results in the production of a fertilizer solution comprising a neutralized potassium salt solution having nitrogen-containing, organic, brewing materials entrained therein. If desired, spent grains and/or spent yeast from the brewing process can be added to provide further nutrients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Labatt Brewing Company Limited
    Inventor: Michael Jerome McGarrity
  • Patent number: 6022394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for fractioning vinasse, in which process the pH value of the vinasse is lowered by adding acid, and the formed precipitate is separated in order to obtain an inorganic fraction, whereupon an organic fraction remains. The invention also relates to the products obtained. The inorganic fraction mainly contains potassium salt, and it is useful for example as a fertilizer. The organic fraction mainly contains organic acids, and it is useful for example as an additive in animal feed and in producing silage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Cultor Oy
    Inventors: Hannu Paananen, Mirja Lindroos, Juha Nurmi, Tapio Viljava
  • Patent number: 5958104
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating plants, and for enhancing the growth of plants. The methods include applying an alkyl glucoside compound to the plant. The present invention also includes compositions useful in these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventors: Arthur M. Nonomura, Andrew A. Benson
  • Patent number: 5797976
    Abstract: Composition for and method of stimulating growth of plants, e.g. increase in crop production. The composition comprises a carbon skeleton/energy component, typically a sugar or mixture of sugars; a macronutrient component providing the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium, preferably also magnesium and sulfur; a micronutrient component providing zinc, iron and manganese, preferably also copper, boron, molybdenum and cobalt. The composition also preferably contains a vitamin/cofactor component and an enhancement component. The composition may be in the form of an aqueous solution or in a form suitable for coating seeds or coating pollen. It may be applied as a foliar spray, as a soil amendment, as a root dip or as an injectable solution. Preferably where, for example, it is used as a foliar spray it is applied at intervals at different stages of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Inventor: Thomas T. Yamashita
  • Patent number: 5728192
    Abstract: A method of processing fibrous waste materials, such as textile waste, in which the waste materials which are not particulate are formed into particles, and the particles are thoroughly mixed to form a waste mixture. The waste mixture has an increased temperature which allows the mixture to be used as a heat source as well as a plant growth medium. A particulate source of calcium may be added to the mixture if it is to be used as a plant growth medium. The plant growth medium may be mixed after formation with a dry wood waste mixture to enhance both its growth and heat properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: B & B Solid Waste Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: William S. Andrew, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5676728
    Abstract: A plant or part of a plant with or without roots is placed in contact with a solid and/or liquid nutrient composition which includes a compound which can be or which includes components which can be broken down into a sugar. The plant is able to survive without any or with only minimal supplies of water. It is believed that the nutrient composition increases the process of glycolysis in the plant and therefore increases the storage of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and other byproducts and thereby permits continued metabolism of the plant without requiring water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Jose Luis Alegre Cudos
  • Patent number: 5582627
    Abstract: Compositions for and method of degrading organic chemicals in soil. The composition is a nutrient medium serving as a substrate for micro-organisms in the soil, preferably containing a major proportion of a source of carbon skeleton and energy, a macronutrient component preferably including nitrogen and other macronutrients, and a micronutrient component, preferably also a complexing agent and a vitamin/co-factor component. This nutrient material is added to soil, e.g. soil contaminated by a pesticide, to cause proliferation of micro-organisms which are effective, or which develop effectiveness to degrade the organic chemicals. Preferably the micro-organisms are those naturally present in the soil but useful micro-organisms may be added with the nutrient medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Thomas T. Yamashita
  • Patent number: 5549729
    Abstract: Composition for and method of stimulating growth of plants, e.g. increase in crop production. The composition comprises a carbon skeleton/energy component, typically a sugar or mixture of sugars; a macronutrient component providing the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium, preferably also magnesium and sulfur; a micronutrient component providing zinc, iron and manganese, preferably also copper, boron, molybdenum and cobalt. The composition also preferably contains a vitamin/cofactor component and an enhancement component. The composition may be in the form of an aqueous solution or in a form suitable for coating seeds or coating pollen. It may be applied as a foliar spray, as a soil amendment, as a root dip or as an injectable solution. Preferably where, for example, it is used as a foliar spray it is applied at intervals at different stages of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Inventor: Thomas T. Yamashita
  • Patent number: 5529597
    Abstract: This invention relates to a plant activator, a mycelial fertilizer, and a method of producing the fertilizer. The essential component of the activator and the fertilizer is purified pyrolignous acid. The plant activator includes 80-97 parts by weight of purified pyrolignous acid and 3-20 parts by weight of saccharide containing glucose. The mycelial fertilizer having purified pyrolignous acid includes predominant thermoactinomyces as mycelium. The mycelium is obtained by incubation and fermentation on a porous carrier while a pH of 7.5-9.5 is maintained. The plant activator revives plants weakened by stress. The mycelial fertilizer and method of producing that fertilizer includes predominant thermoactinomyces which beneficially affect farm products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventor: Ryusuke Iijima
  • Patent number: 5501719
    Abstract: Utilizing exhaust materials from various plants and industrial wastes containing CaO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2 and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 as major components, inexpensive ground-strengthening/soil-improving material is obtained by blending thereinto clay minerals and sintering the resultant mixture. A high unconfined compressive strength is conferred upon the ground-strengthening/soil-improving material upon the addition of alumina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Tokiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukimori Shida, deceased, by Chieko Shida, executor, by Yoshitaka Shida, executor, by Mutsuho Shida, executor, by Yukie Takarazawa, executor, by Emiko Shida, executor
  • Patent number: 5487772
    Abstract: Soil dispersible and water dispersible granular nutrients for use in fertilizers or animal feeds include granules having a crystallized saccharide binder with carboxylates (sucrates) of a nutrient embedded therein, A method of preparing the nutrients containing granules is provided, A reducible nutrient compound is converted to a nutrient carboxylate (sucrate) by reacting the reducible nutrient with a sprayed stream of a stoichiometric excess of reducing saccharides (sugar cane molasses) containing at least 76% by weight solids at a temperature of 160.degree. to 175.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Inventor: Paul E. McCoy
  • Patent number: 5328497
    Abstract: A composition comprising lignosulfonate, sugar and optionally urea useful in preventing the formation of dust and caking of granular fertilizer particles. The composition has a lower viscosity at room temperature, is more effective in preventing dust and caking than lignosulfonate, urea, or sugar alone or mixtures of lignosulfonate and sugar, and mixtures of lignosulfonate and urea. The composition is preferably sprayed on the fertilizer after granulation, or when blending of the fertilizer particles is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corporation
    Inventor: Scott Hazlett
  • Patent number: 5312474
    Abstract: This invention relates to a plant activator, a mycelial fertilizer, and a method of producing the fertilizer. The essential component of the activator and the fertilizer is purified pyrolignous acid. The plant activator includes 80-97 parts by weight of purified pyrolignous acid and 3-20 parts by weight of saccharide containing glucose. The mycelial fertilizer having purified pyrolignous acid includes predominant thermoactinomyces as mycelium. The mycelium is obtained by incubation and fermentation on a porous carrier while a pH of 7.5-9.5 is maintained. The plant activator revives plants weakened by stress. The mycelial fertilizer and method of producing that fertilizer includes predominant thermoactinomyces which beneficially affect farm products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Inventor: Ryusuke Iijima
  • Patent number: 5114457
    Abstract: A soil amendment is disclosed containing, by volume, about 20 to 60% cross-cut redwood grains or ground redwood bark of a particle size substantially in the range of 0.5 to 3 mm, about 15 to 50% grape pumice, about 0 to 20% cross-cut fir grains of a particle size substantially in the range of 0.5 to 3 mm, about 0 to 20% agricultural pumice and about 0 to 25% aged whole rice hulls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: John J. Feehan, III
    Inventor: James R. Evans
  • Patent number: 5057141
    Abstract: Soybean meal and urea compositions have been found to exhibit enhanced and commercially useful nematistatic and nematicidal activity in soils. Chitin-containing materials, e.g., crab shells, shrimp shells, fungal mycella, etc., have also been found to exhibit enhanced and commercially useful nematistatic and nematicidal activity in soils when admixed with other organic nitrogen-containing materials such as ammonium phosphates, a source of urea, and plant, fish or animal meal. Also, compositions formulated of two different chitin source materials can be used. The soybean-urea compositions as well as the blended chitin-containing formulations are non-phytotoxic and simultaneously provide cost-effective biological suppression of plant pathogenic nematode populations and excellent plant nutrition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: Igene Biotechnology Inc.
    Inventors: R. Rodriquez-Kabana, Robert A. Milch
  • Patent number: 4976767
    Abstract: A plant food with superior growth promoting properties that comprises a mixture of steepwater and other sources of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The optimum proportion of steepwater and other materials in the plant food is determined by analysis of growth response using the technique of response surface methodology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Alan M. Kinnersley, Wayne E. Henderson
  • Patent number: 4960452
    Abstract: a method of providing nutrients to plants is provided comprising application to the foliage thereof of an aqueous composition including an effective amount of a nutrient complex comprising an alkali-modified brewer's wort incorporating an added nutrient divalent metal ion, sequestered by said wort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Quali Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle A. Brokken
  • Patent number: 4865640
    Abstract: A moisturizing substrate for plant and animal tissue utilizing a mixture of cellulosic compound with carboxylic groups substituted on glucose units of cellulosic chain through an ether linkage. The cellulosic compound is admixed with a hydrated metallic salt and aerated water. The substrate may be mixed with soil or used in a layered relationship with a soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Inventor: F. Lee Avera
  • Patent number: 4801325
    Abstract: Method for producing high-grade fertilizer and useful side products from pips, wherein, after the aerobic decay of press residues from wine production, the pips are separated from the decay product by sieving, are opened by crushing and are subjected to another aerobic decay, and wherein the components of the decayed crushed pips are divided by sieving into three fractions of different particle sizes, the fine fraction of which contains predominantly or almost exclusively humified seedlings and humified nutrient tissue of the grape seed, the coarse fraction consists predominantly of thirds and quarters of pip walls, and the middle fraction includes smaller pip wall pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Inventor: Gernot Graefe