Inorganic Material Patents (Class 71/31)
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Patent number: 8617285Abstract: A dry, flowable fertilizer is provided that includes multiple dry, flowable biosolids pellets. Each of the pellets has a pellet surface. Potassium salt grains are adhered to the pellet surfaces and a dust control agent coating is applied to retain the grains on the pellet surfaces. The resultant dry, flowable fertilizer has higher potassium loadings to the potassium salt grains than previous biosolids based fertilizers. A process of forming a fertilizer is also provided that includes tumbling dry, flowable biosolids pellets with powdered potassium salt grains to form a mixture. An aqueous spray is added to adhere the salt grains to the pellet surfaces. With the application of a dust control agent, the salt grains are retained. Potassium levels in NPK units of from 1 to 15 are routinely achieved with greater than 90 elemental % of the potassium is from the surface decorating potassium salt grains.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignees: Synagro Technologies, Inc., The Andersons, Inc.Inventors: Larry Culp, Joseph David Hodges, Kenneth L. Wetherington, Jr., Terry Lee Wiseman
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Publication number: 20130323322Abstract: A method for producing a purified, stable, compressible gas from an aqueous fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: Robinson B. Gourley
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Publication number: 20130316902Abstract: An improved micronutrient fertiliser comprising leach tailings from a sulphur dioxide leach process for the recovery of manganese or manganese sulphate products and a method for the production of such an improved micronutrient fertiliser, the method comprising the step of blending the leach tailings with a ore or waste containing the appropriate level of sulphide ions that will give the required rate of manganese leaching for the specific soil type.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventor: Christopher Brett Ward
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Publication number: 20130287864Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a bioactive agent in which the bioactive effectiveness of ferric iron salt and/or ferric ferrous iron salt contained therein is stabilized, making long term preservation possible, so that the bioactive agent can be useful as an original solution for medical use, as a soil conditioner, or the like. An iron-magnesium mixture solution is provided in the invention, wherein the iron-magnesium mixture solution is produced by mixing an aqueous solution containing a ferric iron salt and/or a ferric ferrous iron salt in a concentration of not less than 0.5 mol/L as iron in the ferric iron salt and/or the ferric ferrous iron salt, and an aqueous solution containing a magnesium salt in a concentration of not less than 0.2 mol/L as magnesium in the magnesium salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: I.B.E. CO., LTDInventor: Mie Makino
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Patent number: 8523975Abstract: Salts of mineral nutrients stabilized with amino acids and/or ammonium salt, product and food supplement in which they are included and procedures of obtention, where the salts are obtained with anions of organic acids or inorganic anions and metallic cations associated with amino acids and/or ammonium salt, in which the invention introduces its general structure: {[Ac]n?·Men+?n[Amino acid and/or ammonium salt]}·xH2O Where ? represents a covalent dative bond, These new compounds have better taste and more solubility in water, making them more bioavailable.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventors: Eduardo Walter Ettlin, Jose Ruben Boccio, Adrian Tomas De Paoli, Edgardo Adrian Hager, Pablo Adrian De Paoli
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Publication number: 20130219979Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for nanofertilizers having at least one plant nutrient coated onto a metal nanoparticle. Some embodiments provide for a method of making a nanofertilizer including providing a metal nanoparticle and coating the metal nanoparticle with at least one plant nutrient or precursor thereof. In some embodiments, a method of making a nanofertilizer may include mixing a metal salt and a plant nutrient in an aqueous medium to form a solution and adding a reducing agent to the solution to form a coated metal nanoparticle. Some embodiments provide for a boron nanofertilizer and methods of making the same. Some embodiments provide for a method of treating a plant nutrient deficiency, such as, for example, a boron deficiency. Some embodiments also provide for a kit for making a plant nutrient coated nanoparticle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTAInventor: Nilanjan Deb
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Patent number: 8491693Abstract: This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods to beneficiate heat-dried biosolids or sludge pellets or granules as presently manufactured by municipalities or companies from a) dewatered municipal wastewater biosolids or sludges within the municipal wastewater treatment plant heat-dried biosolids production facility or from b) finished dry heat dried biosolids pellets or granules in a separate manufacturing facility from the municipal wastewater treatment plant to produce a fertilizer containing sufficient organic and inorganic plant nutrients to be valuable and saleable into the commercial agricultural industry. The present invention describes beneficiation methods to increase the plant nutrient content of the fertilizer and also to reduce the odors associated with traditionally-produced heat dried biosolids.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: VitAg CorporationInventor: Jeffrey C. Burnham
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Patent number: 8480782Abstract: A composition has a core of at least one fertilizer substance and at least one layer of a coating material surrounding the core. The core may contain nitrogen and the coating material may include one or more linear, saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Tiger-Sul Products LLCInventors: Danny R. Wright, Richard J. Valagene, Don T. Cherry, Keith D. Cochran, Tim G. Holt, Gregory S. Peeden
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Patent number: 8475558Abstract: Provided is a freely flowing particulate fertilizer essentially consisting of potassium phosphate of the formula K3H3(PO4)2 and of less than 8 wt % water. The stable and not caking fertilizer is characterized by an XRD signal corresponding to 2-theta of about 70°. An economic process for making the fertilizer is also provided consisting in reacting KOH and monopotassium phosphate (KH2PO4) in water, heating the mixture under vacuum and cooling it down, thereby obtaining the particulate fertilizer.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Rotem Amfert Negev Ltd.Inventors: Alexander Josef, Itshak Zukerman
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Patent number: 8470065Abstract: The invention describes a new method for the production of high nitrogen organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that incorporates municipal biosolids or organic sludges that can compete with traditional fertilizers such as ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate and urea on the commodity fertilizer marketplace. The method creates a thixotropic paste-like material from the biosolids or organic sludge that is blended with hot or molten ammonium salts, especially a mixture of ammonium phosphate and ammonium sulfate. The invention can be an add-on to commercial production of ammonium salts or it can stand alone by manufacturing ammonium salts prior to their introduction to the conditioned biosolids. The invention is oriented to be tailored to production facilities for individual municipal waste treatment plants in order to keep manufacturing plants small with a minimization of logistics and liability.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Vitag CorporationInventor: Jeffrey C. Burnham
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Patent number: 8466087Abstract: A seed composition comprising a seed and a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified and methods of seed treating. A method comprising contacting a seed with a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified, where the first component enhances at least one of germination, emergence, root development, seedling vigor, seedling growth, mortality resistance, chlorophyll production, cold resistance, water log resistance, and nutrient uptake compared to similar seed not contacted with the first component.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: FBSciences Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Brian B. Goodwin
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Patent number: 8444742Abstract: A concentrated aqueous fertilizer which is readily water-soluble and a method of applying the solubilized dilute fertilizer to crops to enhance crop production are described. The dry fertilizer contains a contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compounds, as well as a mixture of plant growth stimulators including at least one of each of growth promoters, vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates/polysaccharides, and adjuvants.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Miller Chemical & Fertilizer CorporationInventors: Andrew G Smith, Charles H Svec, Michael D Fiery
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Patent number: 8426338Abstract: The invention describes a method and product for chelating micronutrients when used to provide the micronutrients to a plant, which comprises applying to an area of the plant or soil/substrate surrounding the plant an effective amount of a plant fertiliser composition comprising a chelating polymer having the general formula (I), capable of forming coordinate bonds with the micronutrients, transporting the micronutrients across a membrane of the plant and releasing the micronutrients for use by the plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2006Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Adelaide Research and Innovation Pty LtdInventors: Mike McLaughlin, Samuel Stacey, Enzo Lombi
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Patent number: 8419820Abstract: Improved, solid water-soluble fertilizer (WSF) compositions are presented which comprise at least one acid (optionally nutritive) and at least one basic fertilizer component. In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the WSF compositions demonstrate improved solubility of one or more nutrients or additives in solution, do not require additional dissolution aids or anti-caking agents, demonstrate fast dissolution times, produce precipitate free solutions, are readily compounded without intermediate wetting or drying steps, do not generate gas, and demonstrate improved stability under typical usage conditions. Finally, the WSF compositions may be used in improved processes for the creation of stock solutions, optionally with cold water, and/or delivery of nutrients to plants.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Everris International B.V.Inventors: Hein Herman Vriesema, Johannes Gijsbertus Antonius Terlingen
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Patent number: 8361186Abstract: The invention provides for methods, devices, and systems for pyrolyzing biomass. A pyrolysis unit can be used for the pyrolysis of biomass to form gas, liquid, and solid products. The biomass materials can be selected such that an enhanced biochar is formed after pyrolysis. The biomass can be pyrolyzed under specified conditions such that a selected biochar core is formed. The pyrolysis process can form a stable biochar core that is inert and/or resistant to degradation. The biochar or biochar core can be functionalized to form a functionalized biochar or functionalized biochar core. Functionalization can include post-pyrolysis treatments such as supplementation with microbes or physical transformations including annealing and/or activation.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Full Circle Biochar, Inc.Inventors: David Shearer, John Gaunt, George Vernon Cordner Peacocke
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Patent number: 8317891Abstract: A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting soil pH.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Cool Planet Biofuels, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cheiky, Mark L. Jarand, Ronald A. Sills
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Patent number: 8317892Abstract: A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting soil pH.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Cool Planet Biofuels, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills, Mark L. Jarand
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Patent number: 8308840Abstract: A continuous method and a production device for producing hydrolysis-resistant stable ionic titanium (Ti4+) are provided. The method comprises six steps: (i) carrying out a redox reaction between metal titanium and excess strong acid; (ii) carrying out primary chelation; (iii) diluting; (iv) adjusting pH value for the first time; (v) carrying out secondary chelation; and (vi) adding microelement and adjusting pH value for a second time. The device includes a reaction kettle, multiple metering pumps, a chelation kettle, dilution tank, multiple precise mixing reaction kettles, a first chelator storage tank, a pure water storage tank, an alkali liquor storage tank, a second chelator storage tank, multiple microelements storage tanks, a control center, etc. The method uses a multi-point, spiral, reverse and atomization spraying technique synchronously to carry out digital fully automatic continuous production and reach the effect of elaborately mixing the material.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventors: Xiaohui Zhang, Chenkai Shang, Shaojian Xiao
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Patent number: 8282898Abstract: A process for formulating high purity potassium chloride from a carnallite source. The process takes advantage of solubility differences and saturation levels in a multiple salt system generated upon dissolution of carnallite. In the system, the sodium chloride is kept in solution and the magnesium chloride present in the system is controlled to be in a concentration range of between 12% and 25% by weight. This avoids co-precipitation of sodium chloride with the potassium chloride during crystallization and therefore prevents the sodium chloride from contaminating the potassium chloride. The result is high grade potassium chloride.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Karnalyte Resources Inc.Inventor: Robin Phinney
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Publication number: 20120240650Abstract: A method for the recovery of hydrogen sulphide and other acid gas fractions from sour wellsite gas in hydrocarbon production is provided. The selected acid gas fractions are absorbed into a noncorrosive and transportable solvent solution at the wellsite, the rich solvent solution being transported to a central plant location where it is desorbed from the solvent solution for further handling or processing. The lean solvent solution can then be recycled. Multiple acid gas fractions could be recovered from the sour gas in question using a single appropriate solvent solution. Carbon dioxide could be absorbed and desorbed at the wellsite rather than at the central plant location. Clean gas is yielded at the natural gas into solvent wellsite for downstream processing or sale.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: SULVARIS INC.Inventors: Satish Iyer, Richard Knoll
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Patent number: 8262765Abstract: Methods of preparing a controlled release fertilizer include obtaining an amino acid fermentation byproduct liquor, and converting ammonium in the amino acid fermentation byproduct liquor to magnesium ammonium phosphate to obtain the controlled release fertilizer.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Ajinomoto North America, Inc.Inventors: Paul Summer, Randall Vos
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Patent number: 8246713Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparation of a fertilizer, particularly a process for preparation of a nano long-acting selenium fertilizer. The present invention provides a process for preparation of a long-acting selenium fertilizer, including: mixing a selenium rich carbonaceous siliceous rock powder having 30-95% of nano particles relative to total volume and a selenium content of 500 ?g/g or more with a liquid having pH of 8.0-10.0. The liquid having pH of 8.0-10.0 is obtained by mixing KOH, K2CO3 and 20% ammonia in a weight ratio of 10:1:2, and then adjusting pH with water.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Suzhou Setek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xuebin Yin, Ying Liu, Wen Tian
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Patent number: 8246712Abstract: Disclosed is a soapstock treatment apparatus which can treat a soapstock produced during a plant oil production process within a short period and with a high degree of efficiency. As shown in FIG. 1, the soapstock treatment apparatus includes a reactor 20 configured to oxidatively decompose a soapstock, an electric heating coil 23 configured to heat water in the reactor 20 at 650° C. which is not less than the critical temperature of water, a high-pressure pump 13 configured to pressurize the water in the reactor 20 at 17 Mpa which is less than the critical pressure of water, and a compressor 33 configured to pressurize the water in the reactor 20 at 17 Mpa which is less than the critical pressure of water. Also, an exhaust pipe 41 for discharging a reaction gas generated by the oxidative decomposition treatment and a waste pipe 51 for discharging a solid (inorganic) residue generated by the oxidative decomposition treatment are connected to the reactor 20.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignees: National University Corporation Shizuoka University, J-Oil Mills, Inc.Inventors: Takeshi Sako, Idzumi Okajima, Hajime Hori, Masahito Furuki, Ryousuke Shimobayashi
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Publication number: 20120204613Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for incinerating waste, wherein the waste is one or more of an organic waste and an inorganic waste. The apparatus includes a grinder for grinding a mixture of the waste and calcium carbonate. The ground mixture is then fed to a molten metal bath contained within a crucible. Thereafter, a heating member configured proximal to the crucible combusts the mixture of the waste and the calcium carbonate to form one or more of slag and one or more acidic gases. On combustion, the one or more acidic gases are neutralized by calcium hydroxide produced as a result of combusting the calcium carbonate. Additional metal compounds usable as fertilizers are also produced in response to reacting with the one or more acidic gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: King Abdul Aziz City for Science and TechnologyInventors: Mazen A. Ba-abbad, Ahmed Mohammed Alabdulkader, Ali Abdullah Aljaloud
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Patent number: 8241387Abstract: The invention relates to an agricultural composition wherein the composition comprises an effective amount of a sulphur active ingredient and at least one dispersing agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Deepak Pranjivandas Shah
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Patent number: 8236085Abstract: A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting soil pH.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Cool Planet Biofuels, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills, Mark L. Jarand
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Patent number: 8236086Abstract: Coated fertilizer wherein the fertilizer comprises fertilizer particles coated with a biomass composition comprising 1-60 wt. % solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 150 ?m and 99-40 wt. % oil, a biomass composition wherein the biomass composition comprises solid biomass particles with a D50 between 0 and 150 ?m and a process for the production of a biomass composition wherein a biomass composition comprising solid particles having a D50 between 30 and 500 ?m is filtrated and the residue is grinded until the solid particles have a D50 between 0 and 150 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Stamicarbon B.V.Inventors: Richard Johannes Matheus Janssen, Stefan Hendrikus Schaafsma, Theodorus Marie Leopold Evers
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Publication number: 20120189712Abstract: “Process of use of ions in agriculture, animal and human health”, it is intended to enable the utilization of ions, cations especially, with biocide purposes, with micronutrient functionality, as microelement to maintain biosecurity, obtained from the process of ionization in aqueous saline solution directed to agriculture and the areas of human and animal health.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Milton de Moura Muzel
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Publication number: 20120181448Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the authentication of a product, comprising providing said product with at least one marker, wherein said marker is a phosphorescent marker selected from a set of m phosphorescent markers each having a different emission spectrum, wherein m is an integer equal or greater than 3, and wherein said marker is provided at an amount that results in a phosphor-specific emission below background radiation emitted from said product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Rhino Research Europe B.V.Inventor: Johan Gaston Marie Van Asbrouck
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Patent number: 8221515Abstract: An agronomic carrier coated with an acidifying agent and a method for preparing same is described.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Wolf Trax Inc.Inventor: Mark Goodwin
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Patent number: 8202822Abstract: A method of fertilizing plants and/or seeds involves the application of a growth hormone free formulation of fertilizer and sarcosine, either together as a formulation or separately. The sarcosine is used in an effective amount to enhance plant biomass development and fertilizer uptake. The application method and composition can also include the application of a preservative.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Accelegrow, Inc.Inventors: Louis B. Johnson, Jeffery L. Peel
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Patent number: 8197573Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for depositing agents relatively deep within pores of bio-char. Bio-char is first produced in an airtight oven by heating biomass feedstock. The bio-char is then cooled and steam is diffused into the pores of the bio-char. The steam-laden bio-char is immersed in a liquid bath containing soluble agents that are to be deposited in the pores of the bio-char. The liquid bath cools the char to below the condensation temperature of the steam, whereupon the condensing steam generates a partial vacuum within the pores, drawing the liquid into the pores. The bio-char is then removed from the liquid bath and dried so that the liquid within the pores evaporates, leaving behind the soluble agent. Accordingly, the invention yields bio-char that has soluble agent embedded relatively deep within its pores.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Greenpyro, Inc.Inventor: Gerald C. Scharf
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Publication number: 20120137744Abstract: An acid-impregnated activated carbon matrix is formed from a carbonaceous material by the addition of a mineral acid, and may be used to chemisorb ammonia from a gas stream. The ammonia reacts with the acid to form a fertilizer salt. The spent matrix may be used as a fertilizer, or the fertilizer salt may be elutriated from the matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: CARBON SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Richard L. Johnson, R. Eugene Kuzub, Jin Kwon Tak
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Patent number: 8192520Abstract: Improved fertilizer mineral compositions are provided by coating a mineral, such as gypsum, a member of the Kieserite Group, potassium magnesium sulfate, elemental sulfur, and mixtures thereof, with low pH maleic-itaconic copolymers. The preferred copolymers are aqueous dispersions of acid or partial salt maleic-itaconic copolymers, and are applied by spraying or other means onto the surface of the mineral and allowed to dry. The copolymer coatings increase the solubility of sulfate and calcium or magnesium ions from the fertilizer minerals, allowing accelerated plant availability and uptake of such nutrients.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Patent number: 8192518Abstract: A fertilizer system for the long-term fertilization of a crop through use of fertilizer pellets or mats comprised of a fertilizer and thermoplastic polymer blend. The fertilizer system generally includes forming a fertilizer containing polymer comprised of a fertilizer substance and a polymer product. The fertilizer containing polymer is buried within a growing medium and seed is planted over the fertilizer containing polymer. The polymer product within fertilizer containing polymer slowly biodegrades causing the fertilizer substance to slowly release within the growing medium and fertilize the planted seed. The fertilizer containing polymer is formed to continue to biodegrade over a period of several years during which time fertilizer substance will continue to be released. A method of forming the fertilizer containing polymer is also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Inventor: Gerald W. McNeely
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Patent number: 8188005Abstract: Disclosed herein is a liquid composition for promoting plant growth containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The liquid composition contains, as an active ingredient, an aqueous solution prepared by adjusting the pH of colloidal titanium dioxide, a plant growth promoting component, to 0.4-0.6, in order to prevent rapid precipitation of the colloidal titanium dioxide, and then diluting the colloidal titanium dioxide with water to a predetermined concentration. The colloidal titanium dioxide, an environmentally friendly substance harmless to plants and the human body, which is contained in the plant growth promoting composition, is prevented from rapidly precipitating when it is diluted for application to plants. The plant growth promoting composition is harmless to organisms, reduces environmental contamination caused by over-application of biochemical fertilizers and is inexpensive, leading to an increase in farmer's income.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Inventor: Kwang-Soo Choi
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Publication number: 20120088666Abstract: A method for preparing a boron fertilizer, including: (1) heating boric acid to a temperature of 180-200° C., maintaining the temperature for 20-30 min for dehydration of the boric acid to yield pyroboric acid; and (2) cooling down the pyroboric acid to a temperature of 40-60° C., crushing, and screening to yield a powdered, weakly acidic, high-content boron fertilizer. The method is energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and low in cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventor: Lin GAN
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Publication number: 20120060573Abstract: Methods of inducing bud break of deciduous fruit vines, trees, or shrubs following dormancy by the application of bud breaker compositions that do not contain hydrogen cyanamide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: David POSNER, Stephen PAVICH
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Publication number: 20120036908Abstract: Fertilizers may include one or more additives that render the fertilizer more resistant to further processing such as thermal processing and/or aqueous-based processing that may otherwise be employed in the attempt to produce explosive materials from the fertilizer. The one or more additives may include materials that increase the chances of detection by providing a visual or olfactory indication of further processing. The one or more additives may include materials that make further processing more difficult or dangerous.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: James Kweeder
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Patent number: 8057569Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for producing a granular nitrogen fertilizer from an organic material comprising adding a metallic salt to said organic material to form a slurry. Preferably the organic material comprises dewatered biosolids and contains water from a scrubber. Metallic salts that can be used comprise a salt of iron, zinc, or a mixture thereof. Preferred iron salts comprises ferric sulfate or ferric oxide, and preferred zinc salts comprises zinc sulfate or zinc oxide. Preferably, the metallic salt is mixed with an acid such as sulfuric acid to form an acidified metal salt. Slurry pH ranges from approximately 2-2.5. The acidified metal salt is added to the organic material in sufficient quantity to lower viscosity of the slurry such that the resulting fluid does not hinder fluid flow during operation. When the metallic salt comprises acidified ferric sulfate or ferrous sulfate, sufficient iron can be present to produce a fertilizer product with 0.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Unified Environmental Services Group, LLCInventors: Jeffrey C. Burnham, Gary L. Dahms
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Patent number: 8034147Abstract: A naturally occurring zeolite is coated with a special nanophase Fe oxide, thereby forming a nanophase Fe oxide coated zeolite. The composition thus formed can be used for a variety of horticultural and floricultural end applications. When the nanophase Fe oxide coated zeolite is dosed with plant nutrients and is then mixed with a suitable potting compound, the result is a Complete Plant Growth Medium (CPGM). Blending 5% to 25% CPGM by weight with sand, peat, compost, vegetable and flower beds, and native and manufactured soils, provides a number of beneficial properties. Also, CPGM alone can be used for growing indoor plants to avoid plant pests and compost odor.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: ChK Group, Inc.Inventors: Rajan K. Vempati, Ramesh S. Hegde, John J. Sloan
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Patent number: 8017158Abstract: The invention consists of a granulated fertilizer which contains iron (11 to 13%), zinc (3 to 9%), manganese (0.1 to 2.5%), copper (0.5 to 0.7%), in the form of sulphates, also ammonium molybdate (0 to 0.1%) and a Caolinite, Illite or Montmorillonite clay (45 to 57%), or a mixture of them in any proportion. All the percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the fertilizer. The product is 100% soluble, the high cationic exchange capacity which clays have allows the micronutrients to be adsorbed by the clay and prevent its leaching or reacting, making its assimilation by the plant more efficient and better. The use of sulphates in the soil, in the presence of water provoks an acidification of the soil which allows a better assimilation of the micronutrients in alkaline soils.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventors: Jose Luis Miranda Valencia, Gustavo Rebora Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20110214465Abstract: A fertilizer composition including a base fertilizer granule with a barrier coating and one or more micronutrients. The base fertilizer material is coated with a barrier coating, and then a coating of one or more micronutrients. Alternatively, the base fertilizer material is coated with a barrier coating having discrete particles of micronutrients dispersed throughout. The barrier coating acts to physically and chemically isolate the micronutrient particles from the underlying fertilizer composition such that more of the micronutrient is available to the soil solution, and ultimately to the root zone of the plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Lawrence Alan Peacock, Samuel Stacey, Michael McLaughlin
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Patent number: 8007560Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel use of the FGD byproduct from thermal power plants and facilities and the specific method for alkali soil amelioration. In this method, after sampling, amount of Na2CO3, NaHCO3, Mg(HCO3)2,±)Na and ±)Mg can be calculated by analysis. According to the component in FGD byproduct from thermal power plants and facilities, the amount for FGD byproduct from thermal power plants and facilities needed in the alkali soil to be ameliorated can be determined. The FGD byproduct from thermal power plants and facilities are scattered on the surface according to the alkalization degree. After irrigating, the soil is operated just like common land. This invention allows the FGD byproduct from thermal power plants and facilities to be utilized effectively and economically, changing from it from waste to a useful substance. Moreover, it provides a method for alkali soil amelioration, which is fast, efficient, consumes less water, is cost effective, and promising.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Tsinghua UniversityInventors: Changhe Chen, Xuchang Xu, Masayoshi Sadakata, Ligeng Wu, Shujuan Wang, Yuejin Li, Yan Li
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Patent number: 8002870Abstract: Soil amendment/foliar nutrient compositions and methods for their manufacture and use are provided. The compositions are aqueous compositions that include a carbon skeleton energy component (CSE); a macronutrient; a vitamin cofactor; a complexing agent; and at least one of exotic micronutrient component and an ionophore component.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventor: Thomas T. Yamashita
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Publication number: 20110185780Abstract: The present invention relates to provides novel fertilizer products from Kimberlite having utility as nutrients to supply silica, magnesium, trace elements with or without organic substances, and also having scope to design products with various combinations with other fertilizers and/or plant based nutrients with or without nano structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Bijam Biosciences Private LimitedInventor: Durga Yandapalli Prasad
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Patent number: 7947104Abstract: The invention describes a new method for treating sludge, which can result in the production of high nitrogen organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that incorporates municipal sludges or biosolids or organic sludges that can compete with traditional fertilizers such as ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate and urea on the commodity fertilizer marketplace. The method takes advantage of the thixotropic property of dewatered biosolids or organic sludge to create a pumpable paste-like material from the biosolids or organic sludge that is then treated with an oxidizer to reduce odorant effects and an acid. This mix is then interacted with concentrated sulfuric and or phosphoric acids and an ammonia source or alternatively a hot or molten melt or salt of ammonium sulfate/phosphate to form a fertilizer mix. The present invention controls the heat, atmospheric pressure and retention time of the fertilizer mix in the reaction vessel.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Vitag Corp.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Burnham, James P. Carr, Gary L. Dahms
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Publication number: 20100326151Abstract: An enhanced fertilizer product comprised of nutrients and inert solids wherein the nutrients and inert solids are derived from a source material. The nutrients in the source material are collected with a nutrient capture process. The fertilizer product is agglomerated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Daniel Paul Madigan, Ronald Dean Eichhorn
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Patent number: 7851499Abstract: This invention relates to insecticidal fertilizer mixtures containing (a) an agonist or antagonist of ion channels in the insect nervous system; (b) a fertilizer; (c) optionally, an adherent; and (d) optionally, one or more auxiliaries and/or carrier materials.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Bayer CropScience LPInventors: Reed Nathan Royalty, Britt Baker
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Patent number: 7837757Abstract: This invention relates to the use of nitrogen- or calcium-containing fertilizers to improve the performance of S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA, ABA) or ABA salts on plants. This invention also relates to the use of ABA to reduce the phytotoxicity of foliar applied fertilizers.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Valent BioSciences CorporationInventors: Xiaozhong Liu, Daniel F. Heiman, Derek D. Woolard, Yueh Wang, Benjamin Belkind, Prem Warrior, Gregory D. Venburg, Peter D. Petracek