50th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150351307 | SAND BAG SHOVEL ASSEMBLY - A sand bag shovel having an elongated rod connected to a connecting member and the connecting member attached to a scoop. The scoop has a pair of sidewalls and a front wall with tapered panels that form a peak. A funnel is used with the scoop that has a flange that extends outwardly from a top opening. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351308 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TILLING GROUND MATERIALS - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for tilling ground material. According to one embodiment, a tiller system is provided comprising two coiled conical blades that penetrate ground material to provide both forward propulsion and tillage of the ground material. An operator of the tiller system can adjust the angle at which the coiled conical blades penetrate the ground material to achieve an optimal balance of forward propulsion, stability, and tillage of the ground material. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351309 | ROBOTIC GANTRY BRIDGE FOR FARMING - A robotic gantry ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150351310 | HAYMAKING MACHINE WITH A COUPLING DEVICE COMPRISING AN IMPROVED RETURN DEVICE - A haymaking machine includes a chassis supported directly or indirectly on the ground by wheels and a working device connected to the chassis. The chassis includes a coupling device to which two hitching pieces are articulated each bearing a hitching pin for the hitching to the respective lower arms of a tractor. Each hitching piece cooperates with a respective return device. Each return device storing energy when the corresponding hitching pin moves, relative to the coupling device, upward from a first position. Each return device is able to release that energy to the corresponding hitching pin by returning the hitching pin toward the first position. Each return device stores energy when the corresponding hitching pin moves, relative to the coupling device, downward from a second position, and each return device can release that energy to the corresponding hitching pin by returning the hitching pin toward the second position. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351311 | DEPTH ADJUSTMENT FOR CONTROLLING PLANTING DEPTH - A depth adjustment for an agricultural seed planting implement has a register with notches and a handle that engages pairs of the notches to control the depth of a seed trench opening assembly. The handle has a first handle orientation and a second handle orientation for each pair of notches and provides two different depth settings for each pair of notches in the register. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351312 | ROTATABLE APPARATUS FOR METERING AND TREATING AGRICULTURAL GRANULES - An agricultural apparatus for metering and treating granules such as seeds and granular crop additives. The apparatus comprises a metering device rotatably mounted on a spray chamber, the spray chamber connected to a conveyance device intake such as an auger. The metering device is rotatable between first (use) and second (transport) positions. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351313 | ZEROING ADJUSTMENT FOR DEPTH CONTROL SYSTEM - A zeroing adjustment for a depth control system of an agricultural seed planting implement has an adjustable link to compensate for the variable effects of tolerance stack-up and wear, so that all planting units of the implement can be adjusted to a common zero ground penetration setting from which depth settings can be made. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351314 | AGRICULTURAL INPUT SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS - Systems, methods and apparatus for selecting an agricultural input. First and second inputs are in communication with a seed meter. A selection apparatus constrains the seed meter to deposit only one of the input sources such that the seed meter is enabled to alternate between depositing the first and second inputs. Processing circuitry controls the selection apparatus to alternate between the first and second inputs. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351315 | Multiple Seed-Type Seed Meter - A seed meter is provided for planting multiple types of seed and rapidly switching between the types being planted in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop planting. The seed meter has a split seed meter reservoir with a pair of seed meter chambers flanked by or next to a pair of seed disks. Activation and deactivation of the seed disks within the seed meter are synchronized to selectively deliver one type of seed from one of the seed meter chambers for delivery out of a single seed tube of the seed meter, which may provide absolute and instantaneous on-the-go seed switching within a single row from each seed meter. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351316 | SEALING GASKET AND SEED HOUSING FOR A SEEDER AND SEEDER COMPRISING SUCH A SEED HOUSING - A sealing gasket made of a resilient rubber material or rubber-like material. The sealing gasket is formed as a rotationally symmetric body with a substantially constant cross-sectional profile. The cross-sectional profile includes: a first sealing part located furthest away from a center of rotation of the body and a second sealing part located radially inside the first sealing part, as viewed in the radial direction. An open space is defined by the first and second sealing parts. The second sealing part essentially curves through an angle away from the center of rotation. A seed housing can include such a seal and a seeder can include such a seed housing. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351317 | CONTINUOUS DRY PARTICULATE MATTER INJECTION DEVICE FOR FERTIGATION APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to continuous dry particulate matter injection device ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150351318 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL FOR A GRASS CUTTING REEL ASSEMBLY OF A LAWN-CARE VEHICLE - A system for controlling a grass cutting reel assembly of a turf-care vehicle. The system includes: a reel cylinder motor operable to rotate a reel cylinder of a grass cutting reel assembly of a turf-care vehicle at a desired rotational rate of speed to provide a controllable frequency of clip for the reel assembly; an automated height of cut control system operable to control a position of a front roller of the reel assembly to provide a controllable height of cut for the reel assembly; and a controller system operable to control the reel cylinder motor and the height of cut control system to provide a particular frequency of clip and a particular height of cut stipulated by one of a plurality of cutting scenarios programmed into the controller system and selected via a user interface of the controller system that is accessible by an operator onboard the turf-care vehicle. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351319 | TRIMMER HEAD WITH PIVOT POSTS HOLDING A SINGLE STRIP OF LINE - A fixed-line trimmer head for a rotary trimmer device includes the upper portion having a periphery, wherein the upper portion has a plurality of openings spaced from the periphery; and a plurality of mechanisms. Each mechanism can hold a strip of line and includes a post portion disposed through one of the openings in the upper portion, and a flange disposed at one end of the post portion and sandwiched between the upper portion and lower portion of the trimmer head to prevent vertical movement of the mechanism. The post portion includes two line channels, each line channel defining a passageway to receive the same strip of line, wherein at least one of the line channels is curved such that any portion of the strip of line being received through the passageway of that line channel is bent at that portion of the strip of line away from the second line channel while passing through that at least one line channel that is curved. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351320 | Farm Work Machine, Farm Work Management Method, Farm Work Management Program, and Recording Medium Recording the Farm Work Management Program - A farm work machine ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150351321 | SPREADER WIDTH CONTROL - A spreader system for discharging residue from an agricultural combine to a ground surface. The spreader system including a direction detector and a spreader operatively connected to a rear end of the agricultural combine. The direction detector is configured to detect direction changes of the agricultural combine and to produce a signal representative of the direction change. The spreader includes one or more impellers and a housing, with the impellers being operatively connected to the housing for rotating therein. The housing having an inlet for receiving a flow of residue, an outlet coupled to the housing for discharging the flow of residue, and one or more residue flow directors. The residue flow directors are configured to alter the flow of residue from the agricultural combine, the system being configured to alter the flow of residue dependent upon the signal. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351322 | Guide Mechanism of a Harvesting Machine - A harvesting machine having a guide mechanism adapted to direct a flow of crop residue from a threshing mechanism along one of three paths corresponding with three respective processing modes, the guide mechanism having a first deflection door and a second deflection door. An actuator and a first resilient element are coupled to the deflection doors, such that all three processing modes can be attained by contraction and extension of the actuator. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351323 | Drive system for a self-propelled harvesting machine - A drive system for a self-propelled harvesting machine includes a drive engine designed as an internal combustion engine, a first driven pulley driven by the drive engine that at least one drive pulley of a working mechanism via a drive belt. The drive system also includes at least one first and one second hydraulic unit. The drive belt is drivably connected to a pulley that is enclosed in sections by housing elements. The housing elements are disposed opposite one another and are fixed relative to the pulley. The first hydraulic unit and the second hydraulic unit are disposed on the housing elements and, the first hydraulic unit and the second hydraulic unit are drivably connected to a shaft that extends through the pulley. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351324 | Drive system for a self-propelled harvesting machine - A drive system for a self-propelled harvesting machine includes a drive engine, designed as an internal combustion engine, a transfer gearbox driven by the drive engine that includes a first driven pulley which is disposed on a drive shaft for driving at least one drive pulley of a working mechanism using a first belt, and at least one hydraulic pump for driving a further working mechanism. A second output pulley is assigned to the transfer gearbox and drives the at least one hydraulic pump using a second belt. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351325 | LED GROW LIGHT WITH AUTOMATIC HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - An efficient scalable networkable grow light system ensures that a DLI suitable for optimal plant growth without causing heat stress is met by selectively illuminating lighting elements of determined wavelengths, and adjusting intensity of the lighting elements, and adjusting the height of an assembly containing the lighting elements, if sensed ambient light is inadequate to meet the DLI. A hoist adjusts height to provide full illumination without causing heat stress, while reducing inefficiency due to excessive distance. If sensed ambient lighting is sufficient to meet the DLI, supplemental lighting is not activated. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351326 | Plant Infiltration Device - It is provided a plant infiltration device for infiltrating plants with an inoculum and method of using same, the device comprising a frame having one or more tray racks adapted for receiving at least one tray of plants to be infiltrated; an automated manipulation mechanism mounted to the frame and operable to displace the plant trays within the device; a plurality of inoculum reservoirs mounted to the frame and containing one or more inoculum fluids; an infiltration tank mounted to the frame and within which the plant trays are received when disposed in the infiltration position; and a vacuum generating device in communication with the infiltration tank to apply a negative pressure within the infiltration tank, thereby opening pores of the plant leaves immersed in the inoculum within the infiltration tank and causing the inoculum fluid to infiltrate into the plant leaves. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351327 | HAND-HELD MINIATURE AUTOMATIC TREE INJECTION DEVICE - This invention relates to a device for injecting fluids into a tree. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351328 | Vertically extending mobile gardening station - In an embodiment of the present invention, a mobile gardening station is provided and includes a first vertical support member, a second vertical support member, the first and second vertical support members held in parallel to one another and in substantially the same elevation, a wheeled base structure affixed to the first and second support members, a top support structure affixed to the first and second support members, and a plurality of rails attachable between the first and second vertical support members, the rails arranged substantially orthogonally relative to the first and second vertical support members and equally spaced apart in pairs along a substantially vertical plane. Each rail pair supports at least one hanging planter box, the at least one planter box connected to the upper rail in a pair of rails by at least one hanging connector, and resting against the lower rail in the pair of rails. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351329 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS - A system for storing and cultivating plants and enhancing usable area or space is provided. One or more racks are provided for housing plants, such as potted plants, in arrays extending in at least a vertical direction. Lighting is provided to provide ultraviolet and infrared radiation in the system. At least one rack is selectively moveable with respect to at least one lighting element, such that proximity between plants and at least one lighting element may be selectively varied. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351330 | NETTING MATERIAL WITH GROMMETS - A netting material having a length dimension and a width dimension much smaller than the length dimension comprises a flap folded from a fold region of the netting material along a longitudinal fold line at a distance from a longitudinal edge of the netting. The flap therefore comprises at least two layers of the netting material folded together. One or more eyelets are provided in the flap. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351331 | Tree Removal Device - A combination of a tree removal device and working vehicle for coupling the device thereon such that the combination is arranged for slicing tree roots is disclosed. The working vehicle has a front element which is pivotable relative to a frame of the vehicle about a lateral axis in front of a forward end of the frame. The tree removal device includes an attachment portion for coupling to the front element and a knife element having a blade portion. The blade portion has front and rear edges arranged for engaging the ground in respective forward and backward directions of movement of the vehicle which are sharpened so as to perform a cutting action in the respective direction of movement when the blade portion engages the ground. Furthermore, the knife element is pivotable relative to the attachment about an axis in a vertical plane that divides the vehicle into symmetrical halves. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351332 | Sprinkler Flow Valves - A sprinkler assembly is disclosed, having a flow control valve accessible from an exterior of the assembly, a backflow preventer valve that prevents water and debris from being sucked into a sprinkler when water pressure stops, and a safety valve that prevents watering when the sprinkler is missing from the assembly. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351333 | IRRIGATION HOSE - The invention relates to an irrigation hose intended for irrigating soils and made of a material comprising a thermoplastic, the irrigation openings being produced by means of a laser. The invention likewise relates to a method and an installation for producing such an irrigation hose for this purpose. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351334 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH HEAT DISSIPATION ASSEMBLIES - An irrigation system that includes a plurality of interconnected spans that are supported by tower structures. Each tower structure includes a drive assembly with a drive controller controlling its speed, and a heat dissipation assembly mounted to the applicant conduit carrying an applicant, such as irrigation water. The heat dissipation assembly provides cooling via conductive heat transfer to remove heat generated by the drive controller during operation. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351335 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH DUAL-CONTROLLER DRIVE ASSEMBLIES - An irrigation system that includes multiple interconnected spans that are supported by multiple tower structures. Each intermediate tower structure and end tower structure may include a dual-controller drive assembly that may include both a fixed-speed drive controller controlling the speed of movement of the dual-controller drive assembly when the fixed-speed drive controller is selected and a variable-speed drive controller controlling the speed of movement of the dual-controller drive assembly when the variable-speed drive controller is selected, and one or more selector switches configured to either manually, based on manual operator input, or automatically, based on automatic sensor input, select between the fixed-speed drive controller and the variable-speed drive controller. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351336 | Monitoring and Control Systems for the Agricultural Industry - A mesh-based wireless network | 2015-12-10 |
20150351337 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MODULATION ASSISTED VALVES FOR THE INTERNET OF THINGS - The invention comprises a process and system for controlling a genus of valve, typically in a pipe network. The genus of valve is herein referred to as a modulation assisted valve (MAV). The process and system of controlling said MAV's comprises a multitude of embodiments of such MAV's as deployed in a plurality of network configurations of pipes, such networks of pipes further interconnected with means of modulating the fluid forces encountered by such MAV's so as to assist in the actuation of such MAV's. The coordinated modulation of fluid forces within embodiments of pipe networks enables MAV's that are connected in common with the same pipe network to be controlled and actuated with reduced electrical energy consumed by said MAV's. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351338 | USER INTERFACE FOR A SENSOR-BASED INTERFACE DEVICE FOR INTERRUPTING AN IRRIGATION CONTROLLER - Some embodiments provide an interface unit interfacing with an irrigation controller, comprising: a housing; a controller configured to instruct an interruption of a watering schedule executed by the irrigation controller, the interruption based on one or both of sensed temperature and sensed rainfall amount, and based on one or both of user entered temperature and rainfall threshold parameters; a switching device coupled with the controller, and configured to cause the interruption in response to signaling from the controller; and a user interface comprising: a plurality of user input devices configured to provide signaling to the controller based upon user's engagement, and configured to allow the user to define the temperature and rainfall threshold parameters; and a user display comprising a display screen; wherein the controller is configured to cause the display screen to display a plurality of pictorial representations that in combination convey whether irrigation is being interrupted. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351339 | HYDROPONIC CONTAINER AND SYSTEM - A hydroponic fluid container is disclosed that includes a body having a bottom wall defining an aperture and an internal surface and at least one sidewall defining an internal surface, the internal surface of the at least one sidewall and the internal surface of the bottom wall defining a fluid-holding cavity, the internal surface of the bottom wall extending inwardly and downwardly, at a gentle slope, from a distal end of the internal surface of the at least one sidewall toward the aperture. The container also includes a drain in fluid communication with the aperture and a valve disposed therein. Additionally, the container has at least one support leg spacing an exit portion of the drain in an interposing relationship with a portion of the bottom wall and a distal end of the at least one support leg. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351340 | METHOD FOR REMOVING GENETIC LINKAGE IN A PLANT - The current disclosure relates to the field of plants, in particular to the fields of plant breeding and plant genetics. More particular, the disclosure concerns inventive methodology that may be useful in improving plant properties. In particular the invention may be useful in removing linkage drag. Also provided are plant and plant parts obtained with the method disclosed herein. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351341 | MAIZE INBRED PH18HB - A novel maize variety designated PH18HB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18HB with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18HB through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18HB or a locus conversion of PH18HB with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351342 | MAIZE INBRED PH1V69 - A novel maize variety designated PH1V69 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1V69 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1V69 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1V69 or a locus conversion of PH1V69 with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351343 | Maize Inbred PH1W4Z - A novel maize variety designated PH1W4Z and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1W4Z with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1W4Z through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1W4Z or a locus conversion of PH1W4Z with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351344 | Maize Inbred PH1M77 - A novel maize variety designated PH1M77 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1M77 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1M77 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1M77 or a locus conversion of PH1M77 with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351345 | MAIZE HYBRID X03F652 - A novel maize variety designated X03F652 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03F652 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03F652 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03F652, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03F652. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03F652. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351346 | MAIZE HYBRID X08F032XR - A novel maize variety designated X08F032XR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08F032XR with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08F032XR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08F032XR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08F032XR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08F032XR. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351347 | MAIZE HYBRID X70F220 - A novel maize variety designated X70F220 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X70F220 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X70F220 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X70F220, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X70F220. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X70F220. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351348 | MAIZE HYBRID X70F222 - A novel maize variety designated X70F222 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X70F222 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X70F222 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X70F222, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X70F222. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X70F222. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351349 | MAIZE HYBRID X70F225 - A novel maize variety designated X70F225 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X70F225 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X70F225 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X70F225, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X70F225. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X70F225. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351350 | MAIZE HYBRID X80F124 - A novel maize variety designated X80F124 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80F124 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80F124 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X80F124, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80F124. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80F124. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351351 | MAIZE HYBRID X85F784 - A novel maize variety designated X85F784 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85F784 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85F784 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X85F784, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85F784. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85F784. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351352 | MAIZE HYBRID X90F448 - A novel maize variety designated X90F448 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90F448 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90F448 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X90F448, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90F448. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90F448. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351353 | MAIZE HYBRID X95F581 - A novel maize variety designated X95F581 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95F581 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95F581 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95F581, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95F581. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95F581. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351354 | MAIZE INBRED PH18GP - A novel maize variety designated PH18GP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18GP with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18GP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18GP or a locus conversion of PH18GP with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351355 | MAIZE INBRED PH2DVF - A novel maize variety designated PH2DVF and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH2DVF with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DVF through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH2DVF or a locus conversion of PH2DVF with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351356 | MAIZE INBRED PH26NC - A novel maize variety designated PH26NC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH26NC with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH26NC through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH26NC or a locus conversion of PH26NC with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351357 | MAIZE INBRED PH1W6W - A novel maize variety designated PH1W6W and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1W6W with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1W6W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1W6W or a locus conversion of PH1W6W with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351358 | MAIZE INBRED PH1W9B - A novel maize variety designated PH1W9B and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1W9B with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1W9B through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1W9B or a locus conversion of PH1W9B with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351359 | MAIZE INBRED PH259Y - A novel maize variety designated PH259Y and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH259Y with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH259Y through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH259Y or a locus conversion of PH259Y with another maize variety. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351360 | MILKING DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORT DEVICE - A milking device includes a support device ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150351361 | ANIMAL HOUSING UNIT WITH LOWER REAR VENTS - Selectively closable vents are provided in the lower corners of the rear wall of an animal housing unit, adjacent the corners where the rear wall joins the side wall. The animal housing unit comprises an enclosure formed by a front wall, a rear wall opposed to the front wall, two opposed side walls extending between the front wall and the rear wall, and a roof spanning the walls. The enclosure further comprises a base remote from the roof and adapted to support the enclosure on a surface. A doorway is formed in the front wall, and at least two selectively closable vents are in the rear wall adjacent respective junctions between the rear wall and the side walls. Each of the vents includes at least one vent aperture positioned less than about 24 inches from the base. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351362 | ANIMAL TOILET SAND - To provide animal toilet sand that allows easy recognition of an area where urine has been absorbed, easy observation of the color of urine, and suppression of odor of excreted urine. An animal toilet sand is composed of a plurality of particulates having a water absorbing property, wherein the particulates include: color change particles that are configured to include pulp and to change color upon absorbing moisture; and white particles that have a core portion which is configured to include pulp and a covering layer which is configured to include pulp, highly absorbent resin and fragrance, and to cover the core portion, the white particles not changing color upon absorbing moisture, and the color change particles are included at a higher ratio by weight than the white particles. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351363 | CRATE COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A PET CRATE - A crate cover assembly for covering a pet crate that includes a crate top having a crate top perimeter, a crate bottom perimeter, and at least one crate side wall, includes: a frame assembly positioned on the crate top, the frame assembly including (i) a frame base having a base perimeter that is sized and shaped to match the size and shape of the top perimeter of the pet crate, and (ii) a frame support structure that extends upward from the frame base; and a cover assembly that fits over and covers the frame assembly. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351364 | Device for Automatically Feeding Calves - Device for automatically feeding calves with a mixing container for mixing a liquid food product, a teat, a connection line, which connects the mixing container with the teat, a branch line, which branches off from the connection line at a branch point and connects the connection line with a pump and a controller for controlling the pump, where a sensor is arranged on the teat, which is connected with the controller and is designed to detect a movement and/or deformation of the teat, and the controller is designed to control the pump during detection of a movement and/or deformation of the teat such that liquid food product is delivered out of the branch line towards the branch point until liquid food product exits the teat. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351365 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING A DOMESTIC ANIMAL - The invention relates to a system including: a self-contained unit including a first data carrier having an electronic identification device that is readable by radio frequency and the reading of which activates an electronic data sheet in a first database; and a third data carrier including a second identification code readable by an optical reader. The invention also relates to a method which uses the reading of the third data carrier to activate an electronic data sheet in a second database, and to allow the associative data between both identification codes to be visualized. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351366 | THE CLEANING OF ANIMAL BODY PARTS - A method of disinfecting or cleaning a body part of an animal including the steps of: impregnating a web of material with a disinfectant liquid and capable of generating a foam; causing the liquid within the web to foam; applying foaming liquid to the body part with the web including wiping the animal body part with the impregnated web; allowing the foaming liquid thus applied to the body part to evaporate from the body part. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351367 | Modular furniture system for cats - A modular furniture system for use with cats includes shaped components and component connectors, to allow assembly in a configuration. The shaped components can be polygon shaped with right angles between segments, and flat rectangular side surfaces. The shaped components can be i-shaped, z-shaped, t-shaped, square-shaped, and l-shaped, can be manufactured from corrugated cardboard sheets that are glued together, and can further include a cover. Sides of the shaped components can be impregnated with a catnip solution to attract cats, which can use the modular furniture system for play and to scratch their claws. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351368 | Pet Waste Collection Disposal Device - A pet waste collection and disposal device may be utilized to safely dispose of animal waste. The device includes a handle and actuation component, an elongated shaft component, and a capture mechanism. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351369 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO IDENTIFY MORBID ANIMALS - A method to identify morbid animals housed in a feedyard having a feed bunk, where the method includes providing a plurality of animal beacons and at least one beacon reader, placing the beacon reader adjacent the feed bunk, transmitting by a first animal beacon a first signal comprising a first unique identifier for a first animal wearing the first animal beacon, wherein the first animal is housed in the feedyard, receiving by the beacon reader the first signal, and based upon the first signal, determining a proximity of the first animal to the feed bunk. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351370 | LAYING NEST WITH EXPULSION SYSTEM - A laying nest comprising boxes ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150351371 | Hybrid Light Chain Mice - Genetically modified mice are provided that express human λ variable (hVλ) sequences, including mice that express hVλ sequences from an endogenous mouse λ light chain locus, mice that express hVλ sequences from an endogenous mouse κ light chain locus, and mice that express hVλ sequences from a transgene or an episome wherein the hVλ sequence is linked to a mouse constant sequence. Mice are provided that are a source of somatically mutated human λ variable sequences useful for making antigen-binding proteins. Compositions and methods for making antigen-binding proteins that comprise human λ variable sequences, including human antibodies, are provided. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351372 | HUMANIZED DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE IV (DPP4) ANIMALS - Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 nucleic acid sequence are provided. Non-human animals that comprise a replacement of the endogenous Dpp4 gene with a human or humanized DPP4 gene, or non-human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 gene in addition to the endogenous Dpp4 gene are described. Non- human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 gene under control of human or non-human DPP4 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human Dpp4-encoding sequence with human DPP4-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human Dpp4 locus. Non-human animals comprising human or humanized DPP4 gene sequences, wherein the non-human animals are rodents, e.g., mice or rats, are provided. Methods for making and using the non-human animals are described. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351373 | MATERIAL APPLICATION TO FISHING LURES POSSESSING TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE CHROMATICITY VICISSITUDE CREATING A COLOR CHANGING FISHING LURE OR RUBBER BAIT - A process where materials are applied to a plastic fishing lure surface, producing a lure that possesses chromatic vicissitude as a result of water temperature fluctuations. A non-thermochromatic base layer of one or more colors is applied to the plastic fishing lure. This layer acts as the visual appearance of the fishing lure in the absence of temperature fluctuations. Clear extender is then used as an additive to the thermochromatic ink. This addition to the ink then allows the ink to be sprayed onto the surface of the lure. This ink-extender amalgam can be applied in multiple layers however the bottom layer must have the least amount of hue saturation. Each layer thereafter would increase in hue saturation. Multiple hue combinations can be utilized. Once the desired number of thermochromatic layers has been applied, an ultra-clear super high gloss lacquer finish is sprayed on to the exterior of all layers. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351374 | TACKLE SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE LURE ORGANIZER - A fishing tackle organizer, usable alone or as a fishing tackle system, provides convenient storage and display of fishing tackle. The organizer includes an elongated body having a plurality of sites for securing tackle and can be attached to a pallet which slides into a tackle box. The individual pallet tackle organizers may be individually portable or secured in the system within a tackle box, on a boat, a fishing dock or in a garage. The tackle system is customizable and may include at least one of the disclosed organizers fixed or detachably positioned on a pallet. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351375 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING BLOCKAGES IN AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER - An agricultural sprayer arrangement includes a chassis, at least one ground engaging traction member carried by the chassis, a liquid tank carried by the chassis, a boom carried by the chassis, a fluid conduit associated with the boom that is fluidly connected to the liquid tank, a spray nozzle that is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit and includes a nozzle body, a differential pressure sensor with a first pressure sensor in the fluid conduit associated with the spray nozzle and a second pressure sensor in the nozzle body, and an electrical processing circuit coupled to the differential pressure sensor. The differential pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure difference signal and the electrical processing circuit is configured to report a blocked nozzle when the pressure difference signal is less than a predetermined threshold value. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351376 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING LIQUID MIXTURES - The present invention relates to a system for dispensing liquid mixtures, having a main stream line | 2015-12-10 |
20150351377 | VEGETATION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CHEMICALLY-BASED TREATMENTS - A vegetation control system for use with chemically-based treatments includes at least one distribution apparatus and at least one reservoir mounted onto a mobile unit. Routed within a passageway or passageways in the distribution apparatus are one or more conduits. These conduits are configured to route the chemically-based treatment from the reservoir through the passageway(s) to an end of the distribution apparatus, having one or more nozzles. The vegetation control system may be used by an operator to target specific branches and other specified areas of vegetation for treatment. The distribution apparatus is mounted onto the mobile unit for application of the treatment in various areas. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351378 | SELF EMPTYING RAT TRAP FOR DUMPSTERS AND RESIDENTIAL WASTE CARTS - A waste cart may be provided. The waste cart may include a housing having a top wall and a plurality of outer walls enclosing an interior space. The interior space may include a bait stick connected and extending therein. The housing may have an entranceway providing access to the interior space. The entranceway may include a passageway having a rotatably mounted plurality of tines adapted to allow one-way access into the interior space. The top wall may be pivotably connected to the housing. The top wall may be secured by a gravity locking mechanism adapted to release the top wall under the force of gravity when the waste cart is inverted, such as when the waste cart is fixed to the inside of a inversion-dumped trash bin. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351379 | RODENT REPELLENT FOR VEHICLE ENGINE - A rodent repellent for a vehicle is provided. The rodent repellent may include a medium and a cat urine scent. The medium may secure and deliver the cat urine scent. The medium may be an absorbent pad with an adhesive layer. Once the cat urine scent is absorbed by the absorbent pad, the absorbent pad may be attached to an engine of a car to deter rodents from entering and destroying the engine. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351380 | TISSUE-PRESERVING LIQUID AND TISSUE-PRESERVING METHOD - The present invention provides a tissue preservation solution that has good quality for preservation of tissues, organs and cells, and is useful in the fields of regenerative medicine, transplantation medicine, etc. The tissue preservation solution of the present invention comprises a compound having a Nrf2 activating effect. Preferable compounds having a Nrf2 activating effect are electrophiles, and in particular, ebselen and tert-butylhydroquinone. A preferable basal solution of the tissue preservation solution is Hank's balanced salt solution. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351381 | Method, System and Apparatus for Improved Micromanipulation and Storage - The present application relates to the manipulation and handling of biological materials and, in one form, provides an apparatus for micromanipulation of biological material, including a channel for accommodating biological material and allowing for passage of liquid treatment solutions. The apparatus may include a two part construction wherein two portions of the apparatus are adapted to be heat sealed with a secondary material intermediate the two portions prior to a vitrification process step. A system for vitrification of a biological specimen is also provided including a software operable means for controlling the temperature environment, a software operable means for controlling fluid dispense volume and velocity and aspiration volume and velocity for the application of liquid treatment solutions to the biological specimen, and a software operable means for controlling protocol time. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351382 | Method for Producing a Liquid Emulsifiable Formulation Comprising a Pyripyropene Pesticide - The present invention relates to a method for producing a liquid non-aqueous emulsifiable formulation comprising a pyripyropene pesticide of the formula (I) as defined below which is dissolved in an aromatic hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture containing surfactants, which stabilize the emulsion upon dilution with water, which method comprises the steps i) and ii) as described hereinafter: i) dissolving the at least one surfactant and the compound of formula (I) in the organic solvent or solvent mixture to obtain a clear solution of the at least one surfactant and the compound of the formula (I); ii) heating the solution to a temperature of at least 40° C. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351383 | Biocide composition and method for treating water - The present invention provides a biocide composition comprising a biocide and a carrier, wherein the biocide is soluble in the carrier. The carrier may comprise polyethylene glycol ester. The present invention also provides a method for controlling biofilms by eliminating and/or preventing microorganisms in an aqueous environment. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351384 | AQUEOUS SUSPENDED AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides an aqueous suspended agricultural chemical composition comprising an agricultural chemical active ingredient, an alkyl naphthalene sulfonate formalin condensate and one or two or more compounds selected from the group consisting of an alkyl sulfate, a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate, an alkyl phosphoric acid and a salt thereof, a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether phosphoric acid and a salt thereof, and a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether acetic acid and a salt thereof. The aqueous suspended agricultural chemical composition suppresses the crystal growth of the agricultural chemical active ingredient, and has an excellent effect on pest control and an excellent storage stability. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351385 | CUPROUS OXIDE PARTICLE DISPERSION LIQUID, COATING AGENT COMPOSITION, AND ANTIBACTERIAL/ANTIVIRAL MEMBER - A cuprous oxide particle dispersion liquid includes: cuprous oxide particles; 20 to 100 parts by mass of a phosphate ester-based anionic surfactant per 100 parts by mass of the cuprous oxide particles; and 500 to 10000 parts by mass of an organic solvent per 100 parts by mass of the cuprous oxide particles. The cuprous oxide particles have an average primary particle diameter of 2 nm to 80 nm and have an average secondary particle diameter of 50 nm to 150 nm, the average secondary particle diameter being measured by dynamic light scattering using cumulant analysis. A coating agent composition includes the cuprous oxide particle dispersion liquid and a binder resin, wherein the cuprous oxide particles are contained in a range from 0.1 to 50 parts by mass in 100 parts by mass of a non-volatile matter content of the coating agent composition. An antibacterial/antiviral member includes a substrate and a coating film formed on the substrate and containing the coating agent composition. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351386 | COPPER COMPLEX TITANIUM OXIDE DISPERSION LIQUID, COATING AGENT COMPOSITION, AND ANTIBACTERIAL/ANTIVIRAL MEMBER - A copper complex titanium oxide dispersion liquid includes: titanium oxide particles; and 0.1 to 20 parts by mass of cuprous oxide particles per 100 parts by mass of the titanium oxide particles. The dispersion liquid further includes: 5 to 100 parts by mass of phosphate ester-based anionic surfactant per 100 parts by mass of the titanium oxide particles and the cuprous oxide particles combined; and 300 to 2000 parts by mass of an organic solvent per 100 parts by mass of the titanium oxide particles and the cuprous oxide particles combined. The titanium oxide particles and the cuprous oxide particles have an average primary particle diameter of 2 nm to 80 nm and have an average secondary particle diameter of 50 nm to 150 nm as measured by dynamic light scattering using cumulant analysis. Moreover, 10 or more parts by mass of the titanium oxide particles are contained in 100 parts by mass of non-volatile matter content of the copper complex titanium oxide dispersion liquid. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351387 | Sterilizing Agents, Their Method of Manufacture and Uses - The sterilizing and deodorizing agents target bacteria, odors, toxic substances, etc. and are made from silver as metal particles and titanium dioxide as ceramic particles by (1) thermal bonding or (2) pressure bonding or (3) thermal/pressure bonding and mixing the resultant with hydroxyapatite as an adsorptive material. The agent can be mixed with ink, bonding agents and paints and applied to a variety of substrates. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351388 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING POTATO PATHOGENS - This application relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of potato pathogens preventing disease during post-harvest storage and processing conditions. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351389 | Biocide formulation and method for treating water - The present invention provides a biocide formulation comprising a biocide in a micelle, wherein the micelle comprises a block copolymer having a biocide-solubilizing part and a water-soluble part, and a quaternary ammonium stabilizing compound. The present invention also provides a method for controlling microorganisms by eliminating and/or preventing biofilm formation in an aqueous environment. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351390 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR AUXIN-ANALOG CONJUGATION - Compositions and methods are provided to detoxify an auxin-analog herbicide through the use of at least one GH3 polypeptide having amino acid/auxin analog herbicide conjugation activity. Such GH3 polypeptides in the presence of an auxin-analog herbicide will produce an amino acid/auxin-analog conjugate having reduced herbicidal activity. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351391 | PRESERVATIVE SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method of preserving a cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation, the method comprising including a mixture of at least two of the following esters of salicylic acid and glycerin, or salts thereof, in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation in an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit growth of a microorganism in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation: | 2015-12-10 |
20150351392 | MELANOIDINS AND THEIR USE FOR IMPROVING PROPERTIES OF PLANTS - The present invention relates to melanoidins and their use for improving properties of plants. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful for control of fungal plant diseases and drought conditions, and promotion of plant growth. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351393 | COMPOSITION - Antimicrobial composition comprising a lactam and a hydrotrope. Antimicrobial additive composition containing a lactam and a hydrotrope. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351394 | BACTERICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING FLUAZINAM - The present invention discloses a bactericidal composition containing fluazinam. Active ingredients of the bactericidal composition are formed by fluazinam (A) and eugenol (B). The weight ratio of A to that of B is from 1:50 to 100:1. The composition has a significant synergistic effect and a high control effect. The composition is adapted for preventing and curing various diseases of fruits and vegetables, and is particularly adapted for preventing and curing pepper | 2015-12-10 |
20150351395 | HERBICIDAL WEED CONTROL FROM COMBINATIONS OF FLUROXYPYR AND ALS INHIBITORS - Provided herein are herbicidal compositions containing of (a) fluroxypyr or an agriculturally acceptable ester or salt thereof and (b) an ALS-inhibiting herbicide, wherein the ALS-inhibiting herbicide is diclosulam, cloransulam, chlorimuron, or thifensulfuron, or an agriculturally acceptable ester or salt thereof. The compositions provide synergistic weed control of undesirable vegetation in areas including, but not limited to, soybean, cotton, corn, sorghum, sunflower, sugarcane, sugar beets, alfalfa, cereals (including but not limited to wheat, barley, rice and oats), non-crop, fallow-bed, perennial crop, fruiting crop, or plantation crop areas. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351396 | SOLID HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A SAFENER - Solid herbicidal compositions in the form of granules that contain a first herbicide active ingredient, florasulam, and cloquintocet acid are provided. These solid herbicidal compositions have excellent storage stability, are produced in a simple and efficient manner, and readily wet, disperse, and form a stable suspension in cold water. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351397 | SOLID HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A SAFENER - Solid herbicidal compositions in the form of granules that contain pyroxsulam and cloquintocet acid are provided. These solid herbicidal compositions have excellent storage stability, are produced in a simple and efficient manner, and readily wet, disperse, and form a stable suspension in cold water. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351398 | SOLID HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A SAFENER - Solid herbicidal compositions in the form of granules that contain a first herbicide active ingredient, pyroxsulam, and cloquintocet acid are provided. These solid herbicidal compositions have excellent storage stability, are produced in a simple and efficient manner, and readily wet, disperse, and form a stable suspension in cold water. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351399 | SUBSTITUTED [1,2,4]TRIAZOLE AND IMIDAZOLE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I | 2015-12-10 |
20150351400 | Processes for the Preparation of Pesticidal Compounds - The present application provides processes for making pesticidal compounds and compounds useful both as pesticides and in the making of pesticidal compounds. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351401 | SUBSTITUTED [1,2,4]TRIAZOLE AND IMIDAZOLE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I | 2015-12-10 |
20150351402 | NOVEL MICROBIOCIDES - Compounds of formula (I) wherein the other substituents MBG, HetAr, R | 2015-12-10 |
20150351403 | Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives as fungicides - Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I) | 2015-12-10 |
20150351404 | NEW ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351405 | Antimicrobial Abrasive Cream Type Cleaning Compositions for Inanimate Hard Surfaces - The present invention provides aqueous alkaline, storage stable, abrasive containing hard surface treatment compositions which provide good cleaning to a treated hard surface, and concurrently a useful sanitizing or disinfecting benefit to such treated surfaces, wherein the compositions comprise: 0.01-15% wt. of at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant, and preferably wherein the amount of the at least one anionic surfactant is in excess of the amount of the at least one nonionic surfactant; 0.1-50% wt. of one or more inorganic abrasive particulate materials which are based on inorganic carbonate compounds; a thickener; at least one non-cationic germicide constituent, which preferably are one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of: parachlorometaxylenol, and halogenated carbanilides (e.g., 3,4,4′-trichlorocarbanilide (also referred to as Triclocarban® or TCC), 3-trifluoromethyl-4,4-dichlorocarbanilide, and 3,3,4-trichlorocarbanilide; and, water, wherein the compositions preferably exhibit a pH in the range of 7-10.5, a viscosity of 1000-3000 cPs, when measured at 25° C., and wherein the compositions provide an antimicrobial benefit to treated hard surfaces. | 2015-12-10 |
20150351406 | Metal Oxide Compounds and Infusion Into Polymer Compounds - Described is an initial liquid composition with at least antimicrobial, antibacterial, and/or anti-viral properties comprising chelated metal oxide particles suspended in a polyol, such that metal oxide particles are homogeneously dispersed in the primarily liquid based polyol carrier and such that the chelated metal oxide particles form a stable complex suspension that can eventually become an alkaline based aqueous silver oxide dispersion. The suspension can be optionally further complexed with a combination of chitosan where the resulting metal oxide complex is provided in a concentration of between 0.1 and 25 weight percent. The liquid composition (with or without chitosan) can be subsequently added to essentially any polymer or polymer compound/system where the polymer degrades or melts at a temperature lower than the polyol carrier degradation or boiling temperature. The metal oxide complex may also impart beneficial semi-conductive or conductive as well as permeability and flammability property changes to the polymer (host) system. This technique allows for providing chelated metal oxide complexes to essentially any polymeric host without substantially altering the necessary physio-chemical properties of the original polymeric system. Use of the polyol chelated metal oxide complex additive carrier infused into a polymeric, food and/or beverage host is also included. | 2015-12-10 |