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20080289063 | Plastid Transformation of Maize - A method is provided for transforming maize plants to express DNA sequences of interest from plant cell plastids. The method allows the transformation of maize plant tissue with heterologous DNA constructs by microprojectile bombardment of green light grown cultures and dark grown embryogenic cultures. The invention also provides for maize cells in which the plastids contain heterologous DNA constructs. | 11-20-2008 |
20120023611 | Isolated Novel Nucleic Acid and Protein Molecules from Corn and Methods of Using Thereof - This disclosure provides purified nucleic acids and polypeptides and various uses of these sequences such as transcript profiling. Also provided are transgenic plants, seeds, and plant cells containing DNA for expression of the proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants, methods of making such plants and methods of making agricultural commodity including seeds and hybrid seeds from such plants. | 01-26-2012 |
20120117685 | Isolated Novel Nucleic Acid and Protein Molecules from Soybeans and Methods of Using Thos Molecules - This disclosure provides purified nucleic acids and polypeptides and various uses of these sequences such as transcript profiling. Also provided are transgenic plants, seeds, and plant cells containing DNA for expression of the proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants, methods of making such plants and methods of making agricultural commodity including seeds and hybrid seeds from such plants. | 05-10-2012 |
20120210458 | Isolated Novel Nucleic Acid and Protein Molecules from Corn and Methods of Using Thereof - This disclosure provides purified nucleic acids and polypeptides and various uses of these sequences such as transcript profiling. Also provided are transgenic plants, seeds, and plant cells containing DNA for expression of the proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants, methods of making such plants and methods of making agricultural commodity including seeds and hybrid seeds from such plants. | 08-16-2012 |
20150089683 | Transgenic Plants With Enhanced Traits - This disclosure provides transgenic plants having enhanced traits such as increased yield, increased nitrogen use efficiency and enhanced drought tolerance; propagules, progeny and field crops of such transgenic plants; and methods of making and using such transgenic plants. This disclosure also provides methods of producing hybrid seed from such transgenic plants, growing such seed and selecting progeny plants with enhanced traits. Also disclosed are transgenic plants with altered phenotypes which are useful for screening and selecting transgenic events for the desired enhanced trait. | 03-26-2015 |
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20090143878 | OPERATOR PROFILE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE - A control system for a machine has an input device operable to receive an input indicative of an operator profile and to generate a signal related to the operator profile. The control system also has a controller in communication with the machine and the input device. The controller is configured to receive the signal and to change at least one operating parameter of the machine in response to the signal. | 06-04-2009 |
20100025167 | Braking system for an off-highway machine involving electric retarding integrated with service brakes - The disclosure describes, in one aspect, a method of braking a machine having an electric drive configuration. The electric drive configuration includes at least one electric retarding system connected to a first set of wheels. Additionally, a first friction brake system connects to the first set of wheels to provide a braking output torque. A second friction brake system connects to a second set of wheels and provides a second braking output torque. The system calculates and applies a braking ratio between the electric and friction braking systems based upon both user controls and conditions encountered. | 02-04-2010 |
20100057270 | Brake cooling fluid diverter for an off-highway machine - The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems. | 03-04-2010 |
20110022276 | Method And System For Controlling A Driving Direction Of An Electric Drive Machine - The disclosure describes, in one aspect, a method for changing a direction of a machine that is moving in a first direction. The method includes the step of receiving a signal indicative of an intention to change the direction of the machine to a second direction. The method also includes the step of determining whether a signal indicative of a speed of the machine is greater than a threshold based at least in part on an electric motor parameter. Finally, the method includes the step of applying a braking torque to at least one travel mechanism of the machine in response to a signal indicative of an accelerator pedal position until the speed reaches the threshold. | 01-27-2011 |
20120247887 | Brake Cooling Fluid Diverter for an Off-Highway Machine - The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems. | 10-04-2012 |
20130057053 | Braking System for an Off-Highway Machine Involving Electric Retarding Integrated with Service Brakes - The disclosure describes, in one aspect, a method of braking a machine having an electric drive configuration. The electric drive configuration includes at least one electric retarding system connected to a first set of wheels. Additionally, a first friction brake system connects to the first set of wheels to provide a braking output torque. A second friction brake system connects to a second set of wheels and provides a second braking output torque. The system calculates and applies a braking ratio between the electric and friction braking systems based upon both user controls and conditions encountered. | 03-07-2013 |
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20120148751 | WEAR RESISTANT ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Anti-microbial compositions comprising (a) a quaternary ammonium compound and (b) a cationic biocide. Applicant has discovered a synergistic combination of the two components with the ration of cationic biocide to quaternary ammonium being less than 1:10 or with a single quaternary compound in a ratio of less than 1.6 to 1 provide a film forming coating that has residual anti-bacterial activity and improved durability with strong resistance to general wear between applications. | 06-14-2012 |
20120171076 | WATER TEMPERATURE AS A MEANS OF CONTROLLING KINETICS OF ONSITE GENERATED PERACIDS - Methods and systems for temperature-controlled, on-site generation of peracids, namely peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions are disclosed. In particular, methods for using an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system overcome the limitations of temperature on the kinetics of the peracid generation and/or peracid decomposition inside an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system. The methods include the controlling of the temperature of at least one raw starting material, namely water, to improve upon methods of on-site generation of peracids. The methods allow for the generation of user-selected chemistry without regard to the ambient temperatures of the raw starting materials and/or the biocide formulator or generator system. | 07-05-2012 |
20120172439 | GENERATION OF PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS AT ALKALINE pH, AND THEIR USE AS TEXTILE BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The present disclosure provides methods for generating percarboxylic acid compositions and/or peroxycarboxylic acid compositions formed external to a point of use in non-equilibrium reactions for use in certain bleaching and antimicrobial applications, in particular laundry applications. The compositions are generated external to a point of use, at alkaline pH levels, viz. greater than about pH 12, and optionally suitable for use with detergents and/or surfactants for synergistic bleaching efficacy. Methods of bleaching and/or disinfecting are further provided. | 07-05-2012 |
20120172440 | IN SITU GENERATION OF PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS AT ALKALINE pH, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure is related to percarboxylic acid compositions formed in situ in non-equilibrium reactions. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are formed using ester based starting materials. Methods for using the percarboxylic acid compositions are also disclosed. | 07-05-2012 |
20120172441 | IN SITU GENERATION OF PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS AT ALKALINE pH, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure is related to percarboxylic acid compositions formed in situ in non-equilibrium reactions. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are formed using ester based starting materials. Methods for using the percarboxylic acid compositions are also disclosed. | 07-05-2012 |
20120232153 | ACIDIC BIOFILM REMEDIATION - Methods and compositions for biofilm remediation are disclosed. Biofilm is reduced and removed from soiled surfaces by providing to a surface in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a biocidal surfactant and at least one organic solvent. According to the invention, the biofilm remediation compositions reduce and remove biofilm formation by administering a one-step cleaner and disinfectant. The biofilm remediation compositions are stable and effective in concentrated and diluted ready-to-use formulations comprising an anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactant that is not an organocarboxylic acid, a sparingly soluble organic solvent and optionally a soluble organic solvent. | 09-13-2012 |
20130041030 | SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND METHODS OF USE AS BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS (PSOA) - The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents. | 02-14-2013 |
20130259743 | USE OF PERACETIC ACID/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND PEROXIDE-REDUCING ENZYMES FOR TREATMENT OF DRILLING FLUIDS, FRAC FLUIDS, FLOWBACK WATER AND DISPOSAL WATER - Compositions and methods for the use of peracid compositions having low to substantially no hydrogen peroxide for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation | 10-03-2013 |
20130264059 | USE OF PERACETIC ACID/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND PEROXIDE-REDUCING AGENTS FOR TREATMENT OF DRILLING FLUIDS, FRAC FLUIDS, FLOWBACK WATER AND DISPOSAL WATER - Methods for the use of peracid compositions having decreased hydrogen peroxide concentration and a UV-blocking agent for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation | 10-10-2013 |
20130264293 | USE OF PERACETIC ACID/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND PEROXIDE-REDUCING AGENTS FOR TREATMENT OF DRILLING FLUIDS, FRAC FLUIDS, FLOWBACK WATER AND DISPOSAL WATER - Methods for the use of peracid compositions having decreased hydrogen peroxide concentration for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation | 10-10-2013 |
20130274334 | SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND METHODS OF USE AS BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents. | 10-17-2013 |
20140238445 | TWO STEP METHOD OF CLEANING, SANITIZING, AND RINSING A SURFACE - Methods employing detergent compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid oligomers (PSO) in combination with a sanitizing rinse aid are disclosed. The methods beneficially clean, sanitize and rinse a surface in an efficient two-step process. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts, namely mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives, in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers and/or surfactants. The sanitizing and rinsing compositions employ peroxycarboxylic acid compositions in combination with a nonionic defoaming and wetting surfactant. | 08-28-2014 |
20140255510 | PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR INLINE OPTICAL OR CONDUCTIVITY MONITORING - Peracid stable fluorescent active compounds in highly acidic, equilibrium peroxycarboxylic acid sanitizing compositions are disclosed as having improved fluorescent stability allowing for monitoring of peroxycarboxylic acid concentration by conductivity and/or optical sensors. Beneficially, the compositions are also low odor and low/no VOC dual functioning acid wash and sanitizing compositions. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255514 | DEFOAMER USEFUL IN A PERACID COMPOSITION WITH ANIONIC SURFACTANTS - Low foaming, highly acidic peroxycarboxylic acid sanitizing compositions are disclosed as having both improved antimicrobial efficacy in comparison to conventional peroxyoctanoic acid and peroxyacetic acid compositions for sanitizing applications. The compositions include a combination of a low-foaming surfactant and an aluminum sulfate (or other metal salt) defoaming agent that is compatible with the highly acidic peroxycarboxylic acid sanitizing compositions. In particular, the sanitizing peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are also low odor and low/no VOC dual functioning acid wash and sanitizing compositions. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256811 | EFFICIENT STABILIZER IN CONTROLLING SELF ACCELERATED DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE OF PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS WITH MINERAL ACIDS - Highly acidic, stabilized peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are disclosed as having both improved antimicrobial efficacy in comparison to conventional peroxyoctanoic acid and peroxyacetic acid compositions for sanitizing applications, and improved transport and shipping stability. In particular, low odor and low/no VOC compositions having dual functionality as both acid wash and sanitizing compositions are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140308162 | PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID BASED SANITIZING RINSE ADDITIVES FOR USE IN WARE WASHING - A concentrated liquid sanitizing and rinse composition containing peroxycarboxylic acid(s) and compatible rinse aid surfactants is disclosed. The sanitizing and rinsing compositions are formulated in a single liquid concentrate, replacing a traditional dual product of a sanitizer and rinse aid. The sanitizing and rinsing chemistries are particularly effective at neutral pHs against gram negative organisms at elevated temperatures. Methods of using the concentrated liquid sanitizing and rinse composition are also disclosed. | 10-16-2014 |
20140308366 | SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND METHODS OF USE AS BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents. | 10-16-2014 |
20140335199 | PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR INLINE OPTICAL OR CONDUCTIVITY MONITORING - Peracid stable fluorescent active compounds in highly acidic, equilibrium peroxycarboxylic acid sanitizing compositions are disclosed as having improved fluorescent stability allowing for monitoring of peroxycarboxylic acid concentration by conductivity and/or optical sensors. Beneficially, the compositions are also low odor and low/no VOC dual functioning acid wash and sanitizing compositions. | 11-13-2014 |
20150094369 | WATER TEMPERATURE AS A MEANS OF CONTROLLING KINETICS OF ONSITE GENERATED PERACIDS - Methods and systems for temperature-controlled, on-site generation of peracids, namely peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions are disclosed. In particular, methods for using an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system overcome the limitations of temperature on the kinetics of the peracid generation and/or peracid decomposition inside an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system. The methods include the controlling of the temperature of at least one raw starting material, namely water, to improve upon methods of on-site generation of peracids. The methods allow for the generation of user-selected chemistry without regard to the ambient temperatures of the raw starting materials and/or the biocide formulator or generator system. | 04-02-2015 |
20150110894 | EFFICIENT STABILIZER IN CONTROLLING SELF ACCELERATED DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE OF PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS WITH MINERAL ACIDS - Highly acidic, stabilized peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are disclosed as having both improved antimicrobial efficacy in comparison to conventional peroxyoctanoic acid and peroxyacetic acid compositions for sanitizing applications, and improved transport and shipping stability. In particular, low odor and low/no VOC compositions having dual functionality as both acid wash and sanitizing compositions are disclosed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150111967 | METHOD FOR MAKING A PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids. | 04-23-2015 |
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20080275132 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids. | 11-06-2008 |
20090208365 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids. | 08-20-2009 |
20100021557 | SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND METHODS OF USE AS BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents. | 01-28-2010 |
20100048730 | SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND METHODS OF USE AS BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents. | 02-25-2010 |
20110293472 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING A PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids. | 12-01-2011 |
20120122980 | METHOD FOR MAKING A PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making a peroxycarboxylic acid. The apparatus includes a reaction catalyst and a guard column for pretreating one or more reagents, which can increase the life, activity, and/or safety of the reaction catalyst. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions made by the method and apparatus can include one or more peroxycarboxylic acids. | 05-17-2012 |
20120136051 | RHEOLOGY MODIFIED LOW FOAMING LIQUID ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to rheology modified, low foaming aqueous antimicrobial compositions. The compositions are phase stable under acidic conditions, and do not need to be rinsed from the surface to which they are applied. The present disclosure further relates to methods of use thereof. | 05-31-2012 |
20140271762 | Non-Sorptive or Minimally Sorptive Disinfectant Wipes - A disinfectant wipe is provided including a substrate that is substantially free of polyamides, and an acid anionic disinfectant is adsorbed to the substrate such that the disinfectant readily releases from the substrate to allow at least 65% delivery of the disinfectant when wiped on a surface. The substrate may be a woven, nonwoven, knit fabric, a foam, sponge or film composition and may be formed from polyester, polypropylene, nylon, cotton, rayon, acrylic, or combinations thereof. The acid anionic disinfectant has a pH below 7, below 5, below 3 and below 2. The substrate used to prepare the disinfectant wipe is not pretreated with the disinfectant or a release composition before applying the disinfectant. That is, the disinfectant is not applied and re-applied to ensure release onto a surface. In an embodiment of the invention acid anionic disinfectant is an antimicrobial agent. | 09-18-2014 |