US3196071A
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Slime control agents
Assignee: EF Houghton and Co
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Filing: 1962-10-04
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1982-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert K Smith
- 👤 Abrams Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:22
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A BACTERICIDE AND FUNGICIDE ESSENTAILLY CONSISTING OF A REACTION PRODUCT OF A POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL HAVING A RATIO OF HYDROXYL GROUPS TO CARBON ATOMS OF NOT LESS THAN 1 TO 3, AN ALIPHATIC ACID HAVING A CARBON CHAIN LENGTH OF NOT IN EXCESS OF FOUR CARBON ATOMS ALPHA SUBSTITUTED WITH A HALOGEN, AND AN ALDEHYDE HAVING A CARBON CHAIN LENGTH OF NOT IN EXCESS OF FOUR, IN THE PROPORTIONS PER MOL OF SAID ALIPHATIC ACID ON ONE-FIFTH TO TWO AND ONE-HALF MOLS OF SAID ALDEHYDE AND ONE-FIFTH TO ONE MOL OF SAID POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL, SAID REACTION PRODUCT INCLUDING AN ACETAL GROUP AND AN ALPHA HALOGEN SUBSTITUTED INCLUDING AN ACETAL GROUP AND AN ALPHA HALOGEN SUBSTITUTED ALIPHATIC ACID GROUP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A BACTERICIDE AND FUNGICIDE ESSENTAILLY CONSISTING OF A REACTION PRODUCT OF A POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL HAVING A RATIO OF HYDROXYL GROUPS TO CARBON ATOMS OF NOT LESS THAN 1 TO 3, AN ALIPHATIC ACID HAVING A CARBON CHAIN LENGTH OF NOT IN EXCESS OF FOUR CARBON ATOMS ALPHA SUBSTITUTED WITH A HALOGEN, AND AN ALDEHYDE HAVING A CARBON CHAIN LENGTH OF NOT IN EXCESS OF FOUR, IN THE PROPORTIONS PER MOL OF SAID ALIPHATIC ACID ON ONE-FIFTH TO TWO AND ONE-HALF MOLS OF SAID ALDEHYDE AND ONE-FIFTH TO ONE MOL OF SAID POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL, SAID REACTION PRODUCT INCLUDING AN ACETAL GROUP AND AN ALPHA HALOGEN SUBSTITUTED INCLUDING AN ACETAL GROUP AND AN ALPHA HALOGEN SUBSTITUTED ALIPHATIC ACID GROUP.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
128 words
THE METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE GROWTH OF BACTERIA AND FUNGI, WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO AN AQUEOUS SYSTEM IN WHICH CONTROL IS TO TAKE PLACE FROM 10 TO 500 PARTS PER MILLION OF A REACTION PRODUCT OF A POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL HAVING A RATIO OF HYDROXYL GROUPS TO CARBON ATOMS OF NOT LESS THAN 1 TO 3, AN ALPHA HALOGEN SUBSTITUTED ALIPHATIC ACID HAVING A CARBON CHAIN LENGTH OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR CARBON ATOMS AND AN ALDEHYDE HAVING A CARBON CHAIN LENGTH OF NOT IN EXCESS OF FOUR CARBON ATOMS IN THE PROPORTION PER MOL OF SAID ALIPHATIC ACID OF ONE-FIFTH TO TWO AND ONE-HALF MOLS OF SAID ALDEHYDE AND ONE-FIFTH TO ONE MOL OF SAID POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL, SAID REACTION PRODUCT HAVING AN ACETAL GROUP AND HALOGENATED ACETIC GROUP.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
128 words
THE METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE GROWTH OF BACTERIA AND FUNGI, WHICH COMPRISES ADDING TO AN AQUEOUS SYSTEM IN WHICH CONTROL IS TO TAKE PLACE FROM 10 TO 500 PARTS PER MILLION OF A REACTION PRODUCT OF A POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL HAVING A RATIO OF HYDROXYL GROUPS TO CARBON ATOMS OF NOT LESS THAN 1 TO 3, AN ALPHA HALOGEN SUBSTITUTED ALIPHATIC ACID HAVING A CARBON CHAIN LENGTH OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR CARBON ATOMS AND AN ALDEHYDE HAVING A CARBON CHAIN LENGTH OF NOT IN EXCESS OF FOUR CARBON ATOMS IN THE PROPORTION PER MOL OF SAID ALIPHATIC ACID OF ONE-FIFTH TO TWO AND ONE-HALF MOLS OF SAID ALDEHYDE AND ONE-FIFTH TO ONE MOL OF SAID POLYHYDRIC ALCOHOL, SAID REACTION PRODUCT HAVING AN ACETAL GROUP AND HALOGENATED ACETIC GROUP.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
THE METHOD OF CLAIM 9, WHEREIN SAID REACTION PRODUCT IS BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH PAPER PULP IN SAID AQUEOUS SYSTEM TO COMBAT SLIME.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |