US3873296A
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Increasing metals in biological tissue
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-05
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1990-01-05
Abstract
Abstract Methods of increasing the concentration of essential metals in biological tissue by making an exogenically synthesized metal proteinate (chelate) available for assimilation into the tissue. Analysis of selected portions of the tissue for deficiency of such metals may first be conducted.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey H Ashmead
- 👤 Paul A Little
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:56
CPC Classifications
C; C05; C05D; C05D9/00; C05D9/02; A; A23; A23K; A23K20/00; A23K20/10; A23K20/142; A23K20/147; A23K20/20; A23K20/24; A23K20/30; A23K50/00; A23K50/30; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S71/00; Y10S71/02; Y10S71/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
IN A METHOD OF STIMULATING PLANT GROWTH BY PREPARING A PLANT-LIFE SUSTAINING MEDIUM AND BATHING A PLANT OR SEED IN THE MEDIUM, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING ADDING AT LEAST ONE METAL PROTEINATE PRESENTING A SOLUBILITY OF LESS THAN ABOUT 7.6 MILLIGRAMS PERCENT IN A SOLUTION OF PH 8 TO THE PLANT BY ASSOCIATING THE METAL PROTEINATE, IN AN AMOUNT ADEQUATE TO STIMULATE PLANT GROWTH, WITH THE MEDIUM FROM WHICH THE PLANT OTHERWISE SUSTAINS LIFE, THE METAL PROTEINATE COMPRISING A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC, IRON, MANGANESE, COPPER AND COBALT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
IN A METHOD OF STIMULATING PLANT GROWTH BY PREPARING A PLANT-LIFE SUSTAINING MEDIUM AND BATHING A PLANT OR SEED IN THE MEDIUM, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING ADDING AT LEAST ONE METAL PROTEINATE PRESENTING A SOLUBILITY OF LESS THAN ABOUT 7.6 MILLIGRAMS PERCENT IN A SOLUTION OF PH 8 TO THE PLANT BY ASSOCIATING THE METAL PROTEINATE, IN AN AMOUNT ADEQUATE TO STIMULATE PLANT GROWTH, WITH THE MEDIUM FROM WHICH THE PLANT OTHERWISE SUSTAINS LIFE, THE METAL PROTEINATE COMPRISING A METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC, IRON, MANGANESE, COPPER AND COBALT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
In a method according to claim 1 wherein the preparing step comprises providing a soil medium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
In a method according to claim 2 wherein the preparing step further comprises premixing the metal proteinate with conventional soil conditioner and thereafter distributing the mixture over the soil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a method as defined in claim 1 wherein the preparing step comprises providing a hydroponic medium.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |