Kop-coat, Inc.

Hans A Ward

Cameron R Scott

Ronald Walton Clawson, Jr

Kenneth Allen Cutler

Alan S Ross

Brian Marks

Raymond Bender

Jr Ronald W Clawson

Ronald W Clawson

Raymond L Bender

The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicides achieve. A related method is disclosed.

Solutions for enhancing the effectiveness of insecticides and fungicides on living plants and related methods

Solutions for killing weeds include a herbicide admixed with a buffered amine oxide. The synergism between the two components reduces the amount of herbicide which must be employed to achieve an effective weed kill. Related methods involve application of the solution to the weeds to be killed.

Solutions employing herbicides and buffered amine oxides to kill weeds and related methods

The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicide achieve considered individually. A related method is disclosed.

A wood treatment composition having a synergistic combination of fungicides which may include two or more compounds. These combinations are shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to decay, mold and mildew when wood is treated with these combinations. Also provided is wood treated by these combinations, and a method of treatment for composite wood.

Synergistic combination of fungicides to protect wood and wood-based products and wood treated by such combination as well as methods of making the same

A method of protecting wood through enhanced penetration of wood preservatives includes providing a solution including (a) at least one amine oxide, (b) at least one organic wood preservative and (c) a buffering agent. The solution preferably has a pH of about 7 to 10. The solution is applied to the surface of the wood after which, with or without intervening storage, the materials are activated to effect enhanced penetration of the organic wood preservative into the wood. One may effect application at a solution temperature of about 30 to 75&#xb0; C. and preferably about 50 to 60&#xb0; C. to effect activation at a higher temperature and high relative humidity. In a preferred practice, the wood may be heated before and/or after application of the solution. The solution is also disclosed as a product.

Method of protecting wood through enhanced penetration of wood preservatives and a related solution

Method of protecting wood through enhanced penetration of wood preservatives and related solution

A method of determining the presence and quantity of wood treatment substance (pesticides, water repellants, dimension stabilizers and the like) on wood is provided. The wood treatment substance is combined with a fluorescent material and applied to wood. A light beam is impinged on the wood, and reflected light measured by a spectral device. Color saturation level of the reflected light is determined with a microprocessor. From this measurement a quantity of wood treatment substance on the wood can then be determined.

Method analysis for the presence of wood treatment substances on wood

A wood treatment material having a synergistic combination of insecticides including boron-containing compounds and synthetic pyrethroids, is provided. This combination is shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to insect attack when wood is treated with this combination. Resistance to attack by Formosan termites, in particular, is provided, in a cost-effective manner. Also provided is wood treated by this combination, and a method of treatment for composite wood.

Synergistic combination of insecticides to protect wood and wood-based products from insect damage

A wood treatment material having a synergistic combination of fungicides including boron-containing compounds, organo-iodine compounds and amine-oxides is provided. This combination is shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to decay, mold and mildew when wood is treated with this combination. Also provided is wood treated by this combination, and a method of treatment for composite wood.

Synergistic combination of fungicides to protect wood and wood-based products from fungal decay, mold and mildew damage

A synergistic wood preservative composition is provided comprising a quaternary ammonium compound and 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate having the properties of providing stain resistance to wood. The quaternary ammonium compound is preferably selected from the group consisting of didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, tri-methyl-coco-ammonium chloride and dimethyl-di-coco-ammonium chloride.

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Wexford, PA, United States of America

Hans A Ward