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US4336051A
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Process for the production of a soil improving composition
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-12-23
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Granted: 1982-06-22
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Expires: 2000-12-23
Abstract
Abstract 1 A process for producing a soil improving composition comprising fermenting gelidium type marine algae with various nutrients and regulating agents, the product of this process, and the application of this product to depleted farmland.
Inventors
- 👤 Juan U. Marquez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:52
CPC Classifications
C; C05; C05F; C05F11/00; C05C; C05C3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/946
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A process for the production of a soil improving composition comprising: (a) mixing 23-27% water, 5-8% gelidium type algae, 5-8% diastatic malt type C, 6-9% sucrose, 6-9% molasses, and 5-8% magnesium sulfate at a temperature of about 70° to 80° C. for about 24 hours; (b) recirculating the mixture for about 48 hours while mixing and maintaining it in the same temperature range; (c) adding 6-9% ammonium sulfate, 12-18% 1,2,3,-propanetriol, 6-10% sodium tetradecyl sulfate--industrial grade, and 6-10% sodium tetradecyl sulfate--medicinal grade, while maintaining the mixing, recirculation, and temperature range for a period of time sufficient to homogenize the ingredients; and (d) permitting the homogenized mixture to stand, open to the atmosphere, for from 6 to 10 days, while maintaining it at a temperature of from 50° to 55° C.; until the composition of this invention is formed; all percentages being by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A process for the production of a soil improving composition comprising: (a) mixing 23-27% water, 5-8% gelidium type algae, 5-8% diastatic malt type C, 6-9% sucrose, 6-9% molasses, and 5-8% magnesium sulfate at a temperature of about 70° to 80° C. for about 24 hours; (b) recirculating the mixture for about 48 hours while mixing and maintaining it in the same temperature range; (c) adding 6-9% ammonium sulfate, 12-18% 1,2,3,-propanetriol, 6-10% sodium tetradecyl sulfate--industrial grade, and 6-10% sodium tetradecyl sulfate--medicinal grade, while maintaining the mixing, recirculation, and temperature range for a period of time sufficient to homogenize the ingredients; and (d) permitting the homogenized mixture to stand, open to the atmosphere, for from 6 to 10 days, while maintaining it at a temperature of from 50° to 55° C.; until the composition of this invention is formed; all percentages being by weight.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The process of claim 1 wherein: the water is first charged to a mixing vessel and heated before the other ingredients of step (a) are added; all mixing in steps (a), (b), and (c) is by vigorous agitation; and step (d) is conducted in a second vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The product of the process of claim 1 or 2.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method of improving soil comprising applying an agriculturally effective amount of the product of claim 3 to depleted farmland.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 4 wherein application is by adding the composition to the primary water source in irrigation ditches at a ratio of 1 liter of undiluted composition to from about 500 to about 1,000 liters of water, so that the amount of undiluted composition applied per hectare is from about 150 to about 240 liters.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 5 wherein about 200 liters of composition are applied per hectare.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 4 wherein application is by spraying the composition, diluted with water in about a 1:1 ratio, so that the amount of undiluted composition applied per hectare is from about 150 to about 240 liters.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 7 wherein about 200 liters of composition are applied per hectare.
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