Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – From reactant which is a cellular material derived from...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-07
2008-09-09
Tran, Thao T. (Department: 1794)
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
From reactant which is a cellular material derived from...
C527S312000, C047S057600
Reexamination Certificate
active
07423106
ABSTRACT:
A superabsorbent starch graft copolymer product having particle sizes useful in granule applicators for application to agricultural fields. Starch graft copolymers applied to field crops provide excellent anti-crusting properties, increased seed germination and stand, increased crop growth, increased yields, and reduced water requirements.
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Doane Steven William
Doane William McKee
Absorbent Technologies, Inc.
Stoel Rives LLP
Tran Thao T.
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