Title:
SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING MOISTURE TO PLANTS AND SOILS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002015687
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Compositions provide dry soils, plants, or both, with moisture, and optionally, other active ingredients. The compositions can be used as the sole source of moisture for a growing plant or as an adjunct source during periods of diminished watering. The compositions are particularly well suited for use in household and potted plant applications. The compositions include an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of a polymer, a surfactant, and combinations thereof.
Inventors:
HAMERSKY MARK WILLIAM
SMITH STEVEN DARYL
SMITH STEVEN DARYL
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/025979
Publication Date:
June 13, 2002
Filing Date:
August 20, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PROCTER & GAMBLE (US)
International Classes:
C05F11/00; C05G3/60; C05G3/80; C09K17/20; C09K17/22; C09K17/32; (IPC1-7): C09K17/32; C05F11/00; C05G3/02; C05G3/04; C09K17/20; C09K17/22
Foreign References:
| US5921023A | 1999-07-13 | |||
| US5814123A | 1998-09-29 | |||
| EP0023347A1 | 1981-02-04 | |||
| US3458953A | 1969-08-05 | |||
| FR2741237A1 | 1997-05-23 |
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