Antifouling coating and method for using same
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1. An antifouling coating for an underwater surface which controls the attachment of organisms to that surface, said coating comprising(a) a compound of Formula I:
- ##STR3## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said surface; and
(b) a film-forming component.
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Abstract
A method of controlling the attachment of organisms to an underwater surface is disclosed. The method comprises contacting the organisms with a compound of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl. Antifouling coatings and cementitious compositions containing a compound of Formula I are also disclosed.
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1. An antifouling coating for an underwater surface which controls the attachment of organisms to that surface, said coating comprising
(a) a compound of Formula I: - ##STR3## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said surface; and
(b) a film-forming component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- ##STR3## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said surface; and
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7. An anti-fouling cementitious composition comprising a cementitious matrix and a compound of Formula I ##STR4## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said composition.
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8. A method of combatting the attachment of organisms to an underwater surface comprising contacting said organisms with a compound of Formula I:
- ##STR5## wherein R1 R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said surface.
- View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An antifouling coating for an underwater surface which controls the attachment of barnacles to that surface, said coating comprising
(a) a compound of Formula I: - ##STR6## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said surface; and
(b) a film-forming component. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
- ##STR6## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said surface; and
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21. An antifouling cementitious composition comprising a cementitious matrix and a compound of Formula I ##STR7## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups, in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said surface.
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22. A method of combatting the attachment of barnacles to an underwater surface comprising contacting said organisms with a compound of Formula I:
- ##STR8## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, C1 -C3 alkyl, C1 -C3 alkoxy, halogen, or hydroxyl groups, in an amount effective to control the attachment of barnacles to said surface.
- View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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Current AssigneeDuke University, Hjordis Blanchard
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Original AssigneeDuke University
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InventorsGerhart, Donald J.
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Primary Examiner(s)Page, Thurman K.
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Assistant Examiner(s)Kulkosky, Peter F.
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Application NumberUS07/961,159Time in Patent Office656 DaysField of Search424/609, 424/409, 514/690, 523/122US Class Current424/409CPC Class CodesA01N 35/06 containing keto or thioketo...A01N 43/08 with oxygen as the ring het...A01N 43/12 condensed with a carbocycli...A01N 43/90 having two or more relevant...C02F 1/50 by addition or application ...C09D 5/1625 organicY02T 70/10 Measures concerning design ...Y10S 428/907 Resistant against plant or ...Y10T 428/31504 Composite [nonstructural la...Y10T 428/8305 Miscellaneous [e.g., treate...
