A multi-layered polymeric checkstand conveyor belt of the type used in grocery stores that is printed to display advertising information to engage the shopper at the point of sale and coated with a durable and impervious antimicrobial-containing surface coating. The inclusion of a QR code on the printed belt enables a shopper to easily access the information with a QR code reader app on the shopper's cell phone which directs to the store's website. The advertising and information content on the website can be easily changed and updated by the store so that the information content, including store promotions and special events are kept current. The antimicrobial agent in the surface coating is a quaternary ammonium organosilane compound that kills microbes on contact and has long-lasting residual effects to destroy and prevent the proliferation of microbes such as bacteria, viruses, mold, and the like. However, the cleanliness of the antimicrobial checkstand conveyor belt must be maintained by regular, and preferably at least daily, cleaning with an all-purpose cleaner and application of an antimicrobial surface protectant that inhibits the growth of bacteria the conveyor belt surface for an extended period of time. Compliance with the cleaning procedure is facilitated and ensured by the provision of an App downloaded to a tablet PC, for example, that has a detailed dashboard and accessible data to remind, report, and confirm cleaning of the belt.

A multi-layered polymeric checkstand conveyor belt of the type used in grocery stores that is printed to display advertising information to engage the shopper at the point of sale and coated with a durable and impervious antimicrobial-containing surface coating. The inclusion of a QR code on the printed belt enables a shopper to easily access the information with a QR code reader app on the shopper's cell phone which directs to the store's website. The advertising and information content on the website can be easily changed and updated by the store so that the information content, including store promotions and special events are kept current. The antimicrobial agent in the surface coating is a quaternary ammonium organosilane compound that kills microbes on contact and has long-lasting residual effects to destroy and prevent the proliferation of microbes such as bacteria, viruses, mold, and the like. However, the cleanliness of the antimicrobial checkstand conveyor belt must be maintained by regular, and preferably at least daily, cleaning with an all-purpose cleaner and application of an antimicrobial surface protectant that inhibits the growth of bacteria the conveyor belt surface for an extended period of time. Compliance with the cleaning procedure is facilitated and ensured by the provision of an App downloaded to a tablet PC, for example, that has a detailed dashboard and accessible data to remind, report, and confirm cleaning of the belt.

The invention relates to the use of bismuth subsalicylate or one of the derivatives thereof as a phytopharmaceutical agent, in particular for the treatment or prevention of fungal diseases in plants.

Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to surfaces are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent. The anti-adherent agents include Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/IPDI Copolymer, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-101, Polyester-5, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Polymethacrylamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Trideceth-9 PG-Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Dimethicone PEG-8 succinate, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone; Gum; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11; PEG-8 SMDI Copolymer; Polyvinyl Alcohol; VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer; a mixture of Acrylates Copolymer and VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; and any combination thereof. Various delivery vehicles, such as wipes, may be used to deliver the composition to surfaces.

Compositions for inhibiting the attachment of microbes to surfaces are disclosed. The compositions include a carrier and an effective amount of an anti-adherent agent. The anti-adherent agents include Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Bis-PEG-15 Dimethicone/IPDI Copolymer, Polyimide-1, Polyquaternium-101, Polyester-5, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Polymethacrylamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Ethylene Oxide/Propylene Oxide Block Copolymer, Trideceth-9 PG-Amodimethicone (and) Trideceth-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Caprylyl Dimethicone Ethoxy Glucoside, Dimethicone PEG-8 succinate, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone; Gum; Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11; PEG-8 SMDI Copolymer; Polyvinyl Alcohol; VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer; a mixture of Acrylates Copolymer and VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester; and any combination thereof. Various delivery vehicles, such as wipes, may be used to deliver the composition to surfaces.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one particular insecticide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one particular insecticide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Baciillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Baciillus cells; and b) at least one particular fungicide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Baciillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Baciillus cells; and b) at least one particular fungicide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

A cleaning system for all laundry, high performance textiles, and sports gear, which includes a washing agent and a protective agent. The washing agent is configured to remove unwanted matter from the high performance textiles, sports gear, and/or other laundry. The protective agent is configured to create a bonded barrier comprising organosilane antimicrobial(s) on the high performance textiles, sports gear, and/or other laundry for protection against odors from bacteria, mold and mildew and/or the like. The washing agent and the protective agent are configured to be used in a two-step water-based treatment process in which the washing agent is provided in a given first step of the treatment process and the protective agent is provided in a given subsequent second step of the treatment process.