Patents Represented by Attorney Grace L. Bonner
  • Patent number: 5503999
    Abstract: An isolated DNA sequence which codes for a potyvirus replicase gene is disclosed herein. A method for providing resistance to infection by a virus by expressing a replicase gene in plants is also disclosed. Transgenic potato plants and tubers containing the replicase gene are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Joseph M. Jilka, Nilgun E. Tumer
  • Patent number: 5502025
    Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to the safening of crops from injury by herbicidal pyrazolosulfonylureas alone or combined with co-herbicides from various classes of chemistry, using various antidotal compounds known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Brett H. Bussler
  • Patent number: 5498630
    Abstract: A method of controlling Take-All disease of plants by applying a fungicide of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z1 and Z2 are C and are part of an aromatic ring which is benzothiophene; andA is selected from --C(X)-amine wherein the amine is an unsubstituted, monosubstituted or disubstituted amino radical, --C(O)--SR.sub.3, --NH--C(X)R.sub.4, and --C(.dbd.NR.sub.3)--XR.sub.7 ;B is --W.sub.m --Q(R.sub.2).sub.3 or selected from O-tolyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, and 9-phenanthryl, each optionally substituted with halogen or R.sub.4 ;Q is C, Si, Ge, or Sn;W is --C(R.sub.3).sub.p H.sub.(2-p) --; or when Q is C, W is selected from --C(R.sub.3).sub.p H(.sub.2-p), --N(R.sub.3).sub.m H(.sub.1-m)--, --S(O)p--, and --O--;X is 0 or S;n is 0, 1, 2, or 3;m is 0 or 1;p is 0, 1, or 2;each R and R.sub.2 is independently defined herein;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, or dialkylamino; andR.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Dennis P. Phillion, Diane S. Braccolino, Matthew J. Graneto, Wendell G. Phillips, Karey A. Van Sant, Daniel M. Walker, Sai C. Wong
  • Patent number: 5498830
    Abstract: Promoters for enhanced expression of ADPglucose pyrophosphorylase in potato tubers and fruits such as tomato; methods of using them; DNA molecules, plant cells and plants containing them. A method of decreasing the oil content of seeds by expression of ADPglucose pyrophosphorylase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Gerard F. Barry, Ganesh M. Kishore, David M. Stark
  • Patent number: 5496956
    Abstract: The invention herein relates to certain substituted-arylpyrazole compounds, herbicidal compositions containing same, herbicidal methods of use and processes for preparing said compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Scott S. Woodard, Bruce C. Hamper, Kurt Moedritzer, Michael D. Rogers, Deborah A. Mischke, Gerard A. Dutra
  • Patent number: 5489571
    Abstract: The invention herein relates to certain substituted-arylpyrazole compounds, herbicidal compositions containing same, herbicidal methods of use and processes for preparing said compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Scott S. Woodard, Bruce C. Hamper, Kurt Moedritzer, Michael D. Rogers, Deborah A. Mischke, Gerard A. Dutra
  • Patent number: 5484761
    Abstract: Disclosed are certain 5-methoxypyridinyloxypyridazines, compositions thereof which are herbicidal and methods of using such compositions for controlling undesired plants.Intermediates useful in preparing the pyridinyloxypyridazines are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Michael S. South
  • Patent number: 5484760
    Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to means for combatting the adverse phytotoxic action to crops arising from the interaction of various herbicidal compounds and biocidal compounds, e.g., insecticidal and/or fungicidal compounds. The means employed to reduce said interaction involves the safening action of various antidotal compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Brett H. Bussler, Harrison R. Hakes, David J. Mayonado
  • Patent number: 5457134
    Abstract: Fluorinated alkene compounds useful for and methods of controlling nematodes, insects, and acarids that prey on agricultural crops. Polar compounds, for example, 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butene-1-amine or 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenoic acid, are particularly useful for systemic control of pests. Novel method and intermediates for the preparation of 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butene-1-amine are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Peter G. Ruminski
  • Patent number: 5424412
    Abstract: This invention provides HSP70 introns that when present in a non-translated leader of a chimeric gene enhance expression in plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Sherri M. Brown, Colleen G. Santino
  • Patent number: 5424200
    Abstract: Novel transcription initiation regions that provide for enhanced transcription of a DNA sequence, particularly a plant sequence, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Joan C. McPherson, Robert Kay
  • Patent number: 5389680
    Abstract: Fluorinated alkene compounds useful for and methods of controlling nematodes, insects, and acarids that prey on agricultural crops. Polar compounds, for example, 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butene-1-amine or 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenoic acid, are particularly useful for systemic control of pests. Novel method and intermediates for the preparation of 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butene-1-amine are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Peter G. Ruminski
  • Patent number: 5359142
    Abstract: Novel transcription initiation regions that provide for enhanced transcription of a DNA sequence, particularly a plant sequence, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Joan C. McPherson, Robert Kay
  • Patent number: 5322938
    Abstract: Novel transcription initiation regions that provide for enhanced transcription or a DNA sequence, particularly a plant sequence, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Joan C. McPherson, Robert Kay
  • Patent number: 5284974
    Abstract: An improved process for the reaction of acetonitrile and hydrogen sulfide to produce thioacetamide, wherein a polymer-supported amine catalyst is used. Examples of the polymer-supported amine catalyst are polymeric dimethylaminopyridine resins, poly(4-vinylpyridine) cross-linked with divinylbenzene, and cross-linked polymer-supported 4-(N-benzyl-N-methylamino)pyridine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Eric L. Williams
  • Patent number: 5260262
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel herbicidal pyridines characterized by having in the 3- or 5-position an aliphatic or aromatic 1-ketone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Len F. Lee, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Sai C. Wong
  • Patent number: 5228897
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 2- or 6-position with an OR.sub.2 moiety where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halomethyl, lower cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, as well as herbicidal compositions and herbicidal use of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Donald E. Korte, Len F. Lee
  • Patent number: 5223526
    Abstract: Novel N-[2-(cyclic alkyl)phenyl]pyrazole-4-carboxamides useful as fungicides, methods of using said compounds, and fungicidal compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Jim I. McLoughlin, Suzanne Metz
  • Patent number: 5219824
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 3- and/or 5-position with a carboxylic acid-derived heterocyclic moiety, as well as herbicidal compositions and use of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Len F. Lee
  • Patent number: 5206369
    Abstract: An improved process for dehydrating dialkyl 2,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,6-dihydroxy-4-(alkyl)-3,5-piperidinedicarboxyla tes using concentrated sulfuric acid essentially in the absence of a solvent to prepare the corresponding dialkyl 2,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)dihydro-4-(alkyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: William H. Miller