Patents Assigned to Monsanto Company
  • Process and compositions promoting biological effectiveness of exogenous chemical substances in plants
    Patent number: 6133199
    Abstract: A plant treatment composition for application of an anionic exogenous chemical substance such as glyphosate herbicide to foliage of a plant is provided. The composition is a colloidal dispersion having supramolecular aggregates dispersed in an aqueous application medium. The supramolecular aggregates comprise one or more amphiphilic salt(s) having anions of the exogenous chemical substance and cations derived by protonation of one or more polyamine(s) or polyamine derivative(s) each having (a) at least two nitrogen-containing groups, of which a number n not less than 1 are amino groups that can be protonated to form cationic primary, secondary or tertiary ammonium groups, and (b) at least one hydrocarbyl or acyl group having about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Gerard G. Soula, Remi Meyrueix, Alain J. L. Lemercier, Nathan J. Bryson, Olivier Soula, Anthony J. I. Ward, Jane L. Gillespie, Ronald J. Brinker
  • Soybean cultivar 952145711160
    Patent number: 6133510
    Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 952145711160, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 952145711160, to the plants of soybean 952145711160 and to methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar 952145711160 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 952145711160 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Roger Lussenden
  • Bicyclic imidazolyl derivatives as phosphodiesterase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions and method of use
    Patent number: 6130333
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds having the following Formulae I-III, ##STR1## and ##STR2## The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of a variety of disease such as glaucoma, sexual dysfunction, asthma and cardiovascular disorders such as stable-, unstable- and variant-angina, hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, and thrombosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Horng-Chih Huang, Timothy S. Chamberlain, Steven Lynn Settle, William Dean Joy, Ned R. Siegel, Leslie D. Bell
  • Composition and method for treating plants with exogenous chemicals
    Patent number: 6130186
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed wherein exogenous chemicals are applied to plants to generate a desired biological response. One embodiment of the present invention is a plant treatment composition that comprises an exogenous chemical and a first excipient substance. The first excipient substance is an amphiphilic quaternary ammonium compound or mixture of such compounds, having the formulaR.sup.8 --W.sub.a --X--Y.sub.b --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --N.sup.+ (R.sup.9)(R.sup.10)(R.sup.11) T.sup.-wherein R.sup.8 represents the hydrophobic moiety and is a hydrocarbyl or haloalkyl group having from about 6 to about 22 carbon atoms, W and Y are independently O or NH, a and b are independently 0 or 1 but at least one of a and b is 1, X is CO, SO or SO.sub.2, n is 2 to 4, R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and T is a suitable anion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. I. Ward, Jisheng Ge, Joseph J. Sandbrink, Xiaodong C. Xu
  • Continuous process for the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl) iminodiacetic acid
    Patent number: 6130351
    Abstract: A process for the production of N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid. N-(acetyl)iminodiacetic acid is formed in a amidocarboxymethylation reactor system, into which a source of each of the following is continuously fed: (1) acetamide or an acetamide derivative, (2) formaldehyde or a formaldehyde generator or derivative, (3) a carbonylation catalyst, (4) carbon monoxide, and optionally (5) hydrogen. In turn, an amidocarboxymethylation reaction product stream, which contains N-(acetyl)iminodiacetic acid and the carbonylation catalyst, is withdrawn from the amidocarboxymethylation reactor system. The carbonylation catalyst is separated from the amidocarboxymethylation reaction product stream to recover the carbonylation catalyst and form a catalyst depleted product stream which contains N-(acetyl)iminodiacetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Michael K. Stern, Todd J. Johnson, Amy L. Jorgenson, Michael D. Rogers, Thaddeus S. Franczyk, II
  • Plasticized polyhydroxyalkanoate compositions and methods for their use in the production of shaped polymeric articles
    Patent number: 6127512
    Abstract: Plasticized PHA pellet compositions are provided which are processible into shaped objects, particularly blown and cast free-standing films. The Mw of the PHA in the pellets used to produce the films is at least 470,000, at least 435,000 if PHA thermal stabilizers of the invention are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Jawed Asrar, Jean R. Pierre
  • Combination of glyphosate and a triazolinone herbicide
    Patent number: 6127318
    Abstract: A composition comprising N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine or a salt thereof and a triazolinone herbicide is described. The composition can optionally comprise inert ingredients such as a surfactant, an emulsifier, a solvent, or a carrier. Triazolinone herbicides of particular interest in this composition include carfentrazone-ethyl and sulfentrazone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Tatsuo Sato, Masuo Kuchikata, Yoo Yong-Man, Kathleen S. Cearnal, John L. Killmer
  • Soybean cultivar 98-061870
    Patent number: 6124527
    Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 96-061870, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 96-061870, to the plants of soybean 96-061870 and to methods for producing a soybean plant by crossing the cultivar 96-061870 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 96-061870 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Edward A. Brown, Ralph T. Strabala
  • Antifungal polypeptide and methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi
    Patent number: 6121436
    Abstract: Antifungal polypeptides, isolated from Medicago plants, are shown to control fungal damage to plants. DNA encoding the polypeptides was cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of inhibiting fungal growth on plants. The polypeptides can be formulated into compositions useful in controlling undesired fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Jihong Liang, Dilip Maganlal Shah, Yonnie S. Wu, Cindy A. Rosenberger, Salim Hakimi
  • Compositions of polyoxyalkylene alkylamine surfactants having reduced eye irritation
    Patent number: 6121200
    Abstract: There are provided compositions of certain polyoxyalkylene alkylamine surfactants having eye irritation reduced by the addition of an effective amount of a sulfated polyoxyalkylene alkylphenol, alcohol sulfate, polyoxyalkylene alcohol sulfate, mono- or dialcohol phosphate mono- or di-(polyoxyalkylene alcohol) phosphate, polyoxyalkylene alkylphenol carboxylate or polyoxyalkylene alcohol carboxylate surfactant. Also provided are pesticidal, particularly herbicidal, compositions comprising polyoxyalkylene alkylamine surfactants having eye irritation reduced by addition of these eye irritation reducing compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Berger, Antonio M. Jimenez
  • Preparation of substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles having herbicidal activity
    Patent number: 6121458
    Abstract: Processes for preparing substituted 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl-pyrazoles and, specifically, for preparing C.sub.1-5 alkyl esters of 5-[1-(C.sub.1-5 alkyl)-4-halo-5-(C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2,4-dihalo-benzoic acids such as isopropyl 5-[4-bromo-1-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-yl]-2-chloro-4-fluor obenzoate, are presented. The described processes include novel approaches for forming phenyl-diketones, forming and alkylating pyrazoles, brominating heterocyclic compounds, oxidizing alkyl-substituted benzene compounds, and esterifying carboxylic acids. These processes may be combined to prepare 3-aryl-5-haloalkyl pyrazoles, or alternatively, used in subcombinations or individually to prepare intermediates or other useful compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Bruce C. Hamper, Michael K. Mao, Wendell Gary Phillips
  • Herbicidal compositions of polyoxyalkylene alkylamine surfactants having reduced eye irritation
    Patent number: 6121199
    Abstract: There are provided compositions of certain polyoxyalkylene alkylamine surfactants having eye irritation reduced by the addition of an effective amount of a sulfated polyoxyalkylene alkylphenol alcohol sulfate, polyoxyalkylene alcohol sulfate, mono- or dialcohol phosphate mono- or di-(polyoxyalkylene alcohol) phosphate, polyoxyalkylene alkylphenol carboxylate or polyoxyalkylene alcohol carboxylate surfactant. Also provided are pesticidal, particularly herbicidal, compositions comprising polyoxyalkylene alkylamine surfactants having eye irritation reduced by addition of these eye irritation reducing compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Berger, Antonio M. Jimenez
  • Storage-stable composition containing exogenous chemical substance and siloxane surfactant
    Patent number: 6117816
    Abstract: A liquid composition is provided for application of a water-soluble exogenous chemicalsubstance, such as the herbicide N-phosphonomethylglycine in the form of one or more salts thereof, to foliage of a plant, following dilution of the composition in water, to elicit a biological effect. The composition comprises a continuous aqueous phase having a discontinuous oil phase dispersed therein. The aqueous phase includes water wherein is dissolved the exogenous chemical substance in a biologically effective amount. The oil phase includes (a) an adjuvant amount of a siloxane surfactant of formula (I) ##STR1## and (b) a substantially water-insoluble organic solvent for the siloxane surfactant. The organic solvent is present in an amount such that substantially all of the siloxane surfactant is contained in or associated with the oil phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Ganiyu A. Jimoh, Ronald J. Brinker
  • Broad-spectrum .delta.-endotoxins
    Patent number: 6110464
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel synthetically-modified B. thuringiensis chimeric crystal proteins having improved insecticidal activity against coleopteran, dipteran and lepidopteran insects. Also disclosed are the nucleic acid segments encoding these novel peptides. Methods of making and using these genes and proteins are disclosed as well as methods for the recombinant expression, and transformation of suitable host cells. Transformed host cells and transgenic plants expressing the modified endotoxin are also aspects of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Thomas Malvar, Amy Jelen Gilmer
  • Process for preparing films and coatings
    Patent number: 6111006
    Abstract: Extrusion films and coatings are prepared by applying a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) to a surface which is in the range from 20.degree. C. above to 20.degree. C. below the optimum crystallisation temperature of the PHA. A PHA of high melt flow index is preferred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Simon Dominic Waddington
  • Wet electrostatic filtration process and apparatus for cleaning a gas stream
    Patent number: 6106592
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas cleaning process and apparatus for removing solid and liquid aerosols entrained in a gas stream. The gas to be treated is passed through a wetted, electrostatically charged filter media. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the polarity of the electrostatic charge on the filter media is selected to enhance the removal of captured solid particles from the filter media. The apparatus is readily adaptable to a modular gas cleaning system configuration wherein varying numbers of the apparatus may be operated in parallel to provide a gas cleaning system of any desired gas flow capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Prabhakar D. Paranjpe, Lawrence F. Paschke
  • Process for making optically active .alpha.-amino ketones and selected novel optically active .alpha.-amino ketones
    Patent number: 6107512
    Abstract: The invention includes selected novel optically active .alpha.-amino ketones which either are themselves useful or are intermediates for the preparation of known ketomethylene pseudopeptides useful as antibiotics, antibiotic enhancers, or enzyme inhibitors. Further, the present invention provides a method for dehydrogenation/asymmetrical hydrogenation to obtain essentially pure antipodes of ketomethylene pseudopeptides having two chiral centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: John J. Talley
  • Genetically engineered plant resistance to thiazopyr and other pyridine herbicides
    Patent number: 6107549
    Abstract: Esterase-encoding recombinant plant genes are utilized to achieve metabolic deactivation as a means to genetically engineer plant resistance to pyridine herbicides. The esterase/pyridine system provided is further useful as a selection system for the identification of transformed plant cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Paul C. C. Feng, Thomas G. Ruff
  • Herbicidal compositions
    Patent number: 6096687
    Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising a sulfonylurea derivative of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Q is --CH.dbd.CH-- or --S--, R is straight or branched C1-3 alkyl, and X is --OCH.sub.3 or --CH.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Scott K. Parrish
  • Hydrolyzable delivery system using crosslinked polymeric resins as vehicles
    Patent number: 6096834
    Abstract: This invention provides a method of preparing a polymeric delivery system for active ingredients. The delivery system is formed either by attaching the active ingredient to a linker through a hydrolyzable covalent bond, then forming a covalent bond between the linker and a portion of the subunits of a crosslinked polymer, or by attaching a linker to a portion of the subunits of a crosslinked polymer, then attaching the active ingredient to the polymer-linker combination through a hydrolyzable covalent bond. The invention also provides a delivery system comprising an active ingredient covalently bonded through a hydrolyzable covalent bond to a linker, which is in turn covalently bonded to a portion of subunits of a crosslinked polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Samuel J. Tremont