Patents Assigned to Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC
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Patent number: 10822487Abstract: Water soluble polymeric compositions are provided including at least one polyanionic polymer component (e.g., a copolymer containing maleic and itaconic repeat units), and at least one high molecular weight component selected from copolymers different than the polyanionic polymer and preferably having dicarboxylic repeat units, and a cellulose or cellulose derivative. The compositions are preferably substantially free of hydrocarbons and can be used to coat solid fertilizers in order to reduce fines.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Patent number: 10377680Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Patent number: 10336659Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: VERDESIAN LIFE SCIENCES, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Patent number: 10173941Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Patent number: 10065896Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Patent number: 10059636Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Patent number: 9961922Abstract: Improved animal feeds and/or waters are provided, which include amendments comprising one or more copolymer salts serving to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of animals. The copolymers are preferably water soluble and have substantially equimolar amounts of maleic and itaconic moieties.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Patent number: 9738565Abstract: Methods are provided for the treatment of livestock or poultry confinement facilities equipped with manure collection zones (e.g., a manure pit or litter), in order to reduce and mitigate the effects of gaseous ammonia within the facility. The treatment involves application of an aqueous mixture including a partial calcium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer and a partial ammonium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer. Preferably, the amount of the partial calcium salt copolymer is greater than the amount of the partial ammonium salt copolymer. The treatment methods provide prompt and lasting reductions in gaseous ammonia within the confinement facility.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20170183492Abstract: Water soluble polymeric compositions are provided including at least one polyanionic polymer component (e.g., a copolymer containing maleic and itaconic repeat units), and at least one high molecular weight component selected from copolymers different than the polyanionic polymer and preferably having dicarboxylic repeat units, and a cellulose or cellulose derivative. The compositions are preferably substantially free of hydrocarbons and can be used to coat solid fertilizers in order to reduce fines.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Publication number: 20170183272Abstract: Improved, low-cost agricultural products are provided comprising respective amounts of humic acid and a polyanionic polymer. The products may be mixed with or applied to fertilizers to enhance plant uptake of nutrients. The polyanionic polymer preferably includes maleic and itaconic repeat units, and optionally sulfonate repeat units.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20160324149Abstract: Plant growth regulator compositions comprise an aqueous mixture of one or more plant growth regulators and one or more polyanionic polymers. The polymers contain at least about 80 mol percent of repeat units bearing at least one anionic functional group, the plant growth regulator being present at a level of up to about 6000 ppm. Preferably, the polymers contain respective amounts of maleic and itaconic repeat units.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20160272553Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Patent number: 9416063Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Publication number: 20160185678Abstract: Aqueous liquid formulations contain one or more anionic polymers, a high concentration of boron compounds, and a boron dispersant or solvent. The compositions are operable to maintain the boron content thereof in stable dispersion for at least 72 hours. The dispersant or solvent is selected from saturated aliphatic diols, glycols, hydroxyl-rich compounds, alpha-hydroxy acids, and mixtures thereof. Preferred polymers include dicarboxylic repeat units and optional sulfonate repeat units. The formulations have heretofore unattainable high boron contents, and are useful in agricultural contexts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Publication number: 20160177004Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Publication number: 20160174549Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Publication number: 20160174547Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Publication number: 20160175469Abstract: Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Jacob Mazo, Grigory Mazo
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Patent number: 9359264Abstract: Methods of formulating agriculturally useful compositions are provided wherein the compositions comprise individual quantities of anhydrous ammonia, ammonia solution, and one or more agricultural actives different than anhydrous ammonia. The compositions may include polyanionic polymers, fertilizers, and/or biocidal agents. Preferably, the compositions are created in pressurized tanks and are applied in the same fashion as anhydrous ammonia.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20160100609Abstract: Improved animal feeds and/or waters are provided, which include amendments comprising one or more copolymer salts serving to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of animals. The copolymers are preferably water soluble and have substantially equimolar amounts of maleic and itaconic moieties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Verdesian Life Sciences, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders