Patents Examined by Brian Bembenick
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Patent number: 5731265Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a process of treating plants and, in particular, to a process of stimulating plant growth and development by subjecting the plants to sound waves and by exposing the plants to a nutrient formulation. The invention further relates to a method of increasing the absorption capacity of plants.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1995Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Virgin Partners, Inc.Inventors: Tian Zhen Hou, John S. Destito
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Patent number: 5703012Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
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Patent number: 5703011Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
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Patent number: 5696051Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal compositions containing at least one compound from the group comprising imazaquin (A1), imazethapyr (A2) and imazethamethapyr (A3, AC 263222) in combination with at least one herbicide selected from the series comprising dicamba (B1), 2,4-D (B2), bromoxynil (B3), pyridate, the cyclohexanedione group and the pyridylsulfonylurea group.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Lothar Willms, Klaus Bauer, Hermann Bieringer, Erwin Hacker
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Patent number: 5683959Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
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Patent number: 5683962Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
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Patent number: 5681792Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
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Patent number: 5668086Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide composition comprising (a) paraquat and/or diquat, (b) an anionic surfactant and (c) a chelating agent, wherein a molar ratio (c)/(a) of the component (c) to the component (a) is 0.1-3. The herbicidal effect is markedly enhanced by the incorporation of the chelating agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1996Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Suzuki Tadayuki, Hasabe Keiko, Kurita Kazuhiko, Hioki Yuichi
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Patent number: 5650375Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal compositions which compriseA) a compound of the formula I or salts thereof ##STR1## in combination with B) one or more compounds selected from the group comprising growth-regulator-type herbicides, dicamba and its salts, diflufenican, nitrodiphenyl ethers, sulfonylureas which differ from that of the formula (I) and their salts, and selective grass herbicides.They are particularly suitable for selectively controlling weeds in rice, soya and other crops.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Erwin Hacker, Martin Hess, Hans-Philipp Huff, Hans Schumacher
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Patent number: 5614467Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for improving crop yield. The methods involve application of auxins such as indole-3-acetamide and/or tyrptamine to plants, either as a soil amendment or a foliar spray.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: William T. Frankenberger, Jr., Dean A. Martens
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Patent number: 5599774Abstract: Substituted N-arylindoles, a process for producing them and their use as herbicides. In particular, substituted N-arylindoles of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed in which: R is hydrogen; halogen; nitro; cyano; alkyl; alkoxy; alkenyloxy; alkynyloxy; alkoxyalkyl; carbonylalkoxy; alkyloxyalkoxy; cyanoalkoxy; benzyloxy; alkoxycarbonylalkoxy; alkylcarbonylalkoxy; haloalkyl; hydroxalkyl; formyl; azido; carboxy or its salts; COOalkyl; amino; substituted amino wherein the substituents are alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, formyl, alkylcarbonyl, substituted alkylcarbonyl substituted with carboxy or alkoxycarboxy, alkylsulfonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, aminocarbonyl, (di)alkylaminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, amino or (di)alkyl amino; carboxyamido; substituted carboxyamido wherein said substituents can be selected from alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, and haloalkylsulfonyl; sulfonamido wherein the N is substituted with hydrogen and/or alkyl; YR.sup.4 wherein Y is O or S(O).sub.m and R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1992Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Ferenc M. Pallos, Christopher J. Mathews
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Patent number: 5597777Abstract: A dispersible granular formulation has been developed which contains oxyfluorfen herbicide. This formulation provides excellent suspensibility characteristics, and reduces post-emergent vapor phytotoxicity.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1994Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Christine M. Cayer, Vincent A. Musco, Robert F. Peterson, Jr.
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Patent number: 5593947Abstract: Water-soluble polyorganic acids having a molecular size of more than 1,500 Daltons enhance plant fertilizer uptake when supplied to the plant, usually in the root feeding zone or through foliar mechanisms. Particularly suitable for this purpose are the polyamino acids such as polyaspartic acid and copolymers thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1994Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: Donlar CorporationInventors: Alan M. Kinnersley, Larry P. Koskan, David J. Strom, Abdul R. Y. Meah
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Patent number: 5541150Abstract: Copper-containing algicides for treating swimming pool water without staining are disclosed. The algicidal compositions include a source of copper and a polymeric sequestering agent. The polymeric sequestering agent may be a water-soluble anionic or cationic polymer. Conventional sequestering agents may also be included in the composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: BioLab, Inc.Inventor: John P. Garris
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Patent number: 5536698Abstract: Crop-protecting compositions containing isoxazolines or isothiazolines, novel isoxazolines and isothiazolines, and their preparationCrop-protecting compositions which contain isoxazolines or isothiazolines of the formula ##STR1## in which X is oxygen or sulfur, R is hydroxyl or has the meanings given in the description, Z is halogen, nitro, cyano, in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylmercapto, cycloalkyl, amino, hydroxymethyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxymethyl, aryl or aryloxy and n is an integer from 0 to 5. Novel isoxazolines and isothiazolines of this formula, a process for their preparation, and their use as a protection against phytotoxic secondary effects of herbicides.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Heinz-Josef Loher, Klaus Bauer, Hermann Bieringer
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Patent number: 5518991Abstract: The invention relates to storage-stable aqueous suspoemulsions which comprise fenoxaprop-ethyl, a sulfonylurea and/or phenylurea, an aromatic solvent and a surfactant combination of ethoxylated tristyrylphenol and ethoxylated synthesis alcohol, which are phosphated if appropriate, to processes for their preparation and to their use in plant protection.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1994Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gerhard Frisch, Thomas Maier
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Patent number: 5512537Abstract: Herbicidal compounds have the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, phenyl, 2-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, benzyl, 2-methylbenzyl or vinyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or chloro;R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, nitro, p-tolyloxy or p-chlorophenoxy;R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a methyl, methoxy, trifluoromethoxy or halo group at the 2, 4- or 5-position;m is --CH or N; andX is O or NOR.sub.5 in which R.sub.5 is methyl or ethyl; provided that:(a) when R.sub.1 is methyl, and(i) R.sub.3 is methyl, then R.sub.4 is 4-methyl, 4-methoxy or chloro;(ii) R.sub.3 is nitro, then R.sub.4 is methoxy;(b) when R.sub.1 is ethyl, R.sub.3 is methyl or methoxy;(c) when R.sub.2 is chloro, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;(d) when R.sub.2 is methyl or ethyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen;(e) when R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1994Date of Patent: April 30, 1996Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventor: Tsze H. Tsang
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Patent number: 5502025Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 25, 1995Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventor: Brett H. Bussler
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Patent number: 5500403Abstract: Liquid formulations, suitable for use in extending the vase-life of cut flowers and which resist the development of unsightly discoloration and turbidity comprise from about 55 parts by weight to about 98 parts by weight of a sugar; from about 0.05 part by weight to about 1 part by weight of an inhibitor of aminocyclopropanecarboxylate synthase selected from L-trans-2-amino-4-(2-aminoethoxy)-3-butenoic acid and carboxymethoxylamine; from about 0.1 part by weight to about 5 parts by weight of an antimicrobial agent; from about 1 part by weight to about 5 parts by weight of aluminum sulfate; and from about 0.1 part by weight to about 5 parts by weight of a dicarboxylic acid of from two to six carbon atoms. All parts by weight based upon the total weight of the dissolved solid components.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1994Date of Patent: March 19, 1996Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Warren E. Shafer, Derek D. Woolard, Neyyan K. P. Samuel, Gregory D. Venburg, Bala N. Devisetty, Daniel F. Heiman
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Patent number: 5498773Abstract: Disclosed are herbicidal concentrate formulation compositions having reduced grass crop plant phytotoxicity comprising certain sulfonamide or sulfonylurea herbicides in admixture with a non-herbicidal organic or inorganic acid or mixture thereof in an amount sufficient to insure that during the post-emergent agricultural uses thereof in water diluted form the pH of the mixture is below about 5; also disclosed is the preparation of said compositions, aqueous formulations of said concentrate and the use of said formulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1994Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: DowElancoInventors: Robert L. Noveroske, Ronald W. McCormick