Patents by Inventor Derek Woolard

Derek Woolard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • 1-amino-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid mixtures and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11882836
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-amino-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (ACC) mixtures. The present invention further relates to methods of promoting or synchronizing bud break in woody perennial plants by applying ACC mixtures and nitrogen containing fertilizer at a ratio from about 1:8.5 to about 1:510 of the present invention. The present invention further relates to methods of promoting plant growth in woody perennial plants by applying ACC mixtures and nitrogen containing fertilizer at a ratio from about 1:8.5 to about 1:510 of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: VALENT BIOSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Marci Ann Surpin, Robert Fritts, Jr., Derek Woolard, Franklin Paul Silverman
  • 1-AMINO-1-CYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLIC ACID MIXTURES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210400978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-amino-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (ACC) mixtures. The present invention further relates to methods of promoting or synchronizing bud break in woody perennial plants by applying ACC mixtures of the present invention. The present invention further relates to methods of promoting plant growth in woody perennial plants by applying ACC mixtures of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Marci Ann Surpin, Robert Fritts, JR., Derek Woolard, Franklin Paul Silverman
  • Promoting early establishment of potato crops by ethylene inhibitors
    Publication number: 20070199242
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for promoting early establishment of potato crops, and is particularly directed to promotion of potato sprout number and length, and reduction of sprout tip necrosis. In one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for increasing the number of sprouts per tuber, comprising the steps of administering an effective amount of aminoethoxyvinylglycine or 1-methylcyclopropene to the tuber to promote sprouting in the tuber. In another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for promoting the elongation of sprouts, comprising the steps of administering an effective amount of aminoethoxyvinylglycine or 1-methylcyclopropene to the tuber to promote sprout elongation. In yet another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for reducing sprout tip necrosis, comprising the steps of administering an effective amount of aminoethoxyvinylglycine to the tuber to reduce sprout tip necrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: James Hansen, Derek Woolard, Zhiguo Ju, Prem Warrior, Peter Petracek
  • Promoting early establishment of potato crops by ethylene inhibitors
    Publication number: 20040029736
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for promoting early establishment of potato crops, and is particularly directed to promotion of potato sprout number and length, and reduction of sprout tip necrosis. In one aspect of the invention, a method is provided for increasing the number of sprouts per tuber, comprising the steps of administering an effective amount of aminoethoxyvinylglycine or 1-methylcyclopropene to the tuber to promote sprouting in the tuber. In another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for promoting the elongation of sprouts, comprising the steps of administering an effective amount of aminoethoxyvinylglycine or 1-methylcyclopropene to the tuber to promote sprout elongation. In yet another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for reducing sprout tip necrosis, comprising the steps of administering an effective amount of aminoethoxyvinylglycine to the tuber to reduce sprout tip necrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: James Hansen, Derek Woolard, Zhiguo Ju, Prem Warrior, Peter D. Petracek