Patents by Inventor Jeff N. Travers

Jeff N. Travers 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).

  • Patent number: 5925595
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a microencapsulated composition comprises: (a) combining (i) a triisocyanate that is an adduct of linear aliphatic isocyanates having the formula O.dbd.C.dbd.N--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --N.dbd.C.dbd.O, where n is from about 4-18, (ii) an aliphatic diisocyanate that contains a cycloaliphatic or aromatic ring moiety, the aliphatic diisocyanate having from about 6-32 carbon atoms, most preferably from about 8-18 carbon atoms, and (iii) a water-immiscible composition comprising a core chemical; (b) adding an aqueous liquid and forming an oil-in-water emulsion; (c) adding a polyamine to the emulsion; and (d) reacting the triisocyanate, the diisocyanate, and the polyamine, thereby producing a plurality of microcapsules having a capsule wall, with at least a major portion of the core chemical encapsulated within the capsule wall of the microcapsules. Suitable core chemicals include agricultural chemicals such as herbicides and safeners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Seitz, Ronald J. Brinker, Jeff N. Travers