Patents by Inventor Michael Thomas Pilato

Michael Thomas Pilato 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).

  • Pesticidal sulfur compounds
    Patent number: 6136983
    Abstract: Pyrazole, pyrrole and imidazole derivatives having formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein .dbd.X is .dbd.NR.sup.3, .dbd.O or an electron pair and Q comprises certain pyrazole, pyrrole and imidazole structures which, together with the remaining substituents, are defined in the description, are useful for controlling arthropod, nematodes, helminth or protozoan pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Agrochimie
    Inventors: Patrick Doyle Lowder, David Treadway Manning, Jennifer Lantz Phillips, Michael Thomas Pilato, Tai-Teh Wu
  • Pesticidal sulfur compounds
    Patent number: 6060495
    Abstract: Pyrazole, pyrrole and imidazole derivatives having formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein .dbd.X is .dbd.NR.sup.3, .dbd.O or an electron pair and Q comprises certain pyrazole, pyrrole and imidazole structures which, together with the remaining substituents, are defined in the description, are useful for controlling arthropod, nematodes, helminth or protozoan pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Agrochimie
    Inventors: Patrick Doyle Lowder, David Treadway Manning, Jennifer Lantz Phillips, Michael Thomas Pilato, Tai-Teh Wu
  • Pesticidal sulfur compounds
    Patent number: 6060502
    Abstract: Pyrazole, pyrrole and imidazole derivatives having formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein .dbd.X is .dbd.NR.sup.3, .dbd.O or an electron pair and Q comprises certain pyrazole, pyrrole and imidazole structures which, together with the remaining substituents, are defined in the description, are useful for controlling arthropod, nematodes, helminth or protozoan pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Agrochimie
    Inventors: Patrick Doyle Lowder, David Treadway Manning, Jennifer Lantz Phillips, Michael Thomas Pilato, Tai-Teh Wu
  • Pesticidal combination
    Patent number: 6057355
    Abstract: A pesticidal combination comprising a compound of formula (I) and a 1-arylpyrazole of formula (II).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Lee Haas, Michael Thomas Pilato, Philip Reid Timmons, Tai-Teh Wu, Scot Kevin Huber, Bernard Leroux
  • Synergistic compositions comprising pesticidal 5-amino-4-ethylsulfinyl-1-arylpyrazoles and piperonyl butoxide
    Patent number: 5883112
    Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic pesticidal composition comprising:(a) a pesticidally effective amount of a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine, Y is trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and(b) a synergistic amount of piperonyl butoxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Pilato, Charles Lee Haas
  • Plant growth regulation using 3-cyano-1-phenylpyrazoles such as fipronil
    Patent number: 5707934
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new method of plant growth regulation whereby a 1-phenylpyrazole such as fipronil is applied to a crop or a seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1998
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: Reed Nathan Royalty, Nguyen Dang Long, Michael Thomas Pilato, Nicholas Mark Hamon, Ngadi Yahmad, Djoko Prabowo Sastrosatomo
  • Protection of corn
    Patent number: 5696144
    Abstract: Method of control of corn borers attacking or susceptible or expected to attack corn plants whereby an effective amount of a 1-aryl pyrazole insecticidally active ingredient is applied near the corn sown seed.Method of protection of corn plants against European corn borer, whereby an effective amount of a 1-aryl pyrazole insecticidally active ingredient is applied near the corn sown seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: Reed Nathan Royalty, Michael Thomas Pilato, Nicholas Mark Hamon, Vernon L. Miles
  • Pesticidal 1-arylpyrazole-3-carboximidothoic acid esters
    Patent number: 5691333
    Abstract: 1-(Substituted phenyl)-3-(thioimidate)pyrazoles having systemic activity, arthropodicidal (especially insecticidal) and nematocidal compositions comprising same and methods for controlling arthropods (especially insects) and nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: Tai-Teh Wu, Michael Thomas Pilato