Patents by Inventor Peter Petracek

Peter Petracek 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).

  • Methods of increasing almond yield
    Patent number: 11523611
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of increasing almond nutmeat yield comprising applying aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) or a salt of AVG at an effective rate to an almond tree following full bloom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Dale Forney, Peter Petracek, Gabriel Munhoz Pedroso
  • METHODS OF INCREASING ALMOND YIELD
    Publication number: 20220000111
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of increasing almond nutmeat yield comprising applying aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) or a salt thereof at an effective rate to an almond tree following full bloom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Dale Forney, Peter Petracek, Gabriel Munhoz Pedroso
  • 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
  • Fungicide
    Publication number: 20050131013
    Abstract: 5,7-Dibromo-8-(2-hydroxyethyl) quinoline, 5,7-dibromo-8-(2-methoxycarbonyloxyethyl) quinoline, fungicidal compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating plant diseases with these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Heiman, Peter Petracek, Judith Fugiel, Prem Warrior
  • Fungicide
    Publication number: 20050065177
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition and method of treating plant diseases using a compound of the formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Prem Warrior, Daniel Heiman, Judith Fugiel, Peter Petracek
  • Fungicide
    Publication number: 20050065220
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition and method of treating plant diseases using a compound of formula I where X is flouro, chloro and trifluromethyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Heiman, Peter Petracek, Judith Fugiel, Prem Warrior
  • Fungicide
    Publication number: 20050059649
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition and method of treating plant diseases using a compound of formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Heiman, Peter Petracek, Judith Fugiel, Prem Warrior
  • Fungicide
    Publication number: 20050054693
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition and method of treating plant diseases using a compound of formula I
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Prem Warrior, Daniel Heiman, Judith Fugiel, Peter Petracek
  • Inducers of plant disease resistance
    Publication number: 20050050587
    Abstract: Use of salicylates and 3-hydroxypicolinic acid to induce production of PR-1a protein, to increase resistance of plans to tobacco mosaic virus and to potentiate plant protective activity of SAR inducers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: F. Paul Silverman, Peter Petracek, Daniel Heiman, Christina Fledderman, Prem Warrior