Patents by Inventor Philip J. Howard

Philip J. Howard 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).

  • AGRICULTURAL FUMIGATION USING A MULTILAYER FILM INCLUDING A PVDC VAPOR BARRIER
    Publication number: 20130032068
    Abstract: Methods for fumigating soil include providing a fumigant including at least one volatile substance into or onto soil and applying over the soil a multilayer polymeric film to form a vapor barrier between the fumigant-treated soil and the atmosphere to at least partially contain the fumigant. The multilayer film includes at least one barrier layer comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer and protecting layers on each side of the barrier layer. The multilayer film preferably has at least one UV protecting layer and optionally at least one reflective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Ian Van Wesenbeeck, Charles A. Carn, John D. Busacca, Philip J. Howard, Dennis Lane, Michael D. White, Anthony Weiss