Patents by Inventor Philip R. Timmons

Philip R. Timmons 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).

  • Publication number: 20030092710
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling insect populations, in particular, insects which attack rice crops, are disclosed. The compositions include one or more compounds from the Formula 1A and one or more compounds from the formulas 1B-G described in the specification, and optionally but preferably include a suitable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Norihiko Nakakura, Philip R. Timmons
  • Patent number: 6492357
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling insect populations, in particular, insects which attack rice crops, are disclosed. The compositions include one or more compounds from the Formula 1A and one or more compounds from the formulas 1B-G described in the specification, and optionally but preferably include a suitable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Aventis CropScience, S.A.
    Inventors: Norihiko Nakakura, Philip R. Timmons
  • Patent number: 5506260
    Abstract: Substituted-1-arylpyrrole compounds of general formula (I) below, are useful as pesticides, in particular for the control of insects, arachnids, and nematodes. Processes to make the compounds and intermediates used for their preparation are described. Additionally, compositions containing the compounds and methods of use therefore are provided. Preferred compounds are the compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: X is halogen or a group R.sup.5 S(O).sub.n, in which n is 0, 1, or 2 and R.sup.5 is CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, CCl.sub.3, CF.sub.2 Cl, CFCl.sub.2, CF.sub.2 Br, CHF.sub.2, CHCl.sub.2 or CHClF;R.sup.1 is H, F, Cl, Br, OCH.sub.3, SCH.sub.3, or CH.sub.3 optionally substituted;R.sup.2 is CN;R.sup.3 is H, F, Cl, Br, OCH.sub.3, or CH.sub.3 optionally substituted;Y is CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 O, H, F, Cl or Br;X.sup.1 and X.sup.4 are individually H, F, Cl, Br, CH.sub.3, OCH.sub.3 or SCH.sub.3 ; andX.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are each H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AG Company
    Inventors: Russell J. Outcalt, Philip R. Timmons, Susan M. Cramp, Patricia L. Kwiatkowski, Anibal Lopes, Paul A. Cain, David N. Sinodis, Lee S. Hall, Jean-Pierre A. Vors
  • Patent number: 5360910
    Abstract: The invention describes novel 1-aryl-5-(substituted alkylideneimino)pyrazoles of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: R.sup.1 is cyano, nitro, or halogen;R.sup.2 is R.sup.9 S(O).sub.n in which n is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.9 is alkyl, preferably methyl which is substituted by halogen atoms which are the same or different up to full substitution of the alkyl moiety;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.4 is phenyl or heteroaryl, optionally substituted by one or more hydroxy, halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, cyano or alkyl or combinations thereof; preferably R.sup.4 is phenyl, which is at least substituted by 3-hydroxy or 4-hydroxy;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or halogen;R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen;R.sup.7 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl or haloalkoxy; andX is a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.14 in which R.sup.14 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, alkylthio or alkoxy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AG Company
    Inventors: Jamin Huang, Hafez M. Ayad, Philip R. Timmons
  • Patent number: 5306694
    Abstract: The invention describes novel 1-(2-pyridyl)pyrazoles of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: X is S(O).sub.n R.sub.1, in which R.sub.1 is an alkyl group, preferably a methyl group, which is fully substituted by halogen atoms, and n is 0, 1 and 2;Y is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkylsulfenyl, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, trialkylammonium salt, cyanoalkylamino, alkoxyalkylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino, alkylcarbonylamino, haloalkylcarbonylamino, alkylaminocarbonylamino, dialkylaminocarbonylamino or alkoxyalkylideneimino, wherein the alkyl and alkoxy moieties are a linear or branched chain, containing one to four carbon atoms, and the halo-substitution consists of one or more halogen atoms, which are the same or different, up to full substitution of the alkyl moiety;Z is cyano; andR.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Phillips, Philip R. Timmons, Gail S. Powell, Michael T. Pilato, David T. Chou, Jamin Huang
  • Patent number: 5236938
    Abstract: The invention describes novel 1-aryl-5-(substituted alkylideneimino)pyrazoles of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: R.sup.1 is cyano, nitro, or halogen;R.sup.2 is R.sup.9 S(O).sub.n in which n is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.9 is alkyl, preferably methyl which is substituted by halogen atoms which are the same or different up to full substitution of the alkyl moiety;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.4 is phenyl or heteroaryl, optionally substituted by one or more hydroxy, halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, cyano or alkyl or combinations thereof;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or halogen;R.sup.6 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen;R.sup.7 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl or haloalkoxy; andX is a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.14 in which R.sup.14 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, alkylthio or alkoxy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: Jamin Huang, Hafez M. Ayad, Philip R. Timmons
  • Patent number: 5223525
    Abstract: The invention describes novel 1-arylimidazoles of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: X is S(O).sub.n R.sub.1, in which R.sub.1 is an alkyl group, preferably a methyl group, which is fully substituted by halogen atoms, and n is 0, 1 and 2;Y is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkylideneimino, alkylsulfenyl, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl;Z is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, preferably methyl; andR.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are individually hydrogen, halogen or an unsubstituted or halo-substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylsulfenyl, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl.The invention further describes intermediates and processes to make the compounds, compositions of the compounds, and methods of use of the compounds for the control of arthropods (especially mites, aphids or insects), nematodes, helminths, or protozoa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AG Company
    Inventors: Tai-Teh Wu, David N. Sinodis, Philip R. Timmons, Gail S. Powell, David T. Chou, Peter W. Newsome, Lee S. Hall
  • Patent number: 5187185
    Abstract: Substituted-1-arylpyrrole compounds of general formula (I) below, are useful as pesticides, in particular for the control of insects, arachnids, and nematodes. Processes to make the compounds and intermediates used for their preparation are described. Additionally, compositions containing the compounds and methods of use therefore are provided. Preferred compounds are the compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: X is halogen or a group R.sup.5 S(O).sub.n, in which n is 0, 1, or 2 and R.sup.5 is CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, CCl.sub.3, CF.sub.2 Cl, CFCl.sub.2, CF.sub.2 Br, CHF.sub.2, CHCl.sub.2 or CHClF;R.sup.1 is H, F, Cl, Br, OCH.sub.3, SCH.sub.3, or CH.sub.3 optionally substituted;R.sup.2 is CN;R.sup.3 is H, F, Cl, Br, OCH.sub.3, or CH.sub.3 optionally substituted;Y is CF.sub.3, CF.sub.3 O, H, F, Cl or Br;X.sup.1 and X.sup.4 are individually H, F, Cl, Br, CH.sub.3, OCH.sub.3 or SCH.sub.3 ; andX.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are each H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AG Company
    Inventors: Russell J. Outcalt, Philip R. Timmons, Susan M. Cramp, Patricia L. Kwiatkowski, Anibal Lopes, Paul A. Cain, David N. Sinodis, Lee S. Hall, Jean-Pierre A. Vors
  • Patent number: 5079370
    Abstract: The invention describes novel 3-cyano-4-sulfenylated-5-alkoxy-1-arylpyrazoles of general formula(I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: R is C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl fully substituted by halogen;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 alkenyl and alkynyl or aralkyl (each of which may be optionally substituted), dialkylaminocarbonyl or a group --P(.dbd.X)(Oalkyl)(Salkyl) wherein X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each hydrogen or halogen;R.sub.4 is CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, SCF.sub.3, SOCF.sub.3, SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OCHF.sub.2, halogen or alkyl; and n is 0, 1 or 2.The invention further relates to intermediates and processes to make the compounds and to compositions thereof and to methods of control of arthopod (especially insect) nematode, helminth, and protozoan pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AG Company
    Inventors: Themistocles D. J. D'Silva, Gail S. Powell, Philip R. Timmons, Richard G. Pennicard
  • Patent number: 4918085
    Abstract: The invention describes novel 3-cyano-4-sulfenylated-5-alkoxy-1-arylpyrazoles of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein typically preferred substituents are: R is C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl fully substituted by halogen;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 alkenyl and alkynyl or aralkyl (each of which may be optionally substituted), dialkylaminocarbonyl or a group --P(=X)(Oalkyl)(Salkyl) wherein X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each hydrogen or halogen;R.sub.4 is CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, SCF.sub.3, SOCF.sub.3, SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OCHF.sub.2, halogen or alkyl; and n is 0, 1 or 2.The invention further relates to intermediates and processes to make the compounds and to compositions thereof and to methods of control of arthopod (especially insect) nematode, helminth, and protozoan pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc AG Company
    Inventors: Themistocles D. J. D'Silva, Gail S. Powell, Philip R. Timmons, Richard G. Pennicard
  • Patent number: H888
    Abstract: Organophosphorus ester compounds of cyanohydrins of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, are useful as insecticides, nematicides or as both. The processes for their preparation, their compositions, and their methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company
    Inventors: David T. Chou, Gail S. Powell, Philip R. Timmons