Patents by Inventor William A. Torello

William A. Torello 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: 7811352
    Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen content in soil, promoting crop production and fertilizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Binder, Philip C. Fass, Steven J. Furcich, John F. Less, Mark G. Matlock, William A. Torello
  • Patent number: 7776124
    Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen content in soil, promoting crop production and fertilizing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Binder, Philip C. Fass, Steven J. Furcich, John F. Less, Mark G. Matlock, William A. Torello
  • Patent number: 7666406
    Abstract: A composition comprising bacteria and an inert carrier is disclosed. The carrier can be porous, ceramic particles. The composition can also include a growth medium. Bacteria in such a composition can comprise a novel strain designated APM-1. APM-1 is a Gram-positive, aerobic, motile rod, and appears to be most closely related to Bacillus spp. Also disclosed are methods for controlling mammalian fungal diseases and of using the disclosed compositions for controlling plant fungal diseases or for bioremediation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Haim B. Gunner, Ming-Jung Coler, William A. Torello
  • Publication number: 20080269053
    Abstract: Compositions including an amino acid product, and uses thereof as fertilizers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: John F. Less, William Torello
  • Publication number: 20080134737
    Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen content in soil, promoting crop production and fertilizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Thomas Pual Binder, Philip C. Fass, Steven J. Furcich, John F. Less, Mark G. Matlock, William A. Torello
  • Publication number: 20070131010
    Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen content in soil, promoting crop production and fertilizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Archer-Deniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Thomas Binder, Philip Fass, Steven Furcich, John Less, Mark Matlock, William Torello
  • Publication number: 20060127363
    Abstract: A composition comprising bacteria and an inert carrier is disclosed. The carrier can be porous, ceramic particles. The composition can also include a growth medium. Bacteria in such a composition can comprise a novel strain designated APM-1. APM-1 is a Gram-positive, aerobic, motile rod, and appears to be most closely related to Bacillus spp. Also disclosed are methods for controlling mammalian fungal diseases and of using the disclosed compositions for controlling plant fungal diseases or for bioremediation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Haim Gunner, Ming-Jung Coler, William Torello
  • Patent number: 6995007
    Abstract: A composition comprising bacteria and an inert carrier is disclosed. The carrier can be porous, ceramic particles. The composition can also include a growth medium. Bacteria in such a composition can comprise a novel strain designated APM-1. APM-1 is a Gram-positive, aerobic, motile rod, and appears to be most closely related to Bacillus spp. Also disclosed are methods of using the disclosed compositions for controlling plant fungal diseases, for controlling mammalian fungal diseases, or for bioremediation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Haim B. Gunner, Ming-Jung Coler, William A. Torello
  • Publication number: 20040043005
    Abstract: A composition comprising bacteria and an inert carrier is disclosed. The carrier can be porous, ceramic particles. The composition can also include a growth medium. Bacteria in such a composition can comprise a novel strain designated APM-1. APM-1 is a Gram-positive, aerobic, motile rod, and appears to be most closely related to Bacillus spp. Also disclosed are methods of using the disclosed compositions for controlling plant fungal diseases, for controlling mammalian fungal diseases, or for bioremediation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Haim B. Gunner, Ming-Jung Coler, William A. Torello
  • Publication number: 20030152554
    Abstract: A composition comprising bacteria and an inert carrier is disclosed. The carrier can be porous, ceramic particles. The composition can also include a growth medium. Bacteria in such a composition can comprise a novel strain designated APM-1. APM-1 is a Gram-positive, aerobic, motile rod, and appears to be most closely related to Bacillus spp. Also disclosed are methods of using the disclosed compositions for controlling plant fungal diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Haim B. Gunner, Ming-Jung Coler, William A. Torello
  • Patent number: 6406511
    Abstract: The invention is a sprayable organic fertilizer for application to a plant or plant soil that includes denatured soybean particles having a total protein content of at least fifty and up to ninety percent by weight, wherein the denatured soybean particles have a particle size of no greater than 250 microns, and wherein the denatured soybean particles are dispersed in an adequate amount of a liquid carrier so that the particles may be evenly sprayed onto the plant or plant soil through a liquid applicator. The denatured soybean particles may be mixed with a yeast extract that stimulates microbial growth. The sprayable organic fertilizer cannot be leached from the soil; cannot burn target plants; enhances the ecosystem of the root zone of the target plants; and, provides a high nitrogen analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: EcoOrganics, Inc.
    Inventors: Haim B. Gunner, William A. Torello, Ming-Jung Coler
  • Publication number: 20020011086
    Abstract: The invention is a sprayable organic fertilizer for application to a plant or plant soil that includes denatured soybean particles having a total protein content of at least fifty and up to ninety per cent by weight, wherein the denatured soybean particles have a particle size of no greater than 250 microns, and wherein the denatured soybean particles are dispersed in an adequate amount of a liquid carrier so that the particles may be evenly sprayed onto the plant or plant soil through a liquid applicator. The denatured soybean particles may be mixed with a yeast extract that stimulates microbial growth. The sprayable organic fertilizer cannot be leached from the soil; cannot burn target plants; enhances the ecosystem of the root zone of the target plants; and, provides a high nitrogen analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Haim B. Gunner, William A. Torello, Ming-Jung Coler