Patents Assigned to FMC Corporation
  • Compositions and methods for controlling weeds in crops
    Patent number: 11219210
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling volunteer crop weeds in a crop by applying to weeds a herbicidally effective amount of a synergistic herbicidal composition that includes bromoxynil and a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitor are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell Long, James Betts, David Strilchuk
  • 4-(3,4-dihydronaphth-1-yl or 2H-chromen-4-yl)-5-hydroxy-2H-pyradizin-3-ones as herbicides
    Patent number: 11213030
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, Formula (1) wherein W, R1, R2, R3, n, R4, R5, R6, L and G are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Allen Marshall, John Robbins Debergh
  • N-(7-fluoro-1,1,3-trimethyl -1 H-inden-4yl) amides and a process for preparing same
    Patent number: 11208374
    Abstract: The present invention relates to N-(7-fluoro-1,1,3-trimethyl-1H-inden-4yl) amides and a process for preparing same. The novel amides are useful in a process for converting the unwanted S enantiomer form of a 4-aminoindane derivative to its useful raceme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Narayana Swamy, Chokalingam Devarajan, Ravindra Vitthal Datar
  • Cyclic N-carboxamide compounds useful as herbicides
    Patent number: 11178873
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1), including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, (Formula (1)) wherein G, J, Q1, R4, Y2, Q2, R5 and Y1 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula (1) and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Satterfield, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Substituted cyclic amides and their use as herbicides
    Patent number: 11180453
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides of the compounds and salts of the compounds and N-oxides: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, J, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds, N-oxides and salts, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of such a compound, N-oxide, salt or composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Satterfield, Matthew James Campbell, James Francis Bereznak, William Guy Whittingham, Glynn Mitchell, Christopher John Mathews, James Nicholas Scutt, James Alan Morris, Jonathan Wesley Paul Dallimore
  • Pyrimidinyloxy benzene derivatives as herbicides
    Patent number: 11053204
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, Z, R1 R2, R3 and m are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Ryan Deprez, John Robbins Debergh
  • Mesoionic insecticides
    Patent number: 11044910
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1, R2a, R2b and Q are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Caleb William Holyoke, Jr.
  • Closed concentrated dry chemical dispersion system and method
    Patent number: 11027246
    Abstract: A closed concentrated dry chemical dispersion system including a closed ingredient container having a volume of dry ingredient therein. The system provides a fluid container and a mixing chamber in which the dry ingredient and fluid can be mixed to form a formulation for delivery to a device such as agrochemical dispensing equipment. The system minimizes worker exposure to the chemicals and enables lower packaging and transportation costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy M. Martin, Richard G. Ekins
  • Herbicidal 3-substituted lactams
    Patent number: 11019818
    Abstract: This disclosure relates, in part, to compounds of Formula 1 (including all stereoisomers), N-oxides of such compounds, and salts of such compounds and N-oxides: wherein L, Y1, R1, J, Q1, R7, Y2, R9 and Q2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew James Campbell
  • Substituted pyrimidinyloxy pyridine derivatives as herbicides
    Patent number: 11006631
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q, Z, R2, R3 and m are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Ravisekhara Pochimireddy Reddy, Nicholas Ryan Deprez, Yuzhong Chen
  • Stable suspension concentrate formulation for water-soluble compounds
    Patent number: 11006630
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an insecticidal water based suspension concentrate formulation comprising a water-soluble insecticide selected from the group consisting of N-cyanomethyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinamide and (EZ)-1-(6-chloro-3-pyridylmethyl)-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ylidineamine and at least one water-soluble salt selected from the group consisting of magnesium sulfate (hydrated and anhydrous forms) and sodium sulfate, wherein the water-soluble insecticide is present in an insecticidally effective amount and methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Hong Liu, Robin W. Dexter
  • Intermediates to prepare pyridazinone herbicides, and a process to prepare them
    Patent number: 10913719
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a compound of Formula 1, from a compound of Formula 2 wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, R6, R7, G and W are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compounds of Formulae 2 and 4 wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, R6, R7, G and W are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the compounds of Formulae 2 and 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Selby, Kanu Maganbhai Patel, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Substituted cyclic amides as herbicides
    Patent number: 10906873
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R1, R4, R5, R6, J, Q1, Q2, A, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew James Campbell, Andrew Duncan Satterfield
  • Herbicidal composition
    Patent number: 10897901
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for post-emergence selective weed control in turf sites by applying an herbicidal composition comprising sulfentrazone and quinclorac to a locus where weeds are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James Walter, Frank Robert Walls, Jr.
  • Pyrrolidinones and a process to prepare them
    Patent number: 10875838
    Abstract: This application is directed to a compound of Formula II Also disclosed is a process for preparing a compound of Formula II comprising using the compounds of Formulae IV and V Also disclosed is a method for preparing a compound of Formula I comprising contacting a compound of Formula II with a compound of a compound of Formula VI wherein A1, A2 A3, R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4, B1, B2 and B3, are as defined in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Yuzhong Chen, Rafael Shapiro
  • Foam formulations and apparatus for delivery
    Patent number: 10834921
    Abstract: Foamable formulations of agriculturally active ingredients are provided, as well as methods for using them. The formulations allow improved delivery active ingredients by the ability to deliver high amounts of active ingredient with a low volume of formulation used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy M. Martin, Shawn Grant, Neil Destefano, Adam Prestegord, Michael Harper
  • Heterocycle-substituted bicyclic azole pesticides
    Patent number: 10822351
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q is and A, R1, m, X1, X2, X3, X4, Y1, Y2 and Y3 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: David Alan Clark, Breena Gloriana Fraga, Wenming Zhang
  • Herbicidal composition in granular form
    Patent number: 10806143
    Abstract: The present invention provides light weight, water dispersible, granular compositions containing a first herbicide and a second herbicide in which the first herbicide and the second herbicide have different physical characteristics. In particular, the present invention relates to granular herbicidal compositions comprising a low melting point herbicide, carfentrazone-ethyl, and a high melting point herbicide, sulfosulfuron, having excellent dispersibility in water and chemical and physical stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Hong Liu
  • Heterocycle-substituted bicyclic azole pesticides
    Patent number: 10800794
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q is and A, R1, m, X1, X2, Y1, Y2, Y3 and R5a are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Wenming Zhang
  • Foam formulations and apparatus for delivery
    Patent number: 10785974
    Abstract: Foamable formulations of agriculturally active ingredients are provided, as well as methods for using them. The formulations allow improved delivery active ingredients by the ability to deliver high amounts of active ingredient with a low volume of formulation used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy M. Martin, Shawn Grant, Neil Destefano, Adam Prestegord, Michael Harper