Patents Assigned to Specialty Fertilizer Products
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Publication number: 20150033811Abstract: Improved, micronutrient-supplemented polymeric seed coatings are provided which include at least one polyanionic polymer in combination with respective amounts of Zn, Mn, and Cu micronutrients. Preferably, the coatings comprise polyanionic polymers having a backbone comprising dicarboxylic repeat units with Zn, Mn, and Cu bound to the backbone. The most preferred polymers contain maleic and itaconic repeat units, optionally with sulfonate repeat units. The invention also provides a method of treating seeds using the coatings, and coated seed products.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20140345344Abstract: Agriculturally useful compositions comprise individual quantities of anhydrous ammonia, ammonia solution, and one or more agricultural actives different than anhydrous ammonia. The compositions may include polyanionic polymers, fertilizers, and/or biocidal agents. Preferably, the compositions are created in pressurized tanks and are applied in the same fashion as anhydrous ammonia.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20140230505Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Publication number: 20140235445Abstract: Pesticidal compositions of improved effectiveness are provided, including a pesticide (e.g., an insecticide or herbicide) together with a copolymer adjuvant or additive selected from the group consisting of acid or salt copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The compositions of the invention provide multiple-fold increases in effectiveness, as compared with an equal amount of the pesticide in the absence of the copolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20140230507Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Publication number: 20140230506Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Patent number: 8753416Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Patent number: 8747514Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Patent number: 8747513Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Publication number: 20140106024Abstract: Improved animal feeds and/or waters are provided, which include amendments comprising one or more copolymer salts serving to reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the excrement of animals. The copolymers are preferably water soluble and have substantially equimolar amounts of maleic and itaconic moieties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20140041431Abstract: Methods are provided for the treatment of livestock or poultry confinement facilities equipped with manure collection zones (e.g., a manure pit or litter), in order to reduce and mitigate the effects of gaseous ammonia within the facility. The treatment involves application of an aqueous mixture including a partial calcium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer and a partial ammonium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer. Preferably, the amount of the partial calcium salt copolymer is greater than the amount of the partial ammonium salt copolymer. The treatment methods provide prompt and lasting reductions in gaseous ammonia within the confinement facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Patent number: 8647406Abstract: Multiple-component fertilizer materials and methods of use are provided, wherein the fertilizer materials include first and second fertilizer products respectively including an ammoniacal fertilizer (e.g., urea) in combination with a partial calcium salt of a selected copolymer, and a phosphorous fertilizer (e.g., DAP) in combination with a partial sodium salt of a selected copolymer. The copolymer fractions of the first and second fertilizer products are most preferably copolymers of itaconic acid and maleic anhydride. The fertilizer materials give synergistically enhanced crop yields when applied to soil or growing plants.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20130174624Abstract: Multiple-component fertilizer materials and methods of use are provided, wherein the fertilizer materials include first and second fertilizer products respectively including an ammoniacal fertilizer (e.g., urea) in combination with a partial calcium salt of a selected copolymer, and a phosphorous fertilizer (e.g., DAP) in combination with a partial sodium salt of a selected copolymer. The copolymer fractions of the first and second fertilizer products are most preferably copolymers of itaconic acid and maleic anhydride. The fertilizer materials give synergistically enhanced crop yields when applied to soil or growing plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventor: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLC
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Patent number: 8192520Abstract: Improved fertilizer mineral compositions are provided by coating a mineral, such as gypsum, a member of the Kieserite Group, potassium magnesium sulfate, elemental sulfur, and mixtures thereof, with low pH maleic-itaconic copolymers. The preferred copolymers are aqueous dispersions of acid or partial salt maleic-itaconic copolymers, and are applied by spraying or other means onto the surface of the mineral and allowed to dry. The copolymer coatings increase the solubility of sulfate and calcium or magnesium ions from the fertilizer minerals, allowing accelerated plant availability and uptake of such nutrients.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20120122687Abstract: Pesticidal compositions of improved effectiveness are provided, including a pesticide (e.g., an insecticide or herbicide) together with a copolymer adjuvant or additive selected from the group consisting of acid or salt copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The compositions of the invention provide multiple-fold increases in effectiveness, as compared with an equal amount of the pesticide in the absence of the copolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20120103042Abstract: Multiple-component fertilizer materials and methods of use are provided, wherein the fertilizer materials include first and second fertilizer products respectively including an ammoniacal fertilizer (e.g., urea) in combination with a partial calcium salt of a selected copolymer, and a phosphorous fertilizer (e.g., DAP) in combination with a partial sodium salt of a selected copolymer. The copolymer fractions of the first and second fertilizer products are most preferably copolymers of itaconic acid and maleic anhydride. The fertilizer materials give synergistically enhanced crop yields when applied to soil or growing plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS LLCInventor: John Larry Sanders
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Publication number: 20120090369Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Publication number: 20120090368Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Publication number: 20120000261Abstract: Improved agriculturally useful products are provided, including solid materials such as nitrogenous fertilizers (e.g., urea), together with a polycarboxylated polymer selected from the group consisting of a salts of copolymers containing individual quantities of maleic and itaconic moieties. The polymer composition also includes from about 10-60% by weight of an organic drying agent such as a lower alcohol which enhances the quick drying properties thereof. The compositions may also include an amount of boron, and bimodal vinylic polymer made up of quantities of high and low molecular weight (MW) vinylic polymers such as PVA.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: SPECIALTY FERTILIZER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo
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Patent number: 8043995Abstract: Biodegradable anionic polymers are disclosed which include recurring polymeric subunits preferably made up of dicarboxylic monomers such as maleic anhydride, itaconic anhydride or citraconic anhydride. Free radical polymerization is used in the synthesis of the polymers. The polymers may be complexed with ions and/or mixed with fertilizers or seeds to yield agriculturally useful compositions. The preferred products of the invention may be applied foliarly or to the earth adjacent growing plants in order to enhance nutrient uptake by the plants.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLCInventors: John Larry Sanders, Grigory Mazo, Jacob Mazo