Patents Assigned to Valent U.S.A. Corporation
  • Patent number: 10091995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to gibberellin formulations and methods of their use. Specifically, formulations of the present invention are directed toward agricultural formulations including gibberellin and an adjuvant, wherein the ratio of gibberellin to adjuvant is from about 1:0.005 to about 1:0.5, the adjuvant contains from about 85 to about 95% of a blend of alkyl aryl polyoxyalkane ethers, dimethylsiloxane, and free fatty acids, the formulation does not include isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, or a polysorbate surfactant, and the ratios are expressed in percentage weight of the gibberellin to volume of the adjuvant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., CORPORATION
    Inventor: John Andrew Pawlak, II
  • Patent number: 10051863
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling apple scab caused by Venturia inaequalis comprising spraying the bark of an apple tree with an effective amount of 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(3R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydroinden-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., CORPORATION
    Inventor: Billy R. Corbin
  • Patent number: 10045532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for enhancing the herbicidal activity of 2-((3-(2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydropyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)phenoxy)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)acetic acid, methyl 2-((3-(2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydropyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)phenoxy)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)acetate, and ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate and to methods for controlling volunteer glyphosate-resistant corn comprising applying synergistic mixtures of 2-((3-(2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydropyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)phenoxy)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)acetic acid, methyl 2-((3-(2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydropyrimidin-1(6H)-yl)phenoxy)pyridin-2-yl)oxy)acetate, ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate, or a combination t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ronald S. Jones, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9901096
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing herbicidal mixtures of a plant cell membrane disruptor herbicide selected from the group consisting of a diphenylether, N-phenyl-phthalimide, triazolinone, and bipyridylium, and pyroxasulfone. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of a plant cell membrane disruptor herbicide with the compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., CORPORATION
    Inventor: Dawn Refsell
  • Patent number: 9844221
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling apple scab caused by Venturia inaequalis comprising spraying the bark of an apple tree with an effective amount of 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(3R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydroinden-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A. CORPORATION
    Inventor: Billy R. Corbin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9750259
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing herbicidal mixtures of pyroxasulfone and glutamine synthesis inhibitors. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of a glutamine synthesis inhibitor with the compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventor: Dawn Refsell
  • Patent number: 9693551
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aqueous pesticidal dispersible concentrate formulations comprising from about 2 to about 10% of at least one pesticidal agent, from about 15 to about 25% of hexylene glycol, from about 65 to about 75% of propylene glycol, a hydrophobic silica, and a surfactant, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the formulation. Formulations of the present invention have superior storage stability but are non-phytotoxic to seeds when used as a seed treatment. The present invention also relates to ready-to-use products made from the concentrated formulations of the present invention. Further, the present invention includes methods of using the pesticidal dispersible concentrate formulations and ready-to-use products to achieve superior plant protection and disease control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A. CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jane Liu, Toshiya Ogawa, Christopher B. Meador, Michael Seitz, Dair McDuffee, Karen S. Arthur
  • Patent number: 9615579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling apple powdery mildew comprising treating an apple tree with a silicone containing surfactant and 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(3R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydroinden-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Allison Walston, John Andrew Pawlak, II
  • Patent number: 9585393
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing herbicidal mixtures comprising saflufenacil, flumioxazin, and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic, and methods of controlling weed growth with the composition. The mixtures of the present invention are especially effective on Horseweed (Conyza Canadensis) and grasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Terrence Kirkpatrick, John Andrew Pawlak, II
  • Patent number: 9468206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid agricultural formulations comprising from about 15 to about 40% w/w dicamba diglycol amine, from about 1 to about 15% w/w lactofen, from about 5 to about 40% w/w of a solvent selected from the group consisting of: (1) a solvent comprising dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl succinate, and dimethyl adipate; and (2) a solvent comprising a mixture of aromatic hydrocarbons obtained from distillation of aromatic streams derived from crude oil, from about 0.5 to about 5% w/w of a thickener with the chemical formula (Mg,Al)5Si8O20×4H2O, and from about 2 to about 15% w/w of a polyarylphenyl ether sulphate, ammonium salt surfactant, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Bhaskar M. Ramachandran, Tak Wai Cheung
  • Patent number: 9101131
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising from about 0.2 to about 15% of at least one pesticidal agent, from about 0.1 to about 0.45% of at least one graft copolymer, at least one polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and from about 5 to about 30% of at least one plasticizer. The present invention also relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations wherein the pesticidal agents are clothianidin, metconazole, and metalaxyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Karen S. Arthur, Frank Gonzales, Michael Seitz, Toshiya Ogawa
  • Patent number: 8906827
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling amaranth by application of flumioxazin and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, John Andrew Pawlak, II
  • Patent number: 8906828
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling Johnsongrass or volunteer corn by application of clethodim and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, Kevin McDonald Perry
  • Patent number: 8795700
    Abstract: New pesticidal compositions comprising pyriproxyfen and methyl esters of C16-C18 fatty acids and having low volatile organic compound (VOC) content are provided. Methods of use and ready-to-use products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Evelyn Jean Taylor, Humberto Benito Lopez
  • Publication number: 20140135220
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for controlling post emergent weeds by application of pyroxasulfone and lactofen to an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Terrence Kirkpatrick
  • Publication number: 20140128262
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling amaranth by application of at least one PPO inhibitor and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Valent U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, John Andrew Pawlak, II
  • Publication number: 20140128260
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling Johnsongrass or volunteer corn by application of dim herbicides and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Valent U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, Kevin McDonald Perry
  • Publication number: 20140128259
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling Johnsongrass or volunteer corn by application of clethodim and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Valent U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, Kevin McDonald Perry
  • Publication number: 20140128261
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling amaranth by application of flumioxazin and gibberellic acid to an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Valent U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, John Andrew Pawlak, II
  • Publication number: 20140072546
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of enhancing insecticidal seed treatment efficacy comprising combining a neonicotinoid and a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis. The invention also provides a composition comprising a neonicotinoid and a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Valent U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Arthur, Jay Stroh