Patents Assigned to Valent U.S.A. Corporation
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Patent number: 10091995Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., CORPORATIONInventor: John Andrew Pawlak, II
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Patent number: 10051863Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., CORPORATIONInventor: Billy R. Corbin
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Patent number: 10045532Abstract: 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 tType: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., CORPORATIONInventor: Ronald S. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 9901096Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., CORPORATIONInventor: Dawn Refsell
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Patent number: 9844221Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: VALENT U.S.A. CORPORATIONInventor: Billy R. Corbin, Jr.
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Patent number: 9750259Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Valent U.S.A., CorporationInventor: Dawn Refsell
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Patent number: 9693551Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: VALENT U.S.A. CORPORATIONInventors: Jane Liu, Toshiya Ogawa, Christopher B. Meador, Michael Seitz, Dair McDuffee, Karen S. Arthur
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Patent number: 9615579Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Valent U.S.A. CorporationInventors: Allison Walston, John Andrew Pawlak, II
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Patent number: 9585393Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Valent U.S.A., CorporationInventors: Matthew Terrence Kirkpatrick, John Andrew Pawlak, II
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Patent number: 9468206Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Valent U.S.A., CorporationInventors: Bhaskar M. Ramachandran, Tak Wai Cheung
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Patent number: 9101131Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Valent U.S.A., CorporationInventors: Karen S. Arthur, Frank Gonzales, Michael Seitz, Toshiya Ogawa
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Patent number: 8906828Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Valent U.S.A., CorporationInventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, Kevin McDonald Perry
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Patent number: 8906827Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Valent U.S.A., CorporationInventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, John Andrew Pawlak, II
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Patent number: 8795700Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Valent U.S.A., CorporationInventors: Evelyn Jean Taylor, Humberto Benito Lopez
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Publication number: 20140135220Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Valent U.S.A., CorporationInventor: Matthew Terrence Kirkpatrick
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Publication number: 20140128262Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Valent U.S.A. CorporationInventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, John Andrew Pawlak, II
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Publication number: 20140128259Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Valent U.S.A. CorporationInventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, Kevin McDonald Perry
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Publication number: 20140128260Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Valent U.S.A. CorporationInventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, Kevin McDonald Perry
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Publication number: 20140128261Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Valent U.S.A. CorporationInventors: Jimmy R. Etheridge, John Andrew Pawlak, II
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Publication number: 20140072546Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Valent U.S.A. CorporationInventors: Karen Arthur, Jay Stroh