Patents Examined by Allen J. Robinson
  • Xylomollin derivatives for use as insect feeding deterrents
    Patent number: 5965608
    Abstract: Synthetic derivatives or intermediates of xylomollin are identified which can be used as insect feeding deterrents. The identified derivatives or intermediates exhibiting antifeeding activity include glutaraldehyde and carbocyclic or heterocyclic dialdehydes wherein the aldehyde groups are positioned on adjacent carbons of the carbocyclic or heterocyclic rings. The active compounds also include the hemiacetal hemiacetal equivalents, the acetal hemiacetal equivalents and the vinyl ether equivalents of the dialdehydes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Rockhurst University
    Inventor: Don E. Gibbs
  • Fungicidal compositions
    Patent number: 5965593
    Abstract: A novel fungicidal composition comprising a fungicidally effective amount of a combination consisting of(A) the known aminomethyl heterocycle of the formula ##STR1## and (B) at least one other known fungicidally active compound selected from the group mentioned in the specification.The novel compositions show a synergistic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Dutzmann, Heinz-Wilhelm Dehne, Karl-Heinz Kuck, Wilhelm Brandes, Wolfgang Kramer
  • Process for the agrochemical treatment of rice and seeds thus treated
    Patent number: 5965597
    Abstract: Process for treating rice plants or rice propagation material against insects with a view to obtaining sustained and effective protection of the plant after the sowing period, characterized in that there is applied to the said plants or to their propagation material an effective amount of an insecticide other than an organophosphorus insecticide having systemic properties which is capable of having a long-lasting effect, that is to say even persisting on the growing plant after germination.This process is used with a pyrazole insecticide.The invention also applies to the seeds thus treated and to the nursery boxes containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Agrochimie
    Inventors: Fran.cedilla.ois Colliot, King-Su Fang, Gilles Mussard, Michael Pilato
  • Fungicidal mixtures of an oxime ether carboxylic acid amide with an N-trichloromethyl thiophtalimide
    Patent number: 5965599
    Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprisinga) an oxime ether carboxamide of the formula I ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or halogen and b) a phthalimide derivative selected from the group consisting of the compounds II and III ##STR2## in a synergistically active amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: BASF Atiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Barbara Schwalge, Ruth Muller, Herbert Bayer, Hubert Sauter, Eberhard Ammermann, Gisela Lorenz, Siegfried Strathmann
  • Pesticidal composition
    Patent number: 5965602
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pesticidal composition which comprises 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluromethylpyrrole-3-carbon itrile and at least one pyrethroidal compound as active ingredients, and an inert carrier, and an insecticidal/acaricidal method applying 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrrole-3-carbo nitrile and at least one pyrethroidal compound to noxious insects, acarina, or the locus where noxious insects or acarina inhabit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoji Takada, Izumi Fujimoto
  • Fungicidal active compound combinations
    Patent number: 5962518
    Abstract: There are described new active compound combinations of a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## with known fungicidal active compounds, and their use for combating phytopathogenic fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Klaus Stenzel, Wilhelm Brandes, Stefan Dutzmann, Bernd-Wieland Kruger, Karl-Heinz Kuck, Rolf Pontzen, Thomas Seitz, Atsumi Kamochi, Ikuya Saitoh
  • Use of organoboron compounds as antifouling agents
    Patent number: 5958900
    Abstract: There is provided a method for controlling or combatting the attachment of a fouling organism to an underwater surface which comprises contacting said organism with an antifouling-effective amount of a diarylboron compound of formula I. A method for protecting aquatic structures against fouling by a marine or freshwater fouling organism and antifoulant compositions therefor are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Bomi Pilloo Patel, Mark A. J. Van der Flaas, Jef F. E. Van Gestel
  • Insecticidal mixtures
    Patent number: 5958922
    Abstract: This invention pertains to synergistic insecticidal mixtures of methyl 7-chloro-2,5-dihydro-2-??(methoxycarbonyl)?4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl!amin o!carbonyl!indeno?1,2-e!?1,3, 4!oxadiazine-4a(3H)-carboxylate and pymetrozine, and their agriculturally suitable compositions and method of use to control arthropod pests in general and insects specifically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: David McAuliffe, Isaac Billy Annan
  • Crop protection products
    Patent number: 5955484
    Abstract: Plant-protecting active ingredient mixtures having synergistically enhanced action, wherein component I is a compound having plant-immunising action of formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is CN, COOH or a salt thereof, CO--OC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or CO--SC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;and wherein component II is a compound selected from the groupA) 4-?3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acryloyl!morpholine ("dimethomorph");B) 5-methyl-1,2,4-triazolo?3,4-b!?1,3!benzothiazole ("tricyclazole"); andC) 3-allyloxy-1,2-benzothiazole-1,1-dioxide ("probenazole").
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventor: Wilhelm Ruess
  • Synergistic herbicidal combination
    Patent number: 5952265
    Abstract: Control of weeds in a rice crop is obtained by applying to the crop, the weeds, or the locus of either or both, a herbicidal composition containing molinate and acetochlor in a weight ratio of from about 250:1.5 to about 5:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Richard Lynn Franz, John Hawtree, Khosro Khodayari
  • Insecticidal combinations including an insecticide from the chloronicotinyl family and an insecticide having a pyrazole, pyrrole or phenylimidazole group
    Patent number: 5952358
    Abstract: Agrochemical combinations including an effective amount of an insecticide which includes an insecticide from the chloronicotinyl family A such as imidacloprid, acetamiprid or nitenpyram, and an insecticide B having a pyrazole, pyrrole or phenylimidazole group; compositions containing one or both of said two active substances; and a method for treating and protecting plants, and seeds in particular, from insects or arthropods, by applying a combination of both active substances, are disclosed. A composition containing both active substances may also be applied. Alternatively, two compositions each containing one of the active substances may be applied simultaneously or sequentially to ensure a combined effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Agrochimie
    Inventors: Lucien Meunier, Pascal Caruhel, Francis Molle
  • Fungicidal mixtures
    Patent number: 5948805
    Abstract: Advantageous combinations of an oxazolidinone and cymoxanil (or their agriculturally suitable salts) and their use to control fungus disease in plants are disclosed, the oxazolidinone having the formula ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Ray M. Geddens, Marsha J. Martin
  • Cationic amphiphiles containing linkers derived from neutral or positively charged amino acids
    Patent number: 5948925
    Abstract: Cationic amphiphiles are provided that facilitate transport of biologically active (therapeutic) molecules into cells. There are provided also therapeutic compositions prepared typically by contacting a dispersion of one or more cationic amphiphiles with the therapeutic molecules. Therapeutic molecules that can be delivered into cells according to the practice of the invention include DNA, RNA, and polypeptides. Representative uses of the therapeutic compositions of the invention include providing gene therapy, and delivery of antisense polynucleotides or biologically active polypeptides to cells. With respect to therapeutic compositions for gene therapy, the DNA is provided typically in the form of a plasmid for complexing with the cationic amphiphile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Genzyme Corporation
    Inventors: Mikaela N. Keynes, Craig S. Siegel, Edward R. Lee, David J. Harris
  • Biocidal compositions comprising mixtures of haloproynyl compounds and sulfur containing triazines
    Patent number: 5948730
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a broad spectrum fungicide/algaecide composition which comprises a mixture of (a) at least one halopropynyl compound and (b) at least one sulfur-containing s-triazine, said mixture provided in an amount to prevent and/or protect a substrate from attack by one or more fungal and/or algael organisms. The composition can be used broadly in industrial systems and more particularly with substrates such as paints, coatings, stucco, concrete, stone, cementaceous surfaces, wood, caulking, sealants, textiles, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Troy Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Eeva-Liisa Kuusisto, Kurt Hansen
  • Crop protection products
    Patent number: 5945437
    Abstract: Plant-protecting mixtures of active ingredients having a synergistically increased action, wherein component I is a compound having a plant-immunizing action of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z is CN, COOH or a salt thereof, CO--OC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or CO--SC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;and wherein component II is a compound selected from the group consisting of propiconazole, difenoconazole, penconazole, fenpropimorph, fenpropidine, cyprodinil, metalaxyl, R-metalaxyl and pyroquilon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Wilhelm Ruess, Gertrude Knauf-Beiter, Ruth Beatrice Kung, Helmut Kessmann
  • Composition and method for preventing or treating pine wilting disease
    Patent number: 5945445
    Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for preventing wilting of pines which comprises as an active ingredient a compound of the formula (I): whereinR.sub.1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl or alkylsilyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted hydroxyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, hydroxyl or alkoxyimino;the carbon-carbon bond X represents a single bond or double bond, provided that, when R.sub.4 is alkoxyimino, X represents a single bond, and when R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl and R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen, X represents a double bond; or a salt thereof, as well as a method of preventing the pine wilt using the same.Even if pine trees are infected with pine wilt nematodes, the pine wilt nematodes can be killed before the pine wilt nematodes start action in the trunks of the pine trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: George F. Barringer, Tetsuo Kumagai
  • Method for controlling acrididae
    Patent number: 5942533
    Abstract: A method for controlling acridians comprising treating strips of land separated by untreated strips of land with an active ingredient having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; X is N or CR.sup.5 ; R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which are identifical or different, are H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, optionally substituted with halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, imino or alkylimino; R.sup.4 is halogen, halomethyl, halomethoxy or SF.sub.5 ; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, which are identifical or different, are H or halogen, at least one of them being other than H when X is CR.sup.5 ; and R.sup.7 is cyano or halogen or, when R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, R.sup.7 is H, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl or cyano.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Agrochimie
    Inventor: Fran.cedilla.ois Colliot
  • Spot treatment of animals with pyriproxyfen and an insecticide
    Patent number: 5942525
    Abstract: A method for treating animals to rid the animal's body of ectoparasites such as fleas and ticks comprising applying a spot treatment of a composition to the exterior surface of the animal's body containing a growth regulating effective amount of pyriproxyfen or derivatives thereof and an insecticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Ecto Development Corporation
    Inventors: Robert G. Pennington, James V. Grissom, Joseph E. Dyer
  • Fungicidal mixtures of an oxime ether carboxylic acit amide with a dithiocarbamate
    Patent number: 5939454
    Abstract: A fungicidal mixture comprisesa) an oxime ether carboxamide of the formula I ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or halogen andb) a dithiocarbamate (II) selected from the group consisting ofmanganese ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (zinc complex) (IIa),manganese ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (IIb),zinc ammoniate ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (IIc) andzinc ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) (IId)in a synergistically active amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: BASF Akdtiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Barbara Schwalge, Ruth Muller, Herbert Bayer, Hubert Sauter, Eberhard Ammermann, Gisela Lorenz, Siegfried Strathmann
  • Method of increasing vaginal lubrication
    Patent number: RE36320
    Abstract: A method of increasing vaginal lubrication comprising the use of hydriodic acid syrup. The hydriodic acid syrup is orally administered in the preferred embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Rainburst, LLC
    Inventor: Susann R. Reilly