Patents Examined by Courtney Brown
  • Patent number: 8476198
    Abstract: A treatment of N-(phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts provides enhancement of fungicide activity of a fungicide azole compound, and thus, a fungicidal composition comprising a fungicide azole compound and N-(phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts is effective for controlling plant diseases and may also enhance plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Kurahashi, Franklin Paul Silverman, Jennifer C. Kochan, Nicole Higgs, Dale O. Wilson, Jr., Peter D. Petracek, Gregory D. Venburg
  • Patent number: 8470881
    Abstract: The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, a first chemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and a second chemical lure comprising a source of ammonia. The lures may be employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Emma A Durand, Miaoyong Cao, Cuixia Liu, Richard B. Dunne
  • Patent number: 8460687
    Abstract: The present invention discloses cosmetic compositions based on phytic acid and used for skin resurfacing, treating hyper pigmentation, control sebum production, for pore size reduction and combating acne and a method of application. The trichloroacetic acid can be added to the composition, containing phytic acid for more deep peels. The compositions and the methods of application of the composition containing phytic acid and the composition, containing trichloroacetic acid and phytic acid are claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Cosmoceutical Research Center
    Inventors: Yelena Michelle Volynsky, Vartan Libardian
  • Patent number: 8435547
    Abstract: A skin care composition is useful for augmenting cellular metabolism in skin cells and thereby enhancing the regulation of intracellular signaling. The composition comprises a primer for skin cell mitochondrial function, such as a Krebs cycle intermediate, a precursor of a Krebs cycle intermediate, salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. The composition may also include antioxidants for free radical regulation and a pharmaceutically acceptable topical vehicle, such as an emollient base for skin health. A method for stimulating the mitochondrial activity of skin cells comprises administering to the skin of a person in need thereof a composition as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: John P. Blass, Loretta Pratt, Steven Cosentino
  • Patent number: 8426342
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, wherein the groups R1 to R8 are defined as set forth herein, optionally in the presence of additional agrochemical active ingredients, for selective weed control on turf or lawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Michael Kilian, Eckhard Rose, Erwin Hacker, Hansjoerg Dietrich, Klemens Minn, Donald Myers
  • Patent number: 8420574
    Abstract: N-(phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts is applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling or growing plant to protect plant growth in the presence of selected herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Franklin Paul Silverman, Jennifer C. Kochan, Dale O. Wilson, Jr., Nicole Higgs, Asako Iida, Peter D. Petracek, Gregory D. Venburg
  • Patent number: 8409627
    Abstract: A wood preservative includes injectable particles comprising one or more sparingly soluble copper salts. The copper-based particles are sufficiently insoluble so as to not be easily removed by leaching but are sufficiently soluble to exhibit toxicity to primary organisms primarily responsible for the decay of the wood. Exemplary particles contain for example copper hydroxide, basic copper carbonate, copper carbonate, basic copper sulfates including particularly tribasic copper sulfate, basic copper nitrates, copper oxychlorides, copper borates, basic copper borates, and mixtures thereof. The particles typically have a size distribution in which at least 50% of particles have a diameter smaller than 0.25 ?m, 0.2 ?m, or 0.15 ?m. At least about 20% and even more than 75% of the weight of the particles may be composed of the substantially crystalline copper salt. Wood or a wood product may be impregnated with copper based particles of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Osmose, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Wayne Richardson, Robert L. Hodge
  • Patent number: 8404259
    Abstract: An inert dispersible granular substrate is suitable for use as a carrier for chemical agents. The granular substrate is comprised of one or more mineral components, the one or more mineral components having a bulk density of greater than about 70 pounds per cubic foot, one or more dispersibility additives; and one or more water soluble binders. The granular substrate has a bulk density of from greater than 55 pounds pcf to about 70 pcf, a water dispersibility of less than 5 minutes, a pH of from 6 to 8, and sufficient strength to survive formulation processing after 3 days of continuous exposure to a temperature of approximately 75° F. and a relative humidity of approximately 95%. Preferably, an active pesticide is applied to the dispersible granular substrate. The water dispersible granular substrates may be produced by forming a granular substrate admixture, pelletizing the admixture to form granular substrates, and drying the granular substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignees: The National Lime and Stone Co., The Andersons, Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Welshimer, Timothy D. Birthisel
  • Patent number: 8299058
    Abstract: The use of a compound of formula I, wherein Y is a single bond, C?O, C?S or S(O)m where m is 0, 1 or 2; R?, R2, R3, R4, R8 and Ra are specified organic groups and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; q is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; provided that when p is 2 then q is not 2; p+q is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; or salts or N-oxides thereof or compositions containing them and their using in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs. Novel compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
    Inventors: Jérôme Cassayre, Louis-Pierre Molleyres, Peter Maienfisch, Fredrik Cederbaum
  • Patent number: 8298989
    Abstract: Agrochemical compositions comprising at least one active compound from the class of the anthranilamides and at least one further active compound selected from the group consisting of insecticides, fungicides, and/or acaricides have excellent synergistic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Christian Funke, Rüdiger Fischer, Reiner Fischer, Wolfgang Thielert, Anton Kraus, Heike Hungenberg
  • Patent number: 8293256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a compound of formula (I) and also the cosmetically acceptable salts thereof, solvates thereof and isomers thereof, for non-therapeutic skincare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Xavier Marat, Benoit Muller
  • Patent number: 8283291
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition having a synergistic herbicidal effect against weeds, said herbicidal composition including 3-[(5-difluoromethoxy-1-methyl-3-trifluoromethylpyrazol-4-yl)methylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethylisoxazole and salts thereof as a component A and a component B selected from the group consisting of paraquat, ametryn, acetochlor, clodinafop-propargyl, diclofop-methyl, cycloxydim, tepraloxydim, tralkoxydim, amidosulfuron, mesosulfuron-methyl, sulfosulfuron, tribenuron-methyl, imazamethabenz-methyl, imazamox, imazapic, florasulam, hexazinone, chlorotoluron, pyraflufen-ethyl, metazachlor, S-metolachlor, isoxaben, fluroxypyr, qinclorac and pinoxaden.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Yamaji, Hisashi Honda, Masanori Kobayashi, Ryo Hanai
  • Patent number: 8278360
    Abstract: Provided are a behavior-disrupting agent of Argentine ants for controlling them or suppressing their reproduction is a safer and more effective manner, and the behavior-disrupting method of them. More specifically, a behavior-disrupting agent of Argentine ants comprising Z-9-hexadecenal, and a behavior-disrupting method of Argentine ants comprising a step of using the behavior-disrupting agent are provided based on the finding that the behavior of Argentine ants is disrupted by emission of Z-9-hexadecenal, which is a trail pheromone, into the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sadahiro Tatsuki, Mamoru Terayama, Yasutoshi Tanaka, Takehiko Fukumoto
  • Patent number: 8278245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous-containing pesticide concentrates containing an ionic nitrate salt additive as a corrosion inhibitor as well as pesticide compositions prepared from these concentrates and to the use of said compositions for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hopkinson, Giulia Capuzzi, Sarah Cush, Carolyn Moore
  • Patent number: 8252723
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and n are as defined in claim 1 as herbicides and plant growth regulators. The invention also relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof (see claim 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Harald Jakobi, Oswald Ort, Martin Hills, Heinz Kehne, Christopher Rosinger, Dieter Feucht
  • Patent number: 8236729
    Abstract: Herbicide combinations comprising an effective amount of components (A) and (B), where component (A) is one or more herbicides of the formula (I) or salts thereof, in which R1 is H or a group of the formula CZ1Z2Z3, where Z1, Z2 and Z3 are as defined in claim 1, R2 and R3 are each H, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkynyl having in each case up to 4 carbon atoms or acyl, R4 is H, (C1-C6)-alkyl or (C1-C6)-alkoxy; R5, R6, R7 and R8 are each H, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, halogen, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy or cyano; A is CH2 or O or a direct bond, and component (B) is one or more herbicides from the group of compounds consisting of (B1) soil-acting herbicides particularly suitable for pre-emergence application against monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous harmful plants, (B2) foliar-acting herbicides particularly suitable for post-emergence application against monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous harmful plants, and (B3) soil-acting and foliar-acting herbicides suitable fo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Erwin Hacker, Eckhard Rose, Hansjörg Dietrich
  • Patent number: 8158678
    Abstract: Novel derivatives of ?-cyano-?-naphthyl acrylates, sunscreen compositions including one or more ?-cyano-?-naphthyl acrylate derivatives are described herein. Also disclosed are methods for stabilizing a sunscreen composition and methods of filtering out ultra-violet light from a substrate by the addition of one or more of the foregoing ?-cyano-?-naphthyl acrylate derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventors: Craig A. Bonda, Anna Pavlovic
  • Patent number: 8158559
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide combination comprising components (A) and (B) where (A) denotes one or more compounds or salts thereof from the group described by the general formula (I): in which R1 is halogen, preferably fluorine or chlorine, R2 is hydrogen and R3 is hydroxyl or R2 and R3 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached are a carbonyl group C?O and R4 is hydrogen or methyl; and (B) denotes one or more herbicides from the group of the pyrimidines consisting of: (B1-1) ancymidol, (B1-2) flurprimidol, (B1-3) pyrimisulfan, (B2-1) bispyribac-sodium, (B2-2) pyribenzoxim, (B2-3) pyriminobac-methyl, (B2-4) pyribambenz-isopropyl, (B2-5) pyribambenz-propyl, (B3-1) pyriftalid, (B3-2) pyrithiobac-sodium, (B4-1) benzfendizone, (B4-2) bromacil, (B4-3) butafenacil, (B4-4) lenacil, (B4-5) terbacil, (B4-6) SYN-523, (B4-7) saflufenacil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Erwin Hacker, Christian Waldraff, Christopher Hugh Rosinger, Chieko Ueno, Georg Bonfig-Picard, Stefan Schnatterer, Shinichi Shirakura
  • Patent number: 8153557
    Abstract: A composition comprising at least one aromatic compound and at least one lactate ester compound is provided. Optionally, said composition can further comprise Cloquintocet-mexyl. Optionally, said composition can further comprise at least one emulsifier. Optionally, said composition can further comprise at least one herbicide. Processes comprising mixing such components are provided. Processes for controlling weeds or grasses or both with such compositions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Jensen, Derek J. Hopkins, Mark R. Linton
  • Patent number: 8129314
    Abstract: Absorbates having a high loading of particular substances for use in plant protection compositions, the use of a special process for the preparation of the absorbates and products for plant protection comprising the absorbates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Heindl, Claus-Peter Drexel