Patents Examined by Courtney Brown
  • Form of isoxadifen-ethyl, a process for its preparation and use of the same
    Patent number: 10015967
    Abstract: A crystalline form of isoxadifen-ethyl of formula (I), the crystal preparation process, the analyses of the crystal through various analytical methods and using the crystal to prepare stable agrochemical formulation. The invention also describes the use of various solvents towards the crystalline form preparation conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Rotam Agrochem International Company Limited
    Inventor: James Timothy Bristow
  • Strigolactone formulations and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9994557
    Abstract: Disclosed herein plant propagation materials, methods of manufacturing, formulations and uses thereof. The plant propagation materials disclosed herein may comprise a strigolactone obtained by a biosynthetic process. The plant propagation material may comprise a chemical mimic of a strigolactone. The strigolactone may be 5-deoxystrigol. Methods of manufacturing the plant propagation materials may comprise a chemical process. Alternatively, methods of manufacturing the plant propagation material may comprise a biosynthetic process. The methods may comprise use of one or more polynucleotides. The polynucleotides may encode a metabolite. The polynucleotides may comprise one or more genes encoding one or more components of a strigolactone pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Asilomar Bio, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric A. Davidson, Travis S. Bayer, Oliver Windram, Yonek Hleba
  • Systemic mitigation of environmental stress on plants and the fruit thereof
    Patent number: 9980485
    Abstract: A method for systemically mitigating environmental stress from heat or radiation on a fruit plant and the pre-harvested fruit thereof that comprises the steps of: preparing an agricultural composition wherein the composition comprises an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer, a C1-C4 alkyl ether of ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer, and an alkyl polyglycoside; and intimately contacting root zone soil of soil containing a fruit plant with a bioefficaciously effective amount of the agricultural composition to systemically mitigate environmental stress on the plant and the pre-harvested fruit thereof from heat or radiation impacting the surface of the plant or fruit above the surface of the soil, whereby the agricultural composition is not substantially absorbed into the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Aquatrols Corporation of America
    Inventor: Stanley J. Kostka
  • Compositions and methods for non-invasive imaging
    Patent number: 9968694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition useful in targeted diagnostic and/or therapy of a target site, such as cancerous tissue. The composition and methods disclosed herein find particular use in diagnosing and imaging cancerous tissue. The present invention provides a new diagnostic tool for the utilization of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Dmitri B. Kirpotin, Thomas Wickham, Bart S. Hendriks, Samuel Agresta, Helen Lee, Daniel F. Gaddy
  • Plant growth regulating composition and methods for making and using same
    Patent number: 9968088
    Abstract: Water soluble plant growth regulating compositions in granule form and methods for making and using same. The granules comprise an active medium, a carrier medium and optionally a surfactant, wherein the active medium comprises: a gibberellin, a cytokinin, and an auxin. The inventive compositions are shelf stable and may be completely dissolved in water prior to application on a plant or seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Fine Agrochemicals Ltd.
    Inventors: Phil Wikeley, Kevin Forney, Greg Johnson
  • Insecticidal apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 9955683
    Abstract: Insecticidal apparatus and methods are provided for controlling or managing insect pests and ectoparasites. An apparatus for administering an insecticidal compound to a subject can include a material for absorbing an insecticidal compound and an insecticidal compound. An insecticidal apparatus can include an attachment element for attaching the apparatus to a desired location. Insect pests or ectoparasites can be controlled or managed on subjects or animals coming into contact with or in proximity to an insecticidal apparatus as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: AMERIAG
    Inventor: Travis Graves
  • Drug delivery device employing wicking release window
    Patent number: 9937335
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a drug delivery device. The device can comprise at least one core with a first active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), coated with a first layer that is permeable or semi-permeable to the API, coated with a second layer that is impermeable to the API, and having a delivery window to allow passage of the API through the device and into body fluids or tissues. The device can also have a wicking material to modify the rate of transport of the API into the body fluid or tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: OAK CREST INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
    Inventors: John A. Moss, Thomas J. Smith, Marc M. Baum
  • Nicotine-containing pharmaceutical compositions
    Patent number: 9937168
    Abstract: A composition intended to be employed for therapeutic purposes incorporates nicotine and at least one other nicotinic compound. Representative forms of nicotine can be as a free base (e.g., as a mixture of nicotine and microcrystalline cellulose), as a form of nicotine salt (e.g., as nicotine bitartrate) or as nicotine polacrilex. The other nicotinic compound is a compound that can be considered to bind selectively to certain nicotinic receptor subtypes, and particularly those of the central nervous system. For example, the other nicotinic compound can be a compound that binds selectively to the nicotinic receptor subtypes ?7 or ?4?2. The composition is useful for treatment of central nervous system conditions, diseases and disorders, and as a nicotine replacement therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Niconovum USA, Inc.
    Inventor: August J. Borschke
  • Emulsifiable concentrate comprising a dinitroaniline compound
    Patent number: 9936691
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsifiable concentrate comprising an active ingredient being a dinitroaniline compound, preferably selected from the group consisting of pendimethalin, trifluralin, benfluralin, butralin, dinitramine, ethalfluralin, fluazinam, fluchloralin, flumetralin, oryzalin, prodiamine and mixtures thereof. The emulsifiable concentrate of the invention avoids especially crystallization at low temperature when the concentration of the active ingredient is high.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Paul Gioia, Wagner Celio Ferraz Lourenco
  • Efficacy-enhancing agent composition for amino acid-based agrochemicals
    Patent number: 9936693
    Abstract: The present invention is an efficacy-enhancing agent composition for amino acid-based agrochemicals, which contains 3 kinds of specific quaternary ammonium salts having an ester group in a specific mass ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshinori Tamura, Masaki Inoue, Masahiro Mori
  • Fertilizer-compatible composition
    Patent number: 9919979
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions compatible with liquid fertilizers and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience LP
    Inventor: Chi-Yu R. Chen
  • Multi-encapsulated formulations made with oxidized cellulose
    Patent number: 9919063
    Abstract: A microsphere and method for forming the same are disclosed. The microsphere includes modified cellulose and at least one of a visualization agent, a magnetic material, or a radioactive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Rachit Ohri, Phillip D. Blaskovich, Olga Cherniavsky
  • Crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone compositions
    Patent number: 9914829
    Abstract: Low-dusting, granular compositions are provided that comprise at least 15% by weight crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: ISP INVESTMENTS LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mola, Mustafa Rehmanji, Mika Jan Unting
  • Early applications of encapsulated acetamides for reduced injury in crops
    Patent number: 9913469
    Abstract: Methods of reducing injury to crop foliage and achieving weed control using encapsulated acetamide herbicides in pre-plant or preemergence crop plant applications are described. A composition comprising a first population of a particulate microencapsulated acetamide herbicide and a second population of a particulate microencapsulated acetamide herbicide is described wherein the application mixture exhibits a bimodal acetamide release profile. The compositions provide reduced crop injury through controlled herbicide release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Douglas A. Findley, S. Douglas Prosch, Matthew T. Faletti, Alejandro Perez-Jones, Ronald J. Brinker
  • Oxide products formed from calcined carbonate powder for use as biocide, chemical detoxifier and catalyst support products
    Patent number: 9913475
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for manufacture of oxide products for use as biocide, chemical detoxifying, and catalytic support products, from caustic calcined carbonate powder, preferably from magnesite, dolomite, or hydromagnesite, is described. These oxide particles are characterized by high surface area, high porosity and a high degree of calcination, and the method of manufacture utilizes an indirectly heated counterflow reactor. The oxides may be used as a powder, granules, or formulated into a slurry and used as a spray, emulsion, foam or fog, or the powder product may be directly applied. Also described is the formation of particles with microstructures defined by at least one nano-crystalline structure positioned on the outer surface of the particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Calix Ltd
    Inventor: Mark Sceats
  • Compositions and methods for controlling nematode pests
    Patent number: 9907306
    Abstract: Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include certain 2,5-substituted tetrazoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Urszula Slomczynska, Matt W. Dimmic, William P. Haakenson, Jr., Al Wideman, Michael J. Crawford
  • Microemulsion having wide application range
    Patent number: 9901093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microemulsion comprising (A) 0.1 to 50% by weight of at least one active ingredient, (B) 0.5 to 40% by weight of at least one solvent which is fully miscible with water, (C) 10 to 40% by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant, (D) 0 to 10% by weight of further additives, (E) 10 to 90% by weight of water and (F) 0.1 to 60% by weight of at least one solvent which is partially miscible with water, in each case based on the total microemulsion, where the total of the amounts of components A, B, C, D, E and F is 100% by weight and where the microemulsion does not comprise any anionic surfactants, and to a process for the preparation of this microemulsion and to the use of this microemulsion for the treatment of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Claude Taranta, Wolfgang Meier, Thomas Bork, Karl Strauss, Tatjana Levy, Jurith Montag
  • High strength seamless alginate capsules
    Patent number: 9895672
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a seamless alginate capsule having a film encapsulating a fill material, in which the film comprises alginate, noncrystallizing plasticizer, and glycerol and in which a ratio by weight of noncrystallizing plasticizer to glycerol in the film is between about 1:1 and about 8:1. The invention is also directed to a method of making the seamless alginate capsules and to capsules made by the method. The capsules have excellent breaking strength and are resistant to oxidation of the fill material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: DuPont Nutrition USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Olav Gaserod, Christian Klein Larsen, Peder Oscar Andersen
  • Agricultural compositions
    Patent number: 9894898
    Abstract: Suggested is the use of a mixture, comprising (a) fatty acid alkyl esters according to general formula (I) R1COO—R2 (I) in which R1CO represents an unsaturated acyl radical having 16 to 22 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, and R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl radical; (b) at least two non-ionic sugar or polyol surfactants, and optionally (c) polyols as an additive for agricultural compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Stéphanie Merlet, Benoit Abribat, Anne Paulhe Massol, Pascal Marc
  • Macrostructure forming surfactants useful as spray drift control agents in pesticide spraying applications
    Patent number: 9888683
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignees: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V., DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Jinxia Susan Sun, Shawn Zhu, Martin W. Murray, Marcus Boone, Michael Walters, Qingwen Wendy Yuan-Huffman, Christine Puglisi, Brandon Matthew Downer, Stephen L. Wilson