Patents Examined by Courtney Brown
  • Bioresorbable metal alloy and implants made of same
    Patent number: 9629873
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a non-toxic, bioresorbable, magnesium based alloy for use in production of implants. Specifically exemplified herein are alloy embodiments useful for orthopedic implants. Also disclosed are alloy materials that incorporate magnesium, calcium and strontium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Michele Viola Manuel, Harpreet Singh Brar, Ida Svensson Berglund, Benjamin George Keselowsky, Malisa Sarntinoranont
  • Percutaneous absorption preparation containing donepezil, and method for preparing same
    Patent number: 9622986
    Abstract: Provided is a transdermal delivery system (for example, in the form of a patch) having a double-layer structure including a drug-containing matrix layer and an adhesive layer, wherein the drug-containing matrix layer is obtained by completely dissolving donepezil using a certain polymer and then formulating along with an adhesive; and a process for preparing the same. The transdermal delivery system according to the present invention does not show any crystallization of donepezil in the formulation, can release donepezil at a uniform rate for a long time, and can inhibit the release dumping phenomenon that occurs in a transdermal delivery system having a single-layer structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SK Chemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Seob Im, Yong-Youn Hwang, Won-No Youn, Yeo-Jin Park, Hye-Min Kim, Joon-Gyo Oh, Hun-Taek Kim, Bong-Yong Lee
  • Broad spectrum preservation blends
    Patent number: 9610350
    Abstract: A composition having effective broad spectrum preservation activity comprising benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, sorbic acid and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3-propanediol, glycerin and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Arch Personal Care Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Diana T. Ciccognani, Kevin N. DiNicola, Katherine P. Roberts, Laura M. Szymczak
  • Chemical compounds
    Patent number: 9611248
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, R1, R2, R3 and A are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignees: Syngenta Limited, Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Alan John Dowling, John Martin Clough, Jutta Martin Boehmer, Mangala Phadte, Ravindra Sonawane, Adrian Longstaff, James Alan Morris, Timothy Robert Desson, Matthew Brian Hotson, Sally Russell, Kenneth Ling, Susan Patricia Barnett, David Philip Bacon, Donn Warwick Moseley, William Roderick Mound
  • Chemical compounds
    Patent number: 9605004
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I), wherein X, Ra, Rb, Rc, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignees: Syngenta Limited, Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Alan John Dowling, Timothy Robert Desson, William Guy Whittingham, Anne Jacqueline Dalencon, James Alan Morris, Jutta Elisabeth Boehmer, Mangala Phadte, Adrian Longstaff, Matthew Brian Hotson, Paul John De Fraine, Alison Jane Thompson, Shuji Hachisu
  • Insecticidal and miticidal mixtures of bifenthrin and cyano-pyrethroids
    Patent number: 9596857
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel insecticidal composition comprising bifenthrin and a cyano-pyrethroid which exhibit an unexpected increase in insecticidal activity as compared to the insecticidal activity of the individual components. The present invention is also directed to a novel insecticidal composition comprising bifenthrin and a cyano-pyrethroid in admixture with at least one agriculturally acceptable extender or adjuvant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Robert M. Herrick, Mark Walmsley, Charles A. Staetz, Hui S. Yang, D. Craig Heim, Hylsa Garcia, Nancy Hilton
  • Superabsorbent polymer seed coatings and associated methods
    Patent number: 9596801
    Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer products for use in agricultural applications, and methods of making the same, are provided. The superabsorbent polymer is used in a seed coating along with an active ingredient, and optionally a singulating substance, to improve seed germination and/or blooming; improve germination under dry conditions; decrease irrigation requirements; increase propagation, crop growth, and crop production; and improve the efficacy of the active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: VJS INVESTMENTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gary Olson, John Francis Walsh
  • Agroformulations containing a lactone based alkoxylate
    Patent number: 9591854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to composition comprising a pesticide and an alkoxylate of the formula (I) as defined below. The invention further relates to said alkoxylate. The invention further relates to a method of preparing said composition by bringing the alkoxylate and the pesticide into contact. Finally, the invention relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein said composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and to seed containing said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Murat Mertoglu, Rainer Berghaus, Andreas Kunst, Benedikt Crone, Christian Koenig
  • Cosmetic composition containing novel fractal particle-based gels
    Patent number: 9561163
    Abstract: A method of instantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and skin imperfections while smoothing the skin, which comprises applying a cosmetic composition comprising a fractal particle based gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Brown, Ernest S. Curtis
  • Foamable sunscreen formulation
    Patent number: 9561159
    Abstract: The present application relates to sunscreen formulations, including foamable sunscreen formulations, that comprise zinc oxide and titanium dioxide particles, suitably in the size range of about 1-100 nm. The compositions suitably produce a minimal residual whitening effect when applied to a skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: FALLIEN COSMECEUTICALS, LTD.
    Inventors: David J. Milora, Harry Fallick
  • Seed coating compositions and methods for applying soil surfactants to water-repellent soil
    Patent number: 9554502
    Abstract: Herein provided are innovative methods and techniques for improving seedling germination and plant establishment including a seed composition of at least one seed having a seed protective coating applied to the seed and a soil surfactant coating applied to the seed protective coating. The seed protective coating is positioned between the seed and the soil surfactant. The seed protective coating is formulated to keep the soil surfactant from contacting the seed and the soil surfactant coating is formulated to increase wettability of soil and being a sufficient quantity of soil surfactant to treat the soil in contact with the seed composition such that the soil is conditioned for growing the seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignees: Cornell University, Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Matthew D. Madsen, Steven Petersen, Alan G. Taylor
  • Pollination success and seed set in corn hybrid seed production
    Patent number: 9526243
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and process to enhance pollination success and thereby increase seed yield in corn seed production. The invention discloses use of Gibberellins to increase hybrid seed production in corn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignees: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC
    Inventors: Shivakumar G. Annigeri, Sarat P. Babu, Evandro Sidnei Georg, Jardel Lopes Pereira
  • Compositions and methods for non-invasive imaging
    Patent number: 9511155
    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: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: MERRIMACK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Dmitri B. Kirpotin, Thomas Wickham, Bart S. Hendriks, Samuel Agresta, Helen Lee, Daniel F. Gaddy
  • Chemical compounds
    Patent number: 9487502
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, R1, R2, R3, Ra, Rc and Rd are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignees: Syngenta Limited, Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Mangala Phadte, Ravindra Sonaware, James Alan Morris, Alan Joseph Hennessy, Jutta Elisabeth Boehmer, Adrian Longstaff, Timothy Robert Desson, Sally Elizabeth Russell, Matthew Brian Hotson, Donn Warwick Moseley, Claire Janet Russell, Jake Goodwin-Tindall
  • Systemic mitigation of environmental stress on plants and the fruit thereof
    Patent number: 9480254
    Abstract: Systemic mitigation of the heat stress damage to plants and pre-harvest fruit caused by environmental stress on the plant and fruit is realized by applying to the root zone of the plant a bioefficaciously effective amount of a composition selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer, alkyl ethers of ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer, alkyl polyglycoside, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Aquatrols Corporation of America
    Inventor: Stanley J. Kostka
  • Honeybee repellents and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9439434
    Abstract: The present specification discloses honeybee repellents exhibiting repellent properties similar to 2-heptanone, compositions comprising such repellents, uses to repel a honeybee from a mammal, location, plant, structure treated of such repellents, and methods of treating a mammal, location, plant, structure by applying such repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Inscent, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel F. Woods, Spiros Dimitratos, Robin W. Justice
  • Agrochemical adjuvant concentrate for herbicides
    Patent number: 9420781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable aqueous adjuvant concentrate comprising a mixture of potassium salts and at least one surfactant. The invention additionally relates to sprayable diluted herbicidal formulations (tank mixes) containing the above aqueous adjuvant concentrate and at least a herbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: LAMBERTI SPA
    Inventors: Rocco Di Modugno, James Dean Reiss, Bradley Eidem, Giovanni Floridi, Giuseppe Li Bassi
  • Insecticide compositions
    Patent number: 9408390
    Abstract: Insecticide compositions which comprise one or not less than two kinds of compounds being selected from a compound represented by the formula [I]: or a salt thereof, and a neonicotinoid compound represented by the formula [II]: The insecticide compositions can produce higher insecticidal effects than would be expected when each of the active ingredients is used singly, namely a synergistic effect, thus enabling reductions in the rate or number of application of agrochemicals and pesticides to be realized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Yuichi Ohkawara
  • Fungicide composition comprising a tetrazolyloxime derivative and a thiazolylpiperidine derivative
    Patent number: 9408391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide composition intended for protecting plants, crops or seeds against fungal diseases or insect damages, and the corresponding methods of protection by application of the said composition. More precisely, the subject of the present invention is a pesticide composition based on a tetrazolyloxime derivative and a thiazolylpiperidine derivative, which may further comprise another fungicide and/or an insecticide active substance or compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Coqueron, Pierre Cristau, Tomoki Tsuchiya, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann
  • Total weed control of non-agricultural areas
    Patent number: 9408396
    Abstract: A herbicide composition for controlling weeds in non-agricultural areas. The composition comprises an aqueous infusion of the natural henna plant at a concentration of 14 to 18%, expressed in weight percent relative to the total weight of the composition, at least one non-ionic surfactant. The composition further comprises the following ingredients: 40 to 50% of at least one terpene oxide; 5 to 9% of at least one monoterpenol; and 4 to 8% of at least one monoterpene, such that the weight percentage of the solid natural henna used for the infusion is at least 2%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: OSMOBIO
    Inventor: Jacques Le Verger