Patents Examined by Danielle Sullivan
  • Seed coating compositions including ethylene copolymer and lubricant
    Patent number: 10407586
    Abstract: Coated seeds and methods for reducing seed dust and increasing seed flowability are disclosed. The coated seeds include a seed and a coating composition. The coating composition includes a binder comprising an ethylene copolymer and a lubricant comprising a wax composition. In some embodiments, the ethylene copolymer includes an ethylene monomer and at least one comonomer. The comonomer is selected from acrylic acid, acetic acid, derivatives thereof, or mixtures thereof. In some embodiments, the wax comprises a Fischer-Tropsch wax, a carnauba wax, a polyethylene wax, a soy wax, a paraffin wax, a scale wax, a slack wax, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Michelman, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Towell, Jim Stephens
  • Terconazole composition and method
    Patent number: 10398692
    Abstract: An aqueous terconazole composition comprises at least about 0.4 percent by weight of terconazole dissolved in water, and a terconazole crystallization-inhibiting amount of citric acid. The composition is free from terconazole crystals at an ambient temperature of about 20° C. Methods of preparing the composition are also described. The compositions provide for improved therapeutic release of terconazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Curatek Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Borgman, James E. Juul
  • Topical copper ion treatments and methods of treatment using topical copper ion treatments in the dermatological areas of the body
    Patent number: 10398733
    Abstract: Copper ion treatments for dermatological areas of the body include solutions, creams, lotions, gels, foams, wound dressings, skin patches and suture material, each containing copper ions that bring about therapeutic effects when the copper ion treatments are applied to dermatological tissue. Methods of treating dermatological areas of the body include treatments for use on the skin and nails to treat conditions including disease, infection, inflammation, damaged or injured tissue, tissue needing to be sutured, rashes and other undesirable dermatological conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: CDA RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: ChunLim Abbott, Dominic C. Abbott
  • Controlled release pharmaceutical formulations of nitozoxanide
    Patent number: 10383855
    Abstract: Solid dosage formulations of nitazoxanide or a nitazoxanide analog are provided that comprise a controlled release portion and an immediate release portion. The pharmaceutical composition is typically in the form of a bilayer solid oral dosage form comprising (a) a first layer comprising a first quantity of nitazoxanide or analog thereof in a controlled release formulation; and (b) a second layer comprising a second quantity of nitazoxanide or analog thereof in an immediate release formulation. Method of using the formulations in the treatment of hepatitis C are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Romark Laboratories L.C.
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Rossignol, Marc Ayers
  • Anhydrous deodorant composition made from bicarbonate
    Patent number: 10376450
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous cosmetic composition made from bicarbonate salt, and the cosmetic use of same as a deodorant. The invention also relates to a deodorant product containing said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: LABORATOIRES M&L
    Inventors: Magali Millet, Florian Salles
  • ZC composition comprising microencapsulated pendimethalin
    Patent number: 10342230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions for controlling undesirable plant species. A herbicidally effective amount of a ZC formulation comprising microencapsulated pendimethalin and a co-herbicide present in the form of a suspension concentrate is disclosed. The present invention also relates to methods for controlling undesirable plant species comprising applying the herbicidal compositions to the foliage of the plants or to the soil or water containing seeds or other propagating organs thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: UPL LIMITED
    Inventors: Jaidev Rajnikant Shroff, Paresh Vithaldas Talati, Rajan Ramakant Shirsat
  • Growth enhancement of plant
    Patent number: 10334772
    Abstract: Provided is a method to increase the growth of a plant by coating a seed of said plant with a composition comprising at least one of various cationic compounds; notably permitting to develop its biomass and reach its maturity. Provided also is a seed coating composition used in such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Castaing, Zhiyun Chen, Pengfei Ji, Benoit Abribat, Galder Cristobal
  • Preparation method of core-shell structured fibrous scaffolds
    Patent number: 10322210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation method for core-shell structured fibrous scaffolds, and more specifically to preparing a core part composition and a shell part composition that each have different constitutions by adding calcium phosphate cement and a protein, drug of combination thereof to alginate solution, and then inserting the above core part composition and shell part composition to internal and external nozzle of concentric nozzle respectively to inject into calcium ion aqueous solution and thereby hardening them, thus preparing core-shell structured rapidly setting Alg/?-TCP scaffolds capable of controllably releasing a protein or drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, DANKOOK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hae-Won Kim, Roman Perez
  • Isosorbide diester as pearlizing agent and opacifier
    Patent number: 10294238
    Abstract: A description is given of a composition comprising at least one isosorbide diester, at least one isosorbide monoester and at least one fatty acid, and also of a process for the preparation thereof. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as pearlizing agent and opacifier in cosmetic compositions and detergents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Claudia Stoer, Markus Weissenegger, Claus Nieendick, Mirella Winzek
  • Use of 4-chloroindole-3-acetic acid for controlling unwanted plants
    Patent number: 10285402
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions comprising 4-chloroindole-3-acetic acid (4Cl-IAA) or an analogue thereof, or a combination of the latter, in acid, salt or ester form. For example, such compositions can be used to curb weeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: PREMIER TECH TECHNOLOGIES LTÉE
    Inventors: Pierre Talbot, Alain Bélanger, George Kanellos, Shaun Purcell, Paul Lefebvre, Geneviève Roy, Dominique Lequere
  • Oil carrying particulate matter and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10285405
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a particulate matter comprising particles carrying an essentially dry combination of components comprising at least one natural oil and at least one surfactant, the components being selected such that upon contact with water, oil in water emulsion is formed. In particular, the emulsion formed is a stable emulsion, with stability of at least several hours, as observed by the lack of phase separation during that time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Nobactra Israel Ltd.
    Inventor: Giora Kritzman
  • Hair care formulation
    Patent number: 10278907
    Abstract: A hair care formulation comprises a diester of a C8-C26 Guerbet alcohol and a C4-C40 dicarboxylic acid. The diester can function as an active ingredient, particularly as a conditioning agent, especially on dry hair. Silicone-free hair care compositions can be produced with effective conditioning properties on both wet and dry hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC
    Inventor: Michael Christopher Hindley
  • Compounds derived from herbicidal carboxylic acids and tetraalkylammonium or (arylalkyl)trialkylammonium hydroxides
    Patent number: 10278394
    Abstract: Compounds formed by combining a carboxylic acid herbicide with N—((C1-C16) alkyl or arylalkyl) tri((C1-C16) alkyl)ammonium hydroxide have herbicidal activity on an acid equivalent basis at least as active as the commercially used carboxylic acid herbicide salts, but are less volatile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Vincent J. Kramer, David G. Ouse, Norman R. Pearson, Holger Tank, Mark W. Zettler
  • Coated seed and methods for reducing seed dust
    Patent number: 10258034
    Abstract: Methods for reducing dust by treating a seed with a lubricant composition are described herein. The disclosure also provides for a method of reducing planter dust released during seed planting by applying a lubricant composition to a seed. Methods for increasing seed lubricity by coating a seed with a lubricant composition are also described. Compositions and seeds useful in these methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience LP
    Inventors: Ronald Reichert, William G. Hairston
  • Green plants treated with TiOto remove contaminants in air
    Patent number: 10244764
    Abstract: A method of reducing contaminants in air, including applying titanium dioxide-containing growth media to at least one of a Myrtus communis plant root, stem, and leaf, and growing the plant. The growth media is a liquid growth media, a gel growth media, or both. The plant is then exposed to contaminant-containing air. The contaminant is CO2, SO2, formaldehyde, CO, benzene, toluene, xylene, ethyl benzene, or a combination thereof. The contaminant concentration in the air is reduced relative to a contaminant concentration in the air prior to the exposing. A plant portion having a portion of a Myrtus communis plant comprising an infused titanium dioxide is also described. The portion is at least one of a root, stem, or leaf. In a closed environment, the plant portion reduces the concentration of a contaminant in the air in the closed environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
    Inventor: Khaled Fikry Salama
  • Oil-in-water emulsion sunscreen cosmetic
    Patent number: 10238585
    Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide an organic UV absorber-free, non-chemical sunscreen cosmetic that contains hydrophobized zinc oxide and/or hydrophobized titanium dioxide as a UV scattering agent, specifically an oil-in-water emulsion sunscreen cosmetic that provides excellent emulsion stability and an excellent pleasant feel while maintaining high levels of UV protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kahori Ishida, Taichi Harada, Yosuke Ikebe
  • Alkoxylated polyalkyleneimines as dispersants for agrochemical formulations
    Patent number: 10231449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a water-insoluble pesticide and an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine. The invention furthermore relates to a method of preparing this composition; to the use of this composition for dispersing agrochemical active substances; 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 the 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 furthermore to seed comprising the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Paul Klingelhoefer
  • Methods and compositions for controlling weed infestation and improving grass quality
    Patent number: 10231456
    Abstract: Methods for controlling unwanted vegetation, such as weeds, to turfgrass by applying an active compound combination including a triazolinone herbicide, for example, sulfonylamino-carbonyl-triazolinone, and at least one sulfonylurea herbicides, to turfgrass is described herein. The disclosure also provides for active compound combinations and methods of improving turfgrass quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP
    Inventors: Bruce Spesard, Don Myers, Laurence Mudge, Matt Bradley
  • Pesticidal compositions
    Patent number: 10212934
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a triazole compound as component I and as a component II a compound selected from (II-1) to (II-8) and to the agrochemical compositions and the uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: BASF Agro B.V.
    Inventors: Frederik Menges, Martin Semar, Lutz Brahm, Annette Schuster, Florent Mazuir
  • Chemical stabilization of iodosulfuron-methyl sodium salt by hydroxystearates
    Patent number: 10194663
    Abstract: Formulations in the form of an oil dispersion comprising as agrochemical active ingredient iodosulfuron-methyl sodium salt, one or more hydroxystearates and at least one emulsifier and at least one plant oil or mineral oil or an ester of a plant oil or mineral oil and optionally further auxiliaries and additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Andreas Roechling, Ankin Akyuez