Patents Examined by Erin E Hirt
  • Patent number: 12004508
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dispersant obtained from the reaction of a styrene maleic anhydride and a polyether monoamine. The dispersant may be combined with a pesticide and water to form an aqueous agricultural composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Indorma Ventures Oxides LLC
    Inventors: Alan J. Stern, Matthew T. Meredith, Zhidong Wang, Rowan Brown
  • Patent number: 11998011
    Abstract: Described herein are fungicidal compositions and methods of controlling and/or suppressing phytopathogenic fungi and fungus-like pathogens and maintaining crop health. Particularly described are fungicidal compositions and methods of controlling the phytopathogenic fungi and the Aphanomyces fungus-like pathogen and maintaining crop health in crops susceptible to infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignees: UPL CORPORATION LIMITED, UPL EUROPE LTD
    Inventors: Brian Schilling, Trent McCrea
  • Patent number: 11998005
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to herbicidal compositions, and more particularly, herbicidal compositions comprising glyphosate or a salt thereof and a surfactant comprising at least one castor oil triglycidyl ether-based (“COTE-based”) adjuvant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: NOURYON CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Hanamanthsa Bevinakatti, Mojahedul Islam
  • Patent number: 11985976
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pesticidal mixture comprising one or more mectins and one or more pyrethroids. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling pests comprising applying a mixture of the present invention to an area in need of pest control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: VALENT BIOSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Belkind, Jason Clark, Banugopan Kesavaraju, Peter DeChant
  • Patent number: 11985977
    Abstract: A method of promoting the growth of a plant comprising the application of an effective amount of 1,3,5-Triazinane-2,4,6-Trithione (TMT) to the plant. Particularly, the TMT is in an aqueous solution in a concentration range of 0.01% w/v to 0.1% w/v. In one embodiment the aqueous solution is applied to the plant by foliar spray. In another embodiment aqueous solution containing the TMT is mixed with zeolite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: UENME GLOBAL PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Alder, David Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 11980184
    Abstract: A flavonoid combination solution, and a manufacturing method and applications thereof for plant growth development are provided. The flavonoid combination solution are obtained by mixing a first solution with heating to >85° C. or without heating, a second solution without heating and a palm oil blend. The solution is effective in promoting plant growth, enhancing a seed germination rate, reducing pathogens, and reducing/eliminating stunting effects of a herbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: THE BIO CONSULTING (PTY) LTD
    Inventors: Pieter Theron van der Westhuizen, Dirk Cornelis Barnard, Kevin Khoa Anh Le, Chih-Cheng Tai
  • Patent number: 11974572
    Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein components (A) and (B) are as defined in claim 1, and use of the compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: SYGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Thomas James Hoffman, Daniel Stierli, Renaud Beaudegnies, Martin Pouliot, Ulrich Johannes Haas
  • Patent number: 11968977
    Abstract: A composition for weed control and fertilizer comprising iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, humate, microelements, soy hydrolysate, calcium lignin, a natural-based wetting agent, molasses desurgarized solubles, and water, and may further comprise glycerin and/or preservatives, are provided. Methods for weed control and fertilization of plants comprising the steps of providing a composition comprising an effective amount of iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, humate, microelements, soy hydrolysate, calcium lignin, a natural-based wetting agent, and molasses desurgarized solubles, and applying an effective amount of the composition to soil or a plant or a weed, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: One Earth Organics, LLC
    Inventor: Bradley T. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 11939313
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses a molecule having the following formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC
    Inventors: Yu Zhang, Tony K. Trullinger, Carla J. R. Klittich, Ricky Hunter
  • Patent number: 11937603
    Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), isomers, salts, or hydrates thereof. Herbicide compositions including: at least one compound of general formula (I); at least one solvent and/or at least one diluent; and, optionally, at least one agronomically acceptable excipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: GOWAN COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Silvia Mormile, Marilena Gusmeroli, Paolo Boggio, Paolo Bellandi, Ivan Bondoni, Gabriele Piazzon, Riccardo Liguori
  • Patent number: 11925179
    Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising (a) glyphosate or a derivative thereof, (b) an amidoalkylamine surfactants having the general structure: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms, and R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atom to about 6 carbon atoms; and (c) at least one co-surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: William Abraham, John Hemminghaus, Daniel R. Wright, Shawn Zhu
  • Patent number: 11919859
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mixture comprising (a) a compound of Formula I and salts thereof wherein A1, A2, A3, R1, B1, B2 and B3 are defined in the disclosure, and (b) 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-3-chloro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-5-fluoro-, phenylmethyl ester (i.e. florpyrauxifen-benzyl). Also disclosed is a composition comprising the mixture. Also disclosed is a method of applying the mixture to undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of the mixture of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Atul Puri
  • Patent number: 11912684
    Abstract: Although a variety of pest control agents have been used for many years, many of these pest control agents have various problems, such as insufficient effectiveness, and restriction on use thereof due to resistance acquired by pests, and the like. Therefore, it is desired to develop a novel pest control agent that is less likely to have such drawbacks. One of objects of the present invention is to provide a highly active compound or a salt thereof against a pest. The present invention relates to an N-(4-pyridyl)nicotinamide compound represented by the following formula (I) (in the formula (I), for each substituent, see Description) or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Tetsuo Yoneda, Kotaro Yoshida, Yuta Tazawa, Tatsuya Kani, Yoko Cho, Yuto Murai
  • Patent number: 11889833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO) inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—e.g., for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one PPO inhibitor of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Enko Chem, Inc.
    Inventors: Neville John Anthony, Paul Galatsis, David Jeffrey Lauffer, Peter Stchur, III
  • Patent number: 11891371
    Abstract: The present invention belongs to the fields of insecticides, acaricides and fungicides, and particularly relates to a piperonylic acid derivative, and preparation and application thereof. The structure is shown in a general formula I, and the definition of each substituent in the formula is described in the description. The compound of the general formula I exhibits excellent insecticidal, acaricidal and fungicidal activity and can be used for controlling various harmful insects, mites or fungus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignees: SHENYANG SINOCHEM AGROCHEMICALS R&D CO., LTD, JIANGSU YANGNONG CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hongfei Wu, Jingbo Xu, Shaowu Liu, Haibo Yu, Xiuhui Chang, Qin Sun, Libao Xu, Xueming Cheng, Hao Yang, Ningning Sun
  • Patent number: 11884633
    Abstract: A compound represented by Formula (I), or a salt or N-oxide compound thereof is provided. In Formula (I), A1 to A4 each independently represents a carbon atom or nitrogen atom, X1 represents a C1-6 alkyl group or the like, n represents the number of X1 groups, R1 represents a C1-6 alkylthio group or the like, and D is a group represented by Formula (D-1) or (D-2), and in Formula (D-1) and (D-2), * represents a binding position, Q represents a C1-6 alkyl group or the like, B1 and B2 each independently represents a nitrogen atom or the like, R2 represents a C1-6 alkyl group or the like that is bound to one of the nitrogen atoms in Formula (D-1), B3 and B4 each independently represents a nitrogen atom or carbon atom, R4 represents a C1-6 alkyl group or the like, and m represents the number of R4 groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Isami Hamamoto, Hikaru Aoyama, Keita Sakanishi, Takao Iwasa, Tomomi Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 11871748
    Abstract: Non-aqueous pesticidal macrolide compositions are provided which comprise (A) a major amount of at least one non-aqueous solvent selected from a glycol ether and a lactimide; (B) a minor amount of a mixture of (i) at least one pesticide selected from abamectin and emamectin benzoate, and (ii) optionally, at least one surfactant. In one embodiment, the at least one pesticide selected from abamectin and emamectin benzoate is present in the composition in an amount of at least 7% by weight. In another embodiment, the compositions of the invention are chemically stable. The compositions of the invention can be used directly as a concentrate for treating or reducing tree pest infestations by trunk injection or with dilution in water for control of pests in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Christian Popp, Peter Wyss
  • Patent number: 11839217
    Abstract: A process for preparing a composition including a bioactive molecule including the steps of a. Dissolving a bioactive molecule having at least one acid group with a base at pH=>11 to obtain a solution A b. Neutralizing the solution A with an acid to obtain the composition including the bioactive molecule having a pH between 6 and 9, wherein PEG is added before the neutralizing step in case either the base and/or the acid is an inorganic compound, and to a composition including a high concentration of natamycin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: EUCARYO BEHEER B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Antonius Maria Van Lith
  • Patent number: 11834420
    Abstract: A preparation method of a pyrimidinylthio-benzoate oxime ester compound and an application thereof are provided. The chemical structural formula of the pyrimidinylthio-benzoate compound is shown in the following formula (1). The preparation method includes step A: preparation of a substituted acetophenone oxime: taking hydroxylamine hydrochloride and a substituted acetophenone as a raw material, adding an alcohol as a solvent, and performing a reaction at 0° C.-80° C. for 1-5 hours under an alkaline condition to obtain the substituted acetophenone oxime; and step B: preparation of the compound: using 2-chloro-6-((4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)thio)benzoic acid and the substituted acetophenone oxime as a raw material, and performing a reaction under an action of an organic solvent, a dehydrating agent and a catalyst at 25° C. for 6-24 hours; after the reaction is completed, performing a suction filtration, and subjecting the filtrate to a decompression distillation and a recrystallization to obtain the compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: CHANGZHOU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Defeng Xu, Xiangjian Xu, Hang Hu
  • Patent number: 11827610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors of the general formula (I) where the variables are defined herein. The invention features processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of formula (I), compositions comprising them, and their use as herbicides—i.e. for controlling harmful plants. The invention also features methods for controlling unwanted vegetation comprising allowing an herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinone of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed, and/or their habitat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Enko Chem, Inc.
    Inventors: Neville John Anthony, Paul Galatsis, David Jeffrey Lauffer, Peter Stchur, III