Patents Examined by Jane C. Oswecki
  • Hair styling composition
    Patent number: 8815223
    Abstract: A method for styling hair comprising the steps of placing said hair in a desired configuration and applying a composition to said hair, said composition comprising (a) one or more fully soluble polymer, (b) solvent-propellant mixture or solvent mixture, and optional other ingredients. Also provided is a method of making polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Jennifer Reichl Collin, Michael Paul Hallden-Abberton, Beth Ann Falcone, Miao Wang, Fanwen Zeng
  • Compound ramalin and use thereof
    Patent number: 8809578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel compound having excellent antioxidant activity, isolated from Ramalina terebrata, and more particularly to a novel compound, RAMALIN™, having excellent antioxidant activity, isolated from the Antarctic lichen Ramalina terebrata, a method for preparing the RAMALIN™, and a pharmaceutical composition, a functional food and a functional cosmetic composition, which contain the RAMALIN™ as an active ingredient. The RAMALIN™ according to the invention has significantly excellent antioxidant effects compared to commercially available antioxidants, and thus can be widely used in agents for treating oxidation-related diseases, anti-aging functional foods, functional cosmetic products for skin whitening and wrinkle reduction, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute
    Inventors: Joung Han Yim, Hong Kum Lee, Hari Datta Bhattarai, Paudel Babita, Il Chan Kim, Soon Gyu Hong, Doc Kyu Kim, Yoo Kyung Lee, Sung Gu Lee, Hyun Cheol Oh
  • Composition and method for control of plant pathogenic bacteria and endophytic microorganisms using copper phosphite and nutrient-halo-phosphite compounds
    Patent number: 8795736
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a composition and method of treating and preventing infection of pathogenic microorganisms and endopyhtic microorganisms in a plant through the use of phosphite compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Don M. Huber
  • Method for better utilizing the production potential of transgenic plants
    Patent number: 8795701
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the utilization of the production potential of transgenic plants which comprises treating the plant with active compound combinations comprising an active compound from the group of the anthranilamides and at least one further insecticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Wolfram Andersch, Christian Funke, Heike Hungenberg, Wolfgang Thielert
  • Method for enhancing plant intrinsic defense
    Patent number: 8796175
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one compound selected from the class of the sulphoximines for enhancing plants' intrinsic defenses and/or for improving plant growth and/or for enhancing the resistance of plants to plant diseases which are caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, MLOs (mycoplasma-like organisms) and/or RLOs (rickettsia-like organisms), and/or for enhancing the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Peter Jeschke, Wolfgang Thielert, Heike Hungenberg
  • Nitrite salts as poisons in baits for omnivores
    Patent number: 8795649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to baits, especially baits to be used in humane methods for controlling feral omnivore populations. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing the baits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Invasive Animals Ltd.
    Inventors: Linton Drew Staples, Steven Lapidge, Brendan Cowled, Simon Humphrys
  • Pyriproxyfen compositions
    Patent number: 8795700
    Abstract: New pesticidal compositions comprising pyriproxyfen and methyl esters of C16-C18 fatty acids and having low volatile organic compound (VOC) content are provided. Methods of use and ready-to-use products are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Evelyn Jean Taylor, Humberto Benito Lopez
  • Agonists of neurotrophin receptors and their use as medicaments
    Patent number: 8791076
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are defined as set forth in the specification. The compounds are agonists of neurotrophin (such as nerve growth factor) receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: Pablo Villoslada, Angel Messeguer
  • Plant treatment compositions particularly effective in the control of on rice crops, and methods for their use
    Patent number: 8791049
    Abstract: Provided are improved agricultural processes for the improved cultivation of rice wherein the crops are treated to control undesired vegetative growth using a plant treatment composition comprising both halosulfuron and thifensulfuron to provide improved herbicidal efficacy against Heteranthera limosa, commonly referred to as “duck salad”. Also provided are compositions useful in the improved agricultural processes, as well as herbicidal treatment regimens. Unexpectedly high rates of efficacy against Heteranthera limosa, amongst rice plant in rice crops are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Gowan Co.
    Inventors: Eric Paige Webster, Dominic Frank Alonso, Sergio Comparini, Wallace Keith Majure, Sandra Alcaraz, Charles Paul Grasso, Eric James McEwen, Tak Wai Cheung
  • Transdermal administration of tamsulosin
    Patent number: 8784879
    Abstract: In an aspect of the invention, a composition for making a patch for the transdermal delivery of tamsulosin is provided. The composition comprises (a) at least about 1 wt % tamsulosin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of tamsulosin, (b) at least about 40 wt % polyisobutylene adhesive or hydrophobic synthetic rubber adhesive, (c) about 1-20 wt % of an aprotic solvent in which tamsulosin dissolves readily, (d) about 1-20 wt % of an unsaturated fatty acid or an alpha-hydroxy acid or a mixture of unsaturated fatty acids or alpha-hydroxy acids or of both unsaturated fatty acids and alpha-hydroxy acids, (e) a lipophilic permeation enhancer, and (f) a matrix modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Corium International, Inc.
    Inventors: Parminder Singh, Eun Soo Lee, Amit K. Jain
  • Antimicrobial solutions containing dichlorine monoxide and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 8784900
    Abstract: Methods and products are provided for treating a wound or infection in a mammal or disinfecting a surface with a hypochlorous acid solution that has been activated by a catalyst. Additionally provided is a process for preparing an antimicrobial product that produces an activated hypochlorous acid solution for use as an antimicrobial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Northey
  • Soluble liquid formulations of quinclorac ammonium salts
    Patent number: 8778840
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel soluble liquid (SL) formulations comprising A) quinclorac ammonium salts of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, and B) a solvents of formula IIa wherein R5 is alkyl; A is alkylene or oxyalkylene; and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and/or a solvent of formula IIb HO—B—OH??(IIb) wherein B is a straight-chain or branched alkylene or alkyleneoxyalkylene or alkyleneoxyalkyleneoxyalkylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Rainer Berghaus, Terrance Cannan, Joseph Zawierucha, Glenn W. Oliver
  • Dosing regimens and methods of treatment using carbon monoxide
    Patent number: 8778413
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to dosing regimens for the administration of carbon monoxide in the treatment of various indications as well as methods for enhancing organ function following transplant thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Ikaria, Inc.
    Inventors: Helen H. Usansky, Khurram Jamil
  • Aqueous concentrate formulations containing saflufenacil and glyphosate
    Patent number: 8778838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous concentrate formulations for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of its anhydrate; N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine in the form of its free acid, in the form of the ammonium salt or a substituted ammonium salt or a mixture thereof; at least two different non-ionic surfactants with at least one of them comprising an ethylene oxide polymer moiety or an ethylene oxide/C3-C4-alkylene oxide block copolymer moiety, and water; wherein the pH-value of the formulation is below 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Michael Krapp, Wolfgang Gregori, Sven Adam, Klaus Kolb, Juergen Jakob, Bernd Sievernich, Joerg Steuerwald, Steven Bowe, Joseph Zawierucha, Rex Liebl
  • Fertilizer—pesticide throw-pack
    Patent number: 8759254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for use with new plants comprising a package which is optionally degradable, wherein said package forms an enclosed space is provided. At least one plant enhancer at least one pesticide, and/or at least one pesticide is located in the enclosed space formed by the package. The invention further is directed to method for treating a plant and to method for reducing shock to a plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience LP
    Inventors: Rui Luiz Correa Picanco, Guillaume Huchet, Charles William Boyd, Stephanie Darnell, Kenneth James Essig, Raymond L. Cheek
  • Herbicides
    Patent number: 8754242
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignees: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC, Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: Melloney Tyte, Christopher John Matthews, Gavin John Hall, William Guy Whittingham, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, James Nicholas Scutt, Stephane André Marie Jeanmart, Russell Colin Viner
  • Capsules
    Patent number: 8747999
    Abstract: The present invention related to (micro-or nano-) capsules that have two different functional groups on the outer shell of the particles that allow deposition onto the textile surfaces (i.e. exhibit substantivity) and subsequent covalent bonding of the particles onto the textile (i.e. are reactive towards the fiber).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bryan David Grey, Kishor Kumar Mistry, Chun-tian Zhao
  • Biofouling control
    Patent number: 8741157
    Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing bromine in an industrial water system by monitoring and flexible dosing of chlorine oxidant and halide ion stabilizer residual levels. The system comprises chlorine oxidant, and a halide ion source with a halogen stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Wetegrove, Andrew J. Cooper, Steven R. Hatch
  • Liquid pesticide compositions
    Patent number: 8741324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid pesticide concentrate compositions which comprise at least one organic pesticide compound that is sparingly or even insoluble in water and which upon dilution with water form stable aqueous nanoparticulate formulations. The liquid pesticide concentrate compositions of the invention comprise: a) at least one organic pesticide compound C having a water solubility of not more than 1 g/l at 25° C./1013 mbar, b) at least one organic solvent S having a water solubility at least 10 g/l at 25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Charles W. Finch, Thomas Byrne, Hassan Oloumi-Sadeghi
  • Plant activator
    Patent number: 8741807
    Abstract: A compound useful as a plant activator for activating an endogenous defense system of a plant to control disease damage is provided. A compound represented by the formula: (R3)NH—(CH2)4—N(R1)—(CH2)3—NH(R2) (one of R1 and R2 represents a linear C6-18 alkanoyl group or alkenoyl group, the other represents hydrogen atom or a protective group of amino group; and R3 represents hydrogen atom or a protective group of amino group).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignees: The University of Tokyo, National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Riken
    Inventors: Tadao Asami, Masashi Hikosaka, Masaki Mori, Satoru Maeda, Fumio Matsuda, Kazuki Saito