Patents Examined by Trevor Love
  • Patent number: 11793195
    Abstract: Herbicidal compositions for reducing off-site movement or drift of herbicides are described. The herbicidal compositions can include a drift retardant agent (DRA) along with at least one auxin herbicide and an emulsifying agent, such as an alkylpolysaccharide, a phosphate ester, an alkoxylated castor oil, or a combination thereof. Methods of making such composition are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jingsi Gao, Alison Macinnes, David Morgenstern
  • Patent number: 11779019
    Abstract: Use of at least one non-ionic surfactant derived from polyols and a sterol for promoting the growth of a plant and the resistance of a plant to an abiotic stress, and stimulating the defence systems of a plant against an abiotic stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: ELICIT PLANT
    Inventors: Alexandra Fregonese, Marie Navarro, Alexandre Eveillard, Olivier Goulay, Marie-Laure Hisette-Jourdainne, Aymeric Molin
  • Patent number: 11766043
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for administering vaporized antimicrobial compounds to inhibit pathogens of agricultural crops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Richard M. Jacobson, Daniel MacLean, Timothy Malefyt, Esther Gachango
  • Patent number: 11758925
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the continuous production of an adsorption product of a nitrooxy-functional organic compound adsorbed on the surface of a particulate adsorbent material, the process comprising the steps of: continuously feeding particulate adsorbent material into an elongated cavity; continuously conveying the material within the cavity in a downstream direction; continuously spraying a liquid adsorbate onto the particulate adsorbent material, wherein the liquid adsorbate comprises the nitrooxy-functional organic compound; continuously agitating the mixture thus obtained to form the adsorption product; and continuously removing the adsorption product from the cavity. The invention further relates to an adsorption product obtained by such process and the use of such adsorption product in ruminant nutrition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Peter Riebel, Kai Urban
  • Patent number: 11758908
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a herbicidal composition, comprising an active component A and an active component B, wherein the active component B is one selected from the group consisting of glufosinate-ammonium, glufosinate-P-ammonium, oxyfluorfen, acetoflufen, imazethapyr, dimethoxamide, dimethoxamid-P, metolachlor, S-metolachlor, butachlor, acetochlor, pyroxasulfone, glyphosate and derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jian Xue, DongLiang Cui, JiChun Yang, XinFeng Ren, Hui Du, AiYing Guan, Lei Dong, YanMei Zhu, ChangLing Liu
  • Patent number: 11744811
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of stabilizing a pharmaceutical composition comprising epinephrine containing the steps filling a container, capping the container, assembling the container and placing the assembled capped container (assembled device) in a secondary packaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eshwaran Narayanan, Rajesh Wakaskar, Chandeshwari Chilampalli, Thrimoorthy Potta, Venkat R. Goskonda
  • Patent number: 11744245
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an agricultural composition comprising an acetyl coenzyme-A carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitor, one or more sugar alcohols and optionally, one or more auxin herbicides. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying concurrently or sequentially an ACCase inhibitor and one or more sugar alcohols, and optionally one or more auxin herbicides to the weeds or an area in need of weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., LLC
    Inventor: Eduardo Chagas Ferreira da Silva
  • Patent number: 11730686
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) a polyphenolic antioxidant agent; and (ii) a sphingosine compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
    Inventors: Leanne Marie James, Clare Helena O'Connor
  • Patent number: 11730703
    Abstract: The present invention concerns nanoparticles useful for treating posterior segment ocular diseases or conditions, such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy; compositions comprising the nanoparticles; methods for producing the nanoparticles; and methods for treating posterior segment ocular diseases or conditions, comprising administering the nanoparticles or compositions to the ocular posterior segment of an afflicted eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Kathleen Emily-Ann Halasz, Yashwant V. Pathak, Vijaykumar Bhadabhai Sutariya
  • Patent number: 11723919
    Abstract: Embodiments of a composition and/or combination comprising an anionic dietary supplement and 25-hydroxy vitamin D are disclosed. The anionic dietary supplement may be a negative dietary cation anion difference (DCAD) supplement and/or may comprise magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, ammonium chloride, ammonium sulfate, and calcium sulfate, and/or complexes thereof. Also disclosed are embodiments of a method for administrating the combination and/or composition to an animal, such as a ruminant. In certain embodiments, the animal is a dairy cow, and the method may be a method for increasing milk yield, and/or improving the health of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Zanzalari, James D. Chapman, Glenn A. Holub, Scott S. Bascom, Timothy E. Costigan, Dean Warras
  • Patent number: 11723868
    Abstract: Novel microsphere compositions for use in parenteral formulations are provided. The microspheres comprise a biodegradable polymer of a molecular weight greater than 10,000 daltons, an active therapeutic agent, and a cellulose-derived material such as ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, or sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. The microsphere compositions decreased deviation in mean microsphere diameter, improved drug entrapment, and improved microsphere stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Adare Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Dormer, Cory Berkland
  • Patent number: 11700851
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiviral composition. The antiviral composition of the invention is applied to textiles to make the textiles virus-resistant before they can be used. The antiviral composition includes an antiviral agent, one or more binding agents and a catalyst or a softener depending upon the utility of the antiviral composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Giancarlo Beevis, Shouhua Niu
  • Patent number: 11696581
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having a monoterpenoid and/or phenylpropanoid moiety and methods of their making and use as pesticidal compounds, such as seed treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignees: Kittrich Corporation, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel R. Coats, James S. Klimavicz, Edmund J. Norris, Steven M. Bessette, A. David Lindsay
  • Patent number: 11690387
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for food and feed applications, e.g., for targeting one or more microorganisms resident in a host insect, the modulation resulting in an increase in the fitness of the host. The invention features a composition that includes a modulating agent (e.g., phage, peptide, small molecule, antibiotic, or combinations thereof) that can alter the host's microbiota in a manner that is beneficial to the host. By promoting favorable microbial levels, microbial activity, microbial metabolism, and/or microbial diversity, the modulating agent described herein may be used to increase the fitness of a variety of insects utilized in human food or animal feed industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Flagship Pioneering Innovations V, Inc.
    Inventors: Ignacio Martinez, Zachary Garo Armen, Christine Cezar, Barry Andrew Martin, Maier Steve Avendano Amado
  • Patent number: 11690376
    Abstract: A formulation and a composition that comprises it for promoting the pollination of pear crops (Pyrus) by biasing the foraging preferences of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). The formulation comprises the compounds limonene, linalool and ?-pinene. Additionally, a method for targeting the bees' pollination activity towards the pear crops by using the formulation comprising the compounds limonene, linalool and ?-pinene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignees: CONSEJO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS Y TÉCNICAS (CONICET), UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES
    Inventors: Walter M. Farina, Paula Carolina Díaz
  • Patent number: 11684705
    Abstract: Described herein are medical devices and medical implements with high lubricity to flesh (or biological fluid) and/or inhibited nucleation on its surface. The device has a surface comprising an impregnating liquid and a plurality of micro-scale and/or nano-scale solid features spaced sufficiently close to stably contain the impregnating liquid therebetween. The impregnating liquid fills spaces between said solid features, the surface stably contains the impregnating liquid between the solid features, and the impregnating liquid is substantially held in place between the plurality of solid features regardless of orientation of the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: J. David Smith, Rajeev Dhiman, Adam T. Paxson, Christopher J. Love, Brian R. Solomon, Kripa K. Varanasi
  • Patent number: 11684569
    Abstract: Dendrimer-based compositions and methods are provided, that are useful for administering pharmaceutical compositions to target cells and tissues for treatment of ocular diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kannan Rangaramanujam, Raymond Iezzi, Bharath Raja Guru, Sujatha Kannan
  • Patent number: 11672250
    Abstract: Herbicide-adjuvant composition compositions for controlling weed plants are disclosed. A herbicide-adjuvant composition includes a phenoxy-based herbicide and a petroleum-based adjuvant. The petroleum-based adjuvant may include a mixture of alicyclic hydrocarbons ranging from C17 to C29 and a hydro-treated heavy naphthenic distillate. The herbicide-adjuvant composition may include a viscosity modifier. Also disclosed are granules coated in a herbicide-adjuvant composition. The granule may be a fertilizer granule or a carrier granule. A method of controlling a weed plant including spreading a plurality of granules coated with a herbicide-adjuvant composition on the weed plant. The phenoxy-based herbicide and the petroleum-based adjuvant are spread on the weed plant in a single step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold E. Thompson, Robert Baker, Darrell Michael, Mark Prinster
  • Patent number: 11666052
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one bleacher herbicide. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation in burndown programs, in industrial vegetation management and forestry, in vegetable and perennial crops and in turf and lawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Christian Harald Winter, Markus Gewehr, Ryan Louis Nielson
  • Patent number: 11666053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixtures and their methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation in conventional and tolerant, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Christian Harald Winter, Markus Gewehr, Ryan Louis Nielson