Patents Examined by Wayne Langel
  • Iron-supplemented fertilizer
    Patent number: 11208360
    Abstract: Compositions of a slow-release nitrogen-containing fertilizer and iron chelated to an aminopolycarboxylic acid or a polycarboxylic acid. The composition can be useful as a fertilizer for rapid greening of turfgrass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: James Liang-Hiong Chia, John Koenig
  • Technology to coat fertilizer and improve fertilizer efficiency and their associated methods
    Patent number: 11208361
    Abstract: In embodiments, the present invention relates to liquid formulations containing hydrophobic, biodegradable polymers dispersed within a Non-aqueous Organic Solvent Delivery System (NOSDS) that is designed to coat fertilizer granules with a hydrophobic film utilizing simple application equipment such as mixers, blenders and tumblers. This film can impede the dissolution of fertilizer components by water improving fertilizer efficiency. The NOSDS can be aprotic solvents, protic solvents and mixtures of protic and aprotic solvents which are environmentally friendly, have flashpoints above 145° F., and are inherently rated safe for contact with humans and animals. The hydrophobic polymers are the reaction product of aldehyde(s) and nitrogen containing compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Gary David McKnight, Randall Linwood Rayborn, Charles Joseph Barber, Wei Xu
  • Anticaking agent for hygroscopic fertilizer
    Patent number: 11203554
    Abstract: An anticaking agent having a coating and a mineral matrix of a coarse mineral and a fine mineral is described. A method of making the anticaking agent is disclosed, as well as a method of applying the anticaking agent to a hygroscopic fertilizer to reduce caking in high temperature and high humidity environments. The coarse mineral may be a diatomaceous earth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: IMERYS USA, INC.
    Inventors: Arthur Latorre, Liege Biesuz, Leandro Rocha, David Ian Gittins
  • Nitrification inhibitors to improve fertilizer efficiency
    Patent number: 11198652
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of making a liquid fertilizer additive of biodegradable polymeric and/or oligomeric nitrification inhibitors comprised of utilizing a non-aqueous polar, aprotic organo liquid (NAPAOL) as the reaction medium for the reaction of aldehyde(s) with cyano-containing nitrification inhibitors that have one or more aldehyde reactive groups selected from the group consisting of a) primary, b) secondary amines, c) amides, d) thiols, e) hydroxyls and f) phenols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventors: Gary David McKnight, Randall Linwood Rayburn
  • Non-aqueous Organo Liquid Delivery Systems containing dispersed Organo Polycarboxylate Functionalities that improves efficiencies and properties of nitrogen sources
    Patent number: 11198655
    Abstract: The present invention comprises one or more organic solvents that create a non-aqueous organo solvent delivery system, (NOSDS), and one or more Organo Polycarboxylate functionalities, OPCF, that results in a stable, non-aqueous solution that can easily, safely, evenly and economically coat nitrogen source granules and/or be added to a mobile liquid form of a nitrogen source such as an aqueous dispersion, pressurized ammonia gas or molten urea and/or molten modified urea. Using these solvents provides more flexibility for nitrogen source manufacturers to produce nitrogen sources designed for a particular soil or plant. The liquid solutions are comprised of NOSDS and OPCFs and one or more of a) nitrification inhibitors, b) urease inhibitors, c) pesticides, d) fungicides, e) herbicides, f) insecticides and g) micronutrients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventors: Gary David McKnight, Randall Linwood Rayborn
  • Liquid formulations of urease inhibitors for fertilizers
    Patent number: 11198653
    Abstract: An improved solvent system for the formulation and application of N-alkyl thiophosphoric triamide urease inhibitors. These formulations provide safety and performance benefits relative to existing alternatives and enable storage, transport and subsequent coating or blending with urea based or organic based fertilizers. These formulations are comprised primarily of environmentally friendly aprotic and protic solvents (particularly dimethyl sulfoxide and alcohols/polyols) to stabilize the urease inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventors: Gary David McKnight, David Bruce Parker, Yang Zehni, Ray Perkins, Wei Xu
  • Polyurethane moisture barrier coatings containing thermoplastic resins
    Patent number: 11193041
    Abstract: A moisture barrier coating includes the reaction product of (A) at least one polyol and (B) at least one polyisocyanate. The moisture barrier coating further includes at least one amorphous thermoplastic material that forms a homogeneous mixture with the polyol, and is nonreactive with the polyol and with the polyisocyanate. A controlled release fertilizer, a method for the production of a controlled release fertilizer, and a moisture barrier coating composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: SURFACE CHEMISTS OF FLORIDA, INC.
    Inventors: A. Jaeton Glover, Alice P. Hudson, Stefan J. Kelly, Russell Klare, Cynthia Moss, Matthew Taylor
  • Seed coating to promote plant growth and method of increasing plant yield
    Patent number: 11192830
    Abstract: A seed coated with a seed grind, and optionally a source of sugar, a source of bicarbonate, and/or a source of fertilizer nutrient to supply plant roots with additional uptake-available carbon and energy to promote rapid growth. A method of coating seeds with the coating and a method of growing plants from the coated seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: INNOVATIONS FOR WORLD NUTRITION, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur R. Shirley, Jr., Melissa C. Hayes
  • Method for preparing organic boron fertilizer for engineering wound soil remediation and prepared organic boron fertilizer
    Patent number: 11186526
    Abstract: A method for preparing an organic boron fertilizer for engineering wound soil remediation includes a step of: effectively compounding at least one of chitin oligosaccharide, wormcast and silkworm excrement, at least one of water and hydrogen peroxide, an organic boron element solution, sodium alkyl benzene sulfonate and polysorbate under certain conditions. The present invention has significant effects on improving physical and chemical properties of engineering wound soil, enhancing availability of boron element in the soil, preventing plants from physiological diseases caused by lack of boron, and promoting growth and development of the plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Sichuan University
    Inventors: Yingwei Ai, Siqian Yang, Shenghao Ai, Jia Liu, Xiaoyan Ai
  • Dipeptide-containing granular material
    Patent number: 11180426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a particulate composition containing methionine, methionylmethionine, potassium in the form of potassium salt and ammonium sulphate, and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Koerfer, Hans Joachim Hasselbach, Gerit Niggemann, Antje Hansmeier, Hans Christian Alt, Dominik Egly, Peter Schulte
  • Method for preparing organic complex microelement fertilizer for engineering wound soil remediation and microelement fertilizer prepared
    Patent number: 11180427
    Abstract: A method for preparing an organic complex microelement fertilizer for engineering wound soil remediation includes compounding chitosan oligosaccharide or/and earthworm dung or/and silkworm sand, water or/and hydrogen peroxide, an organic complex trace element solution, polyethylene glycol octyl phenyl ether, and polysorbate under certain conditions. The present invention can significantly improve physical and chemical properties of engineering wounds, enhance effectiveness of trace elements in soil, and prevent plant physiological diseases due to lack of trace elements, and promote plant growth and development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Sichuan University
    Inventors: Xiaoyan Ai, Yingwei Ai, Xiaoqiao Su, Shenghao Ai, Mengke Zhu
  • Compositions for increasing nitrogen sources life span in plant growth mediums and methods of making
    Patent number: 11180425
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for increasing a nitrogen source life span in plant growth mediums as well as methods of making these compositions. The invention also relates to compositions and methods of reacting a nitrogen source with one or more nitrification inhibitors using standard equipment for producing nitrogen sourced particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventors: Gary David McKnight, Randall Linwood Rayborn
  • Biochar suspended solution
    Patent number: 11180428
    Abstract: A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Talipot Cool Extract (IP), LLC
    Inventors: Mark Lahman Jarand, Daren Einar Daugaard, Timothy Alan Thompson, Han Suk Kim, Michael William Metier
  • Fertilizer coating method
    Patent number: 11180429
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of coating fertilizer particles with a coating, the method comprising providing fertilizer particles in a coating unit, one or more steps of applying a coating layer by applying one or more coating components to the fertilizer particles in the coating unit, and at least, partially curing or hardening the coating layer, wherein said curing or hardening involves a chemical reaction of said one or more coating components, discharging the coated fertilizer particles from the coating unit, optionally after a final cure or hardening step, wherein the coating unit comprises a stationary frame and at least two movable elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignees: Pursell Agri-Tech, LLC, Huntsman International LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Anthony Saiia, James Taylor Pursell, Jr., Stephen Mark Brooks, Leon Roberson, II, Spencer Daniel Sanders, Allen Zorn Sanders, Murray Paul Hasinoff, Daniel Paul Heberer, Justin McLean Fogarty, Kristopher Michael Modrzynski
  • Phosphate fertilizer with finely ground elemental sulfur, swelling agent and rock phosphate
    Patent number: 11180424
    Abstract: A phosphate fertilizer as described contains a blend of finely ground sulfur component, swelling agent and rock phosphate (for example, apatite). Preferably, the swelling agent is bentonite. The sulfur component, swelling agent and rock phosphate raw materials are preferably present as particles of less than about 500? in size, more preferably between about 400-200?, but more than 100?. The sulfur component and swelling agent may be combined together before sizing as a composition of about 85 wt % sulfur sublimed onto/into or melted together with about 15 wt % bentonite. These components are present in the phosphate fertilizer at about 10 wt % for the sulfur, at about 5 wt % for the swelling agent and about 80 wt % for the rock phosphate. In addition, when the blend is pelletized, a granulation aid, like lignin, molasses, etc., is also present at about 5 wt % of the blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Jake Dexter
  • Anti-caking fertilizer compositions
    Patent number: 11155503
    Abstract: A particulate fertilizer coating composition or a coated fertilizer containing a solid acidic particulate material and a solid basic particulate material. The coating composition and coated fertilizer are each stable, chemical compatible with other fertilizers, and/or are abrasion resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: SABIC Global Technologies B.V.
    Inventors: Yogesh Omprakash Sharma, Nilkamal Bag, Boddu Srinivasa Rao, Samik Gupta, Harri Tapio Kiiski, Sahali-Al Saif
  • Lubricated agricultural mixture
    Patent number: 11142489
    Abstract: A lubricated agricultural mixture and method(s) of use thereof is described. Embodiments of the lubricated agricultural mixture can include a carbon source, a fertilizer, a binder, and a hydrogel. The lubricated agricultural mixture can be formed into tablets, granules, and wafers. The different forms of the lubricated agricultural mixture can be implemented in various situations. For instance, the table form can be distributed via machinery such that the carbon source acts as a lubricant for the machinery to minimize wear on the machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventor: Michael F. Forostoski
  • Method for preparing organic manganese fertilizer for engineering wound soil remediation and organic manganese fertilizer prepared
    Patent number: 11136274
    Abstract: A method for preparing an organic manganese fertilizer for engineering wound soil remediation includes a step of: effectively compounding chitin oligosaccharide or/and wormcast or/and silkworm excrement, water or/and hydrogen peroxide, an organic manganese element solution, polysorbate and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose under certain conditions. The present invention has significant effects on improving physical and chemical properties of engineering wound soil, enhancing availability of manganese element in the soil, preventing plants from physiological diseases caused by lack of manganese, and promoting growth and development of the plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Sichuan University
    Inventors: Yingwei Ai, Xiaoyan Ai, Jianjun Rong, Xue Jiang, Wei Li, Meihua Sheng
  • Anti-caking properties of ammonium nitrate particles that are stored in a closed container
    Patent number: 11135559
    Abstract: The present application relates to a closed container containing ammonium nitrate (AN) particles in an amount of 91 to 99.75 weight % and desiccant in an amount of 0.25 and 9 weight %, wherein the AN particles have a water content of between 0 and 0.7 weight %, and the desiccant particles comprise between 50 and 95 weight % of AN and between 5 and 50 weight % of magnesium nitrate dispersed in the AN. The application furthermore relates to a method for producing of ammonium nitrate particles that are stored in a closed container and having improved anti-caking properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: YARA INIERNATIONAL ASA
    Inventor: Francois Ledoux
  • Biochar coated seeds
    Patent number: 11130715
    Abstract: The present invention provides for biochar coated particles and a method for coating the particles with biochar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Talipot Cool Extract (IP), LLC
    Inventors: Vern S Traxler, Han Suk Kim, Rajashekharam Malyala, Timothy Alan Thompson, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand