Patents by Inventor Allen R. Sutton

Allen R. Sutton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9682894
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Stacey L Wertz, Drew R Bobeck, Allen R Sutton
  • Patent number: 9630887
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel urea-formaldehyde polymers coated with an active ingredient, a method of making the same, and their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Allen R Sutton, Willis Thornsberry
  • Patent number: 9517973
    Abstract: A solid urea fertilizer prepared by mixing a solid, flowable, urea formaldehyde polymer with a urea source, such as molten or solid urea to form a fertilizer that has favorable crush strength characteristics, low biuret content, and/or desirable storage and handling properties. The urea fertilizer may contain additionally, an aqueous urea formaldehyde solution or mixture. Optionally, the fertilizer may contain a urease inhibitor and/or a nitrification inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventor: Allen R. Sutton
  • Patent number: 9512045
    Abstract: A dry flowable additive for aqueous urea-based fertilizers made of solid urea formaldehyde polymer (UFP), N-(n-butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT), and, optionally, dicyandiamide (DCD), wherein the liquid fertilizer containing the additive provides reduced nitrogen loss from the soil. Optionally, the dry additive may also be blended with molten or solid urea to form a solid urea-based fertilizer with reduced nitrogen loss from the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Allen R. Sutton, Willis Thornsberry
  • Patent number: 9446991
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Koch Angronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Stacey L Wertz, Drew R Bobeck, Allen R Sutton
  • Publication number: 20160075609
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Drew R. Bobeck, Allen R. Sutton
  • Publication number: 20150307407
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel urea-formaldehyde polymers coated with an active ingredient, a method of making the same, and their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Allen R Sutton, Willis Thornsberry
  • Patent number: 9102803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel urea-formaldehyde polymers coated with an active ingredient, a method of making the same, and their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Allen R. Sutton, Willis Thornsberry
  • Publication number: 20150203413
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Drew R. Bobeck, Allen R. Sutton
  • Patent number: 9034072
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Stacey L Wertz, Drew R Bobeck, Allen R Sutton
  • Publication number: 20140047884
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Drew R. Bobeck, Allen R. Sutton
  • Publication number: 20130283873
    Abstract: A dry flowable additive for aqueous urea-based fertilizers made of solid urea formaldehyde polymer (UFP), N-(n-butyl)thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT), and, optionally, dicyandiamide (DCD), wherein the liquid fertilizer containing the additive provides reduced nitrogen loss from the soil. Optionally, the dry additive may also be blended with molten or solid urea to form a solid urea-based fertilizer with reduced nitrogen loss from the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Allen R. Sutton, Willis Thornsberry
  • Publication number: 20130276495
    Abstract: A dry flowable additive for aqueous urea-based fertilizers made of solid urea formaldehyde polymer (UFP), N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT), and, optionally, dicyandiamide (DCD), wherein the liquid fertilizer containing the additive provides reduced nitrogen loss from the soil. Optionally, the dry additive may also be blended with molten or solid urea to form a solid urea-based fertilizer with reduced nitrogen loss from the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Allen R. Sutton, Willis Thornsberry
  • Publication number: 20130276494
    Abstract: A solid urea fertilizer prepared by mixing a solid, flowable, urea formaldehyde polymer with a urea source, such as molten or solid urea to form a fertilizer that has favorable crush strength characteristics, low biuret content, and/or desirable storage and handling properties. The urea fertilizer may contain additionally, an aqueous urea formaldehyde solution or mixture. Optionally, the fertilizer may contain a urease inhibitor and/or a nitrification inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Allen R. Sutton
  • Patent number: 8562711
    Abstract: A dry flowable additive for aqueous urea-based fertilizers made of solid urea formaldehyde polymer (UFP), N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT), and, optionally, dicyandiamide (DCD), wherein the liquid fertilizer containing the additive provides reduced nitrogen loss from the soil. Optionally, the dry additive may also be blended with molten or solid urea to form a solid urea-based fertilizer with reduced nitrogen loss from the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Allen R. Sutton, Willis Thornsberry
  • Patent number: 8425649
    Abstract: A dry flowable additive for aqueous urea-based fertilizers made of solid urea formaldehyde polymer (UFP), N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT), and, optionally, dicyandiamide (DCD), wherein the liquid fertilizer containing the additive provides reduced nitrogen loss from the soil. Optionally, the dry additive may also be blended with molten or solid urea to form a solid urea-based fertilizer with reduced nitrogen loss from the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Allen R. Sutton, Willis Thornsberry
  • Patent number: 8419819
    Abstract: A solid urea fertilizer prepared by mixing a solid, flowable, urea formaldehyde polymer with a urea source, such as molten or solid urea to form a fertilizer that has favorable crush strength characteristics, low biuret content, and/or desirable storage and handling properties. The urea fertilizer may contain additionally, an aqueous urea formaldehyde solution or mixture. Optionally, the fertilizer may contain a urease inhibitor and/or a nitrification inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventor: Allen R. Sutton
  • Publication number: 20130023417
    Abstract: A method of odor control comprising applying a urea formaldehyde polymer additive to manure in an amount sufficient to reduce or eliminate odor, wherein the polymer optionally contains NBPT and/or DCD, where the polymer can be a dry solid, or it can be suspended in a liquid and applied to unmanipulated liquid or solid manure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Allen R. Sutton, Martin Case, Timothy J. Healey
  • Publication number: 20100206029
    Abstract: A method of odor control comprising applying a urea formaldehyde polymer additive to manure in an amount sufficient to reduce or eliminate odor, wherein the polymer optionally contains NBPT and/or DCD, where the polymer can be a dry solid, or it can be suspended in a liquid and applied to unmanipulated liquid or solid manure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Allen R. Sutton, Martin Case, Timothy J. Healey
  • Patent number: 5698003
    Abstract: Improved solvent systems for the formulation of N-alkyl thiophosphoric triamide urease inhibitors. These formulations enable the preparation of stable concentrated solutions of N-alkyl thiophosphoric triamides for storage, transportation, and eventual impregnation onto solid urea containing fertilizers and incorporation into liquid urea containing fertilizer compositions. These formulations are comprised primarily of a solvent selected from the group consisting of glycols and glycol derivatives. Optionally, in addition to the glycol base solvent, the formulations can contain a co-solvent selected from the group consisting of liquid amides, 2-pyrrolidone and N-alkyl 2-pyrrolidones, and/or a nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkylaryl polyether alcohols. The presence of the co-solvent and/or surfactant has been found to impart desirable properties to the formulations under certain conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: IMC-Agrico Company
    Inventors: Barry A. Omilinsky, Alexander D. Lindsay, Allen R. Sutton, Willis L. Thornsberry, Jr.