Patents by Inventor Anson R. Cooke

Anson R. Cooke 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).

  • Use of malonic acid derivative compounds for retarding plant growth
    Patent number: 5292937
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for retarding plant growth by applying to the plant an effective amount of a malonic acid derivative compound. This invention also relates to novel malonic acid derivative compounds and processes for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: David T. Manning, James J. Cappy, Raymond M. See, Anson R. Cooke, Charles D. Fritz, Thomas N. Wheeler
  • Synergistic plant growth regulator compositions
    Patent number: 5123951
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic plant growth regulator compositions containing (1) an ethylene response or ethylene-type response inducing agent and (11) a malonic acid derivative compound. This invention also relates to the use of said compositions for inducing synergistic plant growth regulating responses or ethylene responses or ethylene-type responses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Nederland B.V.
    Inventors: Raymond M. See, Charles D. Fritz, David T. Manning, Thomas N. Wheeler, Anson R. Cooke
  • Herbicidal thiadiazole ureas
    Patent number: 4576629
    Abstract: Herbicidal thiadiazole ureas are provided wherein the 5-position of the thiadiazole ring is hetero substituted and which exhibit enhanced selective herbicidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Robert B. Morland, Anson R. Cooke, John R. Bishop
  • Growth regulation methods
    Patent number: 4401454
    Abstract: A growth regulation process involving certain phosphonic acid compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## The growth regulation process of the present invention relates mainly, though not entirely, to the inducement of an ethylene response or ethylene-type response in plants and part thereof including, but not limited to, stems, roots, leaves, flowers, buds, and harvested as well as unharvested fruit.The method of the present invention produces a wide variety of plant growth responses including:1. Increasing yields2. Auxin activity3. Inhibition of terminal growth, control of apical dominance, increase in branching and increase in tillering4. Changing bio-chemical composition of plant or portions thereof5. Abscission of foliage, flowers and fruit6. Hastening ripening and color promotion in fruit7. Increasing flowering and fruiting8. Abortion or inhibition of flowering and seed development9. Prevention of lodging10. Stimulation of seed germination and breaking of dormancy11. Resistance to freeze injury12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1971
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Fritz, Wilbur E. Evans, Anson R. Cooke
  • Growth regulation process
    Patent number: 4374661
    Abstract: A growth regulation process involving certain phosphonic acid compounds having the general formula: ##STR1## The growth regulation process of the present invention relates mainly, though not entirely, to the inducement of an ethylene response or ethylene-type response in plants and part thereof including, but not limited to, stems, roots, leaves, flowers, buds, and harvested as well as unharvested fruit.The method of the present invention produces a wide variety of plant growth responses including:1. Increasing yields2. Auxin activity3. Inhibition of terminal growth, control of apical dominance, increase in branching and increase in tillering4. Changing bio-chemical composition of plant or portions thereof5. Abscission of foliage, flowers and fruit6. Hastening ripening and color promotion in fruit7. Increasing flowering and fruiting8. Abortion or inhibition of flowering and seed development9. Prevention of lodging10. Stimulation of seed germination and breaking of dormancy11. Resistance to freeze injury12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1969
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Fritz, Wilbur F. Evans, Anson R. Cooke
  • Method for controlling apical dominance
    Patent number: 4352689
    Abstract: A method for controlling apical dominance which comprises applying to the plant an effective amount, ranging between about 0.1 lb. and about 16 lbs. per acre of plants being treated, of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1972
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1982
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Fritz, Wilbur F. Evans, Anson R. Cooke
  • Method for the inhibition of plant growth
    Patent number: 4240819
    Abstract: A method for the inhibition of plant growth which comprises applying thereto an effective amount of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1972
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1980
    Assignee: Union Carbide Agricultural Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Fritz, Wilbur F. Evans, Anson R. Cooke