Patents by Inventor Daniel Maclean

Daniel Maclean 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).

  • METHODS AND DEVICE FOR CO-TREATMENT OF CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS WITH PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
    Publication number: 20260026522
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and a device for co-administering crop protection chemicals, such as pesticides and fungicides, with 1-MCP to inhibit plant pathogens and protect the quality of agricultural plants and crops, such as fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: January 29, 2026
    Inventors: Timothy MALEFYT, Daniel MacLEAN, Alastair S. HILL, Dana FAUBION
  • Volatile applications against pathogens
    Patent number: 12490742
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MacLean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. Devries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • MULTISIGNATURE VERIFICATION FOR DECENTRALIZED NETWORK OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20250317302
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, multisignature-based network operations are performed. Some embodiments may generate transformed instructions for a network operation and a set of sent messages based on an instruction precursor and obtain a set of signed messages corresponding to a set of sent messages. In connection with cryptographic verification of the set of signed messages, some embodiments cause the execution of the network operation based on the cryptographic verification satisfying a threshold number of valid signatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Applicant: Unit 410, LLC
    Inventors: Robert WITOFF, Drew ROTHSTEIN, Joseph LANGAS, Grant SLAPE, Daniel MACLEAN, Mohammad SYED
  • Large-scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a volatile antimicrobial to preserve food freshness
    Patent number: 12329158
    Abstract: The present application relates to large-scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a benzoxaborole compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MacLean, Richard M. Jacobson, Timothy Malefyt
  • Synergistic methods of using benzoxaborole compounds and preservative gases as an antimicrobial for crops
    Patent number: 12213485
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for using benzoxaborole compounds in combination with preservative gases, such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, as an antimicrobial that synergistically controls pathogens of agricultural crops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Rodrigo Cifuentes, Daniel MacLean, Renee Engle-Goodner, Timothy Malefyt
  • CONSUMER APPLICATIONS FOR CYCLOPROPENE-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20250017224
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating a mixed type of produce with a cyclopropene, as well as methods of treating plant or plant parts in an environment comprising exogenous ethylene methods with a cyclopropene. The methods described herein exhibit desirable properties and provide related advantages to benefit the quality and extend the freshness of produce and also reduce waste associated with the over-ripening of produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Lei LIU, Duncan AUST, Daniel MACLEAN, Evan MCCASKEY, Fiona WEHMEYER
  • VOLATILE APPLICATIONS AGAINST PATHOGENS
    Publication number: 20240206470
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel MacLEAN, David H. YOUNG, Richard M. JACOBSON, Maurice C. YAP, Rodrigo A. CIFUENTES, Donald H. DEVRIES, Joseph D. ECKELBARGER
  • Volatile applications against pathogens
    Patent number: 11917997
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MacLean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. DeVries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • LARGE-SCALE METHODS OF UNIFORMLY COATING PACKAGING SURFACES WITH A VOLATILE ANTIMICROBIAL TO PRESERVE FOOD FRESHNESS
    Publication number: 20240049714
    Abstract: The present application relates to large-scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a benzoxaborole compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel MacLEAN, Richard M. JACOBSON, Timothy MALEFYT
  • Large-scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a volatile antimicrobial to preserve food freshness
    Patent number: 11771089
    Abstract: The present application relates to large-scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a benzoxaborole compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MacLean, Richard M. Jacobson, Timothy Malefyt
  • Vaporized administration of pesticides
    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
  • LARGE-SCALE METHODS OF UNIFORMLY COATING PACKAGING SURFACES WITH A VOLATILE ANTIMICROBIAL TO PRESERVE FOOD FRESHNESS
    Publication number: 20220361503
    Abstract: The present application relates to large-scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a benzoxaborole compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel MacLEAN, Richard M. JACOBSON, Timothy MALEFYT
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT, MONITORING, AND CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICAL COMPOUNDS TO FRUIT STORAGE ROOMS
    Publication number: 20220125049
    Abstract: The present application relates to a method and system for managing, monitoring, and controlling delivery of one or more biological compounds to one or more fruit storage rooms from a centralized location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Richard M. JACOBSON, Daniel MacLEAN, Timothy MALEFYT, Esther GACHANGO, Dana FAUBION, Arden Nathan REED
  • VOLATILE APPLICATIONS AGAINST PATHOGENS
    Publication number: 20220095623
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel MacLEAN, David H. YOUNG, Richard M. JACOBSON, Maurice C. YAP, Rodrigo A. CIFUENTES, Donald H. DEVRIES, Joseph D. ECKELBARGER
  • Volatile applications against pathogens
    Patent number: 11202448
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MacLean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. Devries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20210238201
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds and/or compositions useful against pathogens affecting meats, plants, or plant parts. In particular, boron containing compounds are disclosed. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to oxaboroles and methods of using oxaboroles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Richard JACOBSON, Daniel MacLEAN, Esther GACHANGO
  • Large scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a volatile antimicrobial to preserve food freshness
    Patent number: 11039617
    Abstract: The present application relates to large-scale methods of uniformly coating packaging surfaces with a benzoxaborole compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MacLean, Richard M. Jacobson, Timothy Malefyt
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF TREATING PLANTS AND PLANT PARTS WITH VOLATILE SPOILAGE ORGANISM CONTROLLING ACTIVES
    Publication number: 20210153516
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods to promote improved delivery of volatile compounds to produce. As a result, the present disclosure provides more efficient and uniform delivery of volatile compounds and more effective control of spoilage organisms located on or near the stored produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel MACLEAN, Lei LIU, Alistair MCKAY, Elena RONDELLI, Andres LOPEZ
  • SYNERGISTIC METHODS OF USING BENZOXABOROLE COMPOUNDS AND PRESERVATIVE GASES AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL FOR CROPS
    Publication number: 20210137121
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for using benzoxaborole compounds in combination with preservative gases, such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, as an antimicrobial that synergistically controls pathogens of agricultural crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Rodrigo CIFUENTES, Daniel MacLEAN, Renee ENGLE-GOODNER, Timothy MALEFYT
  • Synergistic methods of using benzoxaborole compounds and preservative gases as an antimicrobial for crops
    Patent number: 10966429
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for using benzoxaborole compounds in combination with preservative gases, such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, as an antimicrobial that synergistically controls pathogens of agricultural crops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Rodrigo Cifuentes, Daniel MacLean, Renee Engle-Goodner, Timothy Malefyt