Patents by Inventor David Becher
David Becher 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).
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Patent number: 8357636Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing the alkoxylated alkylamines and/or alkyl ether amines. The process consists of three stages, and utilizes an alkali catalyst. The alkoxylated alkyl amines and alkoxylated alkyl ether amines prepared by the process possess the peaked distribution and contain less hazardous by-product.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Shawn Zhu, Giao Nguyen, Kha Nguyen, Alberto Slikta, David Eaton, David Becher, Henry Agbaje, Michael Seitz
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Publication number: 20120053054Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing the alkoxylated alkylamines and/or alkyl ether amines. The process consists of three stages, and utilizes an alkali catalyst. The alkoxylated alkyl amines and alkoxylated alkyl ether amines prepared by the process possess the peaked distribution and contain less hazardous by-product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Shawn Zhu, Giao Nguyen, Kha Nguyen, Alberto Slikta, David Eaton, David Becher, Henry Agbaje, Michael Seitz
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Patent number: 8034979Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing the alkoxylated alkylamines and/or alkyl ether amines. The process consists of three stages, and utilizes an alkali catalyst. The alkoxylated alkyl amines and alkoxylated alkyl ether amines prepared by the process possess the peaked distribution and contain less hazardous by-product.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignees: Monsanto Technology LLC, Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Shawn Zhu, Giao Nguyen, Kha Nguyen, Alberto Slikta, David Eaton, David Becher, Henry Agbaje, Michael Seitz
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Publication number: 20100056376Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparation of alkoxylated alkyl amines or alkoxylated alkyl ether amines with peaked distribution, surfactants comprising alkoxylated alkyl amines or alkoxylated alkyl ether amines with peaked distribution, and stable herbicidal formulations comprising alkoxylated alkyl amines or alkoxylated alkyl ether amines with peaked distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicants: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC, AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Shawn Zhu, Giao Nguyen, Kha Nguyen, Alberto Slikta, David Eaton, David Becher, Henry Agbaje, Michael Seitz
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Publication number: 20080261814Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparing the alkoxylated alkylamines and/or alkyl ether amines. The process consists of three stages, and utilizes an alkali catalyst. The alkoxylated alkyl amines and alkoxylated alkyl ether amines prepared by the process possess the peaked distribution and contain less hazardous by-product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicants: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC, AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Shawn Zhu, Giao Nguyen, Kha Nguyen, Alberto Slikta, David Eaton, David Becher, Henry Agbaje, Michael Seitz
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Publication number: 20070037708Abstract: This invention relates generally to improved methods and herbicidal glyphosate compositions for use in controlling the growth of weeds and unwanted vegetation, and particularly for use in controlling weeds in a crop of transgenic glyphosate-tolerant cotton plants by over-the-top, foliar application of a herbicidal glyphosate formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Monsanto Technology, LLCInventors: Stephen Prosch, Michael Seitz, Eric Haupfear, Eduardo Casanova, Peter Rogers, David Eaton, David Becher
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Patent number: 7142076Abstract: A high life cycle and low voltage MEMS device. In an aspect of the invention, separate support posts are disposed to prevent a suspended switch pad from touching the actuation pad while permitting the switch pad to ground a signal line. In another aspect of the invention, cantilevered support beams are made from a thicker material than the switching pad. Increased thickness material in the cantilever tends to keep the switch flat in its resting position. Features of preferred embodiments include dimples in the switch pad to facilitate contact with a signal line and serpentine cantilevers arranged symmetrically to support the switch pad.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: Milton Feng, Nick Holonyak, Jr., David Becher, Shyh-Chiang Shen, Richard Chan
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Publication number: 20060247463Abstract: Improved processes for preparing and crystallizing N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid are provided. The processes include adding N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid seed crystals to N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid reaction solutions. Provided are beds of crystallized N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid having improved permeability and filtration rate and reduced impurities.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Sunder Rangachari, Todd Friedman, Sherrol Baysdon, David Becher
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Publication number: 20060019828Abstract: Herbicidal compositions are provided which cause rapid symptomology while delivering long term control of regrowth of plants. The herbicidal concentrate compositions comprise N-phosphonomethylglycine or a herbicidal derivative thereof, an auxin herbicide or a herbicidal derivative thereof, and at least one surfactant. Also provided is a method for killing or controlling the growth of certain plants by contacting the foliage of the plants with the diluted concentrate composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: David Becher, Henry Agbaje, Jeffrey Travers, Ronald Brinker, Xiaodong Xu, Timothy Ottens
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Publication number: 20050261130Abstract: A herbicidal composition is provided comprising an aqueous solution of N-phosphonomethylglycine, predominantly in the form of the potassium salt thereof, at a concentration of at least 300 g a.e./l of the composition; and a surfactant component in solution or stable suspension, emulsion, or dispersion in the water, comprising one or more surfactants in a total amount of about 20 to about 300 g/l of the composition, wherein the composition has a viscosity of less than about 250 centipoise at 0° C. or a Gardner color value less than 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Patrick Lennon, Xiangyang Chen, Graciela Arhancet, Jeanette Glaenzer, Jane Gillespie, Jeffrey Graham, David Becher, Daniel Wright, Henry Agbaje, Xiaodong Xu, William Abraham, Ronald Brinker, Norman Pallas, Al Wideman, Martin Mahoney, Susan Henke
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Patent number: 6919784Abstract: A high life cycle and low voltage MEMS device. In an aspect of the invention, separate support posts are disposed to prevent a suspended switch pad from touching the actuation pad while permitting the switch pad to ground a signal line. In another aspect of the invention, cantilevered support beams are made from a thicker material than the switching pad. Increased thickness material in the cantilever tends to keep the switch flat in its resting position. Features of preferred embodiments include dimples in the switch pad to facilitate contact with a signal line and serpentine cantilevers arranged symmetrically to support the switch pad.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: Milton Feng, Nick Holonyak, Jr., David Becher, Shyh-Chiang Shen, Richard Chan
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Publication number: 20050062566Abstract: A high life cycle and low voltage MEMS device. In an aspect of the invention, separate support posts are disposed to prevent a suspended switch pad from touching the actuation pad while permitting the switch pad to ground a signal line. In another aspect of the invention, cantilevered support beams are made from a thicker material than the switching pad. Increased thickness material in the cantilever tends to keep the switch flat in its resting position. Features of preferred embodiments include dimples in the switch pad to facilitate contact with a signal line and serpentine cantilevers arranged symmetrically to support the switch pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Milton Feng, Richard Chan, Nick Holonyak, David Becher, Shyh-Chiang Shen
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Publication number: 20040008099Abstract: A high life cycle and low voltage MEMS device. In an aspect of the invention, separate support posts are disposed to prevent a suspended switch pad from touching the actuation pad while permitting the switch pad to ground a signal line. In another aspect of the invention, cantilevered support beams are made from a thicker material than the switching pad. Increased thickness material in the cantilever tends to keep the switch flat in its resting position. Features of preferred embodiments include dimples in the switch pad to facilitate contact with a signal line and serpentine cantilevers arranged symmetrically to support the switch pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: Milton Feng, Nick Holonyak, David Becher, Shyh-Chiang Shen, Richard Chan
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Patent number: 4805529Abstract: A self-inking, automatic rubber stamping device, comprising a rubber stamp support plate moveable between a face-down, stamping position and a retracted position where it faces an ink pad. The ink pad is mounted in a vertical position, and the movement of the plate is governed by a combination of guide-slots so that during non-use of the device, the rubber stamp is not pressed against the ink pad, but kept apart therefrom. During every stamping cycle, the plate first approaches the pad to become wetted with ink, and then retracts and becomes overturned into the face-down stamping position.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1987Date of Patent: February 21, 1989Inventor: David Becher