Patents by Inventor David S. Almond
David S. Almond 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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Publication number: 20160157493Abstract: An environmentally safe selective herbicide is provided that includes at least one metal component and at least one chelating agent. The metal component can have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal salt, a metal chelate, or combinations thereof. The chelating agent can also have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal chelate, a salt, an acid, or combinations thereof Methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Frederick S. Sedun, Kim F. Taylor, Cameron D. Wilson, Diana L. Parker, David S. Almond
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Patent number: 8007820Abstract: An environmentally safe, pesticidally effective composition is provided to control insect/mite pests. In an exemplary embodiment, a composition is provided that includes a pesticidally effective, yet environmentally safe, concentration of at least one spinosyn with at least one additional contact-acting insecticide and/or miticide and at least one solvent or carrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: Diana L. Parker, Cameron D. Wilson, George S. Puritch, David S. Almond
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Patent number: 7964205Abstract: Bait compositions of spinosyns in combination with metal complexones and other mollusicides are provided in an environmentally safe composition that is effective to a treat and/or control a wide spectrum of insect and mollusc pests.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: Diana L. Parker, Cameron D. Wilson, George S. Puritch, David S. Almond
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Publication number: 20100273656Abstract: An environmentally safe selective herbicide is provided that includes at least one metal component and at least one chelating agent. The metal component can have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal salt, a metal chelate, or combinations thereof The chelating agent can also have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal chelate, a salt, an acid, or combinations thereof Methods of use are also provided. In another embodiment, an improved selective herbicide, as well of methods of controlling unwanted plants using such a herbicide, are provided. A method for treating undesired vegetation can include providing a selective herbicidal composition that includes a water-soluble selective auxin-type herbicide and a chelating agent complexed with at least one transition metal, and contacting vegetation with a herbicidally effective amount of the composition such that unwanted vegetation is controlled, while desired vegetation is unaffected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: W. NEUDORFF GMBH KGInventors: Frederick S. Sedun, Kim F. Taylor, Cameron D. Wilson, Diana L. Parker, David S. Almond, R. Shane Diebold, Kim F. Morgan
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Patent number: 6972273Abstract: An environmentally safe selective herbicide is provided that includes at least one metal component and at least one chelating agent. The metal component can have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal salt, a metal chelate, or combinations thereof. The chelating agent can also have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal chelate, a salt, an acid, or combinations thereof. Methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: Frederick S. Sedun, Kim F. Taylor, Cameron D. Wilson, Diana L. Parker, David S. Almond
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Patent number: 6852329Abstract: An effective, readily ingested molluscicidal bait poison includes a mollusc bait and a second component. The second component can contain a transition metal compound and a complexing agent, and/or the complex of a transition metal compound and a complexing agent. The complexing agent is preferably iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), including sodium IDS (IDS Na-Salt), iminodifumaric acid (IDF), iminoditartaric acid (IDT), iminodimaleic acid (IDMAL), ethylenediaminedifumaric acid (EDDF), ethylenediaminedimalic acid (EDDM), iminodimalic acid (IDM), ethylenediamineditartaric acid (EDDT), ethylenediaminedimaleic acid (EDDMAL), and salts thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: George S. Puritch, Andreas Prokop, David S. Almond, Robert Matson
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Patent number: 6835719Abstract: An environmentally safe pesticidal liquid suspension composition including a mixture of sulfur combined with pyrethrins and/or pyrethroids is provided. The pesticidal composition is effective to control plant diseases, as well as insect and mite pests. The composition can be prepared as concentrated or ready-to-use formulations. Formulations can be applied to plants, both indoors and outdoors, to control plant disease and insect and mite pests and reduce plant damage from such pests. The formulations can be applied to plants with minimal phytotoxicity (plant damage) and do not leave unacceptable levels of visible sulfur residue.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: Diana L. Parker, George S. Puritch, David S. Almond, Frederick S. Sedun, Cameron D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20030181332Abstract: An environmentally safe selective herbicide is provided that includes at least one metal component and at least one chelating agent. The metal component can have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal salt, a metal chelate, or combinations thereof. The chelating agent can also have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal chelate, a salt, an acid, or combinations thereof. Methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: W. NEUDORFF GMBH KGInventors: Frederick S. Sedun, Kim F. Taylor, Cameron D. Wilson, Diana L. Parker, David S. Almond
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Publication number: 20030138500Abstract: An environmentally safe pesticidal liquid suspension composition including a mixture of sulfur combined with pyrethrins and/or pyrethroids is provided. The pesticidal composition is effective to control plant diseases, as well as insect and mite pests. The composition can be prepared as concentrated or ready-to-use formulations. Formulations can be applied to plants, both indoors and outdoors, to control plant disease and insect and mite pests and reduce plant damage from such pests. The formulations can be applied to plants with minimal phytotoxicity (plant damage) and do not leave unacceptable levels of visible sulfur residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Diana L. Parker, George S. Puritch, David S. Almond, Frederick S. Sedun, Cameron D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20030118625Abstract: An effective, readily ingested molluscicidal bait poison includes a mollusc bait and a second component. The second component can contain a transition metal compound and a complexing agent, and/or the complex of a transition metal compound and a complexing agent. The complexing agent is preferably iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), including sodium IDS (IDS Na-Salt), iminodifumaric acid (IDF), iminoditartaric acid (IDT), iminodimaleic acid (IDMAL), ethylenediaminedifumaric acid (EDDF), ethylenediaminedimalic acid (EDDM), iminodimalic acid (IDM), ethylenediamineditartaric acid (EDDT), ethylenediaminedimaleic acid (EDDMAL), and salts thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: George S. Puritch, Andreas Prokop, David S. Almond, Robert Matson
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Patent number: 5700473Abstract: The pyrethrin-based nonphytotoxic arthropodicide is effective against a wide range of pests and is suitable for domestic and gardening uses. The composition comprises a trigliceride component derived from vegetable seed oils, a pyrethrum extract, and one or more surfactants. Optionally, antioxidants and emulsifiers may be added as well.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1995Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: George S. Puritch, David S. Almond, Diana L. Parker
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Patent number: 5631290Abstract: A non-phytotoxic, environmentally compatible composition provides improved efficacy against soft-bodied insects and mites. The composition comprises a fatty acid salt active ingredient and an adjuvant that surprisingly increases the spreadability and efficacy of the active ingredient. The active ingredient is a potassium, sodium, ammonium, or alkanolamine salt of one or a mixture of monocarboxylic fatty acids having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms. The adjuvant can be a fatty alcohol having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms, or a methyl or ethyl ester of fatty acids having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The ratio of the adjuvant to the active ingredient ranges from about 1:0.1 to 1:50.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1994Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbHInventors: David S. Almond, Diana L. Parker
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Patent number: 5510110Abstract: A chemical barrier effective to irritate and repel molluscs contains an active ingredient formed of fatty acid salts of monocarboxylic acids having chain lengths ranging from 8 to 14 carbon atoms, coconut fatty acid, palm kernel fatty acid, and mixtures thereof. The barrier may be in the form of a solid or a gel-like material that is able to harden to a solid. A solid barrier may also be formed by providing a solid substrate coated with the active ingredient barrier composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1993Date of Patent: April 23, 1996Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: George S. Puritch, David S. Almond, Robert M. Matson
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Patent number: 5437870Abstract: An effective, readily ingested molluscicidal bait poison includes an inert mollusc bait and two active ingredient precursors. These precursors are edible and non-toxic to terrestrial molluscs when consumed alone. However, the composition which includes the two precursors is fatally toxic to terrestrial molluscs. One precursor is a simple iron compound, while the other precursor is selected from edetic acid, its hydroxyethyl derivatives and salts of these acids. In another embodiment a single active ingredient may replace the two precursors. This active ingredient may include ferric edetate and the ferric hydroxyethyl derivative of edetic acid.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1994Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: George S. Puritch, David S. Almond, Robert M. Matson, Wenda M. Mason
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Patent number: 5290557Abstract: A composition is provided which serves as an antifeedant, preventing terrestrial molluscs from feeding upon living plants. The active ingredient, which may be present at concentrations of above 0.05% by weight, is a saponin-containing plant extract. At concentrations above about 0.15% by weight, the composition acts as a terrestrial molluscicide. Exemplary sources of the active ingredient include Yucca schidigera and Hedera helix. The composition may be a liquid or a dry powder, and various formulation enhancing agents may be added to the composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1992Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: W. Neudorff GmbH KGInventors: Wenda M. A. Mason, George S. Puritch, David S. Almond