Patents by Inventor Eric P. Holowka
Eric P. Holowka 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: 20170265459Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a method of coating a propagule with a layer of a coating composition. The coating composition, comprising a film forming binder, a filler, a pesticide and an aqueous carrier, can help to increase the uptake of a pesticide into a resultant plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: DOUGLAS ROBERT ANTON, WAIFONG LIEW ANTON, OWEN c. COMPTON, ERIC p. HOLOWKA
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Publication number: 20160050926Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 0.25 to about 25% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 2.5 to about 25% of a poly(lactic add) polymer component having a water dispersability of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C. and an average molecular weight ranging from about 700 to about 4,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:1 to about 1:10 by weight; and (c) from about 20 to about 50% of a composition comprising either (i) a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer, or (ii) an acrylate/methacrylate-based polymer or copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer; wherein the methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer has a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Eric P. Holowka, Stephanie C. Vrakas
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Patent number: 9204644Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 0.25 to about 25% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 2.5 to about 25% of a poly(lactic acid) polymer component having a water dispersability of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C. and an average molecular weight ranging from about 700 to about 4,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:1 to about 1:10 by weight; and (c) from about 20 to about 50% of a composition comprising either (i) a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer, or (ii) an acrylate/methacrylate-based polymer or copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer; wherein the methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer has a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Eric P Holowka, Stephanie C Vrakas
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Publication number: 20150296781Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based triblock copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 2,000 to about 80,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventor: ERIC P. HOLOWKA
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Patent number: 9149039Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 wt % (weight percent) to about 82 wt % of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 9 wt % to about 82 wt % of a triblock copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight; and (c) from about 9 wt % to about 82 wt % of a polymer crosslinking agent having water solubility of least about 5% by weight at 20° C.; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (c) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight, and wherein the weight percents are based on the total weights of (a)+(b)+(c). Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Eric P Holowka, Stephanie C Vrakas
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Publication number: 20140356703Abstract: The invention provides an electrochemical cell comprising an electrolyte and a multi-layer article, the multi-layer article comprising a first electrode, a second electrode in ionically conductive contact with the first electrode, and a separator disposed between and in contact the first electrode and the second electrode. The separator comprises a nanoweb, the nanoweb comprising nanofibers of a cross-linked polyimide, wherein the cross-linked polyimide is derived from an aromatic dianhydride, an aromatic diamine, and a reactive end-capper. The reactive end-capper is at least one of a functionalized anhydride or a functionalized amine, functionalized with a reactive functionality selected from the group consisting of acetylene, vinyl, epoxide, nitrile, and ester. The electrochemical cell also comprises a first current collector in electrically conductive contact with the first electrode and a second current collector in electrically conductive contact with the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: T. Joseph Dennes, Eric P. Holowka
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Publication number: 20140357483Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 0.25 to about 25% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 2.5 to about 25% of a poly(lactic acid) polymer component having a water dispersability of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C. and an average molecular weight ranging from about 700 to about 4,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:1 to about 1:10 by weight; and (c) from about 20 to about 50% of a composition comprising either (i) a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer, or (ii) an acrylate/methacrylate-based polymer or copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer; wherein the methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer has a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Eric P. Holowka, Stephanie C. Vrakas
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Publication number: 20140357482Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 wt % (weight percent) to about 82 wt % of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 9 wt % to about 82 wt % of a triblock copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight; and (c) from about 9 wt % to about 82 wt % of a polymer crosslinking agent having water solubility of least about 5% by weight at 20° C.; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (c) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight, and wherein the weight percents are based on the total weights of (a)+(b)+(c). Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Eric P. Holowka, Stephanie C. Vrakas
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Patent number: 8852808Abstract: This invention provides a multi-layer article comprising a first electrode material, a second electrode material, and a porous separator disposed between and in contact with the first and the second electrode materials, wherein the porous separator comprises a nanoweb consisting essentially of a plurality of nanofibers of a fully aromatic polyimide. Also provided is a method for preparing the multi-layer article, and an electrochemical cell employing the same. A multi-layer article comprising a polyimide nanoweb with enhanced properties is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: E I du Ponte de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Pankaj Arora, Stephane Francois Bazzana, T Joseph Dennes, Eric P Holowka, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Stephen Mazur, Glen E Simmonds
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Patent number: 8575065Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based star copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 150,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Eric P. Holowka
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Publication number: 20130288136Abstract: This invention provides a multi-layer article comprising a first electrode material, a second electrode material, and a porous separator disposed between and in contact with the first and the second electrode materials, wherein the porous separator comprises a nanoweb consisting essentially of a plurality of nanofibers of a fully aromatic polyimide. Also provided is a method for preparing the multi-layer article, and an electrochemical cell employing the same. A multi-layer article comprising a polyimide nanoweb with enhanced properties is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: PANKAJ ARORA, Stephane Francois Bazzana, T. Joseph Dennes, Eric P. Holowka, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Stephen Mazur, Glen E. Simmonds
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Acrylate/methacrylate-based diblock copolymer/anthranilic diamide compositions for propagule coating
Patent number: 8569268Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based diblock copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 50,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Eric P. Holowka -
Patent number: 8563469Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based random copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 50,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: E I Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Wilson Tam, Eric P. Holowka
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Patent number: 8557444Abstract: This invention provides a multi-layer article comprising a first electrode material, a second electrode material, and a porous separator disposed between and in contact with the first and the second electrode materials, wherein the porous separator comprises a nanoweb consisting essentially of a plurality of nanofibers of a fully aromatic polyimide. Also provided is a method for preparing the multi-layer article, and an electrochemical cell employing the same. A multi-layer article comprising a polyimide nanoweb with enhanced properties is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Pankaj Arora, Stephane Francois Bazzana, T. Joseph Dennes, Eric P. Holowka, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Stephen Mazur, Glen E. Simmonds
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Publication number: 20130017299Abstract: A stable dispersion and a process of preparing a stable dispersion of one or more sterols in an aqueous solution are disclosed. An oil component is used as a carrier and is mixed with the one or more sterols in suspension to facilitate dispersion of the sterol in the aqueous solution. The aqueous solution may be an alcoholic solution. Freezing the stable dispersion of one or more sterols in the aqueous solution provides for a ready-to-pour frozen slush beverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: MICHAEL JONATHAN DOBY, ERIC P. HOLOWKA, DANIEL ALBERT GREEN
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Publication number: 20120196746Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on total weight of composition (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of a branched copolymer component having water solubility or dispersibility at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., wherein: the branched copolymer component comprises one or more branch segments attached to linear backbone segment; the branch segments comprise at least two repeating monomer units and have number average molecular weight (Mn) at least about 1,000; the branched copolymer component comprises hydrophilic groups; and ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom a phytophagous insect pest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: WILSON TAM, Eric P. Holowka
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Publication number: 20120149567Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based star copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 150,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventor: ERIC P. HOLOWKA
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Publication number: 20120149563Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based random copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 50,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: WILSON TAM, Eric P. Holowka
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ACRYLATE/METHACRYLATE-BASED DIBLOCK COPOLYMER/ANTHRANILIC DIAMIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR PROPAGULE COATING
Publication number: 20120149566Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based diblock copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 50,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventor: ERIC P. HOLOWKA -
Publication number: 20110143207Abstract: This invention provides a multi-layer article comprising a first electrode material, a second electrode material, and a porous separator disposed between and in contact with the first and the second electrode materials, wherein the porous separator comprises a nanoweb consisting essentially of a plurality of nanofibers of a fully aromatic polyimide. Also provided is a method for preparing the multi-layer article, and an electrochemical cell employing the same. A multi-layer article comprising a polyimide nanoweb with enhanced properties is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: PANKAJ ARORA, Stephane Francois Bazzana, T. Joseph Dennes, Eric P. Holowka, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Stephen Mazur, Glen E. Simmonds