Patents by Inventor Gregory T. Whiteker

Gregory T. Whiteker 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).

  • Insecticidal -substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines
    Patent number: 8188292
    Abstract: N-Substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Zoltan L. Benko, Gregory T. Whiteker, John F. Daeuble, Sr.
  • Heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl -substituted sulfoximines as insecticides
    Patent number: 8183268
    Abstract: N-Substituted heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Nneka T. Breaux, John F. Daeuble
  • Heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl -substituted sulfoximines as insecticides
    Patent number: 8017788
    Abstract: N-Substituted heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Nneka T. Breaux, John F. Daeuble
  • 3-HALO-(ARLY)-4-IMINOTETRAHYDROPICOLINATES AND THEIR USE AS HERBICIDES
    Publication number: 20100311594
    Abstract: 3-Halo-6-(aryl)-4-iminotetrahydropicolinic acids having mono-, di- tri- and tetra-substituted aryl substituents in the 6-position, and their acid derivatives, are herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: James M. Renga, Paul R. Schmitzer, Gregory T. Whiteker, Kim E. Arndt, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Christian T. Lowe
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF 6-(ARYL)-4-AMINOPICOLINATES
    Publication number: 20100311981
    Abstract: 3-Halo-6-(aryl)-4-iminotetrahydropicolinic acid esters are heated with polar solvents to prepare 6-(aryl)-4-aminopicolinates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Kim E. Arndt, Christian T. Lowe
  • INSECTICIDAL N-SUBSTITUTED (HETEROARYL)ALKYL SULFILIMINES
    Publication number: 20100234398
    Abstract: N-Substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Zoltan L. Benko, Gregory T. Whiteker, John F. Daeuble, SR.
  • CATALYSTS, PROCESSES FOR MAKING CATALYSTS, PROCESSES FOR MAKING POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS, AND POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20100227990
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and processes of making catalysts and polyolefins. More particularly, the invention relates to snap shut catalysts, processes for making the catalysts, processes for making polyolefins using the catalysts and the polyolefins resulting therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Roger L. Kuhlman, Gregory T. Whiteker
  • N-ALKOXYAMIDES OF 6-(TRISUBSTITUTED PHENYL)-4-AMINOPICOLINATES AND THEIR USE AS SELECTIVE HERBICIDES FOR CROPS
    Publication number: 20100222221
    Abstract: N-Alkoxyamides of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are selective herbicides for corn, canola and sugar beet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Joseph D. Eckelbarger, Paul R. Schmitzer, Carla N. Yerkes, Timothy A. Boebel, Norbert M. Satchivi, Gregory T. Whiteker
  • Insecticidal N-substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines
    Patent number: 7754888
    Abstract: N-Substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Zoltan L. Benko, Gregory T. Whiteker, John F. Daeuble
  • HETEROARYL (SUBSTITUTED)ALKYL N-SUBSTITUTED SULFOXIMINES AS INSECTICIDES
    Publication number: 20100173950
    Abstract: N-Substituted heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Nneka T. Breaux, John F. Daeuble
  • HETEROARYL (SUBSTITUTED)ALKYL N-SUBSTITUTED SULFOXIMINES AS INSECTICIDES
    Publication number: 20100173962
    Abstract: N-Substituted heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Nneka T. Breaux, John F. Daeuble
  • HETEROARYL (SUBSTITUTED)ALKYL N-SUBSTITUTED SULFOXIMINES AS INSECTICIDES
    Publication number: 20100168172
    Abstract: N-Substituted heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Nneka T. Breaux, John F. Daeuble
  • Heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl -substituted sulfoximines as insecticides
    Patent number: 7705156
    Abstract: N-Substituted heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Nneka T. Breaux, John F. Daeuble
  • Insecticidal n-substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines
    Publication number: 20080280915
    Abstract: N-Substituted (heteroaryl)alkyl sulfilimines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Zoltan L. Benko, Gregory T. Whiteker, John F. Daeuble
  • Diarylisoxazolines
    Publication number: 20080262057
    Abstract: The invention disclosed in this document is related to field of pesticides and their use in controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Francis E. Tisdell, William C. Lo, Joseph D. Eckelbarger, Ricky Hunter, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker
  • Heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl N-substituted sulfoximines as insecticides
    Publication number: 20080108666
    Abstract: N-Substituted heteroaryl (substituted)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Yuanming Zhu, Richard B. Rogers, Jim X. Huang, James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Nneka T. Breaux, John F. Daeuble
  • Hydroaminomethylation of olefins
    Patent number: 7220884
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method comprising the step of contacting under hydroaminomethylation conditions, an olefin, an amine, a rhodium-phosphorous ligand, and synthesis gas (syngas). In particular, it has been discovered that, under some circumstances, a neutral rhodium-monodentate phosphite ligand is prescribed. The invention provides a simple way of making, in high yields and regiospecificity, a variety of products, including pharmacologically active products such as ibutilide, terfenadine, and fexofenadine, and derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Briggs, Gregory T. Whiteker, Jerzy Klosin
  • Catalyst composition, method of polymerization and polymer therefrom
    Patent number: 6897273
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process to polymerize olefin(s) comprising combining a solution, slurry or solid comprising one or more bulky ligand metallocene catalyst compounds, an optional support, and or one or more activator(s) with a solution comprising one or more phenoxide catalyst compounds, and thereafter, introducing one or more olefin(s) and the combination into a polymerization reactor. This invention also relates to a polymer of ethylene wherein the polymer has a density of 0.910 to 0.930 g/cc, a melt index of 0.3 to 2.0 dg/min, and a 15 to 35 ?m thick film of the polymer has a 45° gloss of 60 or more, a haze of 7% or less, and a dart impact of 600 g or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John F. Szul, Tae Hoon Kwalk, David James Schreck, Simon Mawson, Matthew G. McKee, Kersten Anne Terry, Mark G. Goode, Gregory T. Whiteker, Eric A. Lucas
  • Olefin oligomerization catalysts, their production and use
    Publication number: 20030105250
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method to oligomerize ethylene comprising combining ethylene with a catalyst system comprising an activator and one or more phenoxide group metal compounds represented by the formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Gregory T. Whiteker
  • Olefin oligomerization catalysts, their production and use
    Patent number: 6531555
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method to oligomerize ethylene comprising combining ethylene with a catalyst system comprising an activator and one or more phenoxide group metal compounds represented by the formula: wherein R3, R4, R5, R8, R9 and R10 may each independently be hydrogen, a halogen, a heteroatom containing group or a C1 to C100 group, provided that at least one of these groups has a Hammett &sgr;p value (Hansch, et al Chem. Rev. 1991, 91, 165) greater than 0.20; R2 and R7 may each independently be alkyl, aryl or silyl groups; R1 and R6 may each independently be an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkoxy group, or an amino group; N is nitrogen; H is hydrogen; O is oxygen; M is a group 4 transition metal; and each X may each independently be an anionic ligand or a dianionic ligand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLP
    Inventor: Gregory T. Whiteker