Patents by Inventor James Alan Morris

James Alan Morris 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).

  • Publication number: 20220127229
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides of the compounds and salts of the compounds and N-oxides: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, J, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds, N-oxides and salts, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of such a compound, N-oxide, salt or composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Satterfield, Matthew James CAMPBELL, James Francis BEREZNAK, William Guy WHITTINGHAM, Glynn MITCHELL, Christopher John MATHEWS, James Nicholas SCUTT, James Alan MORRIS, Jonathan Wesley Paul DALLIMORE, Katharine Mary INGRAM, Timothy Robert DESSON, Kenneth LING
  • Patent number: 11230538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives. The invention further provides processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Neil Brian Carter, Emma Briggs, Christiana Kitsiou, Kenneth Ling, James Alan Morris, Joseph Andrew Tate, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, John Williams
  • Publication number: 20210387976
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein Q, R1, R2, n and m are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I) and to the use of compounds of Formula (I) for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Steven WAILES, Janice BLACK, James Alan MORRIS, Emma BRIGGS, Joseph Andrew TATE, Mary Bernadette ASPINALL, Sean NG
  • Patent number: 11180508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of herbicidal pyrazolidinedione compounds. In particular, a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention further relates to novel intermediate compounds utilized in said process, and methods for preparing said intermediate compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: James Alan Morris, Alexandr Shafir, Mallikharjuna Gonu, Iffat Bilal, David Alexander Sale
  • Patent number: 11180453
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides of the compounds and salts of the compounds and N-oxides: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, J, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds, N-oxides and salts, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of such a compound, N-oxide, salt or composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Satterfield, Matthew James Campbell, James Francis Bereznak, William Guy Whittingham, Glynn Mitchell, Christopher John Mathews, James Nicholas Scutt, James Alan Morris, Jonathan Wesley Paul Dallimore
  • Patent number: 11059806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole derivatives of formula (X) wherein ring A is a pyrazole and substituents RB1, RB2, n, RQ1, RQ2, RQ3, and RQ4 are as defined in claim 1, their manufacture, and their use in the manufacture of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Sally Elizabeth Russell, James Alan Morris
  • Publication number: 20210204546
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Neil Brian CARTER, Emma BRIGGS, Kenneth LING, James Alan MORRIS, Melloney MORRIS, Jeffrey Steven WAILES, John WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20210171540
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the synthesis of herbicidal pyrazolidinedione compounds. In particular, a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention further relates to novel intermediate compounds utilized in said process, and methods for preparing said intermediate compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: James Alan MORRIS, Alexandr SHAFIR, Mallikharjuna GONU, Iffat BILAL, David Alexander SALE
  • Publication number: 20210147389
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole derivatives of formula (X) wherein ring A is a pyrazole and substituents RB1, RB2, n, RQ1, RQ2, RQ3, and RQ4 are as defined in claim 1, their manufacture, and their use in the manufacture of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Sally Elizabeth RUSSELL, James Alan MORRIS
  • Publication number: 20210127673
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives. The invention further provides processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Neil Brian CARTER, Emma BRIGGS, James Alan MORRIS, Melloney MORRIS, Joseph Andrew TATE, Jeffrey Steven WAILES, John WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20210130319
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives. The invention further provides processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Neil Brian CARTER, Emma BRIGGS, Christiana KITSIOU, Kenneth LING, James Alan MORRIS, Joseph Andrew TATE, Jeffrey Steven WAILES, John WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 10986838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Neil Brian Carter, Emma Briggs, Kenneth Ling, James Alan Morris, Melloney Morris, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, John Williams
  • Publication number: 20210078979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nitro-vinyl-pyrazole compounds of formula (B) wherein ring A, RB2 and RB3 are as defined in claim 1, as well as the manufacture of such compounds and their subsequent use in the production of agrochemicals and/or pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Alan MORRIS, Sally Elizabeth RUSSELL, Sean NG
  • Patent number: 10947219
    Abstract: The present invention relates an enantioselective process for the manufacture of a compound of formula (D) wherein ring A, RB2 and RB3 are as defined in claim 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Alan Morris, Sally Elizabeth Russell, Sean Ng
  • Patent number: 10905123
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally-active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyrazole derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Susan Patricia Barnett, Neil Brian Carter, Alison Clare Elliott, Derek McCormack, Matthew Murdoch Woodhead McLachlan, James Alan Morris, Anne Mary Seville, Matthew John Webber
  • Patent number: 10882846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nitro-vinyl-pyrazole compounds of formula (B) wherein ring A, RB2 and RB3 are as defined in claim 1, as well as the manufacture of such compounds and their subsequent use in the production of agrochemicals and/or pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Alan Morris, Sally Elizabeth Russell, Sean Ng
  • Patent number: 10865197
    Abstract: The present invention relates an enantioselective process for the manufacture of a compound of formula (E) wherein ring A, RB2 and RB3 are as defined in claim 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Alan Morris, Sally Elizabeth Russell, Sean Ng
  • Patent number: 10851085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (C) (C), wherein ring A, RB2 and RB3 are as defined in claim 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Alan Morris, Sally Elizabeth Russell, Sean Ng
  • Publication number: 20200347017
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides of the compounds and salts of the compounds and N-oxides: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, J, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds, N-oxides and salts, and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of such a compound, N-oxide, salt or composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan SATTERFIELD, Matthew James CAMPBELL, James Francis BEREZNAK, William Guy WHITTINGHAM, Glynn MITCHELL, Christopher John MATHEWS, James Nicholas SCUTT, James Alan MORRIS, Jonathan Wesley Paul DALLIMORE, Katharine Mary INGRAM, Timothy Robert DESSON, Kenneth LING
  • Patent number: 10800759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (C) (C), wherein ring A, RB2 and RB3 are as defined in claim 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Alan Morris, Sally Elizabeth Russell, Sean Ng