Patents by Inventor Jean Wenger

Jean Wenger 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).

  • Patent number: 6268308
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which Qi is an unsaturated five-membered optionally substituted or condensed heterocyclic ring and X is O, S, SO or SO2, and agronomically tolerated salts/N-oxides/isomers/enantiomers of these compounds are suitable as herbicides
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: André Stoller, Walter Kunz, Helmut Zondler, Christoph Lüthy, Jean Wenger
  • Patent number: 5599771
    Abstract: 3-Aryluracil derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein the bond to the ring nitrogen atom is made via the carbon atom; wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.9 are as defined in claim 1, are suitable as active ingredients in weed control compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventor: Jean Wenger
  • Patent number: 5336663
    Abstract: 3-Aryluracil derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which --W-- is the group ##STR2## where the ring nitrogen atom is bonded via the C atom; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 alkenyl or C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.3 alkynyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl;R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together are --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --;n is the number 3 or 4;R.sub.13 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 alkenyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl or C.sub.3 alkynyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl; andQ is one of the groups a) to e): ##STR3## where R.sub.6 to R.sub.12 are substituents, m is 3, 4 or 5, X is oxygen or sulfur and t is 2, 3 or 4, and if R.sub.1 is hydrogen, the agrochemically acceptable salts of compounds of the formula I. the compounds of formula I have herbicidal properties and are suitable as the active ingredient in a herbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5266554
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 have the meanings given in the description, to enol ethers and salts thereof and their preparation, to weed control compositions that comprise such compounds as active ingredients, and to the use of the compounds or compositions to control weeds. The invention relates also to certain novel starting materials and to the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5041156
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with heterocyclic compounds, namely 3-aryluracils of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and Q are as described herein, as well as salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5017211
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 have the significances given in the description, as well as enol ethers and salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such compounds as the active substance and the use of the active substances or compositions for the control of weeds. The invention is also concerned with certain novel starting materials and their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 4941909
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have the significances given in the description, as well as enol ethers and salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such compounds as active substances and the use of the active substances or compositions for the control of weeds. The invention is also concerned with certain starting materials which have herbicidal activity and with weed control compositions containing these.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 4859229
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with 3-aryluracils of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are as described herein, as well as salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such compounds as the active substance and the use of the active substances or compositions for weed control. The invention is also concerned with herbicidally-active starting materials and weed control compositions containing these.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4812164
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.2-4 -alkenyl and C.sub.3 or 4 -alkynyl enol ethers of 3-aryluracils of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and X are as defined in the specification, their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such enol ethers as the active substance and the use of the active substances or compositions for the control of weeds. The invention is also concerned with certain novel intermediates, some of which possess herbicidal activity, and with weed control compositions containing such active substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4760163
    Abstract: The disclosure is concerned with novel 3-aryluracils of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and X have the significances given in the description, as well as salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such compounds as active ingredients and the use of the active ingredients or compositions for the control of weeds. The disclosure also concerns certain herbicidally active starting materials and weed control compositions containing these as active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4746352
    Abstract: The disclosure is concerned with novel 3-aryluracils of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and X have the significances given in the description, as well as salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such compounds as active ingredients and the use of the active ingredients or compositions for the control of weeds. The disclosure also concerns certain herbicidally active starting materials and weed control compositions containing these as active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4687849
    Abstract: The oxime ester compound [(isopropylideneamino)oxy]-ethyl-2-[[(6-chloroquinoxalinyl)oxy]phenoxy]pro pionate, processes for the preparation thereof, herbicidal compositions containing said compound and methods of use of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Georg Frater, Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4582526
    Abstract: Carbamic acid ester compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents the group (a) or (b) ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.8, X and Y are as defined hereinafter, processes for their preparation, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and methods for the use of the compounds and the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Rene Zurfluh
  • Patent number: 4556413
    Abstract: Benzoic acid compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, n and X are as defined hereinafter, processes for their preparation, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds and methods for the use of the compounds and the herbicidal compositions are disclosed. Novel compounds which useful as starting materials for the preparation of the benzoic acid compounds of formula I are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Georg Frater, Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4545807
    Abstract: Oxime ester compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is one of the groups ##STR2## wherein B is --CH.dbd. or nitrogen and R.sub.1 is one of the groups ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 -R.sub.7, m and n are as hereinafter set forth, processes for their preparation, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient and methods of use of the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Georg Frater, Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4526609
    Abstract: Propionic acid amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined hereinafter, processes for their preparation, herbicidal compositions containing these amides and methods of use of the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1985
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Georg Frater, Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4435207
    Abstract: Oxime ester compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is one of the groups ##STR2## wherein B is --CH.dbd. or nitrogen and R.sub.1 is one of the groups ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 -R.sub.7, m and n are as hereinafter set forth, processes for their preparation, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient and methods of use of the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Georg Frater, Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz
  • Patent number: 4329488
    Abstract: Propionic acid esters of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl, R.sub.2 is alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl of from 2 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cycloalkane ring containing 4 to 10 carbon atoms which can be mono-, di- or trisubstituted with alkyl of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 represents a halogen, trifluoromethyl or nitro, and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represent a hydrogen or halogen atom, processes for their manufacture, herbicidal compositions containing these compounds as the active ingredient and methods of use of the herbicidal compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1982
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Georg Frater, Jean Wenger