Patents by Inventor Jeff M. Edwards

Jeff M. Edwards 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).

  • Benzoylphenylurea insecticides and methods of using certain benzoylphenylureas to control ants
    Patent number: 6303657
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, provided that at least one of R1 or R2 is methyl or ethyl, have unexpected activity against ants. Compounds wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Spragia, George W. Johnson, Laura L. Karr, Jeff M. Edwards, Brian M. Schneider
  • Benzoylphenylurea insecticides and methods of using certain benzoylphenylureas to control ants
    Patent number: 6245816
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against ants. Compounds wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventors: Ronald J. Spragia, George W. Johnson, Laura L. Karr, Jeff M. Edwards, Brian M. Schneider
  • Benzoylphenylurea insecticides and methods of using certain benzoylphenylureas to control cockroaches
    Patent number: 6221912
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against cockroaches. Compounds wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Spragia, George W. Johnson, Laura L. Karr, Jeff M. Edwards, Brian M. Schneider
  • Method of using certain benzoylphenylureas to control fleas
    Patent number: 6025397
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against fleas. Compounds wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Soragia, George W. Johnson, Laura L. Karr, Brian M. Schneider, Jeff M. Edwards
  • Benzoylphenylurea insecticides to control cockroaches
    Patent number: 5945453
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, and wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl, are disclosed to control cockroaches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sbragia, George W. Johnson, Laura L. Karr, Jeff M. Edwards, Brian M. Schneider
  • Benzoylphenylurea insecticides and methods of using certain benzoylphenylureas to control cockroaches, ants, fleas, and termites
    Patent number: 5886221
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against cockroaches, ants, fleas, and termites. Compounds wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sbragia, George W. Johnson, Laura L. Karr, Jeff M. Edwards, Brian M. Schneider