Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Steven Wailes

Jeffrey Steven Wailes 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: 20200267984
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridyl-/pyrimidyl-pyrazine 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: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Steven WAILES, Neil Brian CARTER, John Martin CLOUGH, John WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20200267980
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridyl-/pyrimidyl-pyrimidine 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: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Steven WAILES, Emma BRIGGS, Neil Brian CARTER, Melloney MORRIS, Joseph Andrew TATE
  • Publication number: 20200267981
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal) active pyridyl-/pyrimidyl-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: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Steven WAILES, Emma BRIGGS, Neil Brian CARTER, Melloney MORRIS, Joseph Andrew TATE
  • Publication number: 20200267983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal) active pyridyl-/pyrimidyl-pyrazine 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: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Steven WAILES, Neil Brian CARTER, John Martin CLOUGH, John WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20190327969
    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: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    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: 20190327972
    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 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Neil Brian CARTER, Emma BRIGGS, Kenneth LING, James Alan MORRIS, Melloney MORRIS, Jeffrey Steven WAILES, John WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20190330179
    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: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    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: 10301295
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and G are as defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are thought to be suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Shuji Hachisu, Alan Joseph Hennessy, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, Nigel James Willetts, Christopher John Mathews, Janice Black, Suzanna Jane Dale
  • Patent number: 10206394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and G are as defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Alan Joseph Hennessy, Shuji Hachisu, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, Nigel James Willetts, Ian Stuart Cloudsdale, Janice Black, Emma Briggs, Suzanna Jane Dale
  • Publication number: 20170347654
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active thiazolopyridinones, in particular benzyloxy-substituted-phenyl-thiazolopyridinone derivatives, of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, G, X, Y, Z and n are as defined herein. The invention further provided processes for their preparation, and compositions comprising such derivatives. The invention also extends to the use of such compounds and compositions as herbicides, i.e. for the control of undesirable plant growth. In particular such compounds and compositions may be used in controlling weeds, such as broad-leaved dicotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Stephen Edward SHANAHAN, Jeffrey Steven WAILES, Jonathan Wesley Paul DALLIMORE, James Nicholas SCUTT
  • Publication number: 20170320863
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and G are as defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are thought to be suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Shuji HACHISU, Alan Joseph HENNESSY, Jeffrey Steven WAILES, Nigel James WILLETTS, Christopher John MATHEWS, Janice BLACK, Suzanna Jane DALE
  • Patent number: 9807999
    Abstract: This invention relates to a formulation comprising a compound of formula (I) where R1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl or butyl; R2 is methyl or ethyl; R3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and n is 1, 2 or 3; to the use of a compound of formula (I) as a solvent; and to certain novel compounds of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: Gordon Alastair Bell, Anne Waller, Jeffrey Steven Wailes
  • Publication number: 20170311596
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and G are as defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Alan Joseph HENNESSY, Shuji HACHISU, Jeffrey Steven WAILES, Nigel James WILLETTS, Ian Stuart CLOUDSDALE, Janice BLACK, Emma BRIGGS, Suzanna Jane DALE
  • Patent number: 9458085
    Abstract: This invention relates to a formulation comprising a compound of formula (I) where R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-18 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-18 alkenyl, optionally substituted C3-8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-8 cycloalkenyl or optionally substituted aryl; provided that the total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is an integer from 5 to 40 inclusive; the use of a compound of formula (I) (i) as an adjuvant provided that the total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is an integer from 5 to 40 inclusive; and (ii) as a solvent provided that the total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is an integer from 5 to 20 inclusive; to certain novel compounds of formula (I) and to a process for preparing those novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: Gordon Alastair Bell, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, Anne Waller, John Henry Nettleton-Hammond
  • Publication number: 20160000067
    Abstract: This invention relates to a formulation comprising a compound of formula (I) where R1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl or butyl; R2 is methyl or ethyl; R3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and n is 1, 2 or 3; to the use of a compound of formula (I) as a solvent; and to certain novel compounds of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: SYNGENTA LIMITED
    Inventors: Gordon Alastair BELL, Anne WALLER, Jeffrey Steven WAILES
  • Patent number: 9107415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: X is methyl or chlorine; R1 is methyl or chlorine; R2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl, ethynyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methoxy, ethoxy or fluoromethoxy; and G, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein; wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignees: Syngenta Particpations AG, Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: Alaric James Avery, Mangala Mahadev Phadte, James Nicholas Scutt, John Benjamin Taylor, Russell Colin Viner, Jeffrey Steven Wailes
  • Patent number: 9096560
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: Stephane André Marie Jeanmart, Russell Colin Viner, John Benjamin Taylor, William Guy Whittingham, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, Sarah Margaret Targett, Christopher John Mathews, Mangala Govenkar, Matthew Robert Cordingley, Claire Janet Russell, Melloney Tyte
  • Patent number: 8889595
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignees: Syngenta Participations AG, Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: John Benjamin Taylor, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, Stephane André Marie Jeanmart, Mangala Govenkar
  • Publication number: 20140323303
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: X is methyl or chlorine; R1 is methyl or chlorine; R2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl, ethynyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methoxy, ethoxy or fluoromethoxy; and G, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein; wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicants: Syngenta Participations AG, Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: Alaric James Avery, Mangala Mahadev Phadte, James Nicholas Scutt, John Benjamin Taylor, Russell Colin Viner, Jeffrey Steven Wailes
  • Patent number: 8791303
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for use as herbicides: wherein R is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or cyclopropyl, R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, vinyl, propenyl, ethynyl, propynyl, halogen, or optionally substituted phenyl, R2 is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or methoxy, R3 and R4 are hydrogen or together form a double bond, A is C3-C7cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted once or twice by C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6alkylcarbonyloxy, C2-C6alkenyl, ?O or ?N—R10, or A is cyclohexyl substituted once, at the 4-position, by one (C3-C6cycloalkyl)methoxy, C3-C6cycloalkyloxy, C2-C5alkenyl-CH2-oxy, or benzyloxy substituent, or A is decahydro-1-naphthyl or decahydro-2-naphthyl, or A is optionally substituted phenyl, and G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or a latentiating group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: Daniel Jason Foley, Stephane André Marie Jeanmart, Adrian Longstaff, Robert William Parsons, Claire Janet Russell, John Benjamin Taylor, Jeffrey Steven Wailes