Patents by Inventor John Hemminghaus

John Hemminghaus 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: 11925179
    Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising (a) glyphosate or a derivative thereof, (b) an amidoalkylamine surfactants having the general structure: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms, and R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atom to about 6 carbon atoms; and (c) at least one co-surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: William Abraham, John Hemminghaus, Daniel R. Wright, Shawn Zhu
  • Publication number: 20240023550
    Abstract: The present disclosure primarily relates to certain agrochemically active herbicidal combinations comprising (A) diflufenican and (B) mesotrione. The disclosure further relates to the use of these combinations for controlling weeds, in particular for controlling resistant weeds, and to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Herve TOSSENS, John HEMMINGHAUS, Alejandro PEREZ-JONES, Dawn PESTER
  • Publication number: 20230389541
    Abstract: An improved agrochemical formulation, and method for treating crops, is provided herein. The agrochemical formulation at least one herbicide selected from the group consisting of a 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase herbicide and a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibiting herbicide; and an organic drift control agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: John Hemminghaus, John M. Moyer, IV, Elizabeth H. Lowe, Barbara Houston
  • Publication number: 20230021295
    Abstract: Provided is an improved herbicide formulation and an improved method of treating a crop. The herbicide formulation comprises a herbicide and a volatility reduction adjuvant comprising a salt of a volatile acid and a salt of a nonvolatile acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: John Hemminghaus, Willliam C. Floyd, III, Bradley M. Swillen
  • Patent number: 11419331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various herbicidal compositions comprising microcapsules containing an acetamide herbicide. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing these compositions and methods of using these compositions for controlling weeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Wenjin Deng, Todd Friedman, John Hemminghaus, Thimmareddy Thatiparti, Junhua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220240514
    Abstract: Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing glyphosate salts and tank mix compositions containing a combination of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt herbicides are described. A method of preparing a tank mix composition comprising a glyphosate component and a dicamba component is also described. The method includes combining a glyphosate concentrate composition, a dicamba composition comprising one or more salts of dicamba and dilution water to form the tank mix composition. The glyphosate concentrate composition comprises a glyphosate salt selected from the group consisting of the monoethanolamine salt, the potassium salt, and mixtures thereof at a glyphosate loading of at least about 240 grams acid equivalent per liter (g a.e./l), and the pH of a 5 wt. % acid equivalent dilution of the glyphosate concentrate composition is from about 5 to about 6.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: John Hemminghaus, Alison MacInnes
  • Patent number: 11399544
    Abstract: Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing glyphosate salts and tank mix compositions containing a combination of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt herbicides are described. A method of preparing a tank mix composition comprising a glyphosate component and a dicamba component is also described. The method includes combining a glyphosate concentrate composition, a dicamba composition comprising one or more salts of dicamba and dilution water to form the tank mix composition. The glyphosate concentrate composition comprises a glyphosate salt selected from the group consisting of the monoethanolamine salt, the potassium salt, and mixtures thereof at a glyphosate loading of at least about 240 grams acid equivalent per liter (g a.e./l), and the pH of a 5 wt. % acid equivalent dilution of the glyphosate concentrate composition is from about 5 to about 6.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: John Hemminghaus, Alison MacInnes
  • Publication number: 20210244024
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various pesticidal compositions including non-water-continuous herbicidal dispersion compositions and processes for preparing these compositions. The present invention further relates to herbicidal application mixtures including water continuous dispersion compositions, processes for preparing these application mixtures, and various methods of use. Further, the present invention relates to various herbicidal compositions having improved application properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: John HEMMINGHAUS, Ashoke K. SENGUPTA
  • Publication number: 20210235694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various pesticidal compositions including non-water-continuous herbicidal dispersion compositions and processes for preparing these compositions. The present invention further relates to herbicidal application mixtures including water continuous dispersion compositions, processes for preparing these application mixtures, and various methods of use. Further, the present invention relates to various herbicidal compositions having improved application properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: John HEMMINGHAUS, Ashoke K. SENGUPTA
  • Publication number: 20210169084
    Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising (a) glyphosate or a derivative thereof, (b) an amidoalkylamine surfactants having the general structure: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms, and R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atom to about 6 carbon atoms; and (c) at least one co-surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: William Abraham, John Hemminghaus, Daniel R. Wright, Shawn Zhu
  • Patent number: 10925284
    Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising (a) glyphosate or a derivative thereof, (b) an amidoalkylamine surfactants having the general structure: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms, and R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atom to about 6 carbon atoms; and (c) at least one co-surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: William Abraham, John Hemminghaus, Daniel R. Wright, Shawn Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200236928
    Abstract: The present invention relates to various herbicidal compositions comprising microcapsules containing an acetamide herbicide. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing these compositions and methods of using these compositions for controlling weeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Wenjin Deng, Todd Friedman, John Hemminghaus, Thimmareddy Thatiparti, Junhua Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190335754
    Abstract: Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing glyphosate salts and tank mix compositions containing a combination of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt herbicides are described. A method of preparing a tank mix composition comprising a glyphosate component and a dicamba component is also described. The method includes combining a glyphosate concentrate composition, a dicamba composition comprising one or more salts of dicamba and dilution water to form the tank mix composition. The glyphosate concentrate composition comprises a glyphosate salt selected from the group consisting of the monoethanolamine salt, the potassium salt, and mixtures thereof at a glyphosate loading of at least about 240 grams acid equivalent per liter (g a.e./l), and the pH of a 5 wt. % acid equivalent dilution of the glyphosate concentrate composition is from about 5 to about 6.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: John Hemminghaus, Alison MacInnes
  • Patent number: 10285404
    Abstract: Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing glyphosate salts and tank mix compositions containing a combination of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt herbicides are described. A method of preparing a tank mix composition comprising a glyphosate component and a dicamba component is also described. The method includes combining a glyphosate concentrate composition, a dicamba composition comprising one or more salts of dicamba and dilution water to form the tank mix composition. The glyphosate concentrate composition comprises a glyphosate salt selected from the group consisting of the monoethanolamine salt, the potassium salt, and mixtures thereof at a glyphosate loading of at least about 240 grams acid equivalent per liter (g a.e./l), and the pH of a 5 wt. % acid equivalent dilution of the glyphosate concentrate composition is from about 5 to about 6.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: John Hemminghaus, Alison MacInnes
  • Patent number: 10159247
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicide, an etheramine alkoxylate surfactant, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a high degree of alkoxylation and compatibilizer comprising, in some embodiments, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a low degree of alkoxylation or an alkylpolyglucoside surfactant. The herbicidal compositions are herbicidally efficacious and cause low eye irritation and low crop injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David Z. Becher, David Eaton, John Hemminghaus
  • Publication number: 20180042237
    Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising (a) glyphosate or a derivative thereof, (b) an amidoalkylamine surfactants having the general structure: wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atoms to about 22 carbon atoms, and R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrocarbyl having from about 1 carbon atom to about 6 carbon atoms; and (c) at least one co-surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: William Abraham, John Hemminghaus, Daniel R. Wright, Shawn Zhu
  • Patent number: 9596847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable glyphosate formulations with improved efficacy by a highly effective alkoxylated alkylamine quaternary surfactant at a very low used level. The alkoxylated alkylamine quaternary surfactant is compatible in all salts of glyphosate formulations (including potassium and ammonium) even at very high concentration (470-600 g a.e./l).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Shawn Zhu, William Abraham, John Hemminghaus
  • Publication number: 20160192647
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicide, an etheramine alkoxylate surfactant, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a high degree of alkoxylation and compatibilizer comprising, in some embodiments, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a low degree of alkoxylation or an alkylpolyglucoside surfactant. The herbicidal compositions are herbicidally efficacious and cause low eye irritation and low crop injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David Z. Becher, David Eaton, John Hemminghaus
  • Patent number: 9192158
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicide, an etheramine alkoxylate surfactant, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a high degree of alkoxylation and compatibilizer comprising, in some embodiments, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a low degree of alkoxylation or an alkylpolyglucoside surfactant. The herbicidal compositions are herbicidally efficacious and cause low eye irritation and low crop injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David Z. Becher, David Eaton, John Hemminghaus
  • Publication number: 20140249026
    Abstract: Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing glyphosate salts and tank mix compositions containing a combination of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt herbicides are described. A method of preparing a tank mix composition comprising a glyphosate component and a dicamba component is also described. The method includes combining a glyphosate concentrate composition, a dicamba composition comprising one or more salts of dicamba and dilution water to form the tank mix composition. The glyphosate concentrate composition comprises a glyphosate salt selected from the group consisting of the monoethanolamine salt, the potassium salt, and mixtures thereof at a glyphosate loading of at least about 240 grams acid equivalent per liter (g a.e./l), and the pH of a 5 wt. % acid equivalent dilution of the glyphosate concentrate composition is from about 5 to about 6.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: John Hemminghaus, Alison MacInnes