Patents by Inventor Karen S. Arthur

Karen S. Arthur 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: 9961898
    Abstract: The combination of ethaboxam and transgenic plants provides enhanced plant protection in controlling plant disease. According to the present invention, an application of an effective amount of ethaboxam to transgenic plants applied to plant foliage parts; soil-applied in drench or soil incorporation; or applied to seed using seed slurry application, seed film coating and seed pelleting technologies for seed, gives a good controlling effect on plant diseases. Application of ethaboxam to transgenic plants encompasses all monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous crop types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher B. Meador, Karen S. Arthur
  • Publication number: 20180020668
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural mixtures comprising 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(3R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydroinden-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide, ethaboxam, and metalaxyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Karen S. Arthur, Billy R. Corbin, JR.
  • Patent number: 9693551
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aqueous pesticidal dispersible concentrate formulations comprising from about 2 to about 10% of at least one pesticidal agent, from about 15 to about 25% of hexylene glycol, from about 65 to about 75% of propylene glycol, a hydrophobic silica, and a surfactant, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the formulation. Formulations of the present invention have superior storage stability but are non-phytotoxic to seeds when used as a seed treatment. The present invention also relates to ready-to-use products made from the concentrated formulations of the present invention. Further, the present invention includes methods of using the pesticidal dispersible concentrate formulations and ready-to-use products to achieve superior plant protection and disease control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A. CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jane Liu, Toshiya Ogawa, Christopher B. Meador, Michael Seitz, Dair McDuffee, Karen S. Arthur
  • Publication number: 20170000118
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural mixtures comprising 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(3R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydroinden-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide, ethaboxam, and metalaxyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Karen S. Arthur, Billy R. Corbin, JR.
  • Patent number: 9101131
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising from about 0.2 to about 15% of at least one pesticidal agent, from about 0.1 to about 0.45% of at least one graft copolymer, at least one polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and from about 5 to about 30% of at least one plasticizer. The present invention also relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations wherein the pesticidal agents are clothianidin, metconazole, and metalaxyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Karen S. Arthur, Frank Gonzales, Michael Seitz, Toshiya Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20150018402
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aqueous pesticidal dispersible concentrate formulations comprising from about 2 to about 10% of at least one pesticidal agent, from about 15 to about 25% of hexylene glycol, from about 65 to about 75% of propylene glycol, a hydrophobic silica, and a surfactant, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the formulation. Formulations of the present invention have superior storage stability but are non-phytotoxic to seeds when used as a seed treatment. The present invention also relates to ready-to-use products made from the concentrated formulations of the present invention. Further, the present invention includes methods of using the pesticidal dispersible concentrate formulations and ready-to-use products to achieve superior plant protection and disease control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Jane Liu, Toshiya Ogawa, Christopher B. Meador, Michael Seitz, Dair McDuffee, Karen S. Arthur
  • Patent number: 8513161
    Abstract: Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignees: Valent Biosciences Corporation, Valent U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Franklin Paul Silverman, Dale O. Wilson, Jr., Jennifer C. Kochan, Nicole Higgs, Peter D. Petracek, Prem Warrior, Karen S. Arthur
  • Patent number: 8232229
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising a pesticidal agent, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a graft copolymer, and a plasticizer. In one embodiment of the invention, PVA-compatible polymer emulsions are employed. The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions for protecting seeds from pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Valent U.S.A., Corporation
    Inventors: Karen S. Arthur, Frank Gonzales, Michael Seitz
  • Publication number: 20120094988
    Abstract: Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Franklin Paul Silverman, Dale O. Wilson, JR., Jennifer C. Kochan, Nicole Higgs, Peter D. Petracek, Prem Warrior, Karen S. Arthur
  • Publication number: 20120088806
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising a pesticidal agent, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a graft copolymer, and a plasticizer. In one embodiment of the invention, PVA-compatible polymer emulsions are employed. The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions for protecting seeds from pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: KAREN S. ARTHUR, FRANK GONZALES, MICHAEL SEITZ
  • Patent number: 8093185
    Abstract: Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignees: Valent BioSciences Corporation, Valent U.S.A. Corporation
    Inventors: Franklin Paul Silverman, Dale O. Wilson, Jr., Jennifer C. Kochan, Nicole Higgs, Peter D. Petracek, Prem Warrior, Karen S. Arthur
  • Publication number: 20110201660
    Abstract: The combination of ethaboxam and transgenic plants provides enhanced plant protection in controlling plant disease. According to the present invention, an application of an effective amount of ethaboxam to transgenic plants applied to plant foliage parts; soil-applied in drench or soil incorporation; or applied to seed using seed slurry application, seed film coating and seed pelleting technologies for seed, gives a good controlling effect on plant diseases. Application of ethaboxam to transgenic plants encompasses all monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous crop types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher B. Meador, Karen S. Arthur
  • Publication number: 20090143447
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous seed treatment formulations comprising a pesticidal agent, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a graft copolymer, and a plasticizer. In one embodiment of the invention, PVA-compatible polymer emulsions are employed. The present invention also relates to uses of the disclosed compositions for protecting seeds from pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Karen S. Arthur, Frank Gonzales, Michael Seitz
  • Publication number: 20090111698
    Abstract: Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Franklin Paul Silverman, Dale O. Wilson, JR., Jennifer C. Kochan, Nicole Higgs, Peter D. Petracek, Prem Warrior, Karen S. Arthur
  • Patent number: 5215747
    Abstract: A storage stable pre-mix composition comprising endospores of Bacillus subtilis and at least one chemical fungicide component when applied to plants, e.g., in the form of their seeds, provides enhanced protection against phytopathogenic fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: Uniroyal Chemical Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Hairston, Karen S. Arthur, Fred C. Rosa