Patents by Inventor Linda Willitts

Linda Willitts 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).

  • 4-substituted pyridyl-3-carbinol compositions and a co-herbicide
    Patent number: 5585327
    Abstract: 4-substituted pyridyl-3-carbinols of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, or an acyl, alkyl or carbamyl group exhibit desirable preemergent and postemergent herbicidal activity. Also disclosed are herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds and methods of controlling undesirable vegetation employing such compounds. The compounds wherein AR is hydroxyl serve as useful intermediates for the production of the alpha-benzyl substituted compounds as well as exhibiting herbicidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Hsiao-Ling Chin, Yi-Qiu Wei, Nhan H. Nguyen, Michael P. Ensminger, Linda Willitts, Derek P. Dagarin