Patents by Inventor Manfred Boger

Manfred Boger 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: 4515798
    Abstract: Novel substituted 1-pyridyloxyphenyl-3-benzoylparabanic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently of the other, are halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.4 is hydrogen or halogen, R.sub.5 is halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl which is halogenated by fluorine and/or chlorine, and n is 0, 1 or 2, and the pyridyloxy group is linked to the phenyl group in the 3- or 4-position.A process for the preparation of these compounds and compositions containing them for use in pest control, especially for controlling insects which attack plants and animals, are disclosed. The novel compounds are particularly effective against plant-destructive insects, especially when employed as ovicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Assignee: Ciba Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Jozef Drabek
  • Patent number: 4511571
    Abstract: Novel substituted N-(2-pyridyloxyphenyl)-N'-benzoylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another are each hydrogen, methyl or halogen,R.sub.5 is the radical --CHF.sub.2, or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkyl group which is uniformly or nonuniformly substituted by 1 to 21 halogen atoms, andR.sub.6 is halogen,processes and starting products for producing these compounds, as well as compositions containing these, for use in combating pests, particularly for combating insects which infest plants and animals. The novel compounds have a specially high ovolarvicidal and ovicidal action against insects that damage plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Ciba Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Josef Ehrenfreund, Pierre Martin, Eginhard Steiner
  • Patent number: 4497746
    Abstract: N-(Benzamidosulfenyl)-N-methylcarbamates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or allyl, R.sub.3 is methyl, --CONH.sub.2 or --CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2, and each of X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl.The intermediates for and methods of obtaining these carbamates are disclosed, as is also their use in pest control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4483707
    Abstract: Phenylamino-oxo-acetic acids and the esters thereof, of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, each independently of the other, are halogen or halomethoxy, or one of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is also hydrogen,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl radical,are able to protect cultivated plants from the phytotoxic action of aggressive herbicides. Preferred herbicides are those of the classes of .alpha.-(phenoxyphenoxy)propionic acid and .alpha.-(pyridyloxyphenoxy)propionic acid derivatives. The cultivated plants to be protected are primarily monocots, i.e. cereals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Werner Breitenstein, Werner Fory, Robert Nyfeler, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4418066
    Abstract: Novel substituted N-3-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy)-phenyl-N'-benzoylureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or methyl, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or bromine, processes for producing these compounds and compositions containing them for use in combating pests, particularly in combating insects which infest plants and animals. The novel compounds are especially effective against larval stages of insects which damage plants by eating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Josef Ehrenfreund
  • Patent number: 4413008
    Abstract: N-(Benzamidosulfenyl)-N-methylcarbamates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or allyl, R.sub.3 is methyl, --CONH.sub.2 or --CON(CH.sub.3).sub.2, and each of X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl.The intermediates for and methods of obtaining these carbamates are disclosed, as is also their use in pest control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1983
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4404225
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I and II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, methoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl or nitro, R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -aklenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -(alkoxyalkyl) or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -(alkylthioalkyl), and R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, and the acid addition salts of compounds of the formulae I, are novel. The compounds of the formula II can be used as starting materials for producing compounds of the formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1983
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Jozef Drabek
  • Patent number: 4386102
    Abstract: The invention relates to phenyl-N-(cyanoalkylsulfenyl)-N-methylcarbamates of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is methyl, or both together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached are a cyclopentyl radical, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or chlorine, and n is 0 or 1.The invention relates to the production of these compounds and to their use in pest control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1983
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Jozef Drabek
  • Patent number: 4386101
    Abstract: Unsymmetrical bis-carbamates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a phenyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl, naphthyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, quinolinyl or tetrahydroquinolinyl group, andR.sub.2 is a benzyl group,processes for producing them and their use for combating pests are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1983
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4379147
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently of one another are each a chlorine atom or the methyl group, Y is the group ##STR2## or --CH.dbd.N--R.sub.5, in which R.sub.3 is methyl or ethyl, R.sub.4 is alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, alkylthio having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or phenyl, X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, and R.sub.5 is an unsubstituted or substituted pyridinyl group which is linked by way of one of its carbon atoms, to the main part of the molecule, and which has substituents selected from the group comprising halogen and alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, including the acid addition salts thereof, processes for producing the novel compounds by reaction of 2-(anilinomethyl)-2-imidazoline derivatives either with (thio)phosphoric acid dialkyl ester halides or alkyl(thio) phosphonic acid alkyl ester halides, or with N-pyridinylformiminoalkoxy derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1983
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Urs Burckhardt, Haukur Kristinsson, Gunter Mattern, Walter Traber
  • Patent number: 4364959
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy or cyclopropylpossess valuable pesticidal, in particular insecticidal, properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4348405
    Abstract: The invention relates to N-sulfenyl-N-methylcarbamates and salts thereof with inorganic and organic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl, and each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is methyl or, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, both are a cyclopentyl radical.A process for obtaining these compounds and their use in pest control are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Jozef Drabek
  • Patent number: 4342778
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 -alkyl or cyclohexyl and R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl possessing valuable insecticidal properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4328248
    Abstract: Compounds of the formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, methoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl or nitro, R.sub.4 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -(alkoxyalkyl) or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -(alkylthioalkyl), and R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, and the acid addition salts of compounds of the formula I, are novel. The compounds of the formula II can be used as starting materials for producing compounds of the formula I. The mentioned compounds of the formulae I and II have a pesticidal action, especially an acaricidal and insecticidal action, and are particularly effective against plant pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Jozef Drabek
  • Patent number: 4328247
    Abstract: The invention relates to N-phenoxyphenylisothioureas of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or nitro, each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.6 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyl, R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, and R.sub.8 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl. The invention further relates to the production of these compounds and their use in pest control, as well as to phenoxyphenylthioureas as intermediates for the production of the N-phenoxyphenylisothioureas of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4305957
    Abstract: N-(2-Isobutyronitrilesulfenyl)-N-methyl carbamates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is 2,2-dimethyl-(2H,3H)-dihydrobenzofuran-7-yl, .alpha.-naphthyl, ##STR2## and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkylthio. Processes for producing these compounds and their use for combating pests on animals and on plants are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4262012
    Abstract: The invention relates to O,S-dialkyl-O-phenyl-thiophosphates and dithiophosphates of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents methyl or ethyl,R.sub.2 represents n-propyl, i-butyl or sec.-butyl,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represents hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, methyl or ethyl,R.sub.5 represents a group of the formula ##STR2## X represents oxygen or sulfur, which compounds possess useful pesticidal, in particular acaricidal and insecticidal properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Ernst Beriger, Manfred Boger, Jozef Drabek, Odd Kristiansen
  • Patent number: 4254136
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl and R.sub.4 is 2-isopropoxyphenyl; 2-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-phenyl; 2-methylthiomethylphenyl; 2-ethylthiomethylphenyl; 2-isopropylphenyl; 3,5-dimethyl-4-methylthiophenyl or 2,2-dimethyl-(2H,3H)-dihydrobenzofuran-7-yl having valuable pesticidal in particular insecticidal properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1981
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4250190
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl or allyl and R.sub.5 is methyl or --CO--NR.sub.6 (R.sub.7) wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each hydrogen or methyl, possess valuable pesticidal in particular insecticidal properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1981
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jozef Drabek, Manfred Boger
  • Patent number: 4246283
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl, R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl or cyclopropylmethyl, R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl optionally mono-, or di- or trisubstituted by halogen and/or methyl and either (i) X.sub.1 is methyl, chlorine, bromine or hydrogen and X.sub.2 is methyl or (ii) X.sub.1 is methyl, chlorine or bromine and X.sub.2 is hydrogen exhibit valuable pesticidal, in particular acaricidal and insecticidal, properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1981
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Manfred Boger, Jozef Drabek