Patents by Inventor Mark L. Atwater

Mark L. Atwater 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).

  • Compositions comprising a phosphonic compound, and a sulfuric acid-amide adduct and methods for controlling vegetation using such compositions
    Patent number: 5541149
    Abstract: A composition exhibiting increased defoliation and growth inhibition efficacy comprises the mixture of an amide-sulfuric acid adduct and a phosphonic acid and/or phosphonic acid derivative or salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventor: Mark L. Atwater
  • Plant control composition and methods of use with thidiazuron and monocarbamide dihydrogen sulfate
    Patent number: 5238905
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for vegetation control comprise synergistic combinations of a thiazol-urea abscission agent and an adduct formed by the reaction of sulfuric acid with an amide. The synergistic combinations are particularly useful for the defoliation of cotton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventor: Mark L. Atwater
  • Plant control composition and methods of use
    Patent number: 5221659
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for vegetation control comprise synergistic combinations of a thiazol-urea abscission agent and an adduct formed by the reaction of sulfuric acid with an amide. The synergistic combinations are particularly useful for the defoliation of cotton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventor: Mark L. Atwater