Patents by Inventor Martin Zeller

Martin Zeller 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: 5728875
    Abstract: .alpha.-Amino acid amides of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is the number zero or one;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, which is unsubstituted or can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxycarbonyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyloxycarbonyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkenyl;C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkynyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 halogenoalkyl or a group NR.sub.13 R.sub.14 ; in which R.sub.13 and R.sub.14 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or together are tetra- or pentamethylene;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl which is substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, mercapto or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenyl;C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkynyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5585519
    Abstract: .alpha.-Amino acid amides of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is the number zero or one;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, which is unsubstituted or can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxycarbonyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyloxycarbonyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkynyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 halogenoalkyl or a group NR.sub.13 R.sub.14 ; in whichR.sub.13 and R.sub.14 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or together are tetra- or pentamethylene;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl which is substituted by hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, mercapto or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkenyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkynyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventor: Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5380701
    Abstract: The invention relates to 3-aryluracils of formula I ##STR1## wherein W is a group of formula ##STR2## in which the linkage to the ring nitrogen atom is through the carbon atom: R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.3 - or C.sub.4 alkynyl;R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or fluoro;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 C.sub.4 haloalkyl;R.sub.6 to R.sub.9 are each independently of one another hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or phenyl; orR.sub.6 and R.sub.7 or R.sub.8 and R.sub.9, together with the linking carbon atom, form a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups; or R.sub.7 and R.sub.9, together with the linking carbon atoms, form a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5336663
    Abstract: 3-Aryluracil derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which --W-- is the group ##STR2## where the ring nitrogen atom is bonded via the C atom; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 alkenyl or C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.3 alkynyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl;R.sub.2 is halogen or cyano;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together are --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --;n is the number 3 or 4;R.sub.13 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 alkenyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl or C.sub.3 alkynyl or C.sub.4 alkynyl; andQ is one of the groups a) to e): ##STR3## where R.sub.6 to R.sub.12 are substituents, m is 3, 4 or 5, X is oxygen or sulfur and t is 2, 3 or 4, and if R.sub.1 is hydrogen, the agrochemically acceptable salts of compounds of the formula I. the compounds of formula I have herbicidal properties and are suitable as the active ingredient in a herbicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5266554
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 have the meanings given in the description, to enol ethers and salts thereof and their preparation, to weed control compositions that comprise such compounds as active ingredients, and to the use of the compounds or compositions to control weeds. The invention relates also to certain novel starting materials and to the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5232898
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, n and X have the significances given in the description, as well as enol ethers and salts thereof and their manufacture. The compounds have herbicidal properties and are accordingly suitable as active ingredients of weed control compositions. The invention is also concerned with weed control compositions containing one or more of such substances as well as the use of the substances or compositions for the control of weeds. Certain starting materials, which also have herbicidal activity, and their production are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Milos Suchy, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5183492
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have the significances given in the description, as well as enol ethers and salts thereof and their manufacture. The compounds have herbicidal properties and are accordingly suitable as active ingredients of weed control compositions. The invention is also concerned with weed control compositions containing one or more of such substances and with the use of the substances or compositions for the control of weeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Milos Suchy, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5041156
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with heterocyclic compounds, namely 3-aryluracils of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and Q are as described herein, as well as salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Milos Suchy, Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 5017211
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 have the significances given in the description, as well as enol ethers and salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such compounds as the active substance and the use of the active substances or compositions for the control of weeds. The invention is also concerned with certain novel starting materials and their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller
  • Patent number: 4941909
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have the significances given in the description, as well as enol ethers and salts thereof and their manufacture, weed control compositions which contain such compounds as active substances and the use of the active substances or compositions for the control of weeds. The invention is also concerned with certain starting materials which have herbicidal activity and with weed control compositions containing these.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Wenger, Paul Winternitz, Martin Zeller