Patents by Inventor Melvin Donovan Pullen
Melvin Donovan Pullen 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).
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Patent number: 12599130Abstract: A liquid agricultural adjuvant including at least one alkyl (C1-C8) ester of an alkyl (C12-C16) acid; at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one nonionic surfactant. The liquid agricultural adjuvant has a flash point higher than about 100° C.; and the at least one alkyl (C1-C8) esters of alkyl (C12-C16) acid has a paraffinic wax dissolution capability of between 2 wt. % to 20 wt. % at 25° C. A method of manufacturing and using the liquid agricultural adjuvant is also included.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 14, 2026Assignee: ORO AGRI INC.Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Melvin Donovan Pullen, Dirk Barnard, Jared Vanderzyl
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Patent number: 12421177Abstract: A solubilizing composition that facilitates solubilizing fertilizer compounds and/or fertilizer compositions when in an aqueous solution particularly in an in-furrow application. The solubilizing composition includes a first anionic surfactant and a first and second humectant.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 23, 2025Assignee: Oro Agri Inc.Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Melvin Donovan Pullen, Jared Vanderzyl
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Patent number: 12329153Abstract: A nano lipid delivery system including a nano concentrate, a nano-lipid stable emulsion, a method of preparing a nano lipid concentrate and lipid delivery system for use as a carrier for industrial, medical, animal, horticultural and agricultural chemistries.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 17, 2025Assignee: Oro Agri Inc.Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Melvin Donovan Pullen
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Patent number: 12268208Abstract: A stable self emulsifiable alkylated oil based adjuvant with pH buffer capabilities, a method of preparing an adjuvant and use of adjuvant with industrial, turf, ornamental, horticultural and agricultural applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: Oro Agri Inc.Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Jared Lance Vanderzyl, Melvin Donovan Pullen, Mai Yarbrough
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Publication number: 20240101495Abstract: A solubilizing composition that facilitates solubilizing fertilizer compounds and/or fertilizer compositions when in an aqueous solution particularly in an in-furrow application. The solubilizing composition includes a first anionic surfactant and a first and second humectant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Paulo Sergio BERG, Melvin Donovan PULLEN, Jared VANDERZYL
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Publication number: 20230172200Abstract: A stable, safe and synergistic liquid anti-pathogenic agricultural composition for use as an insecticide, fungicide, nematicide and/or miticide which has a high flash point and an epicuticular wax compatibility. The composition is typically used in foliar applications and/or in irrigation systems. The composition includes at least one alkyl (C1-C8) ester of an alkyl (C12-C16) acid; at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one nonionic surfactant. A method of preparing one or more anti-pathogenic compositions, and use of the same as a treatment to control pathogens (in diluted form) applied to crops, trees, fruits, vegetables, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, animals, equipment, stockyards, feedlots, barns, animal housing units, farm buildings or storage areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Paulo Sergio BERG, Melvin Donovan PULLEN, Dirk BARNARD, Jared VANDERZYL
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Publication number: 20230157280Abstract: A liquid agricultural adjuvant including at least one alkyl (C1 — C8) ester of an alkyl (C12 - C16) acid; at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one nonionic surfactant. The liquid agricultural adjuvant has a flash point higher than about 100° C.; and the at least one alkyl (C1 — C8) esters of alkyl (C12 — C16) acid has a paraffinic wax dissolution capability of between 2 wt. % to 20 wt. % at 25° C. A method of manufacturing and using the liquid agricultural adjuvant is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Paulo Sergio BERG, Melvin Donovan PULLEN, Dirk BARNARD, Jared VANDERZYL
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Publication number: 20220159951Abstract: An agricultural composition including an anti-pathogenic compound and a chemical activator, in which the fungicide and chemical activator provide a synergistic interaction in the control of pathogens typically found in plants crop, trees, fruits, vegetables, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, animals, equipment, stockyards, feedlots, barns, animal housing units, farm tools, farm buildings, storage areas, or food contact areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Melvin Donovan PULLEN, Dirk BARNARD, Jared VANDERZYL
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Publication number: 20220071199Abstract: A nano lipid delivery system including a nano concentrate, a nano-lipid stable emulsion, a method of preparing a nano lipid concentrate and lipid delivery system for use as a carrier for industrial, medical, animal, horticultural and agricultural chemistries.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Melvin Donovan Pullen
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Patent number: 11172675Abstract: A nano lipid delivery system is provided, more particularly, a nano concentrate, a nano-lipid stable emulsion, a method of preparing a nano lipid concentrate and lipid delivery system for use as a carrier for industrial, medical, animal, horticultural and agricultural chemistries.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: ORO AGRI INC.Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Melvin Donovan Pullen
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Publication number: 20210219544Abstract: A stable self emulsifiable alkylated oil based adjuvant with pH buffer capabilities, a method of preparing an adjuvant and use of adjuvant with industrial, turf, ornamental, horticultural and agricultural applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Jared Lance Vanderzyl, Melvin Donovan Pullen, Mai Yarbrough
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Patent number: 10980228Abstract: A stable self emulsifiable alkylated oil based adjuvant with pH buffer capabilities, a method of preparing an adjuvant and use of adjuvant with industrial, turf, ornamental, horticultural and agricultural applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Oro Agri Inc.Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Jared Lance Vanderzyl, Melvin Donovan Pullen, Mai Yarbrough
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Patent number: 9848542Abstract: The instant invention relates to methods for increasing or promoting microbial activity in soil selected for treatment.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Oro Agri, Inc.Inventors: Erroll Melvyn Pullen, Melvin Donovan Pullen
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Publication number: 20170127668Abstract: A stable self emulsifiable alkylated oil based adjuvant with pH buffer capabilities, a method of preparing an adjuvant and use of adjuvant with industrial, turf, ornamental, horticultural and agricultural applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Jared Lance Vanderzyl, Melvin Donovan Pullen, Mai Yarbrough
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Patent number: 9426948Abstract: The instant invention relates to compositions and methods for the control of nematodes and soil borne diseases using compositions comprising high terpene containing oils and one or more surfactants and alcohol. The invention also relates to methods for conditioning soil to improve overall plant health and growth by among others increasing the wetted soil volume available for water utilization by plant roots using the disclosed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: ORO AGRI, INC.Inventors: Erroll Melvyn Pullen, Melvin Donovan Pullen
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Publication number: 20160174546Abstract: A nano lipid delivery system is provided, more particularly, a nano concentrate, a nano-lipid stable emulsion, a method of preparing a nano lipid concentrate and lipid delivery system for use as a carrier for industrial, medical, animal, horticultural and agricultural chemistries.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Paulo Sergio Berg, Melvin Donovan Pullen
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Publication number: 20140369758Abstract: The instant invention relates to methods for increasing or promoting microbial activity in soil selected for treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: ORO AGRI, INC.Inventors: Erroll Melvyn Pullen, Melvin Donovan Pullen
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Publication number: 20140242197Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating root rot fungus, particularly Armillaria, in plants comprising applying an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more surfactants, one or more alcohols, and one or more high terpene containing oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ORO AGRI INC.Inventors: Melvin Donovan PULLEN, Dirk Cornelius UYS
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Publication number: 20120241536Abstract: The instant invention relates to compositions and methods for the control of nematodes and soil borne diseases using compositions comprising high terpene containing oils and one or more surfactants and alcohol. The invention also relates to methods for conditioning soil to improve overall plant health and growth by among others increasing the wetted soil volume available for water utilization by plant roots using the disclosed compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: ORO AGRI, INC.Inventors: Erroll Melvyn Pullen, Melvin Donovan Pullen