Patents by Inventor Michael J. Ricks

Michael J. Ricks 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: 7034035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I: wherein: a) ?represents a 6-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring in which X1 is N and X2, X3 and X4 are each independently CR?; R? is independently H, halogen, cyano, hydroxy, C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 haloalkyl, cyclopropyl, C1-C3 alkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3 alkylthio, aryl, C1-C3 NHC(O)alkyl, NHC(O)H, C1-C3 haloalkylthio, C2-C4 alkenyl, C2-C4 haloalkenyl, C2-C4 alkynyl, C2-C4 haloalkynyl or nitro wherein adjacent R? substituents may form a ring; b) Z is O, S or NORZ in which RZ is H or C1-C3 alkyl; and c) A represents (i) C3-C14 cycloalkyl, containing 1 or 3 heteroatoms and 0-2 unsaturations, which may be unsubstituted or substituted with halogen, hydroxy, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, aroyl, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C8 acyloxy, aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6 acyl, C1-C6 carboalkoxy or amido unsubstituted or substituted with one or two C1 -C6 alkyl groups, o
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, William H. Dent, III, Richard B. Rogers, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesel, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Robert P. Gajewski
  • Patent number: 6927225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I: wherein: represents a 6-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring in which X1 is N, and X2, X3 and X4 are CR?; wherein R? is independently H, halogen, cyano, hydroxy, C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 haloalkyl, cyclopropyl, C1-C3 alkoxy, C1-C3 haloalkoxy, C1-C3 alkylthio, aryl, C1-C3 NHC(O)alkyl, NHC(O)H, C1-C3 haloalkylthio, C2-C4 alkenyl, C2-C4 haloalkenyl, C2-C4 alkynyl, C2-C4 haloalkynyl or nitro wherein adjacent R? substituents may form a ring; b) Z is O, S or NORz in which Rz is H or C1-C3 alkyl; and c) A represents (i) C2-C14 alkenyl, or C2-C14 alkynyl, all of which may be branched or unbranched, unsubstituted or substituted with halogen, hydroxy, nitro, aroyl, aryloxy, C1-C8 acyloxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, arylthio, aryl, heteroaryl, heteroarylthio, heteroaryloxy, C1-C6 acyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy or C1-C6 haloalkoxy, and (ii) C3-C14 cycloalkyl, containing 0 heteroatoms and 0-2 unsaturations, substituted with aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, Richard B. Rogers, William H. Dent, III, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Robert P. Gajewski, John L. Miesel, Kevin G. Meyer, Irene M. Morrison
  • Patent number: 6706740
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides (HAA) according to Formula I: wherein X1-X4, M, Z, and A are herein defined. The invention also encompasses hydrates, salts and complexes thereof. These compounds are useful as antifungal agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, William H. Dent, III, Richard B. Rogers, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesel, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Matthew J. Henry, Jenifer L. Adamski Butz, Robert P. Gajewski
  • Publication number: 20040048864
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides having a hydroxy group adjacent to the amide functionality are useful as antifungal agents, particularly for plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, Richard B. Rogers, William H. Dent, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Robert P. Gajewski, John L. Miesel, Kevin G. Meyer, Irene M. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20040034025
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides having a hydroxy group adjacent to the amide functionality are useful as antifungal agents, particularly for plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, William H. Dent, Richard B. Rogers, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesei, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Robert P. Gajewski
  • Patent number: 6521622
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides having a hydroxy group adjacent to the amide functionality are useful as antifungal agents, particularly for plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, William H. Dent, III, Richard B. Rogers, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesel, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Robert P. Gajewski
  • Publication number: 20030022903
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides (HAA) according to Formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, William H. Dent, Richard B. Rogers, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesel, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Matthew J. Henry, Jenifer L. Adamski Butz, Robert P. Gajewski
  • Publication number: 20030022902
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides (HAA) according to Formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, Richard B. Rogers, William H. Dent, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Matthew J. Henry, Robert P. Gajewski, John L. Miesel, Kevin G. Meyer, Irene M. Morrison, Jenifer L. Adamski butz
  • Publication number: 20030018012
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides (HAA) according to Formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, William H. Dent, Richard B. Rogers, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesel, Gina M. Fitzpattick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Matthew J. Henry, Jenifer L. Adamski Butz, Robert P. Gajewski
  • Publication number: 20030018052
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides (HAA) according to Formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, William H. Dent, Richard B. Rogers, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesel, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Matthew J. Henry, Jenifer L. Adamski Butz, Robert P. Gajewski
  • Publication number: 20020177578
    Abstract: Heterocyclic aromatic amides (HAA) according to Formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, William H. Dent, Richard B. Rogers, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesel, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Matthew J. Henry, Jenifer L. Adamski Butz, Robert P. Gajewski
  • Patent number: 6355660
    Abstract: A compound having the following formula: wherein R3 and M are defined herein, and processes therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, Richard B. Rogers, William H. Dent, III, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Matthew J. Henry, Robert P. Gajewski, John L. Miesel, Kevin G. Meyer, Irene M. Morrison, Jenifer L. Adamski Butz
  • Patent number: 6297401
    Abstract: Fungicidal compositions and methods comprising acylated aminosalicylamides (AASA) described herein. Novel cyclic amines and 3-nitrosalicylamides, and their use as pesticides and in the preparation of the antifungal AASA compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: John L. Miesel, Zoltan L. Benko, William H. Dent, III, Gregory L. Durst, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, David D. Johnson, Sylvester V. Kaster, Gregory M. Kemmitt, William C. Lo, Marc J. McKennon, Ann B. Orth, Michael J. Ricks, Richard B. Rogers, Todd L. Werk
  • Patent number: 6001981
    Abstract: The compounds of the present invention are prepared directly or indirectly by modifying the compounds that are naturally produced from Saccharopolyspora spinosa. The compounds of the invention have been shown to have activity against insects and mites. The compounds are prepared by modifying the rhamnose sugar, modification of the forosamine sugar, or starting with pseuodoaglycone and then replacement with a nonsugar derivative or different sugar, modification of the 5,6,5-tricyclic and 12-membered macrocyclic lactone part of the compounds naturally produced or of the pseudoaglycone of the natural compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Carl Vincent DeAmicis, Peter Biagio Anzeveno, Jacek G. Martynow, Kevin L. McLaren, Frederick Richard Green, III, Thomas C. Sparks, Herbert A. Kirst, Lawrence Camillo Creemer, Thomas V. Worden, Joe Raymond Schoonover, Jr., James Michael Gifford, Christopher J. Hatton, Vidyadhar B. Hegde, Gary D. Crouse, Brian R. Thoreen, Michael J. Ricks
  • Patent number: 5493024
    Abstract: 3,4,N-triaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds having an aryl moiety in the 4-position that is an optionally substituted pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, or quinolinyl moiety and aryl moieties in the 3-position and the N-position that are optionally substituted phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, or quinolinyl moieties, such as N-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-2-p yridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide, were prepared and found to possess insecticidal utility. 1,2-Diarylethanone compounds were converted to 1,2-diaryl-2-propen-1-one compounds by treatment with bis(dimethylamino)methane, the 1,2-diaryl-2-propen-1-one compounds were converted to 3,4-diaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds by treatment with hydrazine, and the 3,4-diaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds were converted to the insecticidal subject compounds by treatment with an aryl isocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: DowElanco
    Inventors: Kevin L. McLaren, Mark B. Hertlein, James T. Pechacek, Michael J. Ricks, Yulan C. Tong
  • Patent number: 5418247
    Abstract: 3,4,N-Trisubstituted-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds wherein the substituent in the 4-position is a 5-membered heterocyclic ring moiety containing one ring oxygen or sulfur atom and one or two ring nitrogen atoms and the substituents in the 3-posit ion and the N-position are optionally substituted phenyl moieties, such as 4,5-dihydro-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-(2-trifluorom ethyl-5-thiazolyl)-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide were prepared from appropriate 3,4-disubstituted-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds, such as 4,5-dihydro-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-(2-trifluoromethyl-5-thiazolyl)-1H-pyrazo le and phenyl is ocyanates and isothiocyanates, such as 4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl isocyanate. The compounds are insecticidal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: DowElanco
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, Yulan C. Tong
  • Patent number: 5338856
    Abstract: 3,4,N-Trisubstituted-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds wherein the substituent in the 4-position is a 5-membered heterocyclic ring moiety containing one ring oxygen or sulfur atom and one or two ring nitrogen atoms and the substituents in the 3-position and the N-position are optionally substituted phenyl moieties, such as 4,5-dihydro-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-(2-trifluorom ethyl-5-thiazolyl)-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide were prepared from appropriate 3,4-disubstituted-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds, such as 4,5-dihydro-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-(2-trifluoromethyl-5-thiazolyl)-1H-pyrazo le and phenyl isocyanates and isothiocyanates, such as 4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl isocyanate. The compounds are insecticidal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: DowElanco
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, Yulan C. Tong
  • Patent number: 5324837
    Abstract: 3,4-Diaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds having a selected 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic moiety in the 4-position and an optionally substituted phenyl moiety in the 3-position, such as 4,5-dihydro-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazo le were prepared as intermediates in the preparation of insecticidal 3,4,N-triaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds. The 3,4-diaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds can be prepared from appropriate 1,2-diarylethanone compounds by successive treatments with N,N,N',N'-tetramethyldiaminomethane in dichloromethane in the presence of acetic anhydride (to form a Mannich adduct) and hydrazine in the presence of a catalytic amount of trifluoroacetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: DowElanco
    Inventors: James M. Renga, Kevin L. McLaren, James T. Pechacek, Michael J. Ricks, Yulan C. Tong
  • Patent number: 5250532
    Abstract: 3,4,N-triaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide compounds having an aryl moiety in the 4-position that is an optionally substituted pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, or quinolinyl moiety and aryl moieties in the 3-position and the N-position that are optionally substituted phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, or quinolinyl moieties, such as N-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,5- -dihydro-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-(5-trifluoromethyl-2- -pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-1-carboxamide, were prepared and found to possess insecticidal utility. 1,2-Diarylethanone compounds were converted to 1,2-diaryl-2-propen-1-one compounds by treatment with bis(dimethylamino)methane, the 1,2-diaryl-2-propen-1-one compounds were converted to 3,4-diaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds by treatment with hydrazine, and the 3,4-diaryl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds were converted to the insecticidal subject compounds by treatment with an aryl isocyanate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: DowElanco
    Inventors: Kevin L. McLaren, Mark B. Hertlein, James T. Pechacek, Michael J. Ricks, Yulan C. Tong, Laura L. Karr
  • Patent number: RE39991
    Abstract: A compound having the following formula: wherein R3 and M are defined herein, and processes therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Ricks, Richard B. Rogers, William H. Dent, III, Chenglin Yao, Bassam S. Nader, John L. Miesel, Gina M. Fitzpatrick, Kevin G. Meyer, Noormohamad M. Niyaz, Irene M. Morrison, Matthew J. Henry, Jenifer L. Adamski Butz, Robert P. Gajewski