Patents by Inventor Mickey R. Brigance

Mickey R. Brigance 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).

  • Publication number: 20170208801
    Abstract: Water conditioner compositions that do not promote the volatility loss of auxin containing herbicides are described. In addition to counteracting the effects of hard water on some herbicides, the compositions also act as a buffer to control pH of spray mixture formulations to between 5 and 10. Optionally other additives, such as surfactants, anti-drift agents, and/or defoamers can be included in the water conditioner compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Adjuvants Unlimited LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Crosby, Mickey R. Brigance, Jennifer Jordan-Bear, Shana Hall
  • Publication number: 20170118979
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for reducing or inhibiting spray drift and driftable fines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Adjuvants Unlimited, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin E. Crosby, Richard W. Fraley, Gregory M. McManic, Mickey R. Brigance, Jennifer Bear
  • Patent number: 9578874
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for reducing or inhibiting spray drift and driftable fines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: ADJUVANTS UNLIMITED, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin E. Crosby, Richard W. Fraley, Gregory M. McManic, Mickey R. Brigance, Jennifer Bear
  • Publication number: 20160120180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating a broad set of syndromes collectively known as replant diseases or replant problems without harming the treated plant. The compositions and methods include fatty acids and combinations of fatty acids that are environmentally safe, yet highly effective at treating replant disease and its symptoms. The compositions and methods of the present invention do not result in the creation of toxic waste that requires special disposal. The compositions and methods of the present invention do not require buffer zones where no application can be made. The compositions and methods of the present invention do not require modification of fatty acids that decrease their effective pesticidal activity. The compositions and methods of the present invention do not result in phytotoxicity of growing plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: Adjuvants Unlimited LLC
    Inventors: Kevin E. Crosby, Mickey R. Brigance, Jennifer Jordan-Bear, Shana Hall, William Robert Fowlkes
  • Publication number: 20140018240
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for reducing or inhibiting spray drift and driftable fines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin E. Crosby, Richard W. Fraley, Gregory M. McManic, Mickey R. Brigance, Jennifer Bear
  • Patent number: 6645913
    Abstract: An adjuvant composition for pesticide formulations which exhibits reduced eye irritancy is comprised of a polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine containing at least about 2 moles of an alkylene oxide group and an eye irritation reducing compound which simultaneously reduces the eye irritation caused by the polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine and which complexes with metal ions such as calcium and iron which may be present in an aqueous solution of the adjuvant and a pesticide or a plant growth regulator. The eye irritation reducing compound is a carboxylic acid that is capable of complexing with or forming chelates with metal ions in aqueous solution while simultaneously reducing the eye irritation caused by the polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine. The adjuvant also contains a mixture of polyhydric alcohols and, optionally, a defoamer. The adjuvant is particularly in N-phosphonomethylglycine (glyphosate) herbicidal formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventor: Mickey R. Brigance
  • Publication number: 20020155953
    Abstract: An adjuvant composition for pesticide formulations which exhibits reduced eye irritancy is comprised of a polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine containing at least about 2 moles of an alkylene oxide group and an eye irritation reducing compound which simultaneously reduces the eye irritation caused by the polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine and which complexes with metal ions such as calcium and iron which may be present in an aqueous solution of the adjuvant and a pesticide or a plant growth regulator. The eye irritation reducing compound is a carboxylic acid that is capable of complexing with or forming chelates with metal ions in aqueous solution while simultaneously reducing the eye irritation caused by the polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine. The adjuvant also contains a mixture of polyhydric alcohols and, optionally, a defoamer. The adjuvant is particularly in N-phosphonomethylglycine (glyphosate) herbicidal formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventor: Mickey R. Brigance
  • Patent number: 6432878
    Abstract: An adjuvant composition for pesticide formulations which exhibits reduced eye irritancy is comprised of a polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine containing at least about 2 moles of an alkylene oxide group and an eye irritation reducing compound which simultaneously reduces the eye irritation caused by the polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine and which complexes with metal ions such as calcium and iron which may be present in an aqueous solution of the adjuvant and a pesticide or a plant growth regulator. The eye irritation reducing compound is a carboxylic add that is capable of complexing with or forming chelates with metal ions in aqueous solution while simultaneously reducing the eye irritation caused by the polyoxyalkylene aliphatic amine. The adjuvant also contains a mixture of polyhydric alcohols and, optionally, a defoamer. The adjuvant is particularly in N-phosphonomethylglycine (glyphosate) herbicidal formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Cognis Corporation
    Inventor: Mickey R. Brigance