Patents by Inventor Philip Westra

Philip Westra 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: 11932865
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions and methods for producing crop plants that are resistant to herbicides. In particular, the present invention provides for wheat plants, plant tissues and plant seeds that contain altered acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) genes and proteins that are resistant to inhibition by herbicides that normally inhibit the activity of the ACCase protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: COLORADO WHEAT RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hal Ostlie, Scott Haley, Philip Westra, Victoria Ashley Anderson
  • Publication number: 20240023556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) glufosinate/L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) a mixture of (A) saflufenacil and (B) trifiudimoxazin in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Douglas Findley, Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Ingo Meiners, Philip Westra, Rex A. Liebl, Steven Joseph Bowe
  • Publication number: 20230091888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) a PPO-inhibitor selected from Cyclopyranil, Oxadiargyl, Pentoxazone or Pyraclonil in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230089506
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) fluthiacet-methyl in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230086500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) epyrifenacil (Acetic acid, 2-[[3-[2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluorophenoxy]-2-pyridinyl]oxy]-, ethyl ester) in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230091043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) carfentrazone-ethyl in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230088774
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) oxadiazon in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230080819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) tiafenacil in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. he present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230076646
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) sulfentrazone in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230075365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) a PPO-inhibitor selected from Acifluorfen, Fomesafen or Lactofen in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230068414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) trifludimoxazin in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230067406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) flumioxazin in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230060640
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) pyraflufen-ethyl in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230054333
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) saflufenacil in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20230054749
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) flumiclorac-pentyl in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Publication number: 20220378042
    Abstract: The present invention relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) oxyfluorfen in specific ratios, and to compositions comprising said herbicide combinations in these ratios. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Franck Dayan, Hudson Takano, Philip Westra, Steven Joseph Bowe, Rex A. Liebl, Douglas Findley, Ingo Meiners
  • Patent number: 11274314
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions and methods for producing crop plants by using that are resistant to herbicides, and treatment with herbicide safener compositions. In particular, the present invention provides for wheat plants, plant tissues and plant seeds that contain altered acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) genes and proteins treatment with one or more acetyl-CoA carboxylase herbicides preferably form the aryloxyphenoxypropionate (FOP) and cyclohexanedione (DIM) chemical families and a cloquintocet acid safener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Colorado Wheat Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis M. Hildebrandt, Todd Gaines, Philip Westra
  • Publication number: 20220002745
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions and methods for producing crop plants that are resistant to herbicides. In particular, the present invention provides for wheat plants, plant tissues and plant seeds that contain altered acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) genes and proteins that are resistant to inhibition by herbicides that normally inhibit the activity of the ACCase protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Hal Ostlie, Scott Haley, Philip Westra, Victoria Ashley Anderson
  • Patent number: 11130962
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions and methods for producing crop plants that are resistant to herbicides. In particular, the present invention provides for wheat plants, plant tissues and plant seeds that contain altered acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) genes and proteins that are resistant to inhibition by herbicides that normally inhibit the activity of the ACCase protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Colorado Wheat Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hal Ostlie, Scott Haley, Philip Westra, Victoria Ashley Anderson
  • Publication number: 20190345509
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions and methods for producing crop plants that are resistant to herbicides. In particular, the present invention provides for wheat plants, plant tissues and plant seeds that contain altered acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) genes and proteins that are resistant to inhibition by herbicides that normally inhibit the activity of the ACCase protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Hal Ostlie, Scott Haley, Philip Westra, Victoria Ashley Anderson