Patents by Inventor R. Hugh Crowley

R. Hugh Crowley 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).

  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 6034034
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Mycogen Corp.
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5703014
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5703012
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5703011
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5703013
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds comprising a C.sub.7 -C.sub.2 0
    Patent number: 5700759
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5683961
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5683959
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5683962
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5681792
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans
  • Methods for fruit thinning comprising applying fatty acids or derivatives thereof to flowers
    Patent number: 5242891
    Abstract: The invention described here concerns the unique utility of fatty acids and their derivatives to act as fruit thinning agents. Proper use of the methods and compositions will result in the advantageous thinning of fruit which can improve the quality of the harvested fruit and result in more consistent crops from one year to the next.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Larsen, Kenneth D. Abercrombie, R. Hugh Crowley
  • Process and composition for controlling weeds
    Patent number: 5196044
    Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry Caulder, R. Hugh Crowley, Paul S. Zorner, Steven L. Evans