Patents by Inventor Ralph W. Emerson
Ralph W. Emerson 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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Publication number: 20040209962Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural aromatic aldehydes are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos and soaps, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or directly impregnated into organic matter infested by or susceptible to infestation by a target pest. Pests controlled include mosquitoes, lice, ants, cockroaches, lice, and ticks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: ProGuard, Inc.Inventors: Bradford G. Crandall, Ralph W. Emerson
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Patent number: 6750256Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural aromatic aldehydes are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos and soaps, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or directly impregnated into organic matter infested by or susceptible to infestation by a target pest. Pests controlled include mosquitos, lice, ants, cockroaches, lice, and ticks.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Proguard, Inc.Inventors: Bradford G. Crandall, Jr., Ralph W. Emerson
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Publication number: 20030086952Abstract: Method and compositions are provided for preparing concentrated emulsions of organic compounds which are recalcitrant to aqueous solubilization. The compositions are useful for increasing the practical utility of aqueous-recalcitrant compounds for a variety of established functions. The highly concentrated emulsions are prepared through a two step mixing process. The invention is exemplified by preparation of stable saponin-based emulsions containing greater than 50% by weight benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, cedryl acetate, D- or L-limonene, cinnamic aldehyde, and vanillin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Thomas C. Miller, Ralph W. Emerson
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Publication number: 20030064119Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for activation of endogenous plant pathogen resistance pathways, including systemic acquired resistance, the hypersensitive reaction response and the upregulation of pathogenesis related proteins. The compositions comprise as active agents one or more naturally occurring compounds or essential oils selected from cedar oil, cinnamon oil, grapefruit oil, grapefruit seed extract oil, ferulic acid and acetyl salicylic acid. The methods involve directly applying formulations comprising one or more of these active agents to a Gymnosperm to induce endogenous plant defense pathways as a therapeutic or prophylactic treatment against fungal pathogens such as pitch canker and white pine blister rust.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventor: Ralph W. Emerson
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Publication number: 20030040436Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions for controlling a pest population using one or more carboxy ester compounds which comprise aromatic acids, aliphatic acids, and/or salicylate derivatives. The invention embodiments disclosed herein are intended for the control of pests such as plant pests and agricultural pests. These pest control methods are helpful in controlling pests by contacting pests with the carboxy ester compounds of the invention. The subject methods will reduce the detrimental environmental impact and health hazards of pest control by minimizing the toxicity of the subject compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Thomas C. Miller
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Publication number: 20030005484Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural compounds, including balsam, cinnamic aldehyde, a-hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, and coniferyl aldehyde are provided, which find use as pesticides. The compositions are effective against pathogenic fungi, arachnids and insects at concentrations which are not phytotoxic to the treated host plant. Infestations of a variety of plant parts can be treated, including those of leaves, seeds, seedlings, fruit, flowers and roots. Susceptible organisms include rust, powdery mildew, botrytis, phylloxera, aphids, thrips, codling moth, nematodes and leaf hoppers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: ProGuard, Inc.Inventors: Bradford G. Crandall, Ralph W. Emerson
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Publication number: 20020099101Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural flavonoid aldehydes, including cinnamic aldehyde, &agr;-hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, and coniferyl aldehyde are provided, which find use as pesticides. The compositions are effective against pathogenic fungi, arachnids and insects at concentrations which are not phytotoxic to the treated host plant. Infestations of a variety of plant parts can be treated, including those of leaves, seeds, seedlings, fruit, flowers and roots. Susceptible organisms include rust, powdery mildew, botrytis, phylloxera, aphids, thrips, codling moth, nematodes and leaf hoppers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: ProGuard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall
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Patent number: 6251951Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural flavonoid and aromatic aldehydes are provided, which find use as pesticides. The compositions are effective against pathogenic fungi and insects at concentrations which are not phytotoxic to the treated host plant. Infestations of a variety of plant parts can be treated, including those of leaves and roots. Susceptible organisms include rust, powdery mildew and aphids.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Proguard, IncInventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Patent number: 6124275Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for controlling a pest population using a composition comprising a benzyl ester of an aromatic acid or aliphatic acid or a salicylate. Methods and compositions for controlling a pest population are provided. The compositions comprise a benzyl ester of an aromatic acid or aliphatic acid or a salicylate. The composition can include at least one fatty-acid ester to increase the pesticidal activity. The subject method controls the population of pests such as plant pests or pests infesting a mammal by contacting the pests with the composition. The subject method reduces the environmental and health hazards in pest control by minimizing the toxicity of the subject composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Summus Group, Ltd.Inventor: Ralph W. Emerson
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Patent number: 6090752Abstract: A method and composition for inhibiting the growth of a weed is described. The herbicidal composition comprises an agriculturally-acceptable carrier in combination with a compound of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkylcarbonyl or arylcarbonyl; R.sup.2 is alkyl or H; R.sup.3 is H, OH or alkoxy; R.sup.4 is H or OH; and R.sup.5 is H, OH or alkoxy.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Summus Group Ltd.Inventor: Ralph W. Emerson
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Patent number: 5843375Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting microbial growth through the use of aromatic aldehydes or alcohols for the purpose of disinfecting contaminated environments. The methods include the step of contacting the unsterile area with an amount of a aromatic aldehyde or alcohol sufficient to control growth of pathogenic microbes. The aldehyde or alcohol can be provided in a variety of formulations.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Proguard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Patent number: 5839224Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural aromatic compounds are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos and soaps, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or directly impregnated into organic matter infested by or susceptible to infestation by a target pest. Pests controlled include mosquitos, lice, ants, cockroaches, lice, and ticks.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1996Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Proguard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Patent number: 5792467Abstract: Repellent compositions which contain aromatic aldehydes such as cinnamic aldehyde, .alpha.-hexyl cinnamic aldehyde and/or coniferyl aldehyde are provided, together with methods for their use as repellents for pests including flies, cockroaches, aphids, silverleaf white flies, mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, lice, leafhoppers, thrips, two-spotted spider mites, snails, slugs, biting midges, earwigs, and moths. Also provided are stabilized .alpha.-hexylcinnamic aldehyde (HCA) compositions which reduce the evaporation rate of HCA and/or induce HCA to evaporate at a constant rate over time.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1996Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Proguard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Patent number: 5738861Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting microbial growth through the use of flavonoid aldehydes or alcohols for the purpose of disinfecting contaminated environments. The methods include the step of contacting the unsterile area with an amount of a flavonoid aldehyde or alcohol sufficient to control growth of pathogenic microbes. The aldehyde or alcohol can be provided in a variety of formulations.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1995Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: Proguard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Patent number: 5676958Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural aromatic aldehydes are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos and soaps, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or directly impregnated into organic matter infested by or susceptible to infestation by a target pest. Pests controlled include mosquitos, lice, ants, cockroaches, lice, and ticks.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Proguard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Patent number: 5639794Abstract: Methods and compositions employing saponin as synergist in combination with a natural product, such as an aromatic aldehyde, are provided for controlling the colonization and/or growth of plant and animal pathogens, such as fungi, insects, arachnids and non-aquatic mollusks, on materials such as plants, plant parts and agricultural products before, during, after and/or processing. The invention finds use in treating agricultural crops for pathogenic organisms which colonize the surfaces of plant parts and tissues and controlling the level of toxic metabolites present in consumable products derived from plant materials, as well as reducing the health risk associated with their consumption. A method of employing saponin to kill nematodes is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: Proguard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Patent number: 5536501Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural flavenoid aldehydes are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos and soaps, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or directly impregnated into organic matter infested by or susceptible to infestation by a target pest.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1994Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: ProGuard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Patent number: 4606791Abstract: Improved sizing compositions for cellulosic products, e.g., paper, are provided by combining first and second composition components while at least the second component is finely divided into fine liquid or solid particles. Component combination in this manner serves to provide especially effective sizing compositions.The first component comprises a material which provides both ammonia and ammonium salt when combined with other materials in the composition. Such ammonia-ammonium salt-providing material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of ammonia, or a precursor thereof; ammonium salts, or a precursor thereof; a reaction product of urea and at least one selected Lewis acid; and mixtures of these materials.The second component comprises a saponified, partially saponified or unsaponified rosin that is modified with either an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated aliphatic acid generally containing from about 3 to 10 carbon atoms, an anhydride of such acids, or mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1984Date of Patent: August 19, 1986Assignee: Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: Ralph W. Emerson, Sr.
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Patent number: 4483744Abstract: Improved sizing compositions for cellulosic products, e.g., paper, are provided by combining first and second composition components while at least the second component is finely divided into fine liquid or solid particles. Component combination in this manner serves to provide especially effective sizing compositions.The first component comprises a material which provides both ammonia and ammonium salt when combined with other materials in the composition. Such ammonia-ammonium salt-providing material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of ammonia, or a precursor thereof; ammonium salts, or a precursor thereof; a reaction product of urea and at least one selected Lewis acid; and mixtures of these materials.The second component comprises a saponified, partially saponified or unsaponified rosin that is modified with either an .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated aliphatic acid generally containing from about 3 to 10 carbon atoms, an anhydride of such acids, or mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1982Date of Patent: November 20, 1984Assignee: The Plasmine CorporationInventor: Ralph W. Emerson, Sr.
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Patent number: RE39543Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural flavonoid aldehydes are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos and soaps, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or directly impregnated into organic matter infested by or susceptible to infestation by a target pest.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1997Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: ProGuard, Inc.Inventors: Ralph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.