Patents by Inventor Robert A. Masters

Robert A. Masters 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: 20140094365
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) triclopyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) triclopyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Daniel Ovalle, Eduardo Posada
  • Publication number: 20140094364
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Louise A. Brinkworth, Richard K. Mann, Marc L. Fisher, Vanelle F. Peterson, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Mary B. Halstvedt
  • Publication number: 20140094366
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) fluoroxypyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) fluoroxypyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Daniel Ovalle, Eduardo Posada
  • Publication number: 20140066305
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters
  • Publication number: 20140005047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active ingredient combinations which consist of fluopyram and other known active ingredients and are very well suited for the control of animal pests, such as insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or nematodes, in foliar and soil application and/or in the treatment of seeds, and are also suitable for increasing yields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Heike Hungenberg, Heiko Rieck, Robert Masters
  • Patent number: 8445405
    Abstract: An herbicidal composition containing (a) aminopyralid and 2,4-D and (b) atrazine provides synergistic control of selected weeds in corn, sorghum, sugar cane and range and pasture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.
    Inventors: Sergio Rodriguez Contreras, Carlos E. Rojas-Calvo, Robert A. Masters
  • Publication number: 20120015808
    Abstract: An herbicidal composition containing (a) aminopyralid and 2,4-D and (b) atrazine provides synergistic control of selected weeds in corn, sorghum, sugar cane and range and pasture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Sergio Rodriguez Contreras, Carlos E. Rojas-Calvo, Robert A. Masters
  • Publication number: 20040039590
    Abstract: A method and a system for security screening containers at a freight consolidation location, prior to delivery of the containers to a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Alan J. Meehan, Robert Masters
  • Patent number: 4613839
    Abstract: Machined planar array serpentines and transmission lines. The waveguide is fabricated in two parts. In cross section, one part is U-shaped having two side walls and a bottom wall machined out of one piece of aluminum. A plate rests upon and is arc welded to the upper edges of the side walls to provide a fourth wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: ITT Corporation
    Inventors: John D. Foglesonger, Robert A. Masters