Patents by Inventor Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana

Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana 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).

  • SOIL METABOLIZABLE CYANAMIDE PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20200315180
    Abstract: Compositions of cyanamide and polyhydroxy organic compounds are provided, along with urea compositions. These compositions can be used for controlling the growth of unwanted and deleterious organisms. The polyhydroxy organic compound could be glycerin (glycerol), a sugar alcohol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, erythritol, xylitol, or mannitol. The composition can also include an alkanoic acid (propionic acid), a strong base (KOH), and a mineral acid (phosphoric acid).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Rodrigo RODRIGUEZ-KABANA
  • Treated Biodiesel Glycerin
    Publication number: 20180310555
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Treated biodiesel glycerin
    Patent number: 10034475
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Treated Biodiesel Glycerin
    Publication number: 20170290331
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Treated biodiesel glycerin
    Patent number: 9756854
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Treated Biodiesel Glycerin
    Publication number: 20170006862
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Treated biodiesel glycerin
    Patent number: 9451766
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • SOIL METABOLIZABLE CYANAMIDE PESTICIDE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160073639
    Abstract: Compositions of cyanamide and polyhydroxy organic compounds are provided, along with urea compositions. These compositions can be used for controlling the growth of unwanted and deleterious organisms. The polyhydroxy organic compound could be glycerin (glycerol), a sugar alcohol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, erythritol, xylitol, or mannitol. The composition can also include an alkanoic acid (propionic acid), a strong base (KOH), and a mineral acid (phosphoric acid).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana
  • Treated Biodiesel Glycerin
    Publication number: 20160037770
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Treated biodiesel glycerin
    Patent number: 9181139
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Treated Biodiesel Glycerin
    Publication number: 20140287917
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • Treated biodiesel glycerin
    Patent number: 8754134
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Robert H. Walker, Rodrigo Rodríguez-Kábana
  • Treated biodiesel glycerin
    Patent number: 8519009
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Auburn University
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Robert H. Walker
  • RELATED ENAL COMPOUNDS FOR CONTROLLING PLANT PESTS AND WEEDS IN SOIL
    Publication number: 20120225781
    Abstract: A method for controlling pests and weeds on or around plants, especially crop plants is disclosed. The method includes admixing 2-propenal or other related enal compounds to form an aqueous solution, and applying the aqueous solution to plants, plant seeds, weeds, or soil around the around the area in which the plants grow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Elizabeth A. Guertal, Robert H. Walker, David H. Teem
  • Solid formulations of hydrogen cyanamide for agricultural applications
    Patent number: 8197834
    Abstract: Agricultural crops are protected from the growth of weeds and other undesirable organisms by the application of hydrogen cyanamide in a granular formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Metbro Distributing L.P.
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Anne E. V. Gorden
  • Storage-stable compositions containing hydrogen cyanamide and propionic acid
    Patent number: 8052985
    Abstract: An aqueous storage-stable composition comprises from about 10 to about 35% by weight hydrogen cyanamide, from about 3 to about 25% by weight propionic acid, potassium propionate or ammonium propionate, and water, and has a pH of from about 2.5 to about 4, wherein the concentration of hydrogen cyanamide is greater than the concentration of propionic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Metbro Distrubuting L.P.
    Inventors: Anne E. V. Gorden, Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana
  • Hydrogen cyanamide pesticide formulations
    Patent number: 8021648
    Abstract: Agricultural crops are protected from the growth of undesirable vegetation as well as nematode and insect infestations, by the application of hydrogen cyanamide in combination with a short-chain, water-soluble monocarboxylic acid, with improved pesticidal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Metbro Partners
    Inventor: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana
  • Hydrogen cyanamide pesticide formulations
    Patent number: 7968108
    Abstract: Agricultural crops are protected from the growth of undesirable vegetation as well as nematode and insect infestations, by the application of hydrogen cyanamide in combination with a short-chain, water-soluble monocarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid, the acid containing 1-3 carboxy groups and either no hydroxy groups or 1-3 hydroxy groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Metbro Distributing L.P.
    Inventor: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana
  • STORAGE-STABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING HYDROGEN CYANAMIDE AND PROPIONIC ACID
    Publication number: 20100099565
    Abstract: An aqueous storage-stable composition comprises from about 10 to about 35% by weight hydrogen cyanamide, from about 3 to about 25% by weight propionic acid, potassium propionate or ammonium propionate, and water, and has a pH of from about 2.5 to about 4, wherein the concentration of hydrogen cyanamide is greater than the concentration of propionic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Metbro Distributing L.P.
    Inventors: Anne E.V. Gorden, Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana
  • SOLID FORMULATIONS OF HYDROGEN CYANAMIDE FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20100004131
    Abstract: Agricultural crops are protected from the growth of weeds and other undesirable organisms by the application of hydrogen cyanamide in a granular formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Metbro Distributing, L.P.
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rodriguez-Kabana, Anne E.V. Gorden