Patents by Inventor Stacey L. Wertz

Stacey L. Wertz 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: 9682894
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Stacey L Wertz, Drew R Bobeck, Allen R Sutton
  • Patent number: 9446991
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Koch Angronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Stacey L Wertz, Drew R Bobeck, Allen R Sutton
  • Publication number: 20160075613
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved solvent systems for the preparation of liquid formulations of urease or nitrification inhibitors, specifically NBPT, comprising alkylene glycol alkyl ethers. The solvent systems provided good solubility of the urease inhibitor as well as at least one of improved stability, lower flammability, lower toxicity, improved cold temperature storage, improved handling, improved adsorption onto and/or solubility with solid media such as UFP or urea. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L Wertz, Pablo G Dopico, Drew R. Bobeck
  • Publication number: 20160075609
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Drew R. Bobeck, Allen R. Sutton
  • Patent number: 9212101
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved solvent systems for the preparation of liquid formulations of urease inhibitors, specifically NBPT, comprising aryl alkyl alcohols. The solvent systems provided good solubility of the urease inhibitor as well as at least one of improved stability, lower flammability, lower toxicity, improved cold temperature storage, improved handling, improved adsorption onto and/or solubility with solid media such as urea. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Stacey L Wertz, Richard P Beatty, Drew R Bobeck
  • Patent number: 9199884
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved solvent systems for the preparation of liquid formulations of urease or nitrification inhibitors, specifically NBPT, comprising alkylene glycol alkyl ethers. The solvent systems provided good solubility of the urease inhibitor as well as at least one of improved stability, lower flammability, lower toxicity, improved cold temperature storage, improved handling, improved adsorption onto and/or solubility with solid media such as UFP or urea. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Pablo G Dopico, Drew R Bobeck
  • Publication number: 20150203413
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Drew R. Bobeck, Allen R. Sutton
  • Publication number: 20150197460
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved solvent systems for the preparation of liquid formulations of urease inhibitors, specifically NEWT, comprising aryl alkyl alcohols. The solvent systems provided good solubility of the urease inhibitor as well as at least one of improved stability, lower flammability, lower toxicity, improved cold temperature storage, improved handling, improved adsorption onto and/or solubility with solid media such as urea. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Richard P. Beatty, Drew R. Bobeck
  • Patent number: 9034072
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D Gabrielson, Stacey L Wertz, Drew R Bobeck, Allen R Sutton
  • Patent number: 8703628
    Abstract: Binder compositions for making fiberglass products and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition can include a phenol-aldehyde resin or a mixture of Maillard reactants and one or more modifiers selected from the group consisting of a copolymer comprising one or more vinyl aromatic derived units and at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid; an adduct of styrene, at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid, and at least one of an acrylic acid and an acrylate; and one or more latexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemcicals LLC
    Inventors: Kim Tutin, John B. Hines, Stacey L. Wertz, Kelly A. Shoemake, Ramji Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20140047884
    Abstract: An improved composition comprising substantial spherical UFP particles and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Drew R. Bobeck, Allen R. Sutton
  • Publication number: 20140047882
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved solvent systems for the preparation of liquid formulations of urease inhibitors, specifically NBPT, comprising aryl alkyl alcohols. The solvent systems provided good solubility of the urease inhibitor as well as at least one of improved stability, lower flammability, lower toxicity, improved cold temperature storage, improved handling, improved adsorption onto and/or solubility with solid media such as urea. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Richard P. Beatty, Drew R. Bobeck
  • Publication number: 20140047883
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved solvent systems for the preparation of liquid formulations of urease or nitrification inhibitors, specifically NBPT, comprising alkylene glycol alkyl ethers. The solvent systems provided good solubility of the urease inhibitor as well as at least one of improved stability, lower flammability, lower toxicity, improved cold temperature storage, improved handling, improved adsorption onto and/or solubility with solid media such as UFP or urea. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gabrielson, Stacey L. Wertz, Pablo G. Dopico, Drew R. Bobeck
  • Publication number: 20120208935
    Abstract: Binder compositions for making fiberglass products and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition can include a phenol-aldehyde resin or a mixture of Maillard reactants and one or more modifiers selected from the group consisting of a copolymer comprising one or more vinyl aromatic derived units and at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid; an adduct of styrene, at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid, and at least one of an acrylic acid and an acrylate; and one or more latexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: Kim Tutin, John B. Hines, Stacey L. Wertz, Kelly A. Shoemake, Ramji Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 8193107
    Abstract: Binder compositions for making fiberglass products and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition can include a phenol-aldehyde resin or a mixture of Maillard reactants and one or more modifiers selected from the group consisting of a copolymer comprising one or more vinyl aromatic derived units and at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid; an adduct of styrene, at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid, and at least one of an acrylic acid and an acrylate; and one or more latexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Kim Tutin, John B. Hines, Stacey L. Wertz, Kelly A. Shoemake, Ramji Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20110060095
    Abstract: Binder compositions for making fiberglass products and methods for making and using same are provided. The binder composition can include a phenol-aldehyde resin or a mixture of Maillard reactants and one or more modifiers selected from the group consisting of a copolymer comprising one or more vinyl aromatic derived units and at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid; an adduct of styrene, at least one of maleic anhydride and maleic acid, and at least one of an acrylic acid and an acrylate; and one or more latexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: Kim Tutin, John B. Hines, Stacey L. Wertz, Kelly A. Shoemake, Ramji Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20090133457
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid fertilizer composition having a high nitrogen content comprising an aqueous mixture of a urea-formaldehyde resin and a nitrogen fertilizer source selected from the group consisting of urea, ammonium nitrate, and a mixture of urea and ammonium nitrate, wherein the liquid fertilizer possess surprisingly depressed freeze points and salt-out temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: James C. Phillips, Stacey L. Wertz, Kurt D. Gabrielson
  • Patent number: 7513928
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid fertilizer composition having a high nitrogen content comprising an aqueous mixture of a urea-formaldehyde resin and a nitrogen fertilizer source selected from the group consisting of urea, ammonium nitrate, and a mixture of urea and ammonium nitrate, wherein the liquid fertilizer possess surprisingly depressed freeze points and salt-out temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Phillips, Stacey L. Wertz, Kurt D. Gabrielson
  • Publication number: 20070193321
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid fertilizer composition having a high nitrogen content comprising an aqueous mixture of a urea-formaldehyde resin and a nitrogen fertilizer source selected from the group consisting of urea, ammonium nitrate, and a mixture of urea and ammonium nitrate, wherein the liquid fertilizer possess surprisingly depressed freeze points and salt-out temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: James C. Phillips, Stacey L. Wertz, Kurt D. Gabrielson
  • Patent number: 6936573
    Abstract: A method for treating a seedling by dipping the roots of the seedling into a composition containing a slow release, particulate urea-formaldehyde polymer, which is useful as a fertilizer for enhancing the extended delivery of nitrogen needed for plant development and growth and to the composition useful as the root dip, or as a soil drench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Resins, Inc.
    Inventors: Stacey L. Wertz, Kurt Gabrielson, Robbie Kelly, Paul Baxter, James Knight, James Wright, Charles R. Davis