Patents by Inventor Sudabathula R. Rao

Sudabathula R. Rao 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).

  • Processes for the preparation of treated seeds
    Patent number: 11191205
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of treated seeds. Generally, the processes described herein comprise contacting a seed with a liquid seed treatment composition, thereby producing a wetted seed. The processes further comprise contacting the wetted seed with a dry powder comprising an effect pigment, thereby producing a treated seed having a coating comprising the effect pigment. In some instances, the treated seeds may exhibit an attractive visual appearance and good flowability through manufacturing, distribution, and planting equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Vikram P. Mehrotra, Sudabathula R. Rao, Parker A. Smith, Michaela H. Feiner, Mark Miller
  • SEED TREATMENT PROCESS FOR LARGE LIQUID VOLUMES
    Publication number: 20200288627
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of treated seeds. Generally, the processes described herein include providing seeds in a seed treatment apparatus. The seeds are contacted with a liquid seed treatment, thereby producing wetted seeds. The wetted seeds are dried simultaneously with the application of the liquid seed treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Michaela H. Feiner, Vikram P. Mehrotra, Sudabathula R. Rao, Kali C. Williams
  • PROCESSES FOR THE PREPARATION OF TREATED SEEDS
    Publication number: 20180263173
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of treated seeds. Generally, the processes described herein comprise contacting a seed with a liquid seed treatment composition, thereby producing a wetted seed. The processes further comprise contacting the wetted seed with a dry powder comprising an effect pigment, thereby producing a treated seed having a coating comprising the effect pigment. In some instances, the treated seeds may exhibit an attractive visual appearance and good flowability through manufacturing, distribution, and planting equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Vikram P. Mehrotra, Sudabathula R. Rao, Parker A. Smith, Michaela H. Feiner, Mark Miller