Patents by Inventor Terrance M. Cannan
Terrance M. Cannan 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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Patent number: 9451767Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising dicamba and a drift control agent; to a method for preparing a tank mix, which comprises the step of contacting water and said composition, and optionally further pesticides; to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or unde-sired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or the crop plants and/or their environment; and finally to a use of the alkoxylate of the formula (I) as defined below for reducing the wind drift of an aqueous composition comprising a pesticide.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Marc Nolte, Wen Xu, Steven Bowe, Maarten Staal, Terrance M. Cannan
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Publication number: 20150210723Abstract: The present invention relates to a salt comprising an anionic pesticide and a cationic polyamine of the formula (A) or (B) as described in the description. The invention further relates to an agrochemical composition comprising said salt. It also relates to a method for preparing said salt comprising combining the pesticide in its neutral form or as salt, and the polyamine in its neutral form or as salt. In addition, the invention relates to a method of combating harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi. It also relates to a method of controlling undesired vegetation. Finally, the invention relates to seed comprising said salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Wen XU, Paul Ch. KIERKUS, Steven BRUNT, Steven BOWE, Adam HIXSON, Terrance M. CANNAN
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Publication number: 20150181865Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjuvant comprising a sugar-based surfactant; a drift control agent and/or a humectant; and an alkoxylate, wherein the alkoxylate is an amine alkoxylate (A) or a quaternized derivative (AQ) of the amine alkoxylate (A) as defined below. It further relates to a method of preparing said adjuvant by contacting the sugar-based surfactant; the drift control agent and/or the humectant; and the amine alkoxylate (A) or the quaternized derivative (AQ) of the amine alkoxylate (A); and to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the tank mix according is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or the crop plants and/or their environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Marc Nolte, Paul Klingelhoefer, Matthias Bratz, Mariano Ignacio Etcheverry, Steven Bowe, John Frihauf, Walter Thomas, Chad Brommer, Terrance M. Cannan, Maarten Staal
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Publication number: 20150173354Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising dicamba and a drift control agent; to a method for preparing a tank mix, which comprises the step of contacting water and said composition, and optionally further pesticides; to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or unde-sired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or the crop plants and/or their environment; and finally to a use of the alkoxylate of the formula (I) as defined below for reducing the wind drift of an aqueous composition comprising a pesticide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Marc Nolte, Wen Xu, Steven Bowe, Maarten Staal, Terrance M. Cannan
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Patent number: 8987167Abstract: The present invention relates to a salt comprising an anionic pesticide and a cationic polyamine of the formula (A) or (B) as described in the description. The invention further relates to an agrochemical composition comprising said salt. It also relates to a method for preparing said salt comprising combining the pesticide in its neutral form or as salt, and the polyamine in its neutral form or as salt. In addition, the invention relates to a method of combating harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi. It also relates to a method of controlling undesired vegetation. Finally, the invention relates to seed comprising said salt.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Wen Xu, Paul Ch. Kierkus, Steven Brunt, Steven Bowe, Adam Hixson, Terrance M. Cannan
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Publication number: 20150051078Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a tank mix, which comprises the step of contacting a glyphosate formulation, water, and a tank mix adjuvant, wherein the tank mix adjuvant comprises a base selected from a carbonate or an alkali salt of a phosphate, and wherein the tank mix adjuvant is present in form of an aqueous liquid, which contains at least 50 g/l of the base, or in form of a particulate solid, which contains at least 10 wt % of the base, wherein the tank mix has a tank mix acidity of at least pH 8.0, and wherein the tankmix contains at least 50 wt % water. The invention also relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the tank mix is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or the crop plants and/or their environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Marc Nolte, Gerhard Genari, Paul Klingelhoefer, Mariano Ignacio Etcheverry, Steven Bowe, John Frihauf, Chad Brommer, Terrance M. Cannan, Walter Thomas, Maarten Staal
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Publication number: 20150051076Abstract: The present invention relates to q method for preparing a tank mix, which comprises the step of contacting a pesticide formulation, water, and a tank mix adjuvant, wherein the tank mix adjuvant comprises a base selected from a carbonate and/or a phosphate, and wherein the tank mix adjuvant is present in form of a particulate solid, which contains at least 10 wt % of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Marc Nolte, Gerhard Genari, Paul Klingelhoefer, Mariano Ignacio Etcheverry, Steven Bowe, John Frihauf, Chad Brommer, Terrance M. Cannan, Walter Thomas, Maarten Staal
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Publication number: 20150051077Abstract: The present invention relates to q method for preparing a tank mix, which comprises the step of contacting a pesticide formulation, water, and a tank mix adjuvant, wherein the tank mix adjuvant comprises a base, which contains a mixture of an alkali salt of carbonate and an alkali salt of hydrogencarbonate, and wherein the tank mix adjuvant is present in form of an aqueous liquid, which contains at least 50 g/l of the base, or in form of a particulate solid, which contains at least 10 wt % of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Marc Nolte, Gerhard Genari, Paul Klingelhoeffer, Mariano Ignacio Etcheverry, Steven Bowe, John Frihauf, Chad Brommer, Terrance M. Cannan, Walter Thomas, Maarten Staal
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Publication number: 20150031539Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a tank mix, which comprises the step of contacting a pesticide formulation, water, and a tank mix adjuvant, wherein the tank mix adjuvant comprises an alkyl polyglucoside and a base selected from a carbonate and/or a phosphate, and wherein the tank mix adjuvant is present in form of an aqueous liquid, which contains at least 50 g/l of the base, or in form of a particulate solid, which contains at least 10 wt % of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Marc Nolte, Gerhard Genari, Paul Klingelhoefer, Mariano Ignacio Etcheverry, Steven Bowe, John Frihauf, Chad Brommer, Terrance M. Cannan, Walter Thomas, Maarten Staal
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Patent number: 8709975Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous flowable concentrate compositions of a microencapsulated dinitroanline herbicide, in particular pendimethalin, which are flowable and have improved storage stability. The compositions contain: i. 50 to 400 g/l of a dinitroaniline herbicide in the form of microcapsules comprising a core material containing the dinitroaniline herbicide, in particular pendimethalin, and a polymeric wall material, the microcapsules being dispersed in an aqueous phase; ii. 100 to 500 g/l of a glyphosate salt which is dissolved in the aqueous phase and iii. at least one anionic surface-active substance.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Terrance M. Cannan, Paul Ch. Kierkus
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Patent number: 8703650Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid suspension concentrate formulations for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of the crystalline anhydrate; at least one diluent selected from: hydrocarbon solvents having a boiling point of at least 100° C.; and C1-C8-alkyl esters of C8-C26-fatty acids, mono- and di-C1-C4-alkyl amides of C8-C26-fatty acids; at least two different non-ionic surfactants selected from poly-ethoxylate-co-C3-C4-alkoxylates of C3-C20-alkanols, polyethoxylates of C8-C22-alkanols, polyester-polyoxyethylene block copolymers, polyethoxylates of mono-, di- or tristyryl phenols and polyethoxylates of vegetable oils; and at least one anionic surfactant selected from C1-C16-alkylarene sulfonates.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Klaus Kolb, Wolfgang Gregori, Bernd Sievernich, Michael Krapp, Jörg Steuerwald, Heidi Emilia Saxell, Steven Bowe, Rex Liebl, Terrance M. Cannan
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Publication number: 20140080706Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling undesired vegetation, and/or phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired insect attack and/or regulating the growth of plants, which comprises the steps of A) preparing an aqueous tank mix which has a tank mix acidity of at least pH 5.0 comprising contacting a pesticide formulation, water, a base, and optionally an auxiliary; and B) allowing a pesticidal effective amount of said tank mix to act on crops, their habitat, on the undesired vegetation, on the respective pests, and/or on seed of said crops. It also relates to a use of a base for preparing an aqueous tank mix as defined in any of claims 1 to 10 which a tank mix acidity of at least pH 5.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Gerhard Schnabel, Marc Nolte, Mariano Ignacio Etcheverry, Gerhard Genari, Thomas Kröhl, Matthias Bratz, Terrance M. Cannan, Steven Bowe, Chad Brommer, John Frihauf, Charles W. Finch, Walter Thomas
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Patent number: 8653002Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous suspension concentrate formulation for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of its crystalline anhydrate; at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from polyoxyethylene-polyoxy-C3-C4-alkylene block copolymers; at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one arylsulfonate group; and water; wherein the pH value of the formulation is in the range of 3 to 7.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Michael Krapp, Wolfgang Gregori, Klaus Kolb, Bernd Sievernich, Heidi Emilia Saxell, Joerg Steuerwald, Steven Bowe, Rex Liebl, Terrance M. Cannan
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Publication number: 20120302444Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid suspension concentrate formulations for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of the crystalline anhydrate; at least one diluent selected from: hydrocarbon solvents having a boiling point of at least 100° C.; and C1-C8-alkyl esters of C8-C26-fatty acids, mono- and di-C1-C4-alkyl amides of C8-C26-fatty acids; at least two different non-ionic surfactants selected from poly-ethoxylate-co-C3-C4-alk0xylat.es of C3-C20-alkanols, polyethoxylates of C8-C22-alkanols, polyester-polyoxyethylene block copolymers, polyethoxylates of mono-, di- or tristyryl phenols and polyethoxylates of vegetable oils; and at least one anionic surfactant selected from C1-C16-alkylarene sulfonates.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Klaus Kolb, Wolfgang Gregori, Bernd Sievernich, Michael Krapp, Jörg Steuerwald, Heidi Emilia Saxell, Steven Bowe, Rex Liebl, Terrance M. Cannan
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Publication number: 20120184434Abstract: The present invention relates to a salt comprising an anionic pesticide and a cationic polyamine of the formula (A) or (B) as described in the description. The invention further relates to an agrochemical composition comprising said salt. It also relates to a method for preparing said salt comprising combining the pesticide in its neutral form or as salt, and the polyamine in its neutral form or as salt. In addition, the invention relates to a method of combating harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi. It also relates to a method of controlling undesired vegetation. Finally, the invention relates to seed comprising said salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Wen Xu, Paul Ch. Kierkus, Steven Brunt, Steven Bowe, Adam Hixson, Terrance M. Cannan
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Publication number: 20120149577Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous suspension concentrate formulation for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of its crystalline anhydrate; at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from polyoxyethylene-polyoxy-C3-C4-alkylene block copolymers; at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one arylsulfonate group; and water; wherein the pH value of the formulation is in the range of 3 to 7.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Michael Krapp, Wolfgang Gregori, Klaus Kolb, Bernd Sievernich, Heidi Emilia Saxell, Joerg Steuerwald, Steven Bowe, Rex Liebl, Terrance M. Cannan
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Publication number: 20110251064Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous flowable concentrate compositions of a microencapsulated dinitroanline herbicide, in particular pendimethalin, which are flowable and have improved storage stability. The compositions contain: i. 50 to 400 g/l of a dinitroaniline herbicide in the form of microcapsules comprising a core material containing the dinitroaniline herbicide, in particular pendimethalin, and a polymeric wall material, the microcapsules being dispersed in an aqueous phase; ii. 100 to 500 g/l of a glyphosate salt which is dissolved in the aqueous phase and iii. at least one anionic surface-active substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Terrance M. Cannan, Paul Ch. Kierkus
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Publication number: 20080207445Abstract: Processes for preparing a microcapsule composition, microcapsules prepared thereby and uses therefor, the processes comprising: providing a mixture comprising: (i) at least one water immiscible component selected from the group consisting of water immiscible solvents, water immiscible active ingredients, and combinations thereof, and (ii) at least one water immiscible surfactant; adding a water absorbing component to the mixture to form a second mixture; homogenizing the second mixture such that dispersed particles having a median particle size of less than 2 ?m are formed; combining the second mixture and a first microcapsule wall forming monomer to form a third mixture; combining the third mixture and an aqueous mixture comprising a water soluble salt and a water soluble emulsifier to form a fourth mixture; and combining the fourth mixture with a second microcapsule wall forming monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Robin Dexter, Michael J. Tomasik, Terrance M. Cannan
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Patent number: 6410783Abstract: The present invention is a method of producing dry, alkali metal or ammonium carboxylic acid salt particles. In accordance with the invention, a molten carboxylic acid is mixed with a solution of an alkali metal-containing or ammonium-containing alkaline compound and the carboxylic acid and alkaline compound are reacted to form the carboxylic acid salt. Water is then removed from the carboxylic acid salt to produce dry, carboxylic acid salt particles. The feed ratio of the molten carboxylic acid and the alkaline compound is controlled to neutralize the carboxylic acid in the process.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Rodger E. Peterson, Terrance M. Cannan, Rudolph E. Lisa
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Patent number: T101902Abstract: A seed treater composition is disclosed for use in application as an aqueous slurry to plant seeds to protect seeds and seedlings against plant pests, which composition comprises 15% to 50% by weight of 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuran-7-yl methylcarbamate pest control agent, 0.5% to 15% by weight of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer emulsion adhesive sticker having a high solids content of 60% to 70% and a viscosity of 0.5 to 4.0 Pa.s at 25.degree. C., and, to 100%, one or more suspending agents and surface active agents, water, and, optionally, other diluents, adjuvants, or other additives as desired.Disclosed also is a method of protecting plant seeds and seedlings against crop pests, which comprises applying to the seeds the disclosed seed treater composition, and drying the treated seeds to remove excess liquid and to form an adherent coating on the seeds, the pest control agent being dispersed in the adherent coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1981Date of Patent: June 1, 1982Inventors: Terrance M. Cannan, Lloyd A. McDonald