Patents by Inventor Thomas F. McPartland

Thomas F. McPartland 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).

  • Alkali lignin based pesticide phytotoxicity reducing composition
    Patent number: 4381194
    Abstract: A method for protecting crops from injury caused by the application of herbicides and fungicides has been discovered, the method comprising applying to the crops in combination with the pesticide a phytotoxicity reducing amount of a water-insoluble, non-sulfonated alkali lignin. A water-insoluble, non-sulfonated alkali lignin based spray tank mix additive is provided which, when mixed with the pesticide prior to application, reduces the phytotoxic effect of the pesticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1983
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Humbert T. DelliColli, Thomas F. McPartland, Walter A. Bauer