Patents by Inventor Thomas Martin Stevenson

Thomas Martin Stevenson 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).

  • Publication number: 20160068509
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, (N-oxides), and salts thereof, wherein A, R1, R2 Q and J are are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: THOMAS MARTIN STEVENSON, MATTHEW JAMES CAMPBELL
  • Patent number: 9173400
    Abstract: This invention pertains to methods for protecting a propagule or a plant grown therefrom from invertebrate pests comprising contacting the propagule or the locus of the propagule with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also relates to propagules treated with a compound of Formula I and compositions comprising a Formula I compound for coating propagules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard Alan Berger, Isaac Billy Annan, George Philip Lahm, John Lindsey Flexner, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9161540
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides and suitable salts thereof wherein R1 is Me, Cl, Br or F; R2 is F, Cl, Br, C1-C4 haloalkyl or C1-C4 haloalkoxy; R3 is F, Cl or Br; R4 is H; C1-C4 alkyl, C3-C4 alkenyl, C3-C4 alkynyl, C3-C5 cycloalkyl, or C4-C6 cycloalkylalkyl, each optionally substituted with one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, SMe, S(O)Me, S(O)2Me, and OMe; R5 is H or Me; R6 is H, F or Cl; and R7 is H, F or Cl. Also disclosed are methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide thereof or a suitable salt of the compound (e.g., as a composition described herein).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Kenneth Andrew Hughes, George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20150284343
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, R1, Q and J are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew James Campbell, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9113630
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention further relates to a benzoxazinone compound of Formula 10 wherein R4 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure, useful for preparation of a compound of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Stephen Frederick McCann, Kanu Maganbhai Patel, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9084422
    Abstract: This invention provides a compositions and methods of using biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure, to protect genetically modified plants and their environment. An effective amount of at least one additional biological agent can be combined with the compound of Formula 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9078437
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising a first compound selected from Formula 1, an N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof; and a second compound selected from pyrethroids, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9049862
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising a a compound selected from Formula 1, an N-oxide and an agriculturally suitable salt thereof; and pymetrozine, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9049861
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising a first compound selected from Formula 1, an N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof; and a second compound selected from insecticidal macrocyclic lactones, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9029365
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising a first compound selected from Formula 1, an N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof; and a second compound selected from neonicotinoids, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20150126364
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q is and Z1, Z2, J1, J2, M, R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, R2c, R2d, R14 and R14a are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: E I Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Thomas Francis Pahutski, JR., Matthew James Campbell, Dominic Ming-Tak Chan, Jeffrey Keith Long, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20150105252
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling the growth of undesired vegetation comprising contacting the vegetation or its environment with a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, R1, Q and J are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed is a method wherein the compound of Formula 1 (i.e. in a herbicidally effective amount) is comprised in a herbicidal composition further comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solid diluents and liquid diluents. Also disclosed are compound of Formula 1 (including all stereoisomers), including N-oxides and salts thereof, their use as herbicides wherein A, R1, Q and J are as defined in the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: THOMAS MARTIN STEVENSON
  • Patent number: 8937089
    Abstract: Disclosed are mixtures and compositions for controlling invertebrate pests relating to combinations comprising (a) 3-bromo-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide, and its N-oxides, and suitable salts thereof and a component (b) wherein the component (b) is at least one compound or agent selected from neonicotinoids, cholinesterase inhibitors, sodium channel modulators, chitin synthesis inhibitors, ecdysone agonists, lipid biosynthesis inhibitors, macrocyclic lactones, GABA-regulated chloride channel blockers, juvenile hormone mimics, ryanodine receptor ligands, octopamine receptor ligands, mitochondrial electron transport inhibitors, nereistoxin analogs, pyridalyl, flonicamid, pymetrozine, dieldrin, metaflumizone, biological agents, and suitable salts of the foregoing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Isaac Billy Annan, John Lindsey Flexner, Hector Eduardo Portillo, George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 8921400
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition comprising a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure, and an effective amount of at least one fungicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 8835427
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1 and Formula 1A including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein E, Y1, Y2, Y3, G, J, X1 and X2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 or Formula 1A and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Andris Juris Liepa, Robert James Pasteris, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20140140973
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention further relates to a bezoxazinone compound of Formula 10 wherein R4 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure, useful for preparation of a compound of Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: GEORGE PHILIP LAHM, Stephen Frederick McCann, Kanu Maganbhai Patel, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20140141972
    Abstract: This invention pertains to methods for protecting a propagule or a plant grown therefrom from invertebrate pests comprising contacting the propagule or the locus of the propagule with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also relates to propagules treated with a compound of Formula I and compositions comprising a Formula I compound for coating propagules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: RICHARD ALAN BERGER, Isaac Billy Annan, George Philip Lahm, John Lindsey Flexner, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 8697734
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention further relates to a benzoxazinone compound of Formula 10 wherein R4 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure, useful for preparation of a compound of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Stephen Frederick McCann, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20140030243
    Abstract: This invention provides a compositions and methods of using biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure, to protect genetically modified plants and their environment. An effective amount of at least one additional biological agent can be combined with the compound of Formula 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company
    Inventors: George Philip Lahm, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson
  • Patent number: 8637552
    Abstract: This invention pertains to methods for protecting a propagule or a plant grown therefrom from invertebrate pests comprising contacting the propagule or the locus of the propagule with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also relates to propagules treated with a compound of Formula I and compositions comprising a Formula I compound for coating propagules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Richard Alan Berger, Isaac Billy Annan, George Philip Lahm, John Lindsey Flexner, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson