Patents by Inventor Vernon B. Langston

Vernon B. Langston 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: 9439424
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Louise A. Brinkworth, Richard K. Mann, Marc L. Fisher, Vanelle F. Peterson, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Mary B. Halstvedt
  • Patent number: 9320274
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters
  • Patent number: 9307762
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) fluoroxypyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) fluoroxypyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Daniel Ovalle, Eduardo Posada
  • Patent number: 9137994
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) triclopyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) triclopyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Daniel Ovalle, Eduardo Posada
  • Publication number: 20140094365
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) triclopyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) triclopyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Daniel Ovalle, Eduardo Posada
  • Publication number: 20140094364
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Louise A. Brinkworth, Richard K. Mann, Marc L. Fisher, Vanelle F. Peterson, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Mary B. Halstvedt
  • Publication number: 20140094366
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) fluoroxypyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) fluoroxypyr, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Daniel Ovalle, Eduardo Posada
  • Publication number: 20140066305
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) aminocyclopyrachlor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Mann, Louise A. Brinkworth, Vanelle F. Peterson, Marc L. Fisher, Vernon B. Langston, Robert A. Masters