Patents by Inventor Zenon J. Woznica

Zenon J. Woznica 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).

  • High-pH oil based adjuvant blend for enhancing efficacy of pesticides
    Patent number: 6689720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a homogenous adjuvant blend for use in spray carriers containing herbicides. The homogenous adjuvant blend includes an oil, a pH adjuster, and nonionic surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: NDSU-Research Foundation
    Inventors: Zenon J. Woznica, Calvin Messersmith, John Nalewaja
  • Surfactant-ammonium sulfate adjuvant composition for enhancing efficacy of herbicides
    Patent number: 6645914
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid homogenous adjuvant blends that include a liquid iminodipropionate amphoteric surfactant, ammonium sulfate and water. The liquid homogenous adjuvant blends are used in spray carrier containing herbicides for conytrol of weeds or other undesired vegetation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: NDSU-Research Foundation
    Inventors: Zenon J. Woznica, John Nalewaja, Calvin Messersmith, Edward Szelezniak
  • Adjuvant blend for enhancing efficacy of pesticides
    Patent number: 6642178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a homogenous adjuvant blend for use in spray carriers containing herbicides. The homogenous adjuvant blend includes a nitrogen fertilizer, a pH adjuster, modified vegetable oil, and a blend of nonionic surfactants having high, intermediate, and low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: North Dakota State University
    Inventors: Zenon J. Woznica, Calvin Messersmith, John Nalewaja
  • Adjuvant blend for enhancing efficacy of pesticides
    Publication number: 20030125211
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a homogenous adjuvant blend for use in spray carriers containing herbicides. The homogenous adjuvant blend includes a nitrogen fertilizer, a pH adjuster, modified vegetable oil, and a blend of nonionic surfactants having high, intermediate, and low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: North Dakota State University
    Inventors: Zenon J. Woznica, Calvin Messersmith, John Nalewaja
  • High-pH oil based adjuvant blend for enhancing efficacy of pesticides
    Publication number: 20030104947
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a homogenous adjuvant blend for use in spray carriers containing herbicides. The homogenous adjuvant blend includes an oil, a pH adjuster, and nonionic surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: North Dakora State University
    Inventors: Zenon J. Woznica, Calvin Messersmith, John Nalewaja