US3652255A
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Agents for retarding the growth of plants and changing their habit
Assignee: BASF SE
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Filing: 1969-09-03
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1989-09-03
Abstract
Abstract Sulfonium salts and a method of retarding plant growth with said sulfonium salts.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Osieka
- 👤 Karl-Heinz Koenig
- 👤 Johann Jung
- 👤 Harry Distler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N33/00; A01N33/16; A01N33/18; A01N33/20; A01N33/22; A01N2300/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
19 words
A process for retarding the growth of plants which comprises bringing into contact with said plants Beta -hydroxyethyl-n-butylmethylsulfonium iodide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sulfonium compound is Beta -hydroxyethyldimethylsulfonium iodide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sulfonium compound is Beta -chloroethyldimethylsulfonium iodide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein said plants or seeds thereof and said sulfonium compound are brought into contact by applying said compound to soil containing said plants or seeds.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |