US3707807A
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Seed coating composition
Assignee: Chevron USA Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-02
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-12-02
Abstract
Abstract Composition for treating seeds comprising an aqueous emulsion of a substantially water-soluble neutralized copolymer of an Alpha , Beta -unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and a lower alkyl acrylate and a crosslinked copolymer of vinyl acetate and a lower alkyl acrylate. These compositions enhance the germination of the seeds.
Inventors
- 👤 T Graves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:17
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C1/00; A01C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
The coated seed of claim 1 in which the Alpha , Beta -unsaturated monocarboxylic acid is acrylic acid or Alpha -methyl-acrylic acid, the lower alkyl acrylate of the substantially water-soluble copolymer is a lower alkyl ester of acrylic acid or a lower alkyl ester of Alpha -methylacrylic acid and the lower alkyl acrylate of the crosslinked copolymer is the methyl ester of acrylic acid or the methyl ester of Alpha -methylacrylic acid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
The coated seed of claim 1 wherein the seed coating is about 0.001 to 5 mils thick.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3545129A
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US3598565A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |