US3894860A
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Inhibiting crown growth on pineapple fruit
Assignee: Rhone Poulenc Nederland BV
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Filing: 1973-11-20
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1993-11-20
Abstract
Abstract Alpha-(3-chlorophenoxy)-propionic acid, its salts, esters, or amides applied to developing pineapple fruit inhibits the growth of the crown and increases the size and weight of the fruit without injuring the fruit.
Inventors
- 👤 Anson Richard Cooke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N39/00; A01N39/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CROWN ON A GROWING PINEAPPLE FRUIT AND INCREASING THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE PINEAPPLE FRUIT WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING TO THE PLANT, AFTER FLOWERING AND AT LEAST 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO HARVESTING, AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF A COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA: (3-(CL-)PHENYL)-O-CH(-CH3)-CO-A WHEREIN A IS A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF OH, NH2, NHR1,NR1R2, OR3 AND OX WHEREIN R1, R2, AND R3 ARE EACH INDEPENDENTLY ALKYL RADCALS OF FROM 1 TO 4 ARBON ATOMS AND X IS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF AN AMMONIUM AND AN ALKALI METAL ION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CROWN ON A GROWING PINEAPPLE FRUIT AND INCREASING THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE PINEAPPLE FRUIT WHICH COMPRISES APPLYING TO THE PLANT, AFTER FLOWERING AND AT LEAST 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO HARVESTING, AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF A COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA: (3-(CL-)PHENYL)-O-CH(-CH3)-CO-A WHEREIN A IS A MEMBER SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF OH, NH2, NHR1,NR1R2, OR3 AND OX WHEREIN R1, R2, AND R3 ARE EACH INDEPENDENTLY ALKYL RADCALS OF FROM 1 TO 4 ARBON ATOMS AND X IS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF AN AMMONIUM AND AN ALKALI METAL ION.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
46 words
A method for controlling the development of the crown on a growing pineapple fruit and increasing the size and weight of the pineapple fruit, which comprises applying to the plant, after flowering and at least 2 months prior to harvesting, an effective amount of alpha-(3-chlorophenoxy)-propionic acid.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
46 words
A method for controlling the development of the crown on a growing pineapple fruit and increasing the size and weight of the pineapple fruit, which comprises applying to the plant, after flowering and at least 2 months prior to harvesting, an effective amount of alpha-(3-chlorophenoxy)-propionic acid.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
45 words
A method for controlling the development of the crown on a growing pineapple fruit and increasing the sIze and weight of the pineapple fruit which comprises applying to the plant, after flowering and at least 2 months prior to harvesting, an effective amount of alpha-(3-chlorophenoxy)-propionamide.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
45 words
A method for controlling the development of the crown on a growing pineapple fruit and increasing the sIze and weight of the pineapple fruit which comprises applying to the plant, after flowering and at least 2 months prior to harvesting, an effective amount of alpha-(3-chlorophenoxy)-propionamide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the effective amount is from about 0.1 to about 5 pounds per acre.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the effective amount is from about 0.1 to about 5 pounds per acre.
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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |