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Method and composition for stimulating plant growth
Assignee: Occidental Chemical Corp
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Filing: 1970-10-28
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1990-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A method is described for stimulation of plant growth employing lower aliphatic alcohols of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms as the growth stimulating agent. The alcohol may also be used in an aqueous solution. Growth stimulation is also produced by employing an aqueous alcoholic solution in which soil, in which plants have grown, or plants have been placed and removed when the lower aliphatic alcohol is no longer present.
Inventors
- 👤 George T Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:23
CPC Classifications
C; C05; C05F; C05F11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A PLANT GROWTH STIMULATING SOLUTION WHICH COMPRISES, A. MIXING A LOWER ALIPHATIC ALCOHOL WITH WATER, B. PLACING A PLANT IN SAID AQUEOUS SOLUTION FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR, REMOVING THE PLANT WHEN THE SOLUTON ISON LONGER MILKY IN APPERANCE, AND C. STORING SAID SOLUTION UNTIL THE ALCOHOL IS NO LONGER DETECTABLE IN THE SOLUTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A PLANT GROWTH STIMULATING SOLUTION WHICH COMPRISES, A. MIXING A LOWER ALIPHATIC ALCOHOL WITH WATER, B. PLACING A PLANT IN SAID AQUEOUS SOLUTION FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR, REMOVING THE PLANT WHEN THE SOLUTON ISON LONGER MILKY IN APPERANCE, AND C. STORING SAID SOLUTION UNTIL THE ALCOHOL IS NO LONGER DETECTABLE IN THE SOLUTION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the solution is aerated during step (b).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the alcohol is ethyl alcohol and is initially present in said aqueous solution in amounts of from about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight of said solution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 wherein soil is used in place of a plant in step (b).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the solution resulting from step (c) is evaporated to dryness.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the dry material is added to an aqueous solution.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
5 words
The product of claim 2.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
5 words
The product of claim 3.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
5 words
The product of claim 5.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
5 words
The product of claim 6.
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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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |