US3999973A
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C. malvarum spore concentrate, formulation, and agricultural process
Assignee: University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Filing: 1975-06-19
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Granted: 1976-12-28
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Expires: 1995-06-19
Abstract
Abstract Preparation of C. malvarum spores, spore concentrates and agricultural formulations for use as a mycoherbicide by application onto undesired vegetation; e.g., teaweed or to the situs of the undesirable vegetation, controlling the undesired vegetation in cropland and other locales where the presence of the vegetation is undesired.
Inventors
- 👤 George E. Templeton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:23
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12N; C12N3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A composition for agricultural application for controlling undesirable vegetation comprising Colletotrichum malvarum spores in association with an agricultural carrier having a spore concentration of from about 1 × 10 6 spores/ml. of carrier to about 1 × 10 9 spores/ml. of carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A composition for agricultural application for controlling undesirable vegetation comprising Colletotrichum malvarum spores in association with an agricultural carrier having a spore concentration of from about 1 × 10 6 spores/ml. of carrier to about 1 × 10 9 spores/ml. of carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process for controlling undesirable vegetation comprising the application of Colletotrichum malvarum spores onto the undesired vegetation or onto the situs of the undesired vegetation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process for controlling undesirable vegetation comprising the application of Colletotrichum malvarum spores onto the undesired vegetation or onto the situs of the undesired vegetation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the undesired vegetation is Sida spinosa L.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3849104A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-12-28 | 1980-06-28 | 1980-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-28 | 1984-06-28 | 1984-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-28 | 1988-06-28 | 1988-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |