Gerald J Vasek

US Patent:

20030171241, Sep 11, 2003

Filed:

Mar 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/095596

Inventors:

Mark Henneberry - El Paso IL, US
Joshua Snively - Winter Haven FL, US
Gerald Vasek - Westmont IL, US
Rathin Datta - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

C11D017/00

US Classification:

510/417000, 510/407000, 510/463000

Abstract:

A solvent that is biodegradable, provides effective solvency for a broad range of tasks and is generally benign to human health is disclosed. This solvent is a mixture of a lactate ester and d-limonene.

US Patent:

20060172890, Aug 3, 2006

Filed:

Dec 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/300183

Inventors:

Rathin Datta - Chicago IL, US
Gerald Vasek - Westmont IL, US
Linda Pasieta - Woodridge IL, US

International Classification:

A01N 43/54
A01N 25/02

US Classification:

504240000, 504362000

Abstract:

A liquid concentrate formulation of a plant growth regulator, such as a gibberellin, dissolved in a blended solvent comprised of a C1 to C4 ester of lactic acid and a C2 to C6 polyhydric alcohol is disclosed. Use of the concentrate is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20060199736, Sep 7, 2006

Filed:

Dec 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/320001

Inventors:

Gerald Vasek - Westmont IL, US

Assignee:

VERTEC BIOSOLVENTS, INC. - DOWNERS GROVE IL

International Classification:

A01N 37/00
A01N 25/00
A01N 43/02

US Classification:

504142000, 514450000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a composition and method of stabilizing a bioactive ingredient in a composition by including a Cto Calkyl lactate ester in the composition. The bioactive ingredient includes pesticides, herbicides, defoliants, safeners, desiccants, plant nutrients, fungicides, insecticides and preservatives. The stabilizing includes providing a measure of defense against alkaline hydrolysis as well as solubilizing the bioactive ingredient; both of which serve to prolong the shelf-life and efficacy of the bioactive.