This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLC. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Barbara Houston: Agrochemical Formulation Inventor
Introduction
Barbara Houston is an inventor based in Greenville, South Carolina. Her patent work addresses agrochemical formulations designed to reduce spray drift while delivering herbicides to crops. She is associated with Ethox Chemicals, LLC.
Latest Patents
Houston is named on 1 patent: “HPPD and PPO Agrochemical Formulations Containing Drift Reduction Technologies.” The patent describes an improved agrochemical formulation and a method for treating crops. The formulation includes at least one herbicide from either the 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) herbicide group or the protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO)-inhibiting herbicide group, together with an organic drift control agent.
Career Highlights
Houston’s listed patent reflects work on combining herbicide formulations with drift-control technology. The invention focuses on crop treatment and reducing the movement of agrochemical spray beyond its intended application area.
Collaborations
Her listed coworkers include John Hemminghaus and John M. Moyer IV. The available information identifies these colleagues but does not specify their roles in the patent.
Conclusion
Barbara Houston’s patent work connects agrochemical formulation design with drift-reduction technology for crop treatment.
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