Bayer had nine patents in robotics during Q1 2024. Bayer AG filed patents in Q1 2024 for agrochemical compositions and agricultural adjuvant compositions designed for foliar application, low spray volumes, and use with various spraying systems. These compositions are specifically formulated to control agricultural pests, weeds, and diseases, particularly on waxy leaves, while reducing drift in spray applications. GlobalData’s report on Bayer gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Bayer grant share with robotics as a theme is 55% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Agrochemical composition with improved drift, uptake and rainfastness properties (Patent ID: US20240032532A1)
The patent filed by Bayer AG pertains to agrochemical compositions designed for foliar application, particularly on waxy leaves, with reduced drift during spray applications. The formulation includes active ingredients, drift-reducing ingredients, uptake enhancing agents, rain-fast additives, carriers, and optional other formulants. The composition can be applied using various methods, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned guided vehicles (UGV), and tractor-mounted boom sprayers with different types of nozzles. The active ingredients listed in the claims include various chemicals commonly used in agriculture for pest, weed, and disease control.
The patent outlines specific details regarding the components of the agrochemical formulation, such as the concentration ranges for each ingredient, including active ingredients, drift-reducing polymers, vegetable oils, uptake enhancing agents, and rain-fast additives. The claims also specify the application rates per hectare for different types of additives, as well as the spray volumes recommended for optimal application. Additionally, the patent covers the use of the formulation in in-can formulations and provides guidelines for the concentration of additives in the spray liquid. Overall, the patent aims to provide a comprehensive solution for effective and efficient foliar application of agrochemicals, particularly on waxy leaves, while minimizing drift and ensuring proper uptake and rain-fastness of the active ingredients.
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