...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6133202 | Cyclohexenone oxime ether metal salts Herbicidally active cyclohexenone oxime ether metal salts of formula I ##STR1## where Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, Re, Alk and Rf are as defined in the specification disclosure, having an improved shelf... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6071861 | Dihalopropene compounds, insecticidal/acaricidal agents containing same, and intermediates for their production The dihalopropene compounds of the general formula [I ] have excellent insecticidal/acaricidal activity, so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects, mites and ticks.... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5846907 | Herbicidally active pyrazol-4-ylbenzoyl compounds Pyrazol-4-ylbenzoyl compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical, Q is a pyrazole ring and L and M are as defined in the specification, their use as herbicidal compounds and to proces... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5846906 | Herbicidally active phenyldiketone compounds Herbicidally active phenyldiketone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C1 -C6 -alkyl, C2 -C6 -alkenyl, C2 -C6 | 12/08/1998 |
| 5808135 | 2-(2,4,6-trimethyl phenyl)cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives The present invention relates to novel substituted bicyclic 2-mesityl-cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A and Q together represent alkanediyl or alkenediyl, which is in each case optionally substituted by halogen... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5756426 | Phenyl acetic acid derivatives as pesticides Described herein are compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and the isomers thereof, in which either a) X is an N atom and Y is OR11 or N(R12)R13, or b) X is CH and Y is OR11, and in which furthermore: R11 is... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5618775 | Mixtures of optically active cyclohexenone oxime ethers, their preparation, intermediates for this purpose and their use as herbicides Mixtures of optically active cyclohexenone oxime ethers having R- and S-configuration in the oxime ether moiety of the formula I ##STR1## (R1 =C1 -C6 -alkyl; ##STR2## X=C1-C.sub.4 -alkyl, C1... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5574000 | Cyclohexenone oxime ethers, their preparation and their use as herbicides Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R1 is C1 -C6 -alkyl, A is substituted or unsubstituted C4 -alkylene or C4 -alkenylene, X is nitro, cyano, halogen, C1 -C | 11/12/1996 |
| 5563114 | Cyclohexenone oxime ethers, their preparation, intermediates for their preparation and their use as herbicides Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R1 is alkyl, A is unsubstituted or substituted C3 -, C5 - or C6 -alkylene or C3 -, C5 - or C6 -alkenylene, X is... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5514642 | Cyclohexenone oxime ethers, their preparation and their use Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1##... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5407902 | Methoxyiminoacetic acid derivative and agricultural/horticultural fungicide containing the same as active ingredient A methoxyiminoacetic acid derivative represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; A represents a... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5228896 | Cyclohexenone oxime ethers, their preparation, intermediates for their preparation and their use as herbicides Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## (R1 =C1 -C6 -alkyl; A=substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or alkenylene; Z=a 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaromatic structure; X=substituted or unsubstituted amino, n... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5213606 | 4-carboxy-2-aryloxyphenoxyalkyl substituted heterocycles useful as herbicidal agents 4-Carboxy-2-aryloxyphenoxyalkyl substituted heterocycle compounds which are effective for the selective control of grass weed species in the presence of crops are described. Also described are a method for the selective herbicidal use of the compounds and... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5192357 | Acrylate fungicides The invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein W, D, R1, R2, R3, x, m, n and p are as defined in the description. The compound have valuable pesticidal activity especially against fungi, insects, nemat... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5068394 | Herbicidal (hetero)aryloxynaphthalene derivatives and intermediates therefor Herbicidal (hetero)aryloxynaphthalene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X is N or --C--R5, R1, R2, R4 and R5 are hydrogen or halogen or R1 may be cyano or trifluoromethyl, R... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5022914 | Cyclohexenone oxime ethers, their preparation and their use as herbicides Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R1 is C1 -C6 -alkyl, A is substituted or unsubstituted C4 -alkylene or C4 -alkenylene, X is nitro, cyano, halogen, C1 -C4 | 06/11/1991 |
| 4976770 | Herbicidal and plant growth regulant activity of glyoxylates 12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3]dioxocin-6-carboxylic acid and certain derivatives thereof (glyoxylates) exhibit plant growth regulant and herbicidal activity when applied to a plant locus.... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4865641 | Herbicidal new thiazolyl ether and thioether derivatives Herbicidally active compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 represents hydrogen or alkyl, R2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, with the proviso that R1 and R2 do not simultaneously represent hydrogen, X repres... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4808750 | Fluorophenoxyphenoxypropionates and derivatives thereof Novel fluorophenoxyphenoxypropionates and derivatives thereof possess herbicidal activity selectively in the presence of broadleaf crops. Preemergent and postemergent applications are contemplated.... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4671816 | Acetylene compounds, their preparation and their use for regulating plant growth Acetylene compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2 and X have the meanings given in the description, a process for their preparation and their use for regulating plant growth.... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4668700 | Pest-combating agents Substituted aminoketals of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 to R4 are various organic radicals and R2 may also be hydrogen, are fungicidally active. Some of the compounds are new.... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4648895 | Oxime ethers, the preparation thereof, compositions containing them and use thereof The invention relates to oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, each of R1 and R2 is hydrogen or C1 -C4 alkyl each of R3 and R4 is hydrogen, halogen, C1 ... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4602933 | Phenylurea herbicides Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein D is hydrogen, halogen, (halo)alkyl or (halo)alkoxy; R is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy and R1 is the hydrocarbyl residue of a saturated oxygen-heterocyclic alcohol, are useful as herbicides.... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4602934 | Anilide herbicides Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein D is hydrogen, halogen, (halo)alkyl or (halo)alkoxy; R is alkyl or is cycloalkyl optionally 1-substituted by alkyl or halogen and R1 is the hydrocarbyl residue of a saturated oxygen-heterocyc... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4600433 | Herbicidal 2-haloacetamides The disclosure herein relates to 2-haloacetamides substituted on the amide nitrogen atom with certain specific alkenyl and alkoxyalkyl radicals. These acetamides are useful as herbicides.... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4525201 | Oxaspiro alkane and alkene ether herbicides The present invention is directed to novel compounds of formulas I or II ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted unsaturated group containing up to 4 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 10 carbon atoms, a secondary alkyl group co... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4494983 | Chloroacetic acid cyclohexylamides, their preparation, their use for controlling weeds and agents for this use Novel chloroacetic acid cyclohexylamides of the formula I ##STR1## where R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings given in the description, their preparation and their use as herbicides.... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4490165 | Meta-(phenylalkoxy)phenyl-N-methoxy-N-methylurea compounds, methods for preparing same and herbicidal use thereof There are provided certain substituted phenylalkoxyphenylurea compounds, methods for the preparation thereof, and methods for the selective control of dicotyledonous and certain monocotyledonous plants in the presence of agronomic crops.... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4478634 | Heterocyclic amides of phenoxyphenoxyalkanoic acids This invention discloses compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R1 is alkyl; R2 is selected from the group consi... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4474596 | Xylite derivatives, methods for their production as well as compositions containing them having growth regulatory activity for plants The invention concerns new xylite derivatives, methods for the production of these compounds as well as compositions containing them having growth regulatory activity for plants.... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4468242 | Oxime derivatives for promoting the growth of soybeans The invention relates to oximes of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2 and m is 0 or 1, and wherein Ar is a phenyl radical ##STR2## a naphthyl radical substituted by R2 and R3, a 5- to 10-membered heterocyclic radic... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4465502 | Herbicidal N-haloacetyl-2-substituted-6-acylanilines Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is halo; m and n are 0 or 1; R1 and R3 are hydrogen, alkyl or are joined to form a carbocyclic ring; R2 and R4 are hydrogen or alkyl; R5 and R6 | 08/14/1984 |
| 4465503 | Diphenyl ether derivatives, process for preparing the same and herbicidal compositions containing the same There are presented new diphenyl ether derivatives having a substituent selected from a halogen atom, a trifluoromethyl group and a methoxy group at the 4-position in one phenyl moiety, having optionally also halo-substituents at the 2- and 6-positions, a... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4453966 | Carbaminic acid esters with herbicidal properties Novel carbaminic acid phenyl esters of the general formula ##STR1## are described, in which R1 is C1 -C2 -alkoxy-C1 -C2 -alkyl, di-C1 -C2 -alkoxy-C1 -C2 -al... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4422864 | Cyclohexanedione derivatives, their preparation and herbicides containing them Cyclohexanedione derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## where R1 is alkyl, R2 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or haloalkenyl, X is alkylene, n is 0 or 1, Y is a heterocyclic radical and Z is hydrogen or methoxycarbonyl, and salt... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4402729 | Heterocyclic amides of phenoxyphenoxyalkanoic acids This invention discloses compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen or trifluoromethyl; Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro and cyano; R1 is alkyl; R2 is selected from the group consis... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4402728 | Heterocyclic anilines This application discloses compounds of the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein each X is independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur; m is 0 or 1; R is alkyl. Each R1 is independently selected from the group con... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4397677 | Dioxolane substituted 2,6-dinitroanilines This invention discloses new chemical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is alkyl; R2 and R3 are hydrogen or alkyl; and X is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and haloalkyl, and their utility as he... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4381935 | Oximecarbamate derivatives, and their production and use Oximecarbamate derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is methyl or methoxy, R2 is lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, methylenedioxy, methylthio, halogen or trifluoromethyl, R3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, X and Z ar... | 05/03/1983 |
| 4349378 | Compounds useful as pesticides Sulphonanilides of formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, wherein R1 represents alkyl or certain other groups; R represents alkylene or alkenylene; A represents --COR12 or a carbonyl derivative or addition compound thereof, where R... | 09/14/1982 |