Calgary-based Sulvaris Inc., a developer of enhanced efficiency fertilizer products and proprietary technologies, announced on June 27 that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent to Sulvaris for its Micronized Sulfur Technology (MST®) platform.
Sulvaris said the patent was issued for a “method of preparing a micronized sulfur fertilizer product with urea,” which the company said has an even distribution of urea and micronized sulfur particles in each particle that provides a slow-release source of sulfur for crop nutrition.
“This milestone marks a significant step forward, strengthening Sulvaris’ intellectual property portfolio across key global urea and sulfur markets,” said Jake Underwood, President and CEO of Sulvaris. “Consistent availability of soil sulfur allows many crops to utilize other nutrients like nitrogen to their full potential so farmers can achieve greater yields, especially from an efficient sulfur source like MST®.”
Sulvaris noted that patent applications have already been filed in key markets across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and other jurisdictions with a market focus on nitrogen use efficiency. “The USPTO’s positive stance is a testament to the novelty of Sulvaris’ MST® technologies,” the company said.