Patents by Inventor Donald T. Wicklow
Donald T. Wicklow has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 5672621Abstract: Carbonarins A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H have been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungus Aspergillus carbonarius. The carbonarius are effective for controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects. The carbonarins have the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methoxy group; R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a naphthopyrone group; and X is an oxygen atom or an NH group.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1996Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation and Biotechnology Research and Development Corp.Inventors: Ali A. Alfatafta, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5519052Abstract: Carbonarins A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H have been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungus Aspergillus carbonarius. The carbonarins are effective for controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects. The carbonarins have the structure: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methoxy group; R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a naphthopyrone group; and X is an oxygen atom or an NH group.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1994Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation and Biotechnology Research and Development Corp.Inventors: Ali A. Alfatafta, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5492902Abstract: Shearinines A, B and C, and 21-Isopentenylpaxilline are ascostromatal metabolites of the fungus Eupenicillium shearii. These indole alkaloid compounds are effective for controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects and the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1994Date of Patent: February 20, 1996Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation, Biotechnology Research & Development CorporationInventors: Gilbert N. Belofsky, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow, Patrick F. Dowd
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Patent number: 5300495Abstract: Sulpinine C, secopenitrem B and 10-oxo-11,33-dihydropenitrem B indole compounds have been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus sulphureus. Aflatrem B has been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus flavus, and 14-hydroxypaspalinine and 14-(N,N-dimethylvalyloxy)paspalinine have been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus nomius. The indole compounds are effective for controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1993Date of Patent: April 5, 1994Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation, Biotechnology Research & Development CorporationInventors: Jodi A. Laakso, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5286727Abstract: Diketopiperazine compounds designated N-methylepiamauromine, epiamauromine and cycloechinulin have been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus ochraceus. The compounds are effective for controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1992Date of Patent: February 15, 1994Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation, Biotechnology Research & Development CorporationInventors: Florecita S. deGuzman, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5281609Abstract: A novel N-methoxy-2-pyridone designated leporin A has been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungus, Aspergillus leporis. Leporin A is characterized by the structural formula ##STR1## and is effective for controlling Lepidopteran insect pests.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1992Date of Patent: January 25, 1994Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Patrick F. Dowd, Donald T. Wicklow, James B. Gloer, Mark R. TePaske
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Patent number: 5227396Abstract: Sulpinine C, secopenitrem B and 10-oxo-11,33-dihydropenitrem B indole compounds have been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus sulphureus. Aflatrem B has been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus flavus, and 14-hydroxypaspalinine and 14-(N,N-dimethylvalyloxy)paspalinine have been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus nomius. The indole compounds are effective for controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1992Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation, Biotechnology Research & Development CorporationInventors: Jodi A. Laakso, Mark R. TePaske, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow, Gail M. Staub
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Patent number: 5196420Abstract: A diketopiperazine compound designated cycloechinulin has been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus ochraceus. The compound is effective for controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1991Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation, Biotechnology Research & Development CorporationInventors: Florecita S. deGuzman, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5162331Abstract: A tetrahydroquinoline alkaloid compound named "aspernomine" has been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungus Aspergillus nomius. Aspernomine has the structure: ##STR1## and is effective for controlling Lepidopteran insects.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1991Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation, Biotechnology Research & Development CorporationInventors: Gail M. Staub, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5130326Abstract: Indole compounds named "sulphinine" and "secopenitrem" have been isolated from the sclerotia of from fungi Aspergillus sulphureus. An indole compound named "aflatrem B" has been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungi Aspergillus flavus. The compounds are effective for controlling Coleopteran and Lepidopteran insects.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1991Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research Foundation, Biotechnology Research & Development CorporationInventors: Jodi A. Laakso, Mark R. TePaske, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5106865Abstract: Indole diterpene compounds named "radarin" have been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungus Aspergillus sulphureus. The radarins are effective for controlling Lepidopteran insects, and have the structures: ##STR1## wherein the compound formed when R is a hydroxyl group is designated radarin A and the compound formed when R is a hydrogen atom is designated radarin C; and ##STR2## wherein the compound formed when R is a hydrogen atom is designated radarin D and the compound formed when R is a hydroxyl group is designated radarin B.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1991Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Biotechnology Research & Development Corporation, University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Jodi A. Laakso, Patrick F. Dowd, James B. Gloer, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5081788Abstract: An insect trap for attracting and capturing flying insects. The apparatus includes a chamber for holding an insect attractant and exposing the same to a current of air, and having a first opening allowing passage of air but not insects therein. Positioned opposite the first opening, at least one funnel-shaped entrance to the chamber allows entry of the insects into the trap, as well as passage of air currents and entrained attractant odors out of the trap. An insect collection container, optionally having a one-way entrance, is also provided, and communicates with the chamber through a second chamber opening and the one-way entrance. Proper orientation of the trap in the wind is achieved by mounting a wind vane or fins onto the exterior of the chamber so as to position the first opening upwind, and the funnel-shaped entrance to the chamber downwind from the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1991Date of Patent: January 21, 1992Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Patrick F. Dowd, Robert J. Bartelt, Donald T. Wicklow
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Patent number: 5017598Abstract: A novel indole diterpene compound named "nominine" has been isolated from the sclerotia of the fungus, Aspergillus nomius. Nominine is characterized by the structural formula ##STR1## and is effective for controlling Lepidopteran and Coleopteran insect pests.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1989Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Patrick F. Dowd, Donald T. Wicklow, James B. Gloer, Brad L. Rinderknecht
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Patent number: 4275167Abstract: By fermenting gramineous agricultural plant materials with the basidiomycete Cyathus stercoreus, the lignin and cellulose components are differentially modified. The resultant fermentate enriched in free cellulose has utility as an upgraded ruminant feed and as a substrate for enzymatic hydrolysis to fermentable sugar.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1980Date of Patent: June 23, 1981Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Donald T. Wicklow, Robert W. Detroy