Patents by Inventor John L. Cummings

John L. Cummings 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).

  • Grazing repellent for geese and swans
    Patent number: 5187196
    Abstract: Geese and swans are repelled by applying methyl anthranalate or dimethyl anthranalate to their habitats or to pelleted agricultural chemicals lethal to geese or swans. With regard to applying the repellent to habitats, preferably the repellent is encapsulated in a starch-based material that is water tolerant and provides time release of the repellent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: John L. Cummings, James R. Mason, Ralph M. Trksak