Patents by Inventor Michael T. HOLMES

Michael T. HOLMES 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).

  • Compounds, compositions and methods for attracting and/or arresting bed bugs
    Patent number: 11553717
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of volatile and less-volatile pheromone components that can be used alone or in combination with other compounds to attract and/or arrest bed bugs of both sexes and all developmental stages. This blend can be used to bait traps that are effective in capturing bed bugs in infested premises or can be combined with a pesticide that is lethal to bed bugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Simon Fraser University
    Inventors: Regine M. Gries, Robert A. Britton, Michael T. Holmes, Gerhard J. Gries
  • COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ATTRACTING AND/OR ARRESTING BED BUGS
    Publication number: 20210235698
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of volatile and less-volatile pheromone components that can be used alone or in combination with other compounds to attract and/or arrest bed bugs of both sexes and all developmental stages. This blend can be used to bait traps that are effective in capturing bed bugs in infested premises or can be combined with a pesticide that is lethal to bed bugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Regine M. GRIES, Robert A. BRITTON, Michael T. HOLMES, Gerhard J. GRIES
  • Compounds, Compositions and Methods for Attracting and/or Arresting Bed Bugs
    Publication number: 20160316750
    Abstract: Disclosed is a six-component composition of volatile and less-volatile pheromone components that can be used alone or in combination with other compounds to attract and/or arrest bed bugs of both sexes and all developmental stages. This blend can be used to bait traps that are effective in capturing bed bugs in infested premises or can be combined with a pesticide that is lethal to bed bugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Regine M. GRIES, Robert A. BRITTON, Michael T. HOLMES, Gerhard J. GRIES