Patents by Inventor Ronald O. Richardson

Ronald O. Richardson 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).

  • Patent number: 10390528
    Abstract: Disclosed are extruded pesticide granules that when mixed with water form a near micro-emulsion that is highly stable. The extruded pesticide granules include at least one pesticide active ingredient, a non-ionic surfactant, and a carrier, which is desirably urea powder or urea pearl. Processes for making the extruded pesticide granules are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald O. Richardson
  • Patent number: 10334835
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20180103631
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Patent number: 9872487
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Patent number: 9686980
    Abstract: Disclosed are extruded pesticide granules that when mixed with water form a near micro-emulsion that is highly stable. The extruded pesticide granules include at least one pesticide active ingredient, a non-ionic surfactant, and a carrier, which is desirably urea powder or urea pearl. Processes for making the extruded pesticide granules are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ronald O. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20170142961
    Abstract: Disclosed are extruded pesticide granules that when mixed with water form a near micro-emulsion that is highly stable. The extruded pesticide granules include at least one pesticide active ingredient, a non-ionic surfactant, and a carrier, which is desirably urea powder or urea pearl. Processes for making the extruded pesticide granules are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald O. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20160286812
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20160088843
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20150327543
    Abstract: Disclosed are extruded pesticide granules that when mixed with water form a near micro-emulsion that is highly stable. The extruded pesticide granules include at least one pesticide active ingredient, a non-ionic surfactant, and a carrier, which is desirably urea powder or urea pearl. Processes for making the extruded pesticide granules are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Ronald O. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20150327542
    Abstract: Disclosed are extruded pesticide granules that when mixed with water form a near micro-emulsion that is highly stable. The extruded pesticide granules include at least one pesticide active ingredient, a non-ionic surfactant, and a carrier, which is desirably urea powder or urea pearl. Processes for making the extruded pesticide granules are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Ronald O. Richardson
  • Patent number: 8881448
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or microcrystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffery A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Patent number: 8720108
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Sr., Ronald O. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20040197366
    Abstract: An aqueous sucrose-containing insect bait formulation may be stabilized against short term degradation or loss of sweetness by incorporating borax in the aqueous bait formulation. Stabilization against degradation or loss of sweetness at higher temperatures can be achieved by incorporating borax and an antimicrobial agent in the aqueous bait formulation. Preferably, borax is present in an amount ranging from approximately 0.1 to 10% by weight and an antimicrobial agent is present in an amount of approximately 0.2% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence R. Burke, Robin L. Kern, Brian Potts, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20030152605
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Patent number: 6416752
    Abstract: An improved termite bait composition comprises a powdered cellulosic attractant having a particle size in the range of approximately 1 to 100 micrometers and a termite killing agent. Also disclosed are a method for controlling termites by applying the termite bait composition to a termite infested area and a termite bait composition package for use in a termite bait station comprising the termite bait composition contained within a termite attractive package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald O. Richardson, Robin L. Kern
  • Patent number: 6228807
    Abstract: This invention relates to dry, water soluble, agriculturally acceptable herbicidal compositions, to a herbicidal method of use thereof and and to a process for preparing such compositions. This invention also relates to dry, water soluble and/or water dispersible, agriculturally acceptable herbicidal compositions containing two or more herbicides, a herbicidal method of use thereof and to a process for preparing such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Masuo Kuchikata, Erhard J. Prill, Ronald O. Richardson, Tatsuo Sato, John M. Surgant, Daniel R. Wright
  • Patent number: 6051533
    Abstract: This invention relates to dry, water soluble, pesticidally acceptable particulate compositions, to a method of use thereof for killing or controlling pests including weeds and to a process for preparing such compositions. This invention also relates to dry, water soluble and/or water dispersible, pesticidally acceptable particulate herbicidal compositions containing one or more herbicides, a herbicidal method of use thereof and to a process for preparing such compositions. The dissolution or dispersible rates of particulate pesticidal compositions in water are enhanced by the presence of a small but effective amount of an organosilicone block copolymer wetting agent or a fluorocarbon wetting agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Akira Kajikawa, Masuo Kuchikata, Ronald O. Richardson, Tatsuo Sato
  • Patent number: 5872078
    Abstract: This invention relates to dry, water soluble, agriculturally acceptable herbicidal compositions, to a herbicidal method of use thereof and and to a process for preparing such compositions. This invention also relates to dry, water soluble and/or water dispersible, agriculturally acceptable herbicidal compositions containing two or more herbicides, a herbicidal method of use thereof and to a process for preparing such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Monsanto Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Masuo Kuchikata, Erhard J. Prill, Ronald O. Richardson, Tatsuo Sato, John M. Surgant, Daniel R. Wright
  • Patent number: 5656572
    Abstract: This invention relates to dry, water soluble, agriculturally acceptable herbicidal compositions, to a herbicidal method of use thereof and and to a process for preparing such compositions. This invention also relates to dry, water soluble and/or water dispersible, agriculturally acceptable herbicidal compositions containing two or more herbicides, a herbicidal method of use thereof and to a process for preparing such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Masuo Kuchikata, Erhard J. Prill, Ronald O. Richardson, Tatsuo Sato, John M. Surgant, Daniel R. Wright