Patents Represented by Attorney John D. Fado

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  • Organophosphate insecticide synergists for fly and tick control
    Patent number: 7192905
    Abstract: Combination of a cytochrome P450 monooxygenase inducer with an organophosphate pesticide (insecticide or acaracide) provides effective control of ticks and flies, particularly against organophosphate-resistant strains of the ticks and flies. In use, a pesticidally effective amount of a composition of the cytochrome P450 monooxygenase inducer and organophosphate pesticide is applied to the locus of the targeted tick or fly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Andrew Y. Li, John Allen Miller
  • Urea and nitrogen based compounds as feeding stimulants/aggregants and masking agents of unpalatable chemicals for subterranean termites
    Patent number: 7182952
    Abstract: Nitrogen containing compounds are effective as subterranean termite feeding stimulants/aggregants and as masking agents for concealing the presence of other compounds which are repellents to termites, when they are used in low concentrations, less than or equal to about 1000 ppm (0.1%, by weight). The nitrogen containing compounds may be formulated alone, or optionally in a bait or in combination with other compounds effective for controlling or marking subterranean termites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Guadalupe M. Rojas, Juan A. Morales-Ramos, David R. Nimocks, III
  • Prebiotic oligosaccharides via alternansucrase acceptor reactions
    Patent number: 7182954
    Abstract: Oligosaccharides produced by an alternansucrase enzyme catalyzed reaction of sucrose with an acceptor oligosaccharide are effective as prebiotics for controlling enteric bacterial pathogens. Populations of enteropathogenic bacteria may be substantially reduced or inhibited by treatment of an animal with a composition comprising one or more of these oligosaccharides in an amount effective to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. The method is particularly effective for the control of Salmonella species, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, and Clostridia perfringens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Board of Trustees of Western Illinois Univ.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Cote, Scott M. Holt
  • Use of 2-nitropropanol, 2-nitroethane, and 2-nitroethanol for control of microbial pathogens
    Patent number: 7176244
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and compositions for controlling food borne enteric bacterial pathogens in animals. Populations of enteropathogenic bacteria may be substantially reduced or eliminated by treatment of animals with an effective amount of 2-nitropropanol, 2-nitroethane or 2-nitroethanol. The compounds may be administered orally, providing a reduction in the populations of the enteropathogenic bacteria in the alimentary tract of the animal, or they may be applied externally onto the animal to reduce the populations of any such bacteria which may be present as contaminants on the surface of the animal. The method and compositions are particularly useful for the control of Salmonella species, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, Campylobacter species, and Listeria monocytogenes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robin C. Anderson, David J. Nisbet, Yong Soo Jung
  • Sunscreen reagents from hydroxy-substituted acylglycerides
    Patent number: 7163673
    Abstract: A class of UVA- and UVB-absorbing esters has been derived by modifying hydroxy triglycerides and other acyltriglycerides with any of a variety of cinnamic acids. The esterification reactions are preferably conducted at elevated temperatures without a catalyst. The resultant agents have the advantage of being synthesized from natural materials, while providing a value-added use for the oil. They are readily formulated into standard UV-absorbing daily-wear cosmetic, hair and skin care, and sunscreen formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: David L. Compton, Terry A. Isbell, Rogers E. Harry-O'kuru
  • Tissue culture of plant material enriched in secondary metabolites
    Patent number: 7160706
    Abstract: Plant material enriched in secondary metabolites is produced in tissue culture under conditions that organogenically produce a proliferation of shoots and leafy material, and harvesting the leafy material and shoots while in a green, actively-growing, non-senescent stage. Of particular interest is plant material that produces alkaloids, especially material from poppy (Papaver sp.) that will yield economically attractive levels of morphinane alkaloids, particularly thebaine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, The Biotechnology Research & Development Corp.
    Inventor: Brent H. Tisserat
  • Soil moisture sensor
    Patent number: 7135871
    Abstract: The moisture content of soil may be determined using a swept-frequency microwave-based process and device. The process includes the steps of: producing a primary microwave signal with a varying frequency, splitting the primary signal to provide first and second microwave signals, which first signal is transmitted through an electric conductor in the soil where it will be delayed in proportion to the dielectric constant of the soil, while the second signal provides an internal reference signal, receiving a third signal which includes the first signal after it has passed through the electrical conductor, mixing the third signal together with the second signal, generating a mixed signal, filtering the mixed signal to remove upper side-band interference signals, generating a filtered-mixed signal, measuring the frequency of the filtered-mixed signal and calculating the moisture content of the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: The United State of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Mathew G. Pelletier
  • Bacteriocins and novel bacterial strains
    Patent number: 7132102
    Abstract: Novel bacteriocins and/or the novel lactic acid-producing strains are used for at least reducing the levels of colonization by at least one target bacteria in animals, especially poultry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, State Research Center for Applied Microbiology, Ministry of Health and Social Development, RF, as Represented by the Director for the State Research Center for Applied Microbiology, Ministry of Health and Social Development, RF
    Inventors: Norman J. Stern, Edward A. Svetoch, Boris V. Eruslanov, Larisa I. Volodina, Yuri N. Kovalev, Tamara Y. Kudryavtseva, Vladimir V. Perelygin, Victor D. Pokhilenko, Vladimir P. Levchuk, Valery N. Borzenkov, Olga E. Svetoch, Eugeni V. Mitsevich, Irina P. Mitsevich
  • Emergency fire shelter storage system
    Patent number: 7128207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire shelter storage system which comprises an emergency fire shelter constructed of a heat and fire resistant material, an outer protective pouch and a handle, whereby the emergency fire shelter is removed from the pouch by applying a force to the handle to release the releasable fastener and extract the fire shelter unit from the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Governors of the University of Alberta
    Inventors: Leslie Leah Anderson, Mary Ann Davies, Anthony Clement Petrilli, Mark Y. Ackerman
  • Mimetic insect allatostatin analogs for insect control
    Patent number: 7129226
    Abstract: Novel pseudopeptide analogs of the insect allatostatin neuropeptide family which possess biological activity mimicking that of the naturally occurring neuropeptides are disclosed. By addition of a hydrophobic moiety to an active portion of the allatostatin peptides, analogs are produced which exhibit an overall amphiphilic nature and which are capable of penetrating the insect cuticle while still retaining biological activity. Furthermore, by substituting sterically hindered amino acids or aromatic acids for any or all of the first, third or fifth amino acid residues of the allatostatin C-terminal pentapeptide, analogs may be produced which are resistant to degradation by insect peptidases while still retaining biological activity. The analogs may be used for insect control by disrupting critical reproductive and/or developmental processes normally regulated by allatostatins in insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Argriculture
    Inventors: Ronald J. Nachman, Peter E. A. Teal, Christopher S. Garside, Stephen S. Tobe
  • PiggyBac transformation system
    Patent number: 7129083
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transformation systems and vectors for making transgenic organisms that includes a vector containing a modified piggyBac transposon into which is inserted at least one fluorescent protein gene linked to a polyubiquitin promoter sequence. A helper transposase vector that includes an hsp70 promoter sequence upstream of the putative piggyBac promoter that increases the transformation frequency of this system can also be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Alfred M. Handler
  • Combination foliage compaction and treatment method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7121040
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for applying liquids to foliage with a roller and adjustable spray nozzle apparatus. A large heavy roller is pulled or pushed across a field of plants, thereby forcing the plants very close to the ground. A height adjustable applicator nozzle directly following the roller can be adjusted very close to the compacted plants. The combination of an adjustable roller and adjustable applicator nozzles allows the fluid to be released very near the plants, thereby increasing the amount of fluid transferred to the plants' surface and lowering the amount of fluid sprayed into the atmosphere. This reduces the amount of fluid required to treat a given area. The result of the invention is a savings in the cost of fluids, improved effectiveness of the treatment and an improved environmental impact where the selected fluid has a negative environmental impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Adam H. Wiese, Daniel A. Netzer, Don Riemenschneider
  • Methods of preparing corn fiber oil and of recovering corn aleurone cells from corn fiber
    Patent number: 7115295
    Abstract: A method for preparing corn fiber oil involving separating corn fiber from corn kernels (e.g., by a wet milling process), drying the corn fiber, grinding the dried corn fiber to produce ground corn fiber having a particle size of less than about 100 microns, combining the ground corn fiber with an aqueous solution having a specific gravity effective to float aleurone cells, removing the floating aleurone fraction, drying the aleurone fraction to form a dried aleurone fraction, grinding the dried aleurone fraction to form a ground aleurone fraction, extracting corn fiber oil from the ground aleurone fraction by a way selected from the group consisting of an organic solvent and supercritical fluid extraction, and separating the extracted corn fiber oil from the extraction medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Vijay Singh, Robert A. Moreau
  • PCR methods for the identification and detection of the soybean rust pathogen
    Patent number: 7097975
    Abstract: Soybean rust occurs in many countries throughout Asia, Australia, Africa, and South America. The causal agents of soybean rust are two closely related fungi, Phakopsora pachyrhizi and P. meibomiae, which are differentiated based upon morphological characteristics of the telia. Determination of the nucleotide sequence of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region revealed greater than 99%/95% nucleotide sequence similarity among isolates of either P. pachyrhizi or P. meibomiae, but only 80% sequence similarity between the two species. Utilizing differences within the ITS region, four sets of PCR primers were designed specifically for P. pachyrhizi, and two sets of PCR primers were made specific to P. meibomiae. Classical and real-time fluorescent PCR assays were developed to identify and differentiate between P. pachyrhizi and P. meibomiae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Reid D. Frederick
  • Dual-functional ion exchange resins from agricultural by-products
    Patent number: 7098327
    Abstract: A process for the production of dual-functional ion exchange resins from lignocellulosic agricultural material involving anionization of the lignocellulosic agricultural material with citric acid and then cationization of the lignocellulosic agricultural material with dimethyloldihydroxyethylene urea (DMDHEU) and choline chloride, or cationization of the lignocellulosic agricultural material with DMDHEU and choline chloride and then anionization of the lignocellulosic agricultural material with citric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Wayne E. Marshall, Lynda H. Wartelle
  • Methods of improving shrink-resistance of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or mixtures thereof, or fabric or yarn composed of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or mixtures thereof
    Patent number: 7090701
    Abstract: Methods of improving shrink-resistance of natural fibers (e.g., wool, wool fibers, animal hair, cotton), synthetic fibers (e.g., acetate, nylon, polyester, viscose rayon), or blends thereof (e.g., wool/cotton blends), or fabrics or yarns composed of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or blends thereof, involving contacting the fibers (or fabric or yarn) with NaOH, H2O2, gluconic acid, dicyandiamide, and non-ionic surfactant (e.g., Triton X surfactant such as Triton X-100 and preferably Triton X-114), and optionally subsequently contacting the fibers (or fabric or yarn) with protease and non-ionic surfactant and optionally sodium sulfite and optionally triethanolamine and optionally polyacrylamide polymer. The methods do not utilize dichloroisocyanuric acid, chloroamines, peroxymonosulfuric acid, monoperoxyphthalic acid, permanganate, chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite, or aminoplast resins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Jeanette M. Cardamone, Jiming Yao
  • Subsoiling grapple rake
    Patent number: 7086184
    Abstract: A grapple rake adapted for receiving subsoiler shanks is useful for multiple post-timber harvest management activities. A pair of downwardly-depending, forward-oriented subsoiling shanks is mounted on the underside of the rake, allowing the implement to accomplish the tasks of (1) grapple piling to deal with post-timber harvest fuels reduction and (2) subsoiling to improve soil productivity by reducing soil compaction. The implement is optionally equipped with a coulter blade. This invention will be useful for decommissioning forest roads, skid trails, landings, and harvest units with new and/or legacy compaction without the need for multiple pieces of heavy equipment or for multiple entries into the treatment area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: James G. Archuleta, Jr., Michael W. Karr
  • Multipath resistant microwave moisture sensor
    Patent number: 7078913
    Abstract: The moisture content of a test material may be determined using a microwave-based process and device which is free from interference by multipath standing waves. Multipath signals may be electronically removed from the measured signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Mathew G. Pelletier
  • Mimetic insect allatostatin analogs for insect control
    Patent number: 7078384
    Abstract: Novel pseudopeptide analogs of the insect allatostatin neuropeptide family which possess biological activity mimicking that of the naturally occurring neuropeptides are disclosed. By addition of a hydrophobic moiety to an active portion of the allatostatin peptides, analogs are produced which exhibit an overall amphiphilic nature and which are capable of penetrating the insect cuticle while still retaining biological activity. Furthermore, by substituting sterically hindered amino acids or aromatic acids for any or all of the first, third or fifth amino acid residues of the allatostatin C-terminal pentapeptide, analogs may be produced which are resistant to degradation by insect peptidases while still retaining biological activity. The analogs may be used for insect control by disrupting critical reproductive and/or developmental processes normally regulated by allatostatins in insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Ronald J. Nachman, Peter E. A. Teal, Christopher S. Garside, Stephen S. Tobe
  • Culture containing biomass acid hydrolysate and fungus
    Patent number: 7067303
    Abstract: Agricultural biomass hydrolysate is detoxified by culturing in the presence of the fungus Coniochaeta ligniaria (teleomorph) or its Lecythophora (anamorph) state. This organism is capable of significantly depleting the toxicant levels of furans, particularly furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. A new strain of the fungus has been isolated and deposited in the Agricultural Research Culture Collection (NRRL) in Peoria, Ill., as Accession No. NRRL 30616. The detoxified agricultural biomass hydrolysate is useful as a substrate for industrial fermentation processes, especially in saccharification treatments for bioethanol production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Nancy N. Nichols, Maria J. Lopez, Bruce S. Dien, Rodney J. Bothast