Patents by Inventor Andre J. West
Andre J. West 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: 12369725Abstract: A mosquito control net includes an occupant chamber and a trap chamber disposed over the occupant chamber. The trap chamber has one or more openings disposed on an outer surface thereof, through which mosquitos enter the trap chamber, the openings having receptacles attached therein and extending within the trap chamber to inhibit egression of mosquitos from the trap chamber after entry. A method for preventing mosquito bites for a subject can include providing such a mosquito control net and having the subject occupy it. A kit of parts for converting a conventional mosquito control net into a trapping mosquito control net can comprise a funnel-shaped receptacle surrounded by a bag, the bag being substantially impermeable to mosquitos and the receptacle and/or the bag being attachable to a top surface of the conventional mosquito control net to form a trap compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 29, 2025Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Chouaïbou Seïdou Mouhamadou, Richard Michael Roe, Robert D. Mitchell, III, Charles S. Apperson, Marian Gayle McCord, Andre J. West
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Patent number: 12133565Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2023Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Patent number: 12077886Abstract: Mosquito resistant textiles and garments are provided that demonstrate resistance to mosquito bites without the use of pesticides or chemicals. The textiles and garments provide 90% or more resistance to mosquito bite resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, Charles S. Apperson, Andre J. West, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Publication number: 20230404181Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Patent number: 11785995Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Patent number: 11582968Abstract: A variety of agricultural spacer fabrics/textiles are provided that protect plants from insect penetration while allowing for light and air penetration, and methods of use. The textiles can be used alone or in conjunction with agents such as insecticides, insect repellants, and fungicides. The agricultural textile can have an outermost fabric layer, an innermost fabric layer, and a plurality of filaments connecting the outermost fabric layer and the innermost fabric layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, James Brian Davis, Jiwei Zhu
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Patent number: 11439194Abstract: Various examples are provided for obtaining body measurements of a user, predicting body measurements of a user, and/or the like. Examples include a coded dimensioning garment having a stretchable fabric that conforms to a wearer's body without substantial compression or distortion of the skin. The garment can include measurement markings of known sizes at one or more known locations on the fabric. Methods are provided for predicting body measurements from a user. Image(s) of a user wearing the garment in a reference pose are captured and can be uploaded to a body measurement application. The real-world dimensions can be converted to pixel dimensions in the same ratio as the real world dimensions and inputted into a prediction model to generate measurements from areas of interest on the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Cynthia L. Istook, Andre J. West, Sibei Xia, Jiayin Li, James Beebe Hawes Collier
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Publication number: 20220273117Abstract: A mosquito control net includes an occupant chamber and a trap chamber disposed over the occupant chamber. The trap chamber has one or more openings disposed on an outer surface thereof, through which mosquitos enter the trap chamber, the openings having receptacles attached therein and extending within the trap chamber to inhibit egression of mosquitos from the trap chamber after entry. A method for preventing mosquito bites for a subject can include providing such a mosquito control net and having the subject occupy it. A kit of parts for converting a conventional mosquito control net into a trapping mosquito control net can comprise a funnel-shaped receptacle surrounded by a bag, the bag being substantially impermeable to mosquitos and the receptacle and/or the bag being attachable to a top surface of the conventional mosquito control net to form a trap compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Chouaïbou Seïdou Mouhamadou, Richard Michael Roe, Robert D. Mitchell, III, Charles S. Apperson, Marian Gayle McCord, Andre J. West
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Publication number: 20200367590Abstract: Various examples are provided for obtaining body measurements of a user, predicting body measurements of a user, and/or the like. Examples include a coded dimensioning garment having a stretchable fabric that conforms to a wearer's body without substantial compression or distortion of the skin. The garment can include measurement markings of known sizes at one or more known locations on the fabric. Methods are provided for predicting body measurements from a user. Image(s) of a user wearing the garment in a reference pose are captured and can be uploaded to a body measurement application. The real-world dimensions can be converted to pixel dimensions in the same ratio as the real world dimensions and inputted into a prediction model to generate measurements from areas of interest on the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Cynthia L. Istook, Andre J. West, Sibei Xia, Jiayin Li, James Beebe Hawes COLLIER
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Publication number: 20200297047Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Patent number: 10694793Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Publication number: 20200048801Abstract: Mosquito resistant textiles and garments are provided that demonstrate resistance to mosquito bites without the use of pesticides or chemicals. The textiles and garments provide 90% or more resistance to mosquito bite resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, Charles S. Apperson, Andre J. West, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Publication number: 20190230920Abstract: A variety of agricultural spacer fabrics/textiles are provided that protect plants from insect penetration while allowing for light and air penetration, and methods of use. The textiles can be used alone or in conjunction with agents such as insecticides, insect repellants, and fungicides. The agricultural textile can have an outermost fabric layer, an innermost fabric layer, and a plurality of filaments connecting the outermost fabric layer and the innermost fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, James Brian Davis, Jiwei Zhu
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Publication number: 20190021409Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
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Publication number: 20150233035Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for regeneration of aromatherapy textile products are disclosed. According to an aspect, an apparatus includes an outer bag defining an interior and comprising a mouth that opens to the interior. Further, the apparatus includes an inner bag positioned within the interior of the outer bag and comprising a mouth that is attached to the mouth of the outer bag, the inner bag being infusible with an extract. Prior to use, the inner bag may be infused with one or more herbal extracts and a textile product may be placed in the interior of the inner bag. Subsequently, the mouth of the outer bag may be sealed or otherwise closed. Further, the apparatus with the textile product inside may be heated by tumbling in a hot dryer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Katherine Annett-Hitchcock, Andre J. West