Patents by Inventor Brian L. Strom

Brian L. Strom 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).

  • Container for 4-allylanisole and analog scolytid pesticides
    Patent number: 6306913
    Abstract: A projectile can be used to administer pesticides such as one or more from the group consisting of 4-allylanisole, anisole, allylbenzene, 4-isopropylanisole, p-anisaldehyde, ethylbenzene, cumene, 4-methoxyacetophenone, 4-methylstyrene, 2-propylphenol, phenetole, and toluene, for scolytid infestation. Conifers, which are a target for scolytids, are protected by the application of the pesticides by use of a projectile containing the compound which explodes upon contact with the conifer thereby emitting the compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Jane L. Hayes, Brian L. Strom, Lawrence M. Roton, Leonard L. Ingram, Jr., Edgar R. Butts
  • 4-allylanisole analog scolytid repellents
    Patent number: 5695807
    Abstract: 4-allylanisole, and seven analogs, anisole, allylbenzene, 4-isopropylanisole, p-anisaldehyde, ethylbenzene, cumene and 4-methoxyacetophenone are demonstrated to be effective repellents for scolytid infestation. Conifers, a particular target for the scolytids, are protected by application of the compounds, either directly or suspended in a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Jane L. Hayes, Brian L. Strom, Lawrence Roton, Leonard L. Ingram
  • 4-allylanisole analog scolytid repellents
    Patent number: 5518757
    Abstract: 4-allylanisole, and three analogs, anisole, allylbenzene, and 4-isopropylanisole are demonstrated to be effective repellents for scolytid infestation. Conifers, a particular target for the scolytids, are protected by application of the compounds, either directly or suspended in a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Agriculture, Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Jane L. Hayes, Brian L. Strom, Lawrence Roton, Leonard L. Ingram, Jr.
  • Scolytid repellant
    Patent number: 5403863
    Abstract: 4-allylanisole is demonstrated to be an effective repellant for scolytid infestation. Conifers, a particular target for the scolytids, are protected by application of 4-allylanisole, either directly or suspended in a carrier, in concentrations as low as 0.01 percent. The repellant can be administered in conjunction with other repellants and insecticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Mississippi State University, Forest Products Lab
    Inventors: Jane L. Hayes, Brian L. Strom, Lawrence Roton, Leonard Ingram, Jr.