Patents by Inventor Charles F. Dunham

Charles F. Dunham 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).

  • Treating Harvested Crops
    Publication number: 20120165190
    Abstract: A method can include providing an emulsion that includes a compound that repels birds and applying the emulsion to harvested grain. Harvested, treated grain can include an emulsion that includes a compound that repels birds. A method can include applying an emulsion that includes a compound that repels birds to an animal boarding facility. Other exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Bug Buster, Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles F. Dunham, Gene Olson, John Cochran, Debra Cochran
  • Methods of making formulations to affect insect behavior and/or bird behavior
    Patent number: 8092790
    Abstract: Various exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are disclosed. An exemplary composition or formulation includes methyl anthranilate, fatty acid and an amine such as, but not limited to, monoethanolamine or triethanolamine. Such an exemplary composition is optionally an emulsion. An exemplary method applies an exemplary compound to an insect nest. Such an exemplary compound may be in a composition or formulation. Exemplary compounds optionally include semiochemicals of insects, plants and/or animals. Other exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Bug Buster, Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles F. Dunham, C. Eugene Olsen, John Cochran, Deborah M. Cochran, legal representative
  • COMPOUNDS TO AFFECT INSECT BEHAVIOR AND/OR BIRD BEHAVIOR
    Publication number: 20110104099
    Abstract: Various exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are disclosed. An exemplary composition or formulation includes methyl anthranilate, fatty acid and an amine such as, but not limited to, monoethanolamine or triethanolamine. Such an exemplary composition is optionally an emulsion. An exemplary method applies an exemplary compound to an insect nest. Such an exemplary compound may be in a composition or formulation. Exemplary compounds optionally include semiochemicals of insects, plants and/or animals. Other exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Charles F. Dunham, Gene Olson
  • Compounds to affect insect behavior and/or bird behavior
    Patent number: 7867479
    Abstract: Various exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are disclosed. An exemplary composition or formulation includes methyl anthranilate, fatty acid and an amine such as, but not limited to, monoethanolamine or triethanolamine. Such an exemplary composition is optionally an emulsion. An exemplary method applies an exemplary compound to an insect nest. Such an exemplary compound may be in a composition or formulation. Exemplary compounds optionally include semiochemicals of insects, plants and/or animals. Other exemplary compounds, compositions, methods and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Bug Buster, Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles F. Dunham, Gene Olson
  • Compounds to affect insect behavior and to enhance insecticides
    Patent number: 6958146
    Abstract: Various exemplary compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. An exemplary composition includes an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximately 220. An exemplary method includes applying an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and applying a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximately 220. Exemplary compounds optionally include semiochemicals of insects, plants and/or animals. Other exemplary compounds, compositions and/or methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Bug Buster Ltd.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Askham, Charles F. Dunham, Leonard D. Felix, Jr.
  • Compounds to affect insect behavior and to enhance insecticides
    Publication number: 20040242699
    Abstract: Various exemplary compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. An exemplary composition includes an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximately 220. An exemplary method includes applying an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and applying a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximately 220. Exemplary compounds optionally include semiochemicals of insects, plants and/or animals. Other exemplary compounds, compositions and/or methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Bug Buster Ltd.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Askham, Charles F. Dunham, Leonard D. Felix