Patents by Inventor David H. Oi

David H. Oi 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).

  • virus
    Patent number: 9591858
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • NOVEL NYLANDERIA PUBENS VIRUS
    Publication number: 20160113287
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Novel Nylanderia Pubens Virus
    Publication number: 20160068820
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia pubens) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus(es). The virus(es) is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • virus
    Patent number: 9255254
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Novel Nylanderia Pubens Virus
    Publication number: 20150225701
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia pubens) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus(es). The virus(es) is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Novel Nylanderia Fulva Virus
    Publication number: 20140234262
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • virus
    Patent number: 8034333
    Abstract: Unique Solenopsis invicta viruses (SINV) have been identified and their genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV. The viruses are used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven Valles, Roberto M Pereira, Wayne B Hunter, David H Oi, Charles A Strong, Phat M Dang, David F Williams
  • viruses
    Patent number: 7332176
    Abstract: Unique Solenopsis invicta viruses (SINV) have been identified and their genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV. The viruses are used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, Roberto M. Pereira, Wayne B. Hunter, David H. Oi, Charles A. Strong, Phat M. Dang, David F. Williams
  • Ant bait attractive to multiple species of ants
    Patent number: 5939061
    Abstract: An attractant composition has been discovered for the control of multiple species of pest arthropods, particularly multiple species of pest ants. The composition, which includes a sugar and a salt or base, and water, attracts both oil-loving and sweet-loving ants and is especially useful with water soluble or suspendable toxicants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Karen M. Vail, David F. Williams, David H. Oi