Patents by Inventor Dennis M. Hoy

Dennis M. Hoy 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).

  • Method for controlling fire ants
    Patent number: 8025904
    Abstract: A method for controlling fire ants is described, which includes applying a silver-containing composition to an area infested by fire ants or threatened by an infestation. The composition is applied to the area and reduces or eliminates the colony within a period of about two to four weeks and prevents fire ant re-infestation for a period of about six months to one year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: STB Company
    Inventors: Edward A. Alper, Dennis M. Hoy
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FIRE ANTS
    Publication number: 20090017134
    Abstract: A method for controlling fire ants is described, which includes applying a silver-containing composition to an area infested by fire ants or threatened by an infestation. The composition is applied to the area and reduces or eliminates the colony within a period of about two to four weeks and prevents fire ant re-infestation for a period of about six months to one year.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: STB COMPANY
    Inventors: Edward A. Alper, Dennis M. Hoy