Patents by Inventor Ellen M. Thoms

Ellen M. Thoms 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).

  • Methods, systems and baits for detecting and controlling termites
    Patent number: 6370812
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods useful for management of certain pests. The invention is particularly well suited for the control of social insect pests and, particularly, termites. The invention concerns unique toxicant-containing matrices as well as apparatuses for monitoring pest activity and presenting a toxicant. The invention is useful as part of an Integrated Pest Management Program and can greatly reduce the introduction of harmful chemicals into the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignees: Dowelanco, University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Burns, Ellen M. Thoms, Nan-Yao Su
  • Use of hexaflumuron as a termiticide
    Patent number: 5691383
    Abstract: Method of using specific acyl urea compounds as termiticides. The compounds are unusually non-repellant to termites and active at low dosages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: DowElanco
    Inventors: Ellen M. Thoms, Ronald J. Sbragia
  • Use of hexaflumuron as a termiticide
    Patent number: 5556883
    Abstract: Method of using specific acyl urea compounds as termiticides. The compounds are unusually non-repellant to termites and active at low dosages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: DowElanco
    Inventors: Ellen M. Thoms, Ronald J. Sbragia