Patents by Inventor Erroll M. Pullen

Erroll M. Pullen 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).

  • Patent number: 10045542
    Abstract: Novel, environmentally safe compositions for the control of pests and methods of using these compositions are disclosed. The compositions may comprise one or more high terpene (50% by weight or more) based oils, such as but not limited to citrus oil, surfactants and other ingredients disclosed herein. Preferably, the one or more high terpene (50% by weight or more) based oils, such as but not limited to citrus oil, is cold pressed orange oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Oro Agri, Inc.
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 9585383
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of applying pesticides to control pests with reduced phytotoxicity effects. The method comprises applying pesticides as micro-droplets in a low volume but high concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: ORO Agri, Inc.
    Inventors: Erroll M. Pullen, Dirk C. Uys
  • Patent number: 8629086
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to compositions and methods for the control of nematodes and soil borne diseases using compositions comprising high terpene containing oils and one or more surfactants. The invention also relates to methods for increasing the wetted soil volume available for water utilization by plant roots using the disclosed compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Oro Agri, Inc.
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 8236336
    Abstract: An adjuvant for use with systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides and method of application on animals, birds, trees, plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the action and effect of systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides with which the adjuvant is combined wherein the adjuvant comprises at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Oro Agri, Inc.
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Publication number: 20120046168
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of applying pesticides to control pests with reduced phytotoxicity effects. The method comprises applying pesticides as micro-droplets in a low volume but high concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: ORO AGRI, INC.
    Inventors: Erroll M. Pullen, Dirk C. Uys
  • Patent number: 8092817
    Abstract: A biorational insecticide and fungicide and method of application on trees and plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the growth thereof and to effectively control insects and fungi comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Oro Agri, Inc.
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Publication number: 20110281725
    Abstract: Novel, environmentally safe compositions for the control of pests and methods of using these compositions are disclosed. The compositions may comprise one or more high terpene (50% by weight or more) based oils, such as but not limited to citrus oil, surfactants and other ingredients disclosed herein. Preferably, the one or more high terpene (50% by weight or more) based oils, such as but not limited to citrus oil, is cold pressed orange oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Publication number: 20100144534
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to compositions and methods for the control of nematodes and soil borne diseases using compositions comprising high terpene containing oils and one or more surfactants. The invention also relates to methods for increasing the wetted soil volume available for water utilization by plant roots using the disclosed compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 7341735
    Abstract: An adjuvant is disclosed for use with systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides for application on animals, birds, trees, plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the action and effect of the systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides. The adjuvant comprises at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Oro Agri, Inc.
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 7294341
    Abstract: Insecticide and fungicide, and method of application on trees and plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the growth thereof and to effectively control insects and fungi comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Oro Agri, Inc.
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Publication number: 20040242428
    Abstract: An adjuvant for use with systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides and method of application on animals, birds, trees, plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the action and effect of systemic herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, ovicides and fungicides with which the adjuvant is combined wherein the adjuvant comprises at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 6582712
    Abstract: A non-toxic aqueous pesticide and method are provided for controlling insects and parasites on plants. The pesticide contains at least one surfactant and at least on high terpene containing natural oil to effectively control insects and parasites, such as darkling beetles, lice, ticks, mites, flies, aphids, mosquitoes and chiggers. Further, the pesticide has a pH of about 7.7: to about 9.0. Also the pesticide is diluted with water at a dilution rate of from about 1:10 to about 1:600 by weight of the pesticide for application to a plant to control the insects and parasites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Citrus Oil Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Publication number: 20030035852
    Abstract: A biorational insecticide and fungicide and method of application on trees and plants, fruits and vegetables to enhance the growth thereof and to effectively control insects and fungi comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 6500445
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treating clothing, pillows, bedding, furniture, rugs or carpets for dust mites. Non-toxic aqueous compositions contain one or more surfactants high terpene oils and a monohydric alcohol. Various percentage weight amounts such as 17 to 27 percent of surfactants, 8 to 16 percent of high terpene oils, 4 to 8 percent monohydric and water are comprised by a composition for treating and controlling dust mites on clothing, pillows, bedding, furniture, rugs or carpets. A method for controlling and treating dust mites includes applying an effective amount of a non-toxic aqueous composition, scrubbing the composition into the clothing, pillows, bedding, furniture, rugs or carpets and rinsing the composition and dust mites therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Publication number: 20020018820
    Abstract: A non-toxic aqueous pesticide and method for application on plants and animals comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil to effectively control insects and parasites such as darkling beetles, lice, ticks, mites, flies, aphides, mosquitoes and chiggers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 6277389
    Abstract: A non-toxic aqueous pesticide and method for application on plants and animals comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil to effectively control insects and parasites such as darkling beetles, lice, ticks, mites, flies, aphides, mosquitoes and chiggers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 6258369
    Abstract: A non-toxic aqueous pesticide for application on plants and animals comprising at least one surfactant and at least one high terpene containing natural oil. The pesticide is used to effectively control insects and parasites such as lice, ticks, mites, aphides and chiggers found on plants and animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 6124366
    Abstract: An aqueous fluid useful for the suppresion of dust and the enhancement of the wetting characteristics of a surface is described. The fluid comprises surfactants and at least one high terpene content natural oil. Methods are described for the suppresion of dust and the enhancement of wetting of a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Nalco Chemical Company
    Inventors: Erroll M. Pullen, Melvyn D. Pullen, Carol Pullen
  • Patent number: 5958287
    Abstract: An aqueous dust suspression and dewatering fluid comprising one or more surfactants and at least one high terpene-containing natural oil. The fluid can be used in a formulation of water dosed with the aqueous dust suspression and dewatering fluid for the abatement of dust and dewatering of particulate material. Methods are described for the abatement of dust and dewatering of particulate material using the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen
  • Patent number: 5863456
    Abstract: An aqueous dust suspression and dewatering fluid comprising one or more surfactants and at least one high terpene-containing natural oil. The fluid can be used in a formulation of water dosed with the aqueous dust suspression and dewatering fluid for the abatement of dust and dewatering of particulate material. Methods are described for the abatement of dust and dewatering of particulate material using the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Inventor: Erroll M. Pullen