Patents by Inventor Gene Probasco

Gene Probasco 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).

  • Compositions and methods for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite infestation
    Patent number: 9545110
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention features methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite or for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive. In particular embodiments, the invention provides a miticidal delivery device, wherein the device is a corrugated strip comprising a liquid composition comprising at least about 15% potassium salts of hop beta acids, solvent and an emulsifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: JOHN I. HAAS, INC.
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Lloyd Schantz, Mark M. Bossert
  • Compositions and methods for controlling a tropilaelaps parasitic mite
    Patent number: 9295252
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling the honey bee parasitic mite Tropilaelaps. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a Tropilaelaps parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Fabiana Ahumada, Lloyd Schantz
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A HONEY BEE PARASITIC MITE INFESTATION
    Publication number: 20150366215
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention features methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite or for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive. In particular embodiments, the invention provides a miticidal delivery device, wherein the device is a corrugated strip comprising a liquid composition comprising at least about 15% potassium salts of hop beta acids, solvent and an emulsifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Lloyd Schantz, Mark M. Bossert
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A TROPILAELAPS PARASITIC MITE
    Publication number: 20150150252
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling the honey bee parasitic mite Tropilaelaps. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a Tropilaelaps parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Fabiana Ahumada, Lloyd Schantz
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING A HONEY BEE PARASITIC MITE INFESTATION
    Publication number: 20140127968
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention features methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite or for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive. In particular embodiments, the invention provides a miticidal delivery device, wherein the device is a strip comprising at least about 15% potassium salts of hop beta acids, solvent and an emulsifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Fabiana Ahumada, Lloyd Schantz
  • Compositions and methods for arachnid control
    Patent number: 8414934
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing infestation of a site with a spider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • Pesticide treatments made from hop extracts
    Patent number: 8293258
    Abstract: The invention is an organic pesticide made from components of hop extract by preparing stable aqueous emulsions of hop acids and other hop extract components. The hop acids and other hop extract components are suspended as stable, colloidal preparations in water, which can be sprayed on plants for pest control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: John I. Hass, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Mark M. Bossert, David W. Hysert
  • Pesticide and fungicide treatments made from hop extracts
    Patent number: 8153146
    Abstract: The invention is an organic pesticide or fungicide made from components of hop extract by preparing stable aqueous emulsions of hop acids and other hop extract components. The hop acids and other hop extract components are suspended as stable, colloidal preparations in water, which can be sprayed on plants for pest control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: John I. Haas
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Mark M. Bossert, David W. Hysert
  • Methods for treating or preventing infestation
    Patent number: 8142820
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a fungal or insect infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: John L. Hass, Inc.
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ARACHNID CONTROL
    Publication number: 20110159119
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing infestation of a site with a spider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A HONEY BEE PARASITIC MITE
    Publication number: 20100317742
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • Compositions and methods for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite
    Patent number: 7767234
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A HONEY BEE PARASITIC MITE
    Publication number: 20100087121
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • Methods for treating or preventing infestation
    Publication number: 20100024071
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a fungal or insect infestation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • Compositions and methods for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite
    Patent number: 7597912
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • Compositions and methods for inhibiting a honey bee pathogen infection or controlling a hive infestation
    Publication number: 20090104288
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions to prevent or treat a honey bee pathogen infection (e.g., Melissococcus plutonis, Paenibacillus larvae, Ascosphaera apis). Specifically, the invention provides for the treatment or prevention of European or American foulbrood or chalkbrood. In addition, the invention provides methods for controlling Varroa mites that can weaken a hive or act as vectors for bacterial diseases. In further embodiments, the invention provides for the treatment or prevention of hive infestations with Lepidopteran pests, such as the wax moth (Galleria mellonella).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: John I. Haas, Inc.
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • Compositions and methods for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite
    Publication number: 20080026673
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • Compositions and methods for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite
    Publication number: 20070232188
    Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Gene Probasco
  • Pesticide treatments made from hop extracts
    Publication number: 20050220914
    Abstract: The invention is an organic pesticide made from components of hop extract by preparing stable aqueous emulsions of hop acids and other hop extract components. The hop acids and other hop extract components are suspended as stable, colloidal preparations in water, which can be sprayed on plants for pest control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Mark Bossert, David Hysert
  • Pesticide and fungicide treatments made from hop extracts
    Publication number: 20050043404
    Abstract: The invention is an organic pesticide or fungicide made from components of hop extract by preparing stable aqueous emulsions of hop acids and other hop extract components. The hop acids and other hop extract components are suspended as stable, colloidal preparations in water, which can be sprayed on plants for pest control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Gene Probasco, Mark Bossert, David Hysert