Patents by Inventor Guiji Zhou

Guiji Zhou 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).

  • Murgantiol as an indoor stink bug attractant
    Patent number: 8663619
    Abstract: Provided herein are uses of murgantiol for attracting stink bugs in indoor settings. Stink bug traps comprising murgantiol and methods of using murgantiol in traps indoors are provided. Compositions comprising murgantiol are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sterling International Inc.
    Inventors: Qing-He Zhang, Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover
  • Murgantiol as a stink bug synergistic attractant for use outdoors
    Patent number: 8663620
    Abstract: Provided herein are uses of the Harlequin bug pheromone, murgantiol, alone or in a synergistic combination with at least one other stink bug attractant, such as methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-decatrienoate or methyl (2E,4Z)-decadienoate, or both, for attracting stink bugs such as the brown marmorated stink bug in outdoor settings. Stink bug traps comprising murgantiol, or synergistic compositions comprising murgantiol with at least one other stink bug attractant, and methods of using these compositions in traps outdoors are provided. Compositions comprising murgantiol are also described as synergistic combinations of murgantiol with at least one other stink bug attractant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sterling International Inc.
    Inventors: Qing-He Zhang, Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover
  • MURGANTIOL AS A STINK BUG SYNERGISTIC ATTRACTANT FOR USE OUTDOORS
    Publication number: 20130078211
    Abstract: Provided herein are uses of the Harlequin bug pheromone, murgantiol, alone or in a synergistic combination with at least one other stink bug attractant, such as methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-decatrienoate or methyl (2E,4Z)-decadienoate, or both, for attracting stink bugs such as the brown marmorated stink bug in outdoor settings. Stink bug traps comprising murgantiol, or synergistic compositions comprising murgantiol with at least one other stink bug attractant, and methods of using these compositions in traps outdoors are provided. Compositions comprising murgantiol are also described as synergistic combinations of murgantiol with at least one other stink bug attractant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Sterling International Inc.
    Inventors: Qing-He Zhang, Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover
  • Wasp, hornet, and yellowjacket spray repellant and nest pesticide
    Patent number: 8397427
    Abstract: Methods for killing insects and a nest are disclosed. The methods may be used to disrupt a colony of nest-dwelling insects. The insects may include wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sterling International Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Qing-He Zhang, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover
  • Wasp, hornet, and yellowjacket spray repellant and nest pesticide
    Patent number: 8394358
    Abstract: Methods for killing insects and a nest are disclosed. The methods may be used to disrupt a colony of nest-dwelling insects. The insects may include wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sterling International Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Qing-He Zhang, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover
  • WASP, HORNET, AND YELLOWJACKET SPRAY REPELLANT AND NEST PESTICIDE
    Publication number: 20130004603
    Abstract: Methods for killing insects and a nest are disclosed. The methods may be used to disrupt a colony of nest-dwelling insects. The insects may include wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: STERLING INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Qing-He Zhang, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover
  • MURGANTIOL AS AN INDOOR STINK BUG ATTRACTANT
    Publication number: 20120294828
    Abstract: Provided herein are uses of murgantiol for attracting stink bugs in indoor settings. Stink bug traps comprising murgantiol and methods of using murgantiol in traps indoors are provided. Compositions comprising murgantiol are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Sterling International Inc.
    Inventors: Qing-He Zhang, Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover
  • WASP, HORNET, AND YELLOWJACKET SPRAY REPELLANT AND NEST PESTICIDE
    Publication number: 20120087871
    Abstract: Methods for killing insects and a nest are disclosed. The methods may be used to disrupt a colony of nestdwelling insects. The insects may include wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: STERLING INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Rodney G. Schneidmiller, Qing-He Zhang, Guiji Zhou, Doreen R. Hoover