Patents by Inventor James B. Ballard

James B. Ballard 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).

  • Publication number: 20180249714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical barrier of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Cristi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Patent number: 9974308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical barrier of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Cristi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Publication number: 20170142973
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical barrier of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Cristi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Patent number: 9585395
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical bather of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Cristi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Publication number: 20150216176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical bather of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Christi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Patent number: 9005645
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical bather of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Cristi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Patent number: 8359784
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of protecting a man made structure containing wood and cellulose materials from subterranean termite damage, including reducing termite tubing on building surfaces, comprising applying a termiticidal composition in a band to the lowest portions of the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the structure, wherein the composition comprises a bifenthrin component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: William T. Sommer, Bruce W. Ryser, James B. Ballard
  • Publication number: 20120301532
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, compositions and methods are described for potentiating the effectiveness of insecticides with which materials or objects are treated or impregnated to reduce or eliminate insect populations that infest or inhabit materials, articles and furnishings associated with human or animal use. Materials or articles may be treated or impregnated with compositions comprising one or more insecticides in combination with one or more potentiating agents that effectively promote the movement or aggregation of insects to a designated area that has been treated or impregnated with insecticide, and delivery devices containing a potentiating agent or agents may be associated with a material or article that has been previously treated or impregnated with insecticide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: H. Augustus Carey, James B. Ballard, Joseph S. Latino
  • Publication number: 20120122856
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical bather of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Cristi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Patent number: 8133499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical barrier of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Cristi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Patent number: 8092816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition comprising a pyrethroid and a second insecticide selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid, clothianidin and chlorfenapyr, with significantly improved knockdown and mortality characteristics when applied to general household pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Dina L. Richman, James B. Ballard, Kim Watson, Cristi L. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7901700
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition of bifenthrin and acetamiprid with significantly improved knockdown and mortality characteristics when applied to general household pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Dina L. Richman, James B. Ballard, Kim Watson, Cristi L. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20100287818
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of protecting a man made structure containing wood and cellulose materials from subterranean termite damage, including reducing termite tubing on building surfaces, comprising applying a termiticidal composition in a band to the lowest portions of the interior and/or exterior surfaces of the structure, wherein the composition comprises a bifenthrin component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: William T. Sommer, Bruce W. Ryser, James B. Ballard
  • Publication number: 20080319029
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition of bifenthrin and acetamiprid with significantly improved knockdown and mortality characteristics when applied to general household pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Dina L Richman, James B. Ballard, Kim Watson, Cristi L. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20080319023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition comprising a pyrethroid and a second insecticide selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid, clothianidin and chlorfenapyr, with significantly improved knockdown and mortality characteristics when applied to general household pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Dina L. Richman, James B. Ballard, Kim Watson, Cristi L. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7329690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the promotion of a continuous chemical barrier of a soil-born invertebrate pest control agent in soil in a locus where soil-borne invertebrate pests are suspected or known to exist. In particular the present invention relates to compositions of liquid soil-borne invertebrate pest control agents and selected adjuvants wherein the adjuvant improves the downward and lateral movement in the soil of the soil-born invertebrate pest control agent contained in the liquid soil-borne invertebrate pest control agent. The invention set forth herein finds particular utility with soil-born invertebrate pest control agents with a water solubility of 3 ppm, or less, such as bifenthrin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, John F. Wright, James R. Collins, Terry K. Porter
  • Publication number: 20080009526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical barrier of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Cristi L. Palmer, Kim Watson
  • Patent number: 6368588
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ant or yellow jacket bait that is particularly effective for controlling carpenter ants. The bait is comprised mostly of sugars in a viscous and fluid form that may be readily dispensed into an ant station at room temperatures, and provides a moist, sweet surface that is attractive to ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Larry G. Faehl, James B. Ballard
  • Patent number: 6245327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ant or yellow jacket bait that is particularly effective for controlling carpenter ants. The bait is comprised mostly of sugars in a viscous and fluid form that may be readily dispeised into an ant station at room temperatures, and provides a moist, sweet surface that is attractive to ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Larry G. Faehl, James B. Ballard
  • Patent number: 6219961
    Abstract: Arthropod containment devices are provided comprising a base plate having a first face, a second face opposite the first face, an outer edge between the first face and the second face; and a containment ridge protruding from the first face along at least a portion of the outer edge, the containment ridge defining a containment region proximate the first face. Also provided are arthropod containment devices comprising a base plate having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, a plurality of guide ridges that protrude from the first face and define at least one containment region, and an arthropod toxicant coated upon or positioned within the containment region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Ballard, Barry Schwartz, Richard C. Lewis