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).

  • Systems and methods for controlling insects under solid substrates
    Patent number: 6079150
    Abstract: Methods for controlling insects under solid substrates are provided comprising the steps of providing a substrate that overlays a region in which insects are suspected to reside, the substrate having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and at least one aperture between the surfaces; and inserting a baiting material into the aperture such that the baiting material extends through the substrate into the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew M. Setikas, James B. Ballard, Terry K. Porter
  • Hydraulic apparatus including a hydraulic fluid flow control cartridge
    Patent number: 5088691
    Abstract: Hydraulic apparatus including a hydraulic fluid flow control cartridge for controlling hydraulic fluid flow between a hydraulic fluid reservoir and a hydraulic fluid pump and between the hydraulic fluid pump and the hydraulic cylinder, and for permitting relief of hydraulic fluid from the pump to the reservoir in the event the hydraulic fluid pressure in the pump exceeds a selected pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Hein-Werner Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Naber, James B. Ballard