Patents by Inventor James E. Wright

James E. Wright 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: 5413784
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel anal useful biopesticide with activity against insect pests such as boll weevil, sweet potato whitefly and cotton fleahopper. The biopesticide of the subject invention comprises an entomopathogenic fungus having virulence against a targeted insect pest(s), an arrestant anal feeding stimulant for the targeted insect pest(s) anal, optionally, a pheromone for the targeted insect pest(s). A preferred fungus is a Beauveria bassiana, preferably Beauveria bassiana, ATCC-74040 (ARSEF-3097). By using this novel fungus, or mutant thereof, in the composition of the present invention, Boll weevils, sweet potato whiteflies anal cotton fleahoppers can be controlled without environmental and public safety hazards presented by chemical control agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Inventors: James E. Wright, Laurence D. Chandler
  • Patent number: 4768417
    Abstract: A detonator net weapon for use primarily in anti-submarine warfare. The weapon comprises spaced, interwoven alternating lengths of nylon rope and detonator cord, and the detonator cord is ignited by conventional battery-powered target contact detectors. Floats at the top of the net control the buoyancy of the net and thus regulate its rate of descent through the water. The net weapon is stored in a compact container, and may be deployed from an airplane or from a ship into the path of a submarine, hydrofoil, torpedo, missile, or the like. The detonator cord, upon ignition, will explode with sufficient force to damage any object in contact thereof. The detonator net weapon is versatile and may be used against special types of surface ships, torpedoes, etc., and may, with minor revisions, be used in land warfare against tanks and infantry. In addition, the net weapon may be configured for use against anti-armor and/or sea-skimmer missiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1988
    Inventor: James E. Wright
  • Patent number: 4084427
    Abstract: An improved holographic recording instrument for recording on a holographic recording medium two successive holograms of the structure under differing stress conditions to produce a holographic interferogram containing information defining a deformation fringe pattern representing the deformations in the structure resulting from the change in stress conditions. A holographic recording unit for the instrument and for general holographic recording use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1978
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Jerold L. Jacoby, William S. Tierney, James E. Wright, Pravin G. Bhuta
  • Patent number: 4049336
    Abstract: An improved holographic instrument for evaluating the structural integrity of a load-bearing structure by recording on a holographic recording medium two successive holograms of the structure under differing stress conditions to produce a holographic interferogram containing information defining a deformation fringe pattern representing the deformations in the structure resulting from the change in stress conditions. A holographic recording unit for the optical signature instrument and for general holographic recording use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Jerold L. Jacoby, William S. Tierney, James E. Wright, Pravin G. Bhuta
  • Patent number: 4019374
    Abstract: An impulser for percussively loading a structure to generate stress waves in the structure by driving a hammer into impact relation with the structure and generating an electrical signal in timed relation to the impact. The impulser may embody means, such as suction cups, for firmly attaching the impulser to the structure and an anvil which is interposed between the hammer and structure and spring loaded against the structure for transmitting the hammer impact to the structure without damaging the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: William S. Tierney, James E. Wright
  • Patent number: 4002769
    Abstract: Certain arylterpenoid compounds having excellent potential as insect control agents. The compounds are highly active as eclosion inhibiting agents against four species of flies and three species of mosquito.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Meyer Schwarz, Richard W. Miller, James E. Wright
  • Patent number: 3993399
    Abstract: A holographic optics orientation assembly for a holographic recording unit having a laser holographic recording system for recording holograms of subjects situated within a holographic recording field of the recording system. The orientation assembly is adjustable to adjust or shift the recording field without moving the entire recording unit and thereby permit pointing or aiming of the recording system at a selected subject without moving the entire unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1976
    Assignee: TRW Systems and Energy
    Inventors: Jerold L. Jacoby, James E. Wright
  • Patent number: RE32146
    Abstract: Certain arylterpenoid compounds having excellent potential as insect control agents. The compounds are highly active as eclosion inhibiting agents against four species of flies and three species of mosquito.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Meyer Schwarz, Richard W. Miller, James E. Wright
  • Patent number: RE32147
    Abstract: Certain arylterpenoid compounds having excellent potential as insect control agents. The compounds are highly active as eclosion inhibiting agents against four species of flies and three species of mosquito.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Meyer Schwarz, Richard W. Miller, James E. Wright
  • Patent number: D304290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Inventor: James E. Wright