Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Ball

Jeffrey M. Ball 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: 20240117374
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins are provided that combine two or more modes of action into a single molecule. These pesticidal proteins therefor exhibit greater efficacy and/or durability of resistance, for the purposes of pest control, and can be utilized for pest control by provision in the diet of a pest organism, or by topical application to crop plants and/or pests. Methods and compositions for producing and using such proteins are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy K. Ball, Artem G. Evdokimov, Larry A. Gilbertson, Victor M. Guzov, Jeffrey A. Haas, Qing Huai, Sergey Ivashuta, Melissa M. Kemp, Yifei Kong, Thomas M. Malvar, Byron V. Olsen, Parthasarathy Ramaseshadri, Brian E. Weiner
  • Patent number: 4909879
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for marking a diaper fabric which comprises applying to the fabric one or more images by means of an ink jet printing technique during the fabrication of the diaper from its component materials. Preferably, the invention is used to apply a fluid indicator fluid to that face of the impervious layer to be in contact with the absorbent layer during the manufacture of the composite diaper fabric, the other face of the absorbent layer being that which is to be directly or indirectly in contact with a wearer of the diaper. It is also preferred that the indicator fluid comprise a water-soluble dyestuff whereby the indicator is rendered mobile upon contact with a fluid.The invention further provides a diaper having an image formed thereon, preferably on that face of the impervious layer in contact with the absorbent layer, which image comprises a series of dots configured to form the desired image, preferably the image is formed from a water-soluble dyestuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Assignee: Willett International Limited
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Ball
  • Patent number: 4835208
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for applying a thermoplastic composition as a series of discrete droplets from a non-contact ink jet printing apparatus to form separate drops on a substrate moving relative to the apparatus, characterized in that the molten composition is thermally stable at the temperature of application and is applied at a temperature in excess of 100.degree. C.The invention can be used to apply the molten composition to a variety of substrates using on-demand or continuous non-contact ink jet application techniques. However, the invention is of especial use in the application of thermoplastic inks to non-porous substrates using an on-demand ink jet printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: Willett International Limited
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Ball
  • Patent number: 4684956
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for applying a thermoplastic image forming composition as a series of discrete droplets from a non-contact ink jet printing apparatus to form separate drops on a substrate moving relative to the apparatus, characterized in that the molten composition is thermally stable at the temperature of application and is applied at a temperature in excess of 100.degree. C.The invention can be used to apply the molten composition to a variety of substrates using on-demand or continuous non-contact ink jet application techniques. However, the invention is of especial use in the application of thermoplastic inks to non-porous substrates using an on-demand ink jet printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Assignee: Willett International Limited
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Ball
  • Patent number: RE34029
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for applying a thermoplastic image forming composition as a series of discrete droplets from a non-contact ink jet printing apparatus to form separate drops on a substrate moving relative to the apparatus, characterized in that the molten composition is thermally stable at the temperature of application and is applied at a temperature in excess of 100.degree. C.The invention can be used to apply the molten composition to a variety of substrates using on-demand or continuous non-contact ink jet application techniques. However, the invention is of especial use in the application of thermoplastic inks to non-porous substrates using an on-demand ink jet printer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Willett International Limited
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Ball