Patents by Inventor Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.

Joe S. Wilkins, Jr. 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).

  • Treatment for herpes simplex virus and other infectious diseases
    Patent number: 8492443
    Abstract: Topical formulations and methods use are described herein for relieving symptoms created by herpes simplex, mouth ulcers, and yeast infections. The formulations comprise effective amounts of d-limonene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Method for treating crohn's disease
    Patent number: 7041706
    Abstract: Methods of treating Crohn's Disease comprising orally administering therapeutically effective amounts of limonene are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Method for treating gastrointestinal disorders
    Patent number: 6420435
    Abstract: Methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. heart bum, GERD, and gastric indigestion) comprising orally administering therapeutically effective amounts of limonene are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Algaecide compositions and methods of removing algae
    Patent number: 6291397
    Abstract: An algaecide formulated in a concentrated, solid composition form for subsequent dissolution in water is disclosed. The algaecide is designed to remove algae from a variety of interior and exterior surfaces. The preferred algaecide compositions chlorinated isocyanurates, such as sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, alkali hydroxides selected from the group consisting of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide; metal sulfates selected from the group consisting of copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, and aluminum sulfate; and a buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Algaecide compositions and methods of removing algae
    Patent number: 5856272
    Abstract: A novel algaecide composition and method of removing algae from a variety of surfaces, in particular a composition comprising at least one terpene and at least one algaecidal agent, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Engine fuels
    Patent number: 5607486
    Abstract: Novel engine fuels and engine fuel additives comprising terpenes, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and lower alcohols are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Engine fuels
    Patent number: 5575822
    Abstract: Novel engine fuels and engine fuel additives comprising terpenes, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and lower alcohols are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Engine fuels
    Patent number: 5501713
    Abstract: Novel engine fuels for igniting internal combustion engines (2-cycle, 4-cycle, and diesel engines) and jet propulsion engines are disclosed. The fuels, which comprise terpenes, preferably limonene, are more efficient, and in most embodiments, environmentally safer than conventional petroleum based fuels (e.g. gasoline) and nitromethane-based fuels presently on the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Ignition fluid
    Patent number: 5252107
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel, environmentally safe fluids for the ignition of charcoals, the fluids consisting of either liquid terpenes or mixtures of terpenes and aliphatic alcohols, water, and surfactants, as well as methods of using the novel environmentally safe fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.
  • Engine fuels
    Patent number: RE37629
    Abstract: Novel engine fuels and engine fuel additives comprising terpenes, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and lower alcohols are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Joe S. Wilkins, Jr.