Patents by Inventor John C. Stowell

John C. Stowell 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).

  • Composition and method for killing termites
    Patent number: 5637298
    Abstract: 2-naphthalenemethanol [Chemical Abstracts registry no. 1592-38-7] produces a high degree of trail-following activity in termites. The attractant 2-naphthalenemethanol and certain derivatives increase bait acceptance by termites, improving the ability of termite baits to kill colonies, allowing lower amounts of toxicant to be used, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventor: John C. Stowell