Patents by Inventor Kevin W. Ragon

Kevin W. Ragon 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).

  • Termite control system, method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7707767
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system and apparatus for controlling the movement of insects such as termites by using a vibration device that produces mechanical vibrations within a certain frequency range. The frequency range may be chosen to attract or repel. The source may be coupled with insect food sources or other attractants. The present invention can be used to protect a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation. The present invention can also be used for controlling activity of other social insects such as ants, bees and wasps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin W. Ragon, J. Patrick Donohoe, Terry Amburgey, Michael Sanders
  • Termite control methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 7698853
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling insect population or activity by using electromagnetic field source of certain frequency and intensity coupled with insect food sources/attractants. The present invention can be used to protect a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation. The present invention can also be used for controlling activity of other social insects such as ants, bees and wasps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin W. Ragon, J. Patrick Donohoe, Terry Amburgey, Michael Sanders